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(I removed some defunct and VA's with websites that don't work. I left the ones with no websites.)
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|main-hub    = GCLP
|main-hub    = GCLP
|forum      = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=30052
|forum      = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=30052
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name        = BRT Virtual Airlines
|established = Nov 2010
|logo        = LOGO_BRT_VIRTUAL_AIRLINE_big.png
|status      = Active
|has-atc    = Yes, FGCom / FlightGear
|callsign    = BRT<pilot>
|history    = Founded in Nov 2010, BRT has strived to achieve excellence in flying in FlightGear, and to create a quality community in flightsims.
|fleet      =
* 737-300 (8)
* 747-800i (4)
* 777-200ER (17)
* 787-800 (8; all grounded)
* E190-200 (22)
* DHC6-300 (5)
* A340-600HGW (5)
|main-hub    = UKBB
|hubs        =
* VHHH
* KSFO
* NZAA
|map        =
|website    = http://www.brtvirtualairlines.org/
|forum      =
}}
}}


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|website    = none
|website    = none
|forum      = none
|forum      = none
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name        = Fly FlightGear Virtual Airline - FFVA
|established = February 2014
|logo        = FFVA LOGO.jpg
|status      = Looking FFVA INT. pilots, FFVA CHARTER pilots, FFVA CARGO pilots, ATC, HUB managers.
|callsign    =
* FVAxxxx
|fleet      =
* 747-8I
* 787
* A319NEO and A320NEO
* A330-243
* A380
* Aerostar-700
* Citation Bravo
* Citation X
|main-hub    = EHAM
|hubs        =
* EDDM
* EDDF
|website    = https://sites.google.com/site/ffvavirtualairline/home
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name        = FlyVenezuela-- A Flying Club
|established = June 2015
|logo        =
|status      = Opening on June 20th with CaracasWorld
|callsign    = YV-xxxx
|history    = This is a new flying club based in Venezuela. Join us in our events!
|fleet      =
*Any and All!
|main-hub    = SVMI
|website    = http://flyvenezuela.pixub.com/wordpress/
|forum      = In the site
}}
}}


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|website    = #
|website    = #
|forum      =
|forum      =
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name        = Merlion Virtual Airlines
|established = November 2010
|logo        = Merlion_Logo.png
|status      = Inactive
|has-atc    =
|callsign    = MIAxxxx (Merlion Intl.), MCAxxxx (Merlion CARGO)
|fleet      = http://flymerlion.org/site/info/5 (Old)
|main-hub    = WSSS (MIA/MCA)
|hubs        =
* WSSS (MIA Hub)
* KLAX (MIA Hub)
* EGKK (MIA Hub)
* ELLX (MCA Hub)
* KMEM (MCA Hub)
|map        =
|website    = http://www.flymerlion.org/ (Old)
|forum      = A part of the website.
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name        = MLD Virtual Airlines
|established = May 2014
|logo        =
|status      = We are looking for pilots
|callsign    =EIxxx
|history    = We opened this airline in May 2014 we fly in Europe an america. 
|fleet      =
* A320 A321
* 757
* 777-200ER
* 777-300ER
|main-hub    = EGLL
|hubs        =
* EIDW
LSZH
* EGLL
|website    = http://MLDvirtualairlines.jimdo.com
|forum      =
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name        = RSA Virtual Airline
|established = April, 2015
|logo        =
|status      = Inactive
|niche      =
|has-atc    = No
|callsign    = RSxxx
|history    =
|fleet      =
* ATR-72-500
* CRJ-900
* A320neo
* 757-200
* A330-200/300
|main-hub    = LQBK
|hubs        =
* LYBE
|map        =
|website    = http://rsavirtual.wix.com/rsa-virtual-airline
|forum      =
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name        = StarJet Air Virtual
|established = Early November 2014
|logo        = New StarJet Logo (1024X1024).png
|status      = Active
|callsign    = SRJxxxx
|history    = This airline opened on November the 13th, 2014. It has been through dramatic changes, the most recent Project Canadair.
|fleet      = http://starjetair.gq/air-fleet.html
|main-hub    = YVR Vancouver International
|hubs        = Gatwick Airport London
|website    = http://starjetair.gq/
|forum      = N/A
}}
}}


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|website    = http://www.flightunlimited.org/  
|website    = http://www.flightunlimited.org/  
|forum      =  
|forum      =  
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name        = SkyTeam Virtual Alliance
|established = June 20. 2013.
|logo        =
|status      = Active
|Number of member airlines = 4
|History      = SkyTeam is a new virtual  airline alliance.  Founded by Union Airlines, Century Airlines and TransBrasil. SkyTeam is the last of the three virtual  airline alliances to be formed, the first two being Star Alliance and OneWorld. Currently,SkyTeam has four member airlines. SkyTeam now gathers some of the newest and fastest growing airlines in FlightGear.
|website    = http://virtualskytam.jimdo.com/
|forum      = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=20339


}}
}}
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}}


{{Virtual airline summary
|name        = WorldLine Alliance
|established = May 2013
|status      = Closed - December 2014
}}
== Virtual Air Forces ==
== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
{{Virtual airline summary
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|forum      = http://opredflag.com/forums
|forum      = http://opredflag.com/forums
|fgforum    = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=28057
|fgforum    = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=28057
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name        = Royal Canadian Air Force
|established = November 11
|status      = Operational but needs to hire more Pilots
|has-atc    =
|callsign    = RCAFXXX
|fleet      =
|main-hub    = CYTR CFB Trenton
|hubs        = CYMJ, CYQQ
|map        =
|website    = http://chrisleungcanada.wix.com/rcaf
|forum      = Coming Soon
}}
}}



Revision as of 18:29, 20 February 2018

A virtual airline (VA) is a dedicated hobby organization that uses flight simulation to model the operations of an airline. Virtual airlines generally have a presence on the internet, similar to a real airline. There are over 100 virtual airlines of significance currently active in the internet (supporting a number of flightsims), with thousands of participants involved at any one time each using different simulator platforms.

Purpose

Virtual airlines were started to give a sense of purpose to activities conducted within a flight simulator. This basic premise has evolved over time, along with available technology, to provide increasing levels of immersion but always with the same core purpose. When combined with increasingly powerful personal computers, advancing flight simulation software, and communications networks, virtual airlines are often able to provide compelling, realistic, experiences similar to operations inside a real airline. Virtual airlines also provide an avenue for members to gain access to additional content, such as aircraft and scenery, for use with their simulator. The appeal varies; for younger members, virtual airlines provide a sandbox environment where they can experience the corporate environment of commercial business in the airline industry, without the risk of financial loss. These organizations also provide an outlet for those who are interested in aviation but unable to fly themselves in real life due to financial, health, or other reasons. Most of all, its one step closer to enthusiasts feeling more involved in an airline environment and share their interests with others. Virtual Airlines also benefit the flight simulator community by providing valuable services such as ATC, events, and general help and knowledge.

Common elements

There are several elements that are common across many virtual airlines:

  • A website as the focal point of the community
  • Internet forum where discussion and social interaction can occur
  • Customized livery that users can download together with aircraft and install in their flight simulator
  • Route schedules for members to fly in their simulators
  • Multiplayer events, often on a game network such as VATSIM or IVAO
  • Less common elements include:
    • An Online database for recording and reporting flights and membership statistics
    • Dedicated game server hosting to provide private areas for members to complete flights
    • Award, rank and recognition systems
    • Voice over Internet Protocol servers for members to communicate freely by voice

Virtual airlines

Virtual Airline alliances

Virtual Air Forces