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Air New England VAG
Since our humble beginnings as a small commuter operator based at Bradley
International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT., Air New England has grown
into a large International Airline. Operating aircraft that range from
small B1900D to the New Boeing 777 aircraft, Air New England prides itself
on providing the services that Simulation Pilots are looking for, Short to
Midsized routes to many destinations in a realistic yet fun atmosphere. If
you are looking for a challenge to cross the Atlantic or just complete a
short hop in the Northeast, Then Air New England is your Virtual Airline.
Come visit us at our Headquarters |
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AirSource
AirSource is a virtual pilot union. This union does not necessarily fit into the “virtual airline” category due to our operational structure. However, AirSource does fall into the category of “virtually simulating flights” for “virtual” real world airlines. We plan, perform, and report our flights in the usual virtual airline format. Where we differ from many others is that our pilots have a wide variety of Airlines to choose from. In fact, we currently offer support for over 120 different “real world” airline flight schedules. Observing this, you can imagine just how many flights our pilots have a choice to perform! Since every airline schedule changes frequently, we have links posted to each airline web site for up to the minute schedule information. This prevents the large amount of time it would take to maintain a schedule. Instead of maintaining a “fleet” of aircraft limited to one simulator, or going nuts trying to maintain aircraft for two simulators, we simply download the huge selection of aircraft and liveries available on fine sites such as AVSIM. This is a win-win situation. I received much praise from AirSource members that finally no one is limited to one “boring” airline livery. So limitations are kept to a minimum here at AirSource. Our normal “scheduled” flight operation lets the pilot choose whatever flight they want to perform, as long as we support the airline listed. For the people who need a “reason” to fly, we offer weekly “contract” flights. A contract flight is derived from the real world airline schedule, using the appropriate aircraft, departure and arrival points and times. These flights are posted because the normal scheduled pilots (in the ‘real’ world’) cannot make the flight for whatever reason, therefore it is up to AirSource pilots to be sure the flights are completed. Sometimes it is due to sickness, others vacations. The contract flights are posted every Friday night, and members “bid” on the flights. There are normally one or two bids available per flight (depending on the days of the week the flight operates). Once a pilot logs onto our website and bids the flight, it is removed from the list and that pilot is subject to fly the flight. All of this is made possible by our real time statistical database. Contract flights are the core AirSource mission.
We have just installed a great Forum to keep our communication lines open, and always welcome new ideas and suggestions. AirSource is here to stay as long as I’m around, and being in my early 30’s that might be a while!?
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AirWest
Virtual Airlines
AirWest, opened in March of 1998, is a Virtual Airline serving the
western US and Gulf Coast with Regional and Domestic Service. Its operations include a
self service cargo route system that automatically assigns routes based on a database.
They now have Hubs in Seattle, WA - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX - and Las Vegas, NV. AirWest has
just opened Nor-East Express and SouthEastern Airlines as "regional airline"
subsidiaries. The subsidiary MaxFlight Aviation is to be a training center "dedicated
the pilot who really wants to know how to fly." AirWest also is planning to offer
management services to airlines looking for help, painting, aircraft design, web page
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Britannic British Charter Airlines
Britannic British Charter Airlines was formed on 5th March 2000. The Virtual Airline simulates the working of a British Holiday Charter Airline. The VA is based on Britannia Airways. The airline operates from the UK to all the Holiday Resort Airports around the world. We have a good group of Online Flying Pilots that fly with VATSIM.Online Flying is on a voluntary basis.Our Flight School has been donated to AVSIM Education Resources Centre. There is plenty to learn about flying in there. Your only commitment to us is you must fly one flight every 30 days. A German Division will start in the Spring. |
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British Airways Virtual
British Airways Virtual was formed on April 21, 2000 and is based at London's Heathrow Airport, although we do originate flights from most UK Airports. We operate a comprehensive fleet of short haul and long haul aircraft including our flagship, Concorde. The fleet includes Saab 340, the ATR series, Boeing 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 aircraft, Airbus A319, A320 and the proposed A3xx, and all of the fleet have been repainted to Union flag marks. We have a comprehensive schedule of UK Domestic, Club Europe and Worldwide Destinations, and we also operate Go Virtual, Charter and World Cargo schedules to complement our exisiting lights. We support FS98, FS2000 and also have a dedicated PS1 specialist who caters for our growing number of PS1 pilots. British Airways Virtual also offers regular flyins using the SATCO and IVAO systems. British Airways Virtual has over 500 pilots registered and our first overseas expansion is due with the opening of our Denver Hub in December 2000 with further expansion being planned into Asia. As our anniversary draws closer we have just broken the tip of the iceberg, 2001 promises to be even better. |
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CalJet Airlines
CalJet started operations September 20,
1998. CalJet currently operates hubs in San Jose, CA and Tulsa,
OK. CalJet operates to divisions, CalJet, and CalJet Express.
