VA News and Announcements

Hi,If you are interested in flying the old way you might be interested to check out www.retroairlinesgroup.orgThis is a new concept of an alliance of Virtual Airlines based on classic or retro airlines i.e. airlines that no longer exist. You can sign up for one and fly for them all!At the moment we have BOAC and BEA Virtual under our umbrella and hope to add some more soon.Have funJonathan FenechCEO Retro Airlines Group

This is to announce that the interMation Alliance websites are currently down due to damage inflicted by Hurricane Charley in the Orlando area. We are working diligently to restore the network.Regards,

Hello,it is with great pleasure to announce that VirtualCargolux will celebrate it`s 1st Birthday at the end of August 2004 - yep, how time goes by when you are having fun :-)On this occasion we will have a big party, and we`d like to invite all of you out there to share this moment with us.How, just read on:Date: Saturday, 28th of August 2004Party kicks-off at 15:00utcLocation:On a 747-400Freighter that you will pilot from Latacunga-Cotopaxi (SELT) to Bogota-El Dorada (SKBO) and then further on to Bridgetown - Barbados, cause we like to take our "virtual crew-rest" on a nice and sandy beach :-)For more information, please check out the event section of our "preferred on-…

The American Virtual Airlines San Juan Domicile is now open with a new website. We are also hiring new pilots to enjoy the Caribbean Skies. The San Juan Domicile is the gateway to the Caribbean Islands, Central and South America. We serve direct and non-stop service to over 30 countries. Your flying opportunities in the San Juan Hub are truly limitless. With our oneworld Alliance, you can travel to virtually every continent in the world, making American Virtual Airlines simply the best Virtual Airline on the Internet today.Come on down and enjoy the Sun. Visit us at www.avasju.org today!If you have any questions feel free to contact me anytime at [email protected] Americ…

Greetings fellow flight Sim Enthusiasts.Virtual Continental Airlines ("VCA"), at www.vcair.com, has an immediate job opening on our Management Team. We are looking for a Public Relations Director. First a bit about our VA:VCA began its operations Last Year (October 1, 2003) as one of the only VA's to operate 100% on the VATSIM Network. Our reasons for the 100% Vatsim operations were simple. Realistic ATC, top-notch pilots and a Great Events participation. I along with three other former American Virtual (AVA) staff members saw something missing not only in the 100% Vatsim niche but also a good Continental VA with a strong VATSIM presence. Thus VCA was born. Since o…

Trans America Airways is a new VA that is hiring pilots! We fly to hundreds of cities across the world. Our fleet consists of diverse aircraft from the EMB-120 to the 747-400 to the MD-80. Go to our website http://www.angelfire.com/fl5/taa/index.html. We are accepting all applicants right now. Also, Trans America Airways is very flexible with the scheduling process allowing you to pick what flights you want to fly. For more info, go to the website or e-mail me at [email protected]. The job application is here: http://www.angelfire.com/fl5/taa/job.html. Thanks from Trans America Airways, a member of the Global Alliance.

Sun Star Airlines is a Virtual Airline based at Nice - Cote D'Azur Airport (LFMN) in the South of France. We operate a fleet of Airbus, British Aerospace and ATR aircraft to a number of destinations throughout France and the rest of Europe, North and Central Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, the United States and Canada. Sun Star also operate Eurocopter EC130 and Sikorsky S-61 Helicopters that serve the Cote d'Azur and Northern Corsica. If you are a user of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 or 2004 then you are more than welcome to join us as a pilot. Unlike many VA

Hello All!Just wanted to tell you all about my little work in progress. Devonair Virtual Airlines operate to both business and sunshine destinations from Exeter (EGTE) in the glorius South West of England. Operating as a low fares airline with a fleet of Boeing 737-300's, passengers can travel in a style un-matched in the low fares sector.I am actively looking for aircraft painters who can allow me to launch charter and long haul services, and anyone who can help me develop my web site.Check us out at www.freewebs.com/devonairvaJames SimmondsCEO Devonair Virtual AirlinesOnly the Best for the South West!

