AerCap Holdings N.V. has signed purchase and lease-back agreements with Virgin Atlantic covering six new Airbus A330-900 aircraft from the airline’s existing order book. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2026 and continue through to the fourth quarter of 2027. “We are delighted to deepen our long-standing partnership with Virgin Atlantic […]
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Virgin Atlantic has announced a clear succession plan for its leadership. After seven years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shai Weiss will step down on December 21, 2025. Corneel Koster will take over as CEO on January 1, 2026. Koster re-joined Virgin Atlantic in 2019 as chief customer officer and later became chief customer and
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IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic have announced a strategic cooperation aimed at significantly enhancing air connectivity between India, Europe, and North America. The collaboration is set to establish an industry-leading network by combining the strengths of each airline across key regions and aims to grow into a global-scale operation. This initiative
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Virgin Atlantic has signed up for Boeing’s Landing Gear Exchange Programme, specifically supporting its 787-9 fleet. The agreement, announced at MRO Americas, guarantees Virgin Atlantic access to 17 fully overhauled and certified landing gear assemblies starting in 2026, minimising downtime and optimising fleet efficiency. William Ampofo, Senior Vice President of Boeing Parts & Distribution and
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Joby Aviation, a California-based company developing electric air taxis, has announced a partnership with Virgin Atlantic to launch its innovative air taxi service in the UK. This collaboration builds upon an existing agreement between Joby and Delta Air Lines, which owns a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic, to introduce air taxi services in both the
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Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for seven additional A330neo aircraft as part of its broader fleet transformation initiative. This new agreement increases Virgin Atlantic’s total commitment to the A330neo to 19 aircraft, enhancing its operational economics. The announcement was made during the Farnborough Airshow aboard Virgin Atlantic’s A330neo, named ‘Ruby Rebel’ and registered
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The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted Virgin Atlantic a permit for an unprecedented transatlantic flight powered solely by sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The CAA revealed the authorisation for the forthcoming flight from London to New York, scheduled for November 28, after successful technical assessments of the British airline’s proposal, supported by a consortium
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In conjunction with Virgin Atlantic, Rolls-Royce has announced that November 28, 2023, has been set as the date for the first-ever transatlantic flight using a 100% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), subject to additional regulatory approval. The aircraft in question will be a Boeing 787 with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines and the flight will
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