CalJet tries to be as realistic as possible, with a realistic SOP,
aircraft, flight schedules, and so on. Although CalJet is one of
the most realistic airlines it is also a very fun airline to fly for,
with Fly-Ins, Squawk Box support and a mutli-player server. CalJet currently serves cities through the
West and Midwest with a few routes into Mexico. CalJet operates a
fleet of MD-80's, MD-90's and a few 757's. 737-700 and 800's are
currently being introduced into the operations. CalJet
Express operates Bombardier Dash-8 Q200's, Q300's and Q400's. CalJet tries to also provide great pilot
support, with training help, operations manual, panels and sound.
CalJet strongly recommends the use of Squawk Box. |
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Chesapeake Airways
Chesapeake Airways is a virtual airline that started operations on
August 1, 1997. In November of 2000, Chesapeake became a part of the Meridian Group. The airline is currently based at Baltimore-Washington
International (BWI) . The airline is a full service airline that has a variety of flights that cover the eastern part of the U.S. and
Canada. The all jet fleet includes 737s, DC-9s, and MD-90s. Chesapeake has also
placed a sizable order for Boeing 717s. Chesapeake pilots may also request flights operated by Meridian Airlines, or our Regional Partner,
Cayuga Airways (Meridian Connection). Chesapeake is a enjoyable virtual airline for any pilot. |
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Conch Airways
Conch Airways Virtual Airline operates as a regional air carrier in the SE
United States and the Bahamas. CA started as a hub of Shore Air in early
1999. On September 5 1999 we officially became CONCH AIRWAYS and have
operated as an independent carrier since. Conch Airways operates on the principle that we are here to have fun, with
a minimum of rules and regulations. Being a regional VA we feature short
duration flights and offer flightplans for all of our routes. Our pilots have the opportunity of flying our fleet of Twin Otters,
Jetstream 31, and Saab 340b aircraft. In addition we have recently
introduced the CRJ-200LR jet on our route system. Through our code-share
agreements and subsidiary operations we have a wide variety of flying
duties available in exotic and challenging destinations of the virtual
world. Conch Airways strives to provide an atmosphere that is relaxed and fun for
our staff and pilots. We also work to have the necessary information our pilots need to have that fun. |
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CyberAir
Cyber Air currently has 5 hubs - Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Dallas and
Munich - with immediate plans on adding hubs in Denver and Honolulu. "The main thing
that separates Cyber Air from the rest is that we have always built our own aircraft in
house. We don't do repaints...ever! Every aircraft file on our site includes the AFX file
so that other VA's or individuals can download, repaint and fly our aircraft at no
charge," said Bill Alderson, Cyber Air's founder. Cyber Air also operates the largest
fleet of any VA. |
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CyberAvia
CyberAvia est née en 1995 sur un BBS Français. Cette première compagnie aérienne virtuelle
Française proposait aux pilotes utilisant FS4 puis rapidement FS5.1 un système de
missions, qui permettait aux pilotes virtuels de sortir des vols au dessus de Chicago
Meigs avec le CESSNA.
Diverses missions sous forme de vols VFR ou IFR agrémentées de scènes et d'aventures
permirent de regrouper quelques pilotes Francophones.
De plus CyberAvia proposa à quelques pilotes de faire des vols avec le moins
célèbre ATP (Air Tranport Pilot de Sublogic), mais avec trop peu de participants, cette
aventure ne fût pas poursuivie.
Les diverses évolutions de Flight Simulator ont été suivies par
CyberAvia,
Flight Simulator pour Windows 95 et bien évidemment Flight Simulator 98. Devant son
succès grandissant CyberAvia c'est installée sur le Net, et propose sur sont site de
nombreux outils permettant d'aider les jeunes pilotes à maîtriser Flight Simulator.
Depuis plus d'un an et demi, CyberAvia propose plus de 500 liaisons autour du
monde. Le concept de "vols réguliers" s'ajouta à celui des
"missions".
Un concept unique basé autour d'une aventure générique gérant
météo, panne, et boîte noire, permet aux pilotes le désirant, d'embrasser une carrière de
pilote de ligne.
Plus d'une dizaine de HUB ont été créés tout au tour de la
planète. Bien
sûr beaucoup en Europe, mais les Caraïbes, les Etats Unis, l'Asie et l'Océanie sont
aussi représentés. La flotte des avions aux couleurs de CyberAvia ne cesse de
s'agrandir, proposant aux pilotes des appareils de qualité allant de l'ATR au Concorde.
De plus de nombreuses scènes viennent enrichir les HUB de la compagnie.
Il est également possible d'effectuer des vols sur le réseau SATCO avec Squawk Box.
