North American Airways – Progress Update

North American Airways continues to make strong progress since our launch just three weeks ago. In that short time, we are proud to announce that we have officially surpassed 50 active members, and our community continues to grow every day.

Our route network has expanded significantly, now covering all major destinations across the United States, along with our continued expansion into Europe. Pilots can enjoy a wide variety of routes that reflect both our retro identity and growing global presence.

Looking ahead, we are excited to share plans for future expansion into Asia, which will further extend our reach and open up even more long-haul opportunities for our pilots.

In addition, development is underway for North American Cargo, which will introduce dedicated freight operations and expand the experience beyond passenger service.

Our Discord community remains active and welcoming, with pilots connecting daily, sharing flights, and participating in events. It continues to be the central hub for announcements, support, and community engagement.

Join our Discord here! https://discord.gg/puaDGDPw3C

Sign up for North American Airways HERE! https://vamsys.io/register/naavirtual

We appreciate all the support so far and look forward to continuing to grow North American Airways into something truly special.

Coast to Coast, the Way it Used to Be.

We also update out Webpage come and take a look at it.
Check us out here: https://flyvastaralliance.net

Visit us on our Discord at https://discord.gg/Uh4dp6GtK5

With a focus on pilot development, realism, and community, we aim to provide an experience that feels both enjoyable and rewarding over the long term. Visit https://wjavirtual.com/ to apply and begin your journey with Canada’s virtual airline.

Special Features:

• Knowledgeable and professional staff
• Pilot socialization https://discord.gg/6BKBdR9M2e
• Structured and realistic operations
• Meaningful economy and progression
• Strong pilot support and development
• Clear long-term vision 

Fleet:

• DH8D | De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q
• B789 | Boeing 787-9
• B38M | Boeing 737 MAX 8
• B737 | Boeing 737-700
• B738 | Boeing 737-800

Thank you for your interest,

Adam F, CEO WJA Virtual  

We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of North American Airways, a brand-new virtual airline built for pilots who appreciate the golden era of aviation.

Our concept is simple: retro flying, reimagined.
Our fleet will primarily feature classic aircraft with authentic, retro-inspired liveries — alongside a few newer additions to keep things fresh.

Planned Fleet Includes:

Avro RJ

Fokker 28

MD-88

Boeing 737-500

Boeing 737-600

Airbus A319

Airbus A300-600

Boeing 777-200LR

MD-11

L-1011 TriStar

Route Network: We’ll be covering all of North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), with routes expanding into Europe and eventually Asia.

What makes us different?

Fully custom fleets

Unique retro-style liveries

A focus on classic aviation experience

Are you into retro flying?
If you love the classics and want something different from modern VA operations, this might be the perfect airline for you.

Important:
North American Airways is not open just yet, but we’ll be launching very soon — stay tuned!

Drop a comment if you’re interested or want to follow along with development.

"To bridge the horizons of the Great North and beyond with the spirit of Midwestern hospitality. Operating from our heartland home in Minneapolis Minnesota, we are committed to providing virtual aviators with a professional, community-driven flight simulation experience. Through our strategic hubs in Detroit, Memphis, and Tokyo we deliver reliable 'Red Tail' service, connecting diverse cultures and challenging terrains with precision, safety, and a passion for the sky."

Our Core Values (The "True North" Pillars)Midwestern Roots, Global Reach

Though our wings span the Pacific and the Arctic, our heart remains in Minneapolis. We prioritize the grounded, friendly, and hardworking culture of the Midwest in every interaction within our virtual community.

Operational Excellence

Utilizing our historic fleet and honoring the airmanship of the original Northwest legacy.

The "Lifeline" Commitment

We recognize that our hubs in Anchorage and Hilo serve as vital lifelines. We take pride in "delivering" virtual cargo and passengers to remote communities where aviation isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity.

Innovation through Simulation

We embrace the latest in flight simulation technology. From ETOPS operations over the Pacific to RNP approaches in the Alaskan mountains, we push our pilots to expand their skills in a supportive, ego-free environment.

