VA News and Announcements

San Francisco based Fusion Airways unveils plans to launch commuter service from the airline's San Francisco hub.Press Contact: bcosgrove(a t)fusionairways(d o t)comSan Mateo, CA November 02, 2010 (PRWEB) -- San Francisco based Fusion Airways (FUS) announced Tuesday that the airline had purchased three Embraer ERJ-145XR Aircraft to launch a newly branded airline. Fusion Connection will provide Regional Jet service up and down the Pacific Coast of California, Washington and Oregon and will connect Fusion's existing route network to smaller markets that a Regional Jet would be better suited to serve. The Embraer ERJ-145 is a 50 passenger regional jet, offering the comfort o…

Flight Sim UK would like to annouce its 2010 virtual airline line up as part of continued expansion. Dont forget, with Flight Sim UK were a community first, virtual airline second and all FSUK pilots can fly any of the FSUK Airlines with a single login.Air SouthwestAstraeusBMIBMI BabyBritish AirwaysBA World Cargo (inc Global Supply & DHL)easyJetJet2.comThomsonThomas CookVirgin Atlantic+ Either Qantas, Cathay Pacific or New Zealand (Join now and you can help decide!)We look forward to welcoming new pilots in our busy, professional and fun virtual airline group.Join us at http://www.flightsimuk.com

Flight Sim UK is a brand new Virtual Flight Sim group allowing members to operate real world UK airlines on real world routes. Our Official launch is the 30th November 2009 but we are now open for applications and pirep submissions.Our features include:-> Full automated datadriven web site-> Real World Routes database-> Fun, Friendly and Relaxed Atmosphere-> The very best UK Airlines including BA, easyJet, Jet 2, Britannia, BMI, BMI Baby, Monarch, Palmair, Astraeus and others!-> Members can fly ALL our airlines-> Integrated forum for help, advice and Team FSUK chatter-> Support for FSX, FS2004, FS9 and X-Plane-> Current Management VacanciesWe are a…

DUBLIN, IrelandNovember 2, 2010RYRvirtual, Europe's favourite VA, this week launched our new Winter 2010/2011 schedule, adding over 200 new routes across our European network - making Europe's largest network, even larger. We are also excited to announce the opening of 2 new bases in Seville and Valencia in Spain.From this week however RYRvirtual have ceased operations from Belfast-City(EGAC), and will no longer be basing an aircraft in Kerry(EIKY), Ireland, and for the period November-February we will no longer be basing an aircraft in Bournemouth(EGHH), UK.Commenting on the new Winter schedule announcement, RYRvirtual's Routes Manager, Chris Horsfield said:"We are delig…

IVAO UK's legendary "Real Airport" event is back, and this time we're going to Manchester!On Saturday 23rd October, between 13z and 19z choose from any of the 200 real flights which will be on offer. Whether you have a preference for short or long haul, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone at this event.ATC will be provided from a live ACC in West Sussex with over 14 active positions!If you like to be number 4 on the ILS, taxi behind 4 other aircraft towards the runway or join a holding pattern with several other aircraft, then this is the event for you.Make sure you're there, we're waiting.For more information, please see the event web page : http://iv…

At long last we finally found a reliable host for TexAir, and we're back in the skies! We had some issues finding a descent host and disappeared a few times prematurely. But I am glad to say that TexAir has resumed operations and is looking for pilots and staff to help with those operations.Pilots We use a multiple flight reporting system for a broader range of pilot options. Use your third party programs like FSAcars, FSPassengers, and FSKeeper, or file the old fashioned way with a web form. We are looking for pilots of all experience levels. We'll transfer 100% of roster or network hours if you have any. Pilots get a v$5000 signing bonus to their account upon acceptanc…

Hi,The ones that know me would know that it's hard to stop after a good successful project at EuroHarmony. So, here I am again for a new challenge.Myself, with other 2 partners, decided to start a new virtual airline project. But this time, the project will not be "just one more" VA in the community.We decided to change that.We are creating a complete new vision of what a VA can offer to the pilots. Knowing that they aren't flying just for the record.This time, every flight will count. Mark my words.You can see our site (being developed) at http://www.alliance-va.com and follow our twitter there.Keep in touch, more news will happen!Regards,

Hello pilots of business jets,We are a new virtual business airline which simulates the need of business flight all over the world. Those is done with high professionalism. We have implemented checklists, SOPs and procedures for our fleet. We don't offer a fixed schedule to our pilots. You can book an aircraft and fly the required route for our business customers.Currently we have 2 aircraft owned by our company and another 3 leased from companies / private people. So we will operate the aircraft for them.Our fleet exists of 1 Learjet 45; 2 Embraer Legacy 600; 1 Falcon 50; 1 Boeing BBJOur main hub is LOWW / Vienna - Austria. As we are operating all over the world, also sm…