Avec à la mi Juillet 1999 plus de 180 pilotes Francophones sur les vols
réguliers et une petite centaine sur les missions, CyberAvia est la première compagnie
aérienne Francophone disponible sur le Net. Attention: CyberAvia
is only open to French speaking virtual pilots. |
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Emerald Air Group
Emerald Air Group is a Virtual Airline for Sierra's Pro Pilot. As a
consolidated air group CENTERED around the Pro Pilot sim. They have developed three
separate subsidiaries which will highlight the aircraft flown in the most realistic manner
possible, Courier Express group, Emerald Airways group and Excursions and Tours group.
With plans to include a Hub based in Oakland, and possibly Denver, this is a different VA
so stop by and visit the Emerald
Air Group site.
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Emerald Air
Emerald Air is a Dublin-based All-Ireland VA founded with the aim of providing the best services possible to all virtual pilots with a mind for operating from Irish airports. We are dedicated to Ireland as a geographical and cultural entity, serving all major airports within the Irish Republic as well as Northern Ireland. Our flight schedule contains all kinds of flights from short hops to the small Aran Islands off the West Coast of Ireland through daily services to major European cities up to long-haul Intercontinental flights.
We provide our pilots an unparalleled level of support, including a top quality FS2000 fleet, improved Flight Dynamics, detailed aircraft Operation Manuals, printable Checklists, downloadable Charts and scores of FS add-ons. Our Operations Policy makes a good compromise between realism and fun, while a sophisticated Ranking System allows our pilots to build a truly unique career. Strict Checkrides coupled with complex Training Programs guarantee that Emerald Air pilots are among the best roaming the virtual skies. As a VATSIM Affiliate airline we strongly encourage our pilots to fly Online as much as possible and provide them many opportunities to do so by organizing regular and special Multiplay Events.
Finally, Emerald Air combines professionalism with a friendly, personal athmosphere. We have no automated roster update system: all pilot feedback is handled manually, so that we are in continuous day-to-day contact with our pilots, always ready to lend them a helping hand. For the above reasons, Emerald Air is the perfect choice for any serious flight simmer. |
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eurostar Aviation
eurostar Aviation (VA) Ltd., which is headquartered in Amsterdam/the
Netherlands, is a virtual airline founded in 1996. They have major stations in London
Gatwick/UK, Hamburg/Germany and Paris CDG/France. Thomas Klein, an Eurostar official,
reports that "Our aim is to provide a realistic airline operation with currently 21
aircraft from ATR-42 up to Boeing 767-300 which are used according to authentic rotation
plans (i.e., no aircraft is used twice at the same time, transfer connections exist
etc.)" Eurostar currently offers over 300 flights to 60 destinations, most of them in
Europe (plus some once weekly served charter destinations: Orlando, Denver and Male).
You'll find the authentic check lists provided at their very attractive and well organized
website to
be well worth a visit.
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Hawaii Air Transit Service
Hawaii Air Transit Service (HATS) is based in Honolulu,
Hawaii, with Rarotango, Cooks Island hosting our secondary satellite HUB. This satellite
HUB enables our fleet to extend our routes deeper into the South Pacific. HATS also
features service to the West Coast of the Mainland, Samoa, Guam, Alaska, and Japan. HATS
has expanded even more on our routes to the Mainland with our Code-Sharing partner
CalJet
(an AVSIM Partner). Island hopping around the Hawaiian and Cooks Islands, and long hauls
to the mainland and Japan, HATS has all types of flights for all types of Pilots, and yes
we even have a Company Helicopter for special missions and Island site seeing!
Our "State Of The Art Fleet" features many different types of
aircraft to chose from when making your next flight, and with 4 Divisions (Passenger,
Cargo, Air Tours, and Charter) you will have many types of flights to choose from as well.
Our web site provides a large array of information for our Pilots and we take
great strides in updating and adding information and facts (flight related and not) on a
regular basis. We think of our VA as a "Fine bottle of wine" it just gets better
with age!
We don’t have Automatic Databases handling our Forms, and all our
rosters, flight info, and other Data is all added and updated manually and on a regular
basis. This allows us a more personal touch. This is all done with one thing in mind, and
for one reason…to continue giving to our Pilots! And yes, the Management
TEAM
has fun providing these services as well!