We are looking for aviation enthusiasts and virtual pilots who want to celebrate a by-gone airline by sharing flights, stories and a shared love of aviation.

If this interests you please join us at: https://crew.northwestvirtualairlines.com/

or on Discord at: https://discord.gg/92xgNbnCAv

Greetings, fellow virtual aviators,

Skyward Air Virtual (ICAO: SYW) is pleased to announce the launch of our American Cuisine Virtual Airline Tour (ACA01) — a structured, community-driven tour event that takes pilots on a carefully curated journey across 13 of the most iconic culinary destinations in the United States of America.

About the Tour

This is not your average point-to-point tour. The American Cuisine Virtual Airline Tour was designed to celebrate the remarkable regional diversity of American food culture, pairing each destination with its signature cuisine, local food history, and fun facts that bring each stop to life. From the bayous of the Deep South to the tropical shores of the Pacific, every leg of this tour tells a story — both in the air and on the plate.

The tour spans 13 carefully selected stops across the continental United States and beyond, with each city representing a distinct culinary identity. Pilots will fly dedicated Skyward Air Virtual flight numbers (SYW-5001 through SYW-5013) as they work their way through the full route.

What to Expect

Each stop features a fully documented itinerary including the city's signature dishes, regional food culture highlights, and curated fun facts to enrich the experience. The full tour itinerary is available on the Skyward Air Virtual Document Center for enrolled pilots.

We won't spoil all 13 stops here — part of the experience is discovering where the route takes you next.

Completion Reward

Pilots who successfully complete all 13 stops of the American Cuisine Virtual Airline Tour will be awarded the exclusive ACA01 Tour Completion Token — a commemorative collectible recognizing their dedication to flying the full tour from start to finish. This token is unique to this event and serves as a permanent mark of achievement within the Skyward Air Virtual community.

How to Join

Skyward Air Virtual welcomes virtual pilots of all experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned simmer or new to virtual airline flying, this tour is designed to be accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding.

To enroll and access the full tour itinerary, visit the Skyward Air Virtual community https://crew.skywardair.xyz/register get signed up as a pilot. The skies — and the food — are waiting.  

Safe skies and happy landings, 

Antarctica is Earth's southernmost and least-populated continent. Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Antarctic Ocean, it contains the geographic South Pole. Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent, being about 40% larger than Europe, and has an area of 14,200,000 sq km (5,500,000 sq mi)

The Canadian Xpress Antarctica Tour consists of 11 legs which must be flown in order where you will fly over 25,000 nm transporting equipment, supplies and shuttling scientific personnel.

Join Canadian Xpress today by visiting https://canadianxpress.ca and fly the Antarctica Tour!

https://vamsys.io/register/jetbluevirtual

Latest Updates
We’ve rolled out several improvements across the network to enhance realism, engagement, and pilot experience. From backend refinements to event coordination and tour tracking improvements, our goal remains the same: simulate real-world JetBlue operations while keeping the experience fun and competitive.
Weekly Group Flights Now Live
We’ve officially added weekly group flights to the schedule. These events give pilots the opportunity to:
Fly together in a coordinated environment
Build hours while networking with other members
Explore new destinations across the network
Earn points and recognition
Expect rotating hubs, featured destinations, and occasional special-event routes.

New Awards & Badges
Recognition matters. We’ve introduced new awards and achievement badges to reward dedication, consistency, and performance. From service milestones to landing precision and tour completion, there are now more ways than ever to stand out in your logbook.
Keep flying, keep progressing, and earn your place among the top pilots.
New Tours Added
Our tour catalog continues to expand. Recent additions bring structured, themed flying experiences across domestic and international destinations. Tours are designed to challenge pilots, encourage route diversity, and provide bonus point incentives upon completion.
If you haven’t started a tour yet, now is the time.

