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Virgin Atlantic expands support for its 787-9 fleet with Boeing

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 partners with Virgin Atlantic for UK air taxi service

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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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Rendering of Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 aircraft © Airbus

Virgin Atlantic completes fleet transformation with order for seven A330s

Aircraft & Engines

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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CAA approves Virgin Atlantic’s pioneering transatlantic flight on sustainable fuels

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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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Virgin Atlantic will fly the first transatlantic flight with 100% SAF today

Virgin Atlantic consortium sets date for first 100% SAF transatlantic flight

Aircraft & Engines

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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Virgin Atlantic expands support for its 787-9 fleet with Boeing

Joby Aviation partners with Virgin Atlantic for UK air taxi service

Virgin Atlantic completes fleet transformation with order for seven A330s

CAA approves Virgin Atlantic’s pioneering transatlantic flight on sustainable fuels

Virgin Atlantic consortium sets date for first 100% SAF transatlantic flight

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