Invictajet Virtual Airlines are currently looking for more pilots to join our ever increasing Online and offline services from our bases in the UK and currently Slovakia.We currently operate the 737-700 and the -800, with also the PMDG 747F and the 767-300ER and are looking for pilots who have a desire to fly low cost services for us in a friendly and relaxed enviroment in our VA.Our bases include Manston (kent Int), Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, London Gatwick, London Stansted and Bratislava in Slovakia flying to destinations not normaly served by VA's, ie Paris Beauvais and Stockholm Bromma, Brussels Charleroi and Girona etc.We currently use the VAFS flight following…

UPS Virtual Air Cargo (UPSVAC) recently announced that they will host the first annual "Pan-American Cargo Tour - 2010." According to UPS Hub manager (UPS100) Eric Faber, this event is slated to be the first of many annual cargo/"FreightDog" events. This year's event will consist of six legs. The first leg will begin on Friday, November 5, 2010 with reserved departure times from PANC to CYWG. Subsequent legs will route from CYWG to KMIA, then from KMIA to SVMI; SVMI to SEQU, and the final leg from SEQU to SCEL. We also have alternate route destinations available – for those who are not able to commit to a 6+ hour flight leg. As you can see, this is a long-haul event, des…

Canadian Xpress® would like to invite all pilots to join us for our October Fly-In where we will discover the North Cascades, a major mountain range of western North America, extending from southern British Columbia through Washington.Departing from Cranbrook (CYXC) British Columbia, we will cross the border to Spokane Felts Field (KSFF) in Washington State and then back to British Columbia for a heart stopping approach to Castlegar (CYCG).This is an open invitation to all pilots no matter what your flying experience to attend this Canadian Xpress® sponsored event that will be flown on the VATSIM network.More information regarding this event including operational details,…

PanAm-VA, CEO Martin Kellenbarger announced that they have entered a partnership with PlaneNutter-Repaints; which is based in the United Kingdom. PanAm-VA is in the process of creating new re-paints and designs for their aircraft, and are thrilled to have the expertise assistance of PlaneNutter-Repaints. PlaneNutter-Repaints, CEO Will Lamour also stated at the Press Release they are too excited with this new partnership with PanAm-VA, and are looking forward to bringing a fresh new look to PanAm-VA.Additionally, PanAm-VA CEO also stated at the Press Release that PanAm-VA is currently actively accepting new applications for both Pilots and Staff positions. PanAm-VA has new…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Cargoitalia Virtual Officially Recognized, New WebsiteMilan, Italy - September 28, 2010 - Cargoitalia Virtual is proud to announce that is has been officially recognized by the real-world Cargoitalia and has also released a new website featuring some of the finest features in the industry.After over four months of negotiation and discussion with the real-world Cargoitalia, on September 24, 2010 Cargoitalia Virtual responded in the affirmative, granting Cargoitalia Virtual the authority to operate as the sole, and official Virtual Airline for Cargoitalia."[..] diamo autorizzazione ad utilizzare il nostro marchio + 'Virtual' [..]" (Translated to "we gi…

Honolulu, HI - Paradise Airways is looking for dedicated pilots to join our team! Paradise Airways, began operations on March 1, 2009 as a subsidiary of Pacific West Airways. On September 1, 2010, Paradise Airways began operating as a separate entity under its own operating certificate. Paradise Airways is headquartered in Honolulu and operates a hub at Honolulu International Airport with non-stop service to the U.S. West Coast and the South Pacific. Passengers also enjoy convenient non-stop service from Kaua’i, Maui, and the Big Island to the U.S. West Coast.A codeshare agreement is in effect between Paradise Airways and Pacific West Airways allowing access to…

Canadian Xpress® is pleased to announce that we are now officially a VATSIM Authorized Training Organization and we can train, evaluate and issue VATSIM P1 Ratings. In order to receive your VATSIM P1 Rating, you will be required to pass a written and practical exam. Canadian Xpress® pilots with a rating of Senior Captain or higher my choose to take an Expedited P1 Written Exam where upon successful completion of the exam, they will receive your VATSIM P1 Rating without having to take the practical exam.For all the details, click Pilot Ratings menu at http://www.CanadianXpress.ca.