Expanded Coshare Network
We’re proud to announce the expansion of our Coshare partner network with the addition of:
United Airlines
Porter Airlines
These partnerships expand route flexibility, aircraft variety, and operational depth across North America and beyond. More partners are already in development, with additional announcements coming soon.

Join JetBlue Virtual
JetBlue Virtual is built for pilots who want structure, realism, and a strong community atmosphere. With weekly events, competitive awards, expanding tours, and a growing Coshare network, there has never been more opportunity to get involved.
If you’re ready to take your virtual flying to the next level, sign up today and start logging flights with a team that’s committed to growth and excellence.
The skies are open. We’ll see you there.

At JetBlue Virtual, our goal is simple: simulate real-world JetBlue operations as closely as possible while keeping the experience fun, welcoming, and rewarding for sim pilots of all experience levels. From route planning and schedules to policies and pilot progression, we aim to mirror how JetBlue operates in the real world.

JetBlue Virtual proudly operates on vAMSYS, a modern and powerful virtual airline management system.
vAMSYS allows pilots to:

• Book and fly real-world routes

• Track flights and hours automatically

• Progress through ranks

• View statistics, schedules, and pilot records

• Enjoy a clean, reliable, and easy-to-use platform

🔗 Join us here:
https://vamsys.io/register/

💙 Why JetBlue Virtual?

• Focus on realistic JetBlue-style operations

• Friendly and professional community

• Structured but enjoyable flying experience

• Staff that listens to pilot feedback

• “You Above All” mindset—just like JetBlue

Whether you’re a casual flyer or a hardcore realism enthusiast, JetBlue Virtual has a seat for you.

We’re Hiring!

As we continue to grow, we are actively looking for motivated team members to join our staff:

• Fleet Managers – Oversee aircraft types, liveries, and fleet realism

• Hub Managers – Manage assigned hubs, routes, and activity

• Social Media Organizer – Help promote JetBlue Virtual and engage the community

These are great opportunities to help shape the airline and be part of the leadership team from the ground up.

We look forward to welcoming you onboard!
— JetBlue Virtual Executive Staff

Apply Today

https://fshub.io/airline/MOB/overview

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: John Condon, CAO & Chief Pilot, Contact Form

I am excited to announce the promotion of Ed Ward (WWA28) to Director of Online Operations and Events.

In his new role, Ed will be responsible for planning, promoting and managing online and offline flight events, as well as, responsibilities for all VATSIM pilot training and development for WestWind Virtual Airlines.

Joining WestWind in June of 1996, one of the first pilots to join, Ed brings a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge to his new position.  He has previously served as JFK Hub Manager, Chief Pilot & Executive Vice President of Training.

“In addition to my 30 year virtual career here at WestWind Airlines, I’m also a retired international Line Captain for a major firm and have flown in excess of 7,000 high performance jet hours along with 3,000 hours in general aviation light piston aircraft”, said Ed Ward in a recent interview.  “I also hold a current Certified Flight Instructor’s license with Instrument and Multi-engine endorsements.”

“Ed has a lot of great things already planned out. Looking forward, I know that Ed will continue to be an integral part of the airline and help drive us towards even greater success”, said WestWind CAO & Chief Pilot, John Condon.

Ed is a Senior Command Captain +5 with over 3,500 flight hours and holds a P4 - Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) rating with VATSIM.  He is currently assigned to WestWind’s JFK hub.

Please join me in congratulating Ed on his promotion to Director of Online Operations and Events.

We are excited to announce the launch of Wy’East Virtual Airlines (WYE / WY), a new virtual airline inspired by the Pacific Northwest and based primarily out of Portland (PDX), with additional focus cities in Boise (BOI) and San Diego (SAN). Wy’East Virtual Airlines is built around flexible realism: no aircraft restrictions by rank, and the freedom to fly when and how you want—whether that’s a quick regional hop or a long-haul ocean crossing. Our route network focuses on the West Coast, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, and select domestic long-haul destinations, all guided by a clean, modern brand identity and the philosophy “From the Mountain. To the World.”

