Rocket Air acquires B747-400

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/schm...0Air/ralogo.gifHuntsville, AL (vAP) - Rocket Air Virtual announced today that they have acquired a B747-400 to add to its small fleet. After learning of the demise of Oasis Hong Kong, negotiations were entered to obtain one of their airframes which had stranded in Vancouver (CYVR). A lease/purchase agreement was reached with Oasis Hong Kong's provisional liquidator, accounting firm KPMG.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/schm...oct2_07_300.jpgAirframe B-LFE with CN 29262/LN1199 will be flown to Rick Husband International (KAMA) to undergo cargo configuration fitments, as well as livery application. Rocket Air will utilize this aircraft to meet obligations with NASA and its newly awarded charter contract. CEO Kevin W Smith reported today that new routes will be established post haste to meet cargo demands for the upcoming Space Shuttle mission STS-124 scheduled to launch May 31st, 2008. Space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission is the second of three flights to deliver components of the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory to the International Space Station.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/schm...n_124_etsrb.jpgIn other news, Rocket Air Virtual's HR department is looking for enthusiastic and skilled pilots who are looking for a new and fresh idea in their virtual flying career. Interested pilots should visit the Rocket Air Virtual Website right away and join this new and invigorating Virtual Airline.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/schm...0Air/hiring.gif