The Hawaii Express Set to Explore the Future of its Past
Early next year Hawaii-based, The Hawaii Express (www.thehawaiiexpress.com) will develop a mirror site meant to represent where the airline would have been in the year 2015 had it been allowed to exist that long. The current The Hawaii Express fleet and all schedules will not be affected. Pilot reports from both the 1983 and 2015 versions will be accepted.
The “new” aircraft being considered are: the CamSim A350-1000 and -900 versions in both passenger and a dedicated cargo configuration; the A350-800; and once the paint kit is released, the A360-200. The group is also considering the A380, but with the limited amount of routes available, this may over saturate the airline with aircraft that simply aren’t needed. The A350 is due for service entry in 2012 but the launch date for the A360, a direct A320 replacement, has not yet been announced. Continue reading
The Hawaii Express reaches 100th logged hour
The Hawaii Express, www.thehawaiiexpress.com, recently celebrated a monumental milestone. On Thursday, October 10th, a DC-10 piloted by technician John King completed The Hawaii Express’ 100th logged hour since opening September 1st. Captain King was not aware of this milestone until the evening after he logged the flight when he was notified by the airlines accountant.
While 100 hours may not seem like much, especially when logged over a month and a half, take into account that the airline only has half a dozen active pilots. “I think this is actually a pretty important event” John later stated in an email to the airlines CEO, “I’m happy the first milestone has my name on it”. Continue reading
Synergy ATC Academy On-Track to Begin U.S. Operations
A new FSX-based ATC training academy is set to open in the coming weeks. For those interested in becoming skilled air traffic controllers, Synergy ATC Academy, (www.synergyatc.com), is to begin operations from a U.S. hub by the end of October 2008. Prospective members are encouraged to check the website often as information becomes available.
In addition to controller training, Synergy ATC Academy also plans an in-depth flight school (Synergy Flight Academy) and a virtual airline (Syner-Jet Virtual), set to take-off in the months following the launch of the ATC training school. Continue reading
Final Preparations Underway to Increase Bourne Aviation’s Global Presence
In a recent press release, Bourne Aviation has announced plans to add ten (10) new virtual airlines to its global alliance, further promoting its global presence. Upon the completion of the addition, more than 35 airlines will be a part of Bourne Aviation’s collective group of virtual airlines.
Up for consideration are: Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines, TAM, Hawaiian Airlines, TAP Portugal, Austrian Airlines, TACA, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Asiana Airlines, and Korean Air.
A complete list of current alliance members can be found at: http://www.bourneaviation.com/virtualairlines.php Continue reading
Pegasus Simulations Set to Launch Atlantic International Virtual
Scheduled for entry into the virtual airline market, Atlantic International Virtual, subsidiary of Pegasus Simulations, Inc., is on course to launch operations from a Boston-Logan International hub (KBOS) on November 14, 2008. Included in the plans are provisions for many different types of aircraft, including, but not limited to; the Embraer 170 (E70), Boeing 737-800 (B738), 757-200 (B752), and 767-300 (B763) with service to over a dozen cities worldwide. The 4th quarter 2008 start-date has the executive staff at full throttle as they work to ensure an on-time opening.
Pegasus Simulations, Inc., parent-company of Atlantic International, is also looking to add to their growing roster of experienced staff members. “We are still in the progress on hiring more executive and operations staff,” said CEO Robert Sayles, and those interested in joining their team should visit the Atlantic International web-site at: http://aivirtual.org for more information.
Corporate Air Maintenance Outsourced
Seattle-based Corporate Air (VATSIM:CPT) announced a partnership with Air Services, a ground-services provider based at the Jefferson Co. International Airport (0S9), in an early morning press-conference.
Air Services is a ground services provider offering clients a variety of services ranging from general aircraft maintenance to 100-hour engine/airframe inspections. The agreement reached establishes a solid partnership between the two companies offering Corporate Air virtual hangar space and discounted maintenance fees.
“We’re excited to take the next step into the future with Air Services,” said Corporate Air’s Airline Operations Manager, Chris McGee. He went on to say that, “this partnership will not only allow us to have a central maintenance base but will also be financially rewarding.” Continue reading