Operationally, Wy’East Virtual Airlines is powered by FlightLinq, which provides robust ACARS tracking, automated PIREPs, live flight monitoring, and a polished pilot portal without unnecessary friction. In addition to standard ACARS functionality, FlightLinq currently supports advanced aircraft management, including simulated maintenance and airframe tracking, with a full financial and economic system planned for future release. This allows Wy’East Virtual Airlines to offer a deeply detailed and immersive virtual airline experience—while still keeping the day-to-day flying environment relaxed, flexible, and fun.

Our current fleet includes the CRJ-700ER, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320, and Airbus A321ceo, with professional, high-quality custom repaints for all aircraft coming online over the next several weeks. Looking ahead, we plan to expand operations in early 2026 with the A321neo and A330, opening the door to long-haul flight to Asia and Europe!

If this sounds like your kind of VA, applications are now open. You can learn more about our operations, fleet, routes, and philosophy—or apply to fly with us—at www.WyEastVirtual.com. Whether you’re a casual simmer or a seasoned long-haul pilot, we’d be glad to have you on the line.

You can also APPLY HERE directly! We also have a discord HERE

Best,

Hunter A.

CEO - Wy’East Virtual Airlines

Hello everyone!

We’ve just rolled out a bunch of exciting updates at Virtual Norwegian:

• Optimized performance — faster loading, fewer bugs, more accurate operations.

• Schedules updated daily — now more reliable than ever.

• SimBrief generator improvements — more aircraft choices and the option to use your own SimBrief aircraft.

• Interactive B738 (/B38M) checklist — fully online and easy to use for members.

• Completely new live map — better visuals, improved accuracy, and interactive features.

• New signature images — select your favorite once you’re logged in.

• Privacy improvements — full names are no longer displayed.

• New banner screenshots — contributed by our members; more coming regularly!

Whether you’re a seasoned VATSIM pilot or just starting out, Virtual Norwegian offers a realistic and fun way to fly Norwegian routes with up-to-date schedules, aircraft, and tools.

Check us out and join the fun: https://www.virtualnorwegian.net

💼 A living airline ecosystem
Avionify simulates a fully dynamic global fleet:
Every aircraft has a real registration, service life, maintenance state, history, and ownership.
Airlines can buy, sell, lease, retire aircraft and manage finances realistically.
Growth, competition, and strategy actually affect others — no isolated sandboxes.

👨‍✈️ A real pilot career
Forget the “click fly now to unlock a 787” nonsense 😏:
You progress through actual flight hours,
Earn type ratings,
Move to larger aircraft as your skills and logbook grow,
And your flying performance directly influences your opportunities.

🛫 Virtual airlines powered 100% by real people
No bots, no automated route fillers, no fake traffic.
If an airline grows, it’s because real pilots joined it and flew for it.
If pilots leave for the shiny big carriers… well, smaller airlines will feel it 👀.

🌐 One shared persistent world
Every decision matters.
If a VA expands too aggressively, others feel economic pressure.
If pilots flock to one carrier, the ecosystem shifts.
Nothing is instanced — everyone affects everyone.

🔧 Why I’m posting here
We’re still in pre-release (no open testing yet), but we’re at a stage where feedback from seasoned simmers would be priceless.
Before we lock in major systems, we want to know:
What features are must-haves for a deep sim experience?
What design pitfalls should we avoid?
What do you want from a persistent, community-driven airline world?
If this doesn’t fit the forum rules, please let me know and I’ll remove it faster than a Ryanair turnaround 🤣.

For more information about our project please visit our website https://avionify.com
Thanks for reading — and happy flying! ✈️💙

🔗 Website: https://avionify.com
🗨️ Discord: https://discord.gg/JdXRnu5GKh

I recently created an online platform and an ACARS system that let you create and manage your own virtual airline — or simply join one and start flying!

Link: https://www.flynova-vas.com/

Here’s a quick list of the features I’ve added:

Fleet Management

Real-world aircraft database with registration and livery management.

Route Network

Access to over 10,000 airports with automatic route, distance, and flight time calculations.