After a month of tremendous work, CEO Joel Cox has announced the grand opening of Central Airways Virtual LLC. With a strategically placed hub at Kansas City International, Central Airways can reach both coasts within three hours. Operating a Boeing, Embarer, BAe and Beechcraft fleet, Central Airways has the entire country covered. All of Central Airways fleet will be downloadable on our website.http://www.vcairways.com/html/images/sun.jpgCentral Airways is also a member of the IAVA, International Alliance of Virtual Airlines. Its purpose is to connect airlines together to form a giant network of fleet, route and hub choices for its pilots. Visit IAVA at http://www.iava.c…

http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/87436.jpgA.Net airlines is a virtual airline based on the popular aviation photography website airliners.net which commenced operations on July 1st 2004. The airline has bases throughout the world including Miami, Vancouver, Manchester, Madrid, Singapore and Auckland. The airline operates a diverse fleet of long haul and short haul aircraft from both Airbus and Boeing manufacturers.At A.Net airlines, the emphasis is one the pilots doing what they want to do, and so allows great flexability in terms of the flights that a pilot does and the time when they do it. You can fly on or offline - it's as real and serious as you want to make it!At…

THIS is one I've -really- enjoyed,Of ALL that I've flown with in 15 years, You can use -any- FS aircraft, or some others for flights, and the choice is yours, from day one. You don't have to fly for X number of hours, before flying jets or heavies. Like the name, you have the -Freedom- to choose -your- aircraft.FreedomAir is free from a lot of restrictive rules.What you may also enjoy, is the adventure where you fly to all State Capitols. After flying for over two decades, and with five virtual airlines, I realized I'd never done that.For complete FreedomAir info: http://groups.msn.com/FreedomAirINFOOR http://groups.msn.com/FreedomAirINFO/_whatsnew.msnw The on…

AmericanAirlines Virtual (AAV)is looking for good pilots. We offer a great community of pilots engaged in all aspects of aviation, from real world commercial pilots to avid flight simmers. We have a very friendly and informative forum open to our members. We strive for technical merit while maintaining a structured but fun atmosphere. Our fleet is constantly being reviewed for the best that can be offered in terms of aircraft/panel combinations in American livery. We also offer a retro fleet of many historic aircraft that have made commercial aviation what it is. Schedules mimic the real world AAL with the opertunity to fly 4 charters monthly. Online flying is not mandato…

Source: www.flyafa.comDetroit, MI (July 22, 2004) - American Flight Airways announced the creation of a new low cost carrier division dubbed Alpha Jet. The new divison will operate Boeing 737-800 aircraft out of two hubs located in Detroit, MI (DTW) and Oakland, CA (OAK). The carrier will offer flights to major destinations while at the same time servicing less busier airports in those areas to avoid traffic delays. While Alpha Jet currently is planned to have 2 hubs there are possible plans for the carrier to create 2 more hubs in Tampa, FL and Kansas City, MO. Alpha Jet currently has a tentative flight destinations list which was made available to the public and is list…

A new va is in the process of establishing itself in the community. This va is Air Arabia Virtual. Currently we are looking for scenery designers to design scenery for some middle eastern airports. The designers will be provided with all neccessary material to complete the work, (i.e charts and pictures of the airports). If you would be interested in helping in this area pls contact me at [email protected] or leave a post here in this forum.Thank you for your timeArman MotiwallaAir Arabia Vice-CEO

AVSIM is pleased to announce the opening of the Simulation Resources Database. The database we have put in place is a robust, searchable system that will provide simulation enthusiasts, virtual pilots, commercial vendors and publishers, and anyone looking for a resource in simulation or in gaming, a handy and fast means of finding that elusive site or online resource. Do you have a favorite site or online document, or resource that you would like to share with your fellow community members? If so, you can easily add it to the database. Users can rate the importance of sites, and provide feedback that other users of the database can read. We think this database has the po…

