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Golden Ghana Virtual Airlines Announces Cargo Charter and Vintage Charter Flight
Ghana’s first virtual airline announces the start of cargo charter operations and vintage charter flights. Effective immediately, GOG pilots are able to operate three different cargo aircraft and five different vintage aircraft from and to any airports of their choice.
The new charter cargo fleet:
1 Boeing 747-400F
1 Boeing 757-200M
1 Cessna C208
The new charter vintage fleet:
1 Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
1 Lockheed C-130
1 Fairchild C-119
1 Douglas DC-3
1 Boeing 727-200
The existing fleet for scheduled passenger services in Western Africa (3 Boeing 737-800, 1 Bombardier CRJ-200, 1 Dash 8 Q400, 1 Beechcraft Baron) remains Continue reading
Canadian Xpress Reaches 25,000 Flights
Canadian Xpress® is pleased to announce that with just over 2 years of operations we have officially logged over 25,000 flights and wanted to take this opportunity to thank all our pilots for their support in helping make us one of the fastest growing Canadian virtual airlines. Your participation in our events, challenges, contests and pilots forum is what has made Canadian Xpress® the continued success that it is.
We would like to also thank:
• VAFlash for the continued support and publicity of our events;
• All those who have contributed to Canadian Xpress® with a financial donation;
• All our sponsors who have Continue reading
Air Fresno Aquires New Aircraft
Faced with a difficult decision regarding its fleet, after a week of extensive testing Air Fresno has decided that the Airbus A318, as well as other variants, suit their service requirements. “The stickler was the approaches into both South Lake Tahoe and Santa Barbara where terrain and noise were issues. There simply was no other choice available for the steep approaches and departures at these two locations than the A318 with it’s Steep Approach Mode and Fly By Wire.” The airline immediately secured a lease for one A318 with the enhanced capabilities while placing an order for purchase for one from Airbus for expedited delivery. Air Fresno is also acquiring one A319, two A320′s and one A321, with the A319 arriving by mid-January. As each new variant arrives Air Fresno will expand it’s routes for that model. “Investment in these aircraft is going to be substantial, we wanted to make sure the choice we make today is going to still be the right one at the end of 2012″. Cost for the five planned aircraft is estimated at $305 million, with the last aircraft set to arrive my the end of March. Air Fresno’s new aircraft and revised familiar livery can be seen at www.airfresno.com.
Canadian Xpress January Fly-In: In Memory of Pappy Boyington
Canadian Xpress® would like to invite all pilots to join us on Saturday January 21st, 2012 at 19h00est (24h00z) for our January Monthly Fly-In where it is time to dust off your favorite piston pounder as this month we go back to January 1944 and fly the route of Major Greg ‘Pappy’ Boyington’s Marine Squadron VMF214 over Rabaul. This where he shot down his 26th enemy plane, and later was himself shot down.
As Vella la Vella which is the home base of the Blacksheep does not exist in Flight Simulator, we will be departing from the next closest island Gizo (AGGN) and fly over Bougainville Island and land at Buka (AYBK) and then continue on north east flying the airport of Tokua to the north side of the bay and the city of Rabaul, where Pappy was shot down. We will then turn back and end our journey at Tokua (AYTK).
This is an open invitation to all pilots no matter what your flying experience to attend this Continue reading
Air Fresno Pushes Back Re-Opening Until End of January
Just a week after announcing it’s January reopening Air Fresno is pushing back the start of operations until closer to the end of the month. This is to give the airline time to find suitable replacements for the CRJ-700 regional jets it was using, replacements that will once again allow Air Fresno to provide service to some of it’s more popular destinations. “The CRJ’s are wholly unsuitable for the Runway 36 approach into South Lake Tahoe, we are determined to find a jet aircraft capable of meeting the service demands for that facility”. Air Fresno CEO Peter McKay said that the airline is working with the FAA to obtain a similar steep approach rating that the EASA has given the Airbus A318 in Europe with the intention of employing one here in the states. “The Runway 36 approach does initially exceed the 5.5 degree limit that the EASA placed on the A318 in Steep Approach Mode, however the last several miles of that approach are within the aircraft capabilities”. Demonstration flights into TVL have been delayed by weather, the approach tests must be done first in fair weather before acceptance can be granted. There is no ILS approach for the R36 approach, but McKay stated that prevailing winds generally allow landings on Runway 18, which does have a limited ILS approach. “It’s not just TVL we’re looking at but a whole host of other noise sensitive airports where the A318 and possibly the A320 could be placed in service”.
Eastern Airlines Virtual introduces the 2012 World Tour
Eastern Airlines Virtual introduces the 2012 World Tour. Want to travel the world; see it through the eyes of the Eastern Falcon. Please check out the tour: http://easternairlinesvirtual.com/www/page.php?72
Eastern Airlines Virtual has these other fantastic benefits:
- Heading into our 14th year of continuous operations
- Over 10 HUBS in the USA and Europe
- Many great destinations
- New and classic Continue reading
Ohio Express Now Hiring
Columbus, OH— It’s a great pleasure to announce, that Ohio Express Virtual Airlines is hiring pilots, however there is limited space available, We are only looking to hire 20 active pilots. Our objective with hiring a limited group is to provide a close knit group of pilots to make this airline successful and expand beyond all expectations. Ohio Express is a professionally operated virtual Express air carrier, based in the U.S. at Port Columbus International Airport
At Ohio Express we offer, awards, and commendations as you progress through your airline career. We offer assistance in training with online flying, we have an acars system that allows you to file PIREPS and track your flights. We offer a great aircraft selection, with a choice of several repaints, created by some expert aircraft painters.
Ohio Express Airlines is looking for those pilots who want to get the most from their flight sim experience, and also allows opportunities for advancement to management and a staff for aspiring pilots. If you’re looking for the challenge of flying for Continue reading