SimBrief Integration

Automatically generate professional flight plans with real-world weather and NOTAMs.

ACARS – Real-Time Tracking

Lightweight client to track your flights live with full telemetry validation.

Multi-Leg Tours

Create progressive pilot challenges with automatic tracking and custom rewards.

Points and Leaderboard System

Competitive leaderboards based on flights, hours, and achievements, with a badge system.

Detailed Flight Reports

Post-flight analytics including fuel consumption, landing rate, and route accuracy.

Full Customization

Eleven customizable color points with real-time preview for unique branding.

Custom Cabin Announcements

Upload your own audio announcements for a fully immersive experience.

Download Hub

Centralized sharing of liveries, documents, and resources for your pilots.

Events and Challenges

Create special events and challenges with bonus points.

Pilot Profiles

Detailed stats, flight history, and badge-based progression system.

Admin Tools

Full management of members, roles, permissions, and VA operations.

Flight Booking System

Schedule-based flight booking with automatic conflict management.

Thank you so much to everyone supporting this project ❤️

If you’d like to help, donations are open on the website in the Support section of the main page — they help cover server and domain costs so FlyNova can stay free for everyone.

Thank you all!

Fly safe 🙂

I wanted to share a project I’ve been working on for the flight sim community: FlightLinq. It’s a Virtual Airline Manager + ACARS system designed to make managing or flying in a VA much easier.

A quick rundown of what it can do now:

• Fleet & Route Management – set up your VA’s aircraft, hubs, and routes

• Real-Time Flight Tracking – ACARS integration for MSFS2020/2024

• Pilot Ranks & PIREPs – approve flights, track performance, and build progression

• Events System – organize group flights and airline activities

• Discord Integration – notifications for flights, promotions, and achievements

• More features planned in the near future....

The idea is to give both VA admins and pilots a modern, easy-to-use platform. Think of it as a central hub for managing and flying in multiple airlines (similar to joining multiple servers in Discord).

We’re currently in open beta, and I’d love feedback from fellow simmers:

• What features would make this most useful for your VA?

• Any pain points with current VA systems you’d like solved?

Check it out here: https://flightlinq.com

Looking forward to hearing what you think!

--Jacob

Did not know where to post this as I searched the forums for VA's, but I'll leave it in the Hangar chat if someone is interested. 

www.northwestvirtual.net

A new Virtual Airline has been born in a slightly retro/new age style. The old airline of Northwest is being reborn as Northwest Virtual. Lots of expansion to come with the additions of private charters, the addition of KLM, along with new awards and adding new awards and tours! So, if you enjoy flying retro liveries and love the old school Bowling Shoe livery as much as me, swing by and check it out! Thanks again! 

Luke 

CEO and Founder 

Northwest Virtual/Northwest Airlink Virtual

The Philippine Virtual Flight Group officially launched on October 1st. We are a VA operating on the most advanced vAMSYS platform, dedicated to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable flight experience. Our operations are based on the Discord community, beginning with Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific, and will eventually include all airlines in the Philippines.

Flying in Southeast Asia is more exciting than you might think. Online ATC, including VATSIM, is always bustling, and we welcome not only Filipino pilots but pilots from all over the world. The primary language of use is English.

If you’re interested, join us! Thank you!

With a roster of over 90 pilots and 10,000 safely completed flights, we have been offering our members a great community since launching nearly 3 years ago! We have liveries for all of the most popular add-ons and offer pilots three ways to fly.

V.I.P. Charters - Pilots can operate corporate charter flights using state of the art private jets, helicopters, or other aircraft. This is where Voyager got its start - supporting the lifestyles of the rich and the famous!

ACMI Flights - Our pilots can pick up contracts through the Aeroconomy "Pilot for Hire" feature, allowing flight crews to experience an endless number of operators, destinations, and aircraft types! 

Weekend Warriors - Sometimes its fun to pull the J3 Cub out of the hangar and take it up for a spin. We welcome general aviation flying at Voyager!