So if your looking for a VA with a personal touch, and a bit of class, with a
wide variety of Routes, Aircraft, and an even wider array of information, then come and
explore the "Wings Of The Pacific", Hawaii Air Transit Service. |
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Meridian Airlines
Founded on September 8, 1997 by Andy Jung and
Ben Grady, Meridian Airlines (a virtual airline) was formed to provide flight simulator
pilots all around the world, regardless of skill level and age, with a simulated airline
experience. The main goal of Meridian Airlines from the beginning was to provide that
experience with enough of a sense of realism, yet not quite enough to feel as though it
were a real world job, complete with the potential for the everyday stresses that often
occur. After all, most, if not all, pilots apply to have fun. Meridian Airlines is the
first Virtual Airlines to be awarded an AVSIM VA World Partnership. Visit Meridian Airlines today. |
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Nor-East Express
Nor-East Express is a regional airline serving the north-east United States and
Canada. Nor-East was formed January 30th, 1999 as a subsidiary of AirWest
Airlines and is based out of Boston, MA. Nor-East Express is being run by a team who have been
within the industry for over 5 years total time. As part of the AirWest alliance, we take pride in the fact that no politics or
other problems that have plagued the other Virtual Airlines throughout the years are
present within our organization and that we soley look out for the fun and enjoyment of
our pilots and safety of our passengers. Nor-East operates similar to a real airline, you as a pilot fly out of a
Hub. You just pick the routes to fly. After the flight you will be required to
report via our Pilot Reporting system your flight time and conditions of the flight and
any comments you have about the flight. Your Hub Captain will mantain a Roster page that
will include your Pilot information and Flight hours and any other information that is
neccessary. |
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Noble Air
Noble Air is a
virtual airline dedicated to serving the flight simulation community,
providing a better understanding of aviation and aircraft navigation.
The airline is managed by a team of more than 50 volunteers helping to
run our 27 hubs; these are dedicated individuals who devote their free
time to provide satisfaction to hundreds of flight simmers. Facilities
and services are available free to anyone who would like to have the
challenge of recreating the assignments of real commercial pilots,
either flying commuter aircraft or longer range jets, for domestic as
well as international flights. Noble Air provides a simplified airline
management system with a pilot perspective.
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Orange Air
Orange Air is a Virtual Airline, set up by and for flight-sim enthusiasts. Our goal is to let you have more fun with Microsoft Flight simulator. We offer timetables with flights all over the world, some really good aircraft, active HUB management and of course lots of fun! Orange Air began in 1996 with one hub at EHAM & has grown ever since, now having 4 European hubs, one at YSSY & it's own separate cargo arm. In the second quarter of 2000 OA converted its entire timetables to provide "ready to go" adventures using Radar Contact
ATC. Now almost 400 flights available with Radar Contact adventures. An automated flight assignment program is due to launch 1st quarter 2001. We are in the process of taking our fleet over to FS2k. This is a rolling program & is expected to be complete by the end of the 1stQ 2001. Orange Air is a well established VA with active/professional hub management that tries to keep things as real as we can get it. The availability of our flights in the form of Radar Contact Adventures is, we believe, the way to go! |
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Socair Virtual Airlines
Socair began operations in August 1998. We started serving the western US from our
HQ based out of San Francisco Intl Airport. Since then we have added several more Hubs in:
San Diego-CA USA, London Heathrow and Malaga-Spain in Europe. Our main goal is to provide a real airline environment to all our pilots. Our
initial management staff was made up by 2 real pilots (Greg Howard -CEO- and Tom
Pigford)
and an aircraft/panel designer (Sergio Osuna) with real flight
experience too. We all were the remnants of previous VAs and founders of
Socair. We believe that without realism
there is no fun. Because of that we offer a great degree of realism to all our pilots. Our
airline depends entirely on our pilots and so we even created a virtual financial system.
If we want to add new planes, open new routes/hubs etc we´ll must have a look to our
virtual economic status first. We operate a fleet which has been chosen carefully
(C172,B58,B1900D,Do328,ATR72, Avro Rj85, B737-300, B767-300 and very soon a B747-400). Our
planes fly regional, domestic and international routes. Our keyword is quality, and most
of our planes have been modified with new and realistic flight models. Of course we
provide everything our pilots may need to fly their assignments (aircraft manual, panels,
etc). Our fleet is used according to an authentic rotation system, no aircraft is
used twice at the same time. We don´t worry about quantity as much as quality (number of
pilots and planes). We hope to link as many locations (world-wide) as we can in the following
months with our new Socair Cargo Service. |
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South East Airlines
South East Airlines was born in early 1999. Initially operating out of
KATL (Atlanta), SE very quickly grew. In July of 2000, a merger was
completed with Trans African Airlines and the new airline now operates out
of 4 continents and 7 hubs. Come and see what we have to offer you,
whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran; whether you fly turboprops
or you prefer heavy metal, we have a situation for you. |
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Sur Air System
Sur Air System VA was established to introduce anyone interested to the wonderful
world of simulated flying. They not only encourage flying but also introduce our pilots to
SATCO and to follow common rules and regulations regarding the flight community. They are
the first All-Latin America VA sponsored by Microsoft Latin American Division. They have
just redesigned their airline logo, fleet colors and the site in preparation for the next
Millenium!
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WestWind Airlines
WestWind Airlines
is one of the best-known and most professionally operated virtual airlines on the net. If
you have not been associated with a VA before and want to know what VAing is all about,
take a look at this partner's site.
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