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Virgin Atlantic
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A British airline that is part of the Virgin Group.
UK government invests $66 million in SAF developmentÂ
The UK government has agreed to invest £53 million ($66 million) into developing the UK¾«¶«Ó°Òµ sustainable aviation fuel…
2023-11-20
Virgin Atlantic to operate world¾«¶«Ó°Òµ first 100% SAF-powered transatlantic flight
The UK¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued Virgin Atlantic with a permit to fly the world¾«¶«Ó°Òµ first…
2023-11-06
Virgin Atlantic launches first South American route to Sao PauloÂ
Virgin Atlantic is preparing for the launch of a new route linking London Heathrow (LHR) and Sao Paulo,…
2023-09-01
Niger’s sudden airspace closure causes chaos on flights to/from Africa
With the sudden closure of Niger¾«¶«Ó°Òµ airspace, airlines have needed to scramble to ensure that their flights to…
2023-08-07
Majority of Virgin Atlantic pilots support strike action over fatigue
A survey of Virgin Atlantic pilots undertaken by Balpa (British Airline Pilots’ Association) has revealed that 96% of…
2023-08-07
Barbie fever: long-standing partnerships between Mattel’s iconic doll and aviation
It¾«¶«Ó°Òµ hard to exist in the world right now without experiencing ‘Barbie mania’. Wherever you turn, from social…
2023-07-25
Virgin and Rolls-Royce set date for world¾«¶«Ó°Òµ first 100% SAF transatlantic flight
Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce have set the date for the world¾«¶«Ó°Òµ first 100% Sustainable Air Fuel (SAF) transatlantic…
2023-07-20
Virgin Atlantic deploys Fetcherr¾«¶«Ó°Òµ AI-driven pricing systemsÂ
There is little doubt that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the most talked-about topics in tech…
2023-07-14
Europe’s best in business class: seats, cabins, meals, and more
Are you flying into, out of, or across Europe soon? Then if you’re looking for the best business-class…
2023-07-14
Virgin Galactic abandons Boom Supersonic jet order
Virgin Galactic has abandoned its order for jets from Boom Supersonic, a United States (US)-based company that aims…
2023-07-10
Pride Flights: How airlines are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at 35,000 feet
From Virgin Atlantic to United Airlines, carriers across the globe are embracing ‘Pride Flights’, transforming air travel into…
2023-06-14
Eight amazing airline advertising campaigns that captured the public¾«¶«Ó°Òµ attention
If the aviation industry was a country, then it would be among the 20 richest economies in the…
2023-06-03
Richard Branson made around $1.4 billion by selling Virgin Galactic shares
Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Galactic, sold more than 10 million shares in the company in August…
2023-06-02
Virgin Atlantic relaunches flights to Dubai after four-year hiatus
Virgin Atlantic is to relaunch flights between London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Dubai after a four-year hiatus. The four-times-a-week…
2023-06-02
The ultimate Star Wars-themed jet liveries ever spotted in the Galaxy
Since its inception in 1977, the Star Wars franchise has delivered 11 live action movies, including three trilogies…
2023-05-04
Seven famous airline logos with hidden meanings you may not have spotted
Logos form a huge part of an airline¾«¶«Ó°Òµ identity, involving meticulous planning and months of preparation. Carriers will…
2023-04-10
Virgin Atlantic officially becomes part of the SkyTeam alliance
Virgin Atlantic officially joined SkyTeam, one of three airline alliances in the world, on March 2, 2023. The…
2023-03-02
90 million tourists expected to visit China or take a trip abroad in 2023
90 million tourists are expected to either visit China or take a trip abroad in 2023, giving the…
2023-02-22