fly Ocean Líneas Aéreas Virtuales Head Office MadridSeptember 26, 2010.www.fly-ocean.netWinter-flightplan bookableFrom September 25, 2010 until March 25, 2010 is the new flightplan of fly Ocean bookable for all pilots. "The new flightplan offers 426 flights to 58 destinations around the world and 17 destinations in Spain. It is the largest and the best coordinated flightplan in the history of fly Ocean Líneas Aéreas Virtuales.", said Michael Stempfle, CEO of fly Ocean yesterday in a internal pilotsannouncement. The flightplan offers more frequencies to more destinations around the world. Especially the new intercontinental-hub in Barcelona El Prat offers more then ten new…

NEW YORK, New York (September 20, 2010) - Just 6 months after being founded, Phoenix Virtual Airways (PVA) has logged over 10,000 flight hours. PVA is only the 5th virtual airline on vaCentral to achieve this milestone and has done so faster than any other virtual airline on vaCentral."Our serious, yet laid back environment coupled with the ability to fly for more than 225 airlines in just about any airliner someone would want to fly has led to great pilot engagement," said Michael Moro, CEO of PVA. "Our pilots average 20 hours of flight time every month, and our unique ACARS ensures reporting accuracy. We are very proud of what we have accomplished in such a sh…

Hi,I am curious to know if an active and professional "Monarch Airlines" exists?Have there been any difficulties in the past between aviation enthusiast's and "Monarch"?I am tempted to create such a VA.

San Mateo, CA September 6, 2010 (PRWEB) -- Opulent Holdings Corporation, owner of San Francisco based Fusion Airways, announced Sunday they had reached a tentative agreement to acquire MidContinent Holdings LLC. The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, would form one company under the Fusion Airways branding and absorb the wholly owned MidContinent Airlines' fleet, assets, debt and crew members. The merger would form one of the largest simulated airlines to date, and would join the two most realistic and innovative airlines in the simulated airline industry.MidContinent Airlines was formed in late 1997 under the operating identity of America West by a dedicated board of…

Canadian Xpress® would like to invite all pilots to join us for our September Fly-In where we will travel westbound to cross the Baltic Sea and head north beautiful Norway.Departing from Tallin Estonia (EETN), we will fly to Copenhagen Denmark (EKCH) and then on to Trondheim Norway (ENVA). Don’t miss this one as you will feast your eyes with breath-taking scenic views.This is an open invitation to all pilots no matter what your flying experience to attend this Canadian Xpress® sponsored event that will be flown on the Vatsim network. More information regarding this event including operational details, charts, optional add-on scenery and the Canadian Xpress® SB Model Set c…

CAV MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCE NEW ACQUISITIONTORONTO, ON -- A few days ago, it was revealed through an anonymous source that four MD-10-30 freighter conversion aircraft were seen leaving an aircraft storage facility in the Arizona desert. The aircraft were reportedly plain white, stripped of their paint, but sported registration marks from Canada. This sighting sparked a rumor that Canadian Airlines Virtual was downsizing it's fleet of the three-engined airliners, and that the airline may not proceed with plans to open an Air Cargo division.That all changed Monday when CAV executives issued a statement, saying that the four old McDonnell Douglas aircraft were indeed former Cana…

Detroit, MI (4 September 2010) - American Flight Airways and Pacific Airways are supporting in coordination with Virtual Pakistan International Airlines the victims in Pakistan by joining the fund raising event next Sunday September 12th. In order to raise funds for the victims, we at VPIA in association with Imran Khan (http://www.mkrf.org) and Air Child VA are holding an online event at VATSIMFor every flight to or from Karachi, $5 will be donated to charity including an amount equal to 1Euro for UNICEF.A girl carries her younger brother through floodwaters near Sukkur, Sindh Province. © Getty Images/Daniel Berehulak"A spokesman of Virtual Pakistan Airlines stated: "Ov…

Jamaica, NY – SKY Network Virtual and its Executive Board are pleased to announce that we recently became a VATSIM Certified Virtual Airline on August 31st. SKY Network offers its pilots the ability to fly any aircraft type and from anywhere.Our Virtual Airline is modeled around the real-world airline alliance concept. We currently bring 12 of the world’s airlines together under one roof. We have been open since May 1st and are still going strong. We are always looking for new pilots and staff - Come check out our website at: www.snvirtual.net. We are currently working on upgrading our site to what we call version 3.0 which will have major upgrades to our site and other o…

Explore Virtual has opened up new routes and cities to India to help with the expected increase in traffic for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Delhi. The new routes include Delhi to Tokyo, Munbai to Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Sydney and London as well as Bangalore and Chennai to Hong Kong. Internal flights within India are expected to be finalised next week.We have also increased the flights to and from Singapore with new routes including cities of Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Tokyo.Come fly with us at www.explorevirtual.com