Hello AllIVAO has just made a News Release concerning our new pilot client replacement for SquawkBox.You can go to the following link for details.http://www.ivao.org/publrelat/Menu on left, IvAp News ReleaseEnjoy!Allen SindelIVAO-PRDIVAO Public Relations Director

Yesterday, Livewire Airlines was proud to announce the release of our entire PAI supported fleet and flight plans in a PAI installable package. Now, FS pilots can add Livewire Airlines to their PAI traffic set by going to http://www.flightbase2000.com/pai/ and downloading the newly created package.I would also like to thank the PAI team for their generosity and recommend all FS users take a moment to stop by PAI and check-out all the great AI packages available!! - http://www.projectai.com

Gentlemen,when you are flying online, how often do you get bored with zip-zapping multiplayer aircraft?Well, have a look here:http://www.flightproject.net/Smooth movements of multiplayer aircraft, gear, flaps, lights and ground support in action!Various VA and real life airline liveries for authentic online environment!Great piece of software, fast growing community!CheersRene BillianiFlightproject Austria

Hello everyone,I'm looking into founding a VA. But I need help...I'm searching for anyone that as knowledgment in building a website,because I cant do it. The airline itself is in my head and will be called "Aviana Airways" and will be stationed at Gatwick,Heathrow and Manchester.As I'm working for a real airline, I know something about the daily business of an airline.My intention is a split between realism and fun with a nice and profesional looking livery.As for the fleet I'm looking into the B737-700/800 and maybe A319.Later on I planned the longhaul fleet with the B747-400 when the PMDG one comes out.If there is any one interested, please let me know.Regards Sven.

All pilots:There's a new Spirit Virtual Airlines starting up on VATSIM. We are a friendly but realistic virtual airline, and are looking for pilots to come and fly with us @ VATSIM. Expect monthly fly-ins, and getting to know each pilots becasue that's what we are all about. HUBS @ Detriot Metro (KDTW), and Ft. Lauderdale (KFLL), and destinations nationwide and even our new city: Cancun, Mexico.We're currently Operating a fleet of MD80s, and expecting deliveries of A321 in september.Please visit our website http://www.virtualspirit.net for more information. -Alex Ferrari (NKS_001, CEO)*Catch The Spirit of Virtual Spirit Airlines.

Hi allA new Aer Arann VA is now open for business.It is based on the irish regional carrier flying Islanders, Atr 42 + 72's.Feel free to check out the site and see you up there!http://www.freewebs.com/aerarannvirtual/

ECM ANNOUNCES OPENING OF KSFO HUB, UNVEILS NEW SERVICE San Francisco, CA July 26, 2004. Evergreen Capital Management (ECM), parent company of Evergreen International Virtual Air Cargo (VASX: EIA), proudly announces the opening of their new San Francisco Hub operation. Evergreen

Hello All, We have been advised that a new pilot client has been released to the general public for flying online as an alternative to IVAO

Gentlemen,You may find our official answers here http://www.squawkwin.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22In addition, we do not understand why this announcement has been quickly deleted from the IVAO forum and neither why we can not acces the forum. Surely a server error we think...Anyway, our forum remains still open for IVAO staff as well as for everybody.The SunTeam

Orlando, FL - interCONTINENTAL Airways, a proud founding member of the intermation alliance, announced on Sunday August 1st of 2004 the introduction of several new, yet not-readily available to the VA market, features such as a complete pre-flight package for pilots that includes weather information, checklists, aircraft logs, other pilot reports on the aircraft and route information. interCONTINENTAL flies high quality planes serving Europe and South and North America. The interCONTINENTAL hubs are Vienna, Frankfurt and Paris in Europe, Rio de Janeiro in South America and Boston in North America. interCONTINENTAL also provides a STRONG alliance for our members with one o…