Come check us out! 
Visit our website at flyvoyager.net
Join our Discord

Canada is a country known for its frigid winters and snow-covered landscapes that sometimes last for up to six months. While some Canadians endure the harsh winter months, others prefer to escape to warmer climates earning them the nickname "Snowbirds".

The Canadian Xpress Snowbirds Tour consists of 78 legs that must be flown in order where you will fly over 150,000 nm and visit the Snowbirds most popular destinations.

Join Canadian Xpress today by visiting https://canadianxpress.ca and fly the Snowbirds Tour! 
 

I'm creating a VA called Meridiana Fly Virtual that harks back to the historic airline.
For anyone interested, here's the Discord link and the website.

Discord: https://discord.gg/e5yPXfzaGP

Website: https://executivemeridiana.wixsite.com/meridiana-fly-virtua

The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America that consists of 25 teams in the United States and 7 in Canada is considered the premier professional ice hockey league in the world with players from 17 countries as of the 2023–24 season.

The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season.

The Canadian Xpress National Hockey League Tour consists of 31 legs that must be flown in order where you will fly over 20,000 nm exploring the home town of each NHL team.

Join Canadian Xpress today by visiting https://canadianxpress.ca and fly the National Hockey League Tour! 
 

 Welcome Aboard JetBlue Virtual! 

Hello Fliers! We’re thrilled to introduce JetBlue Virtual, the ultimate virtual airline built by pilots, for pilots, with a shared passion for aviation and community.

 About Us

JetBlue Virtual simulates real-world JetBlue operations across platforms like MSFS 2020/2024, Xbox, P3D, and X‑Plane. Our mission is immersion—complete with realistic schedules, fleet operations, career-based duty rosters, and frequent community events that enrich your flight sim experience  .

 Up‑to‑Date Schedules

Our flight roster mirrors real-world JetBlue routes and updates daily. We closely follow JetBlue’s latest network expansions and adjustments to keep you flying authentic sectors—KJFK↔KBOS, KMCO↔TJSJ, KPWM, and beyond  .

 Fleet & SmartCars3 Usage

Fly the full JetBlue lineup—A320, A321ceo/neo, and more! Our Air Traffic Systems seamlessly integrate with ACARS/SmartCars3-style tools for live flight tracking, realistic logbooks, and automated flight reports.

Passionate Community

• Discord server: All pilots must join to access ops, briefing, roster assignments, and staff channels  .
• Crew camaraderie: Chat common channels, earn ranks, share media in our gallery, and take part in friendly competitions and leaderboards.
• VATSIM events: Experience real-time ATC on special JetBlue Virtual fly‑ins and cross‑platform events  .

 Discord Highlights

Our bustling Discord server fosters 24/7 chats, ops coordination, event planning, and on-demand staff/support access. It’s the heart of the community!

 Fresh & Daily Updates

From fleet & route additions to new challenges and internal achievements—JetBlue Virtual rolls out updates daily. Stay tuned for surprise weekend events, route launches, and more.

 Join the Team!

We’re hiring! Staff roles are now open for:

• Hub Manager
• Event Coordinator
• Training & Recruitment
• IT / Website Administrator

Dream of leading route surveys, organizing global fly‑ins, or guiding new pilots? Apply today!

 Ready to Board?

1. Sign up at our website https://vajbu.com
2. Join Discord for access to schedules, tools, and crew channels https://discord.gg/yZDa6aqJ
3. Browse training & staff roles on our Careers page email us at ceo@vajbu.com.
4. Start flying! – Grab a freshly updated schedule, prep with ACARS/SmartCars3, and hop in the skies 🌍

Fly authentic JetBlue routes, connect with passionate simmers, and become part of something special. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard JetBlue Virtual!

Follow us on social media 

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jetblue_b6_virtual?igsh=MXV3YWkyOTMyY3JnNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

twitter: https://x.com/jbuvacrew?s=21&t=NxeOehn-PzVhcfFKi6k_GA