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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. | 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 == | == Common elements == | ||
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** Voice over Internet Protocol servers for members to communicate freely by voice | ** Voice over Internet Protocol servers for members to communicate freely by voice | ||
== Virtual airlines == | |||
{{Virtual airline summary | |||
|name = Air Europe Virtual | |||
|established = May 2013 | |||
|logo = AEV-logo.png | |||
|status = We are looking for pilots | |||
|callsign = | |||
* AEVxxx | |||
|history = We opened this airline in May 2013 on the 8th. We fly in Europe and the USA. | |||
|fleet = | |||
* A300 | |||
* A320-family (A318, A319, A320, A321) | |||
* 737 | |||
* A340-600 | |||
* 777-200ER | |||
* 777-300ER | |||
|main-hub = EDDK | |||
|hubs = | |||
* EDDK | |||
* LFPG | |||
|website = http://aireuropevirtual.jimdo.com/ | |||
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=19911 | |||
}} | |||
{{Virtual airline summary | |||
|name = Air Lanaudière - NorskAir | |||
|established = | |||
|logo = Alqlogo.png | |||
|status = Active | |||
|niche = | |||
|has-atc = | |||
|callsign = | |||
* ALQxxxx | |||
* ALExxxx | |||
* ALXxxxx | |||
* NKAxxxx | |||
* NKHxxxx | |||
|history = | |||
|fleet = | |||
* Cessna Caravan | |||
* ATR72-500 | |||
* Embraer E-170LR | |||
* Embraer E-190LR | |||
* Airbus A318 | |||
* Airbus A319 | |||
* Boeing 777-200LR | |||
* Boeing 787-8 | |||
|main-hub = CYUL | |||
|hubs = | |||
* CYUL (ALQ, ALE) | |||
* CSK3 (ALE) | |||
* CSM5 (ALE) | |||
* CYMX (ALX) | |||
* ENGM (ALX, NKA) | |||
* ENBR (NKH) | |||
|map = | |||
|website = http://www.airlanaudiere.com | |||
|forum = | |||
}} | |||
{{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://brtvirtualairlines.com | |||
|forum = | |||
}} | |||
{{Virtual airline summary | |||
|name = Central Canadian Airlines | |||
|established = February 1st 2014 | |||
|logo = | |||
|status = Starting out in a nice way | |||
|callsign = CCAxxxx | |||
|history = We have been founded on February 1st 2014 and hoping to expand, we are also on a code share with NorthSky, as they are using our site too. | |||
|fleet = | |||
* B1900D | |||
* A320NEO | |||
* 787-800 | |||
|main-hub = CYXE | |||
|hubs = | |||
* CYVR | |||
* CYYZ | |||
|website = http://cca.net78.net/ | |||
|forum = | |||
}} | |||
{{Virtual airline summary | |||
|name = Century Airlines | |||
|established = March 2012 | |||
|logo = Calogo.png | |||
|status = Active | |||
|has-atc = FGCom, RaidCall, Mumble | |||
|callsign = CAxxxxx | |||
|history = Century Airlines was born on March 25, 2012 from an idea to change the system used by the virtual airlines in FlightGear and allow virtual pilots to have more freedom when flying. The airline began with a diffusion through FG community forums (not official), then it began a gradual expansion of a new system for pilots and their way of flying in a virtual airline. On January 25, 2013 Century Airlines got more than 500 reported flights from its virtual pilots. | |||
|fleet = | |||
* Airbus A330-243 (2) | |||
* Airbus A340-600 (2) | |||
* Airbus A321-231 (2) | |||
* Airbus A320-214 (5) | |||
* Airbus A319-111 (4) | |||
* Airbus A318-111 (4) | |||
* CRJ-700 (9) | |||
* 787-8 (3) | |||
* 747-8i (3) | |||
* 777F (5) | |||
* 777-200ER (5) | |||
* 777-200LR (4) | |||
* CRJ-200 (1) | |||
* Citation X (1) | |||
* DHC8-Q300 (3) | |||
|main-hub = SKBO | |||
|hubs = | |||
* SKBO | |||
* LEMD | |||
* SBGL | |||
|map = | |||
|website = http://centuryairlines.jimdo.com/ | |||
|forum = http://centuryairlines.forumbuild.com/ | |||
|registration = http://centuryairlines.jimdo.com/become-century-pilot/ | |||
}} | |||
{{Virtual airline summary | |||
|name = Charter Aviation | |||
|established = November 2013 | |||
|logo = | |||
|status = Active | |||
|has-atc = Only if you want | |||
|callsign = CHTxxxx | |||
|history = Charter Aviation is a virtual charter service airline. Any aircraft, any route, anytime. Any aircraft you can sim, any route you want to take it, anytime you want to fly. We're the guys who get the aircraft where they need to be. | |||
|fleet = | |||
* Any and all aircraft | |||
|main-hub = EGLL | |||
|hubs = | |||
* CYEG - Edmonton | |||
* CYOW - Ottawa | |||
* CYVR - Vancouver | |||
* EDDB - Berlin | |||
* EGLL - Heathrow | |||
* EIDW - Dublin | |||
* FAJS - Oliver Reginald Tambo | |||
* KBOS - Boston Logan | |||
* KSFO - San Francisco | |||
* LFPO - Paris Orly | |||
* LYBE - Belgrade Nikola Tesla | |||
* PHNL - Honolulu | |||
* RJAN - Niijima | |||
* SBGR - Guarulhos Sao Paulo Brazil | |||
* UUDD - Domodedovo Moscow | |||
* YSSY - Sydney | |||
|map = | |||
|website = http://www.charterva.com | |||
|forum = | |||
|registration = http://www.charterva.com | |||
}} | |||
{{Virtual airline summary | |||
|name = Dravion Virtual Airlines | |||
|established = Sep 2011 | |||
|logo = Dravion Virtual Airlines.png | |||
|status = Active | |||
|history = Founded in Sep 2011. Restarted her operations in Aug 2014. Is a regional airline in Ukraine. | |||
|fleet = | |||
* Tu-134 | |||
* L-410 | |||
|main-hub = UKKE | |||
|hubs = | |||
* UKOO | |||
* UKLL | |||
* UKKK | |||
|map = | |||
|website = none | |||
|forum = | |||
}} | |||
{{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 = Global Virtual Airlines | |||
|established = April 2010 (as Atlas Virtual Airlines) | |||
|logo = Globalair 20.jpg | |||
|status = Active | |||
|niche = | |||
|has-atc = YES, FGCom | |||
|callsign = GVAxxxx | |||
|history = | |||
|fleet = | |||
* 737-300 | |||
* 737-900 | |||
* 747-8i | |||
* 777-200ER | |||
* 787-8 | |||
* B1900D | |||
* CRJ700LR | |||
* DHC6-300 | |||
* DHC8-400Q | |||
* Il-96-400 | |||
* MD-81 | |||
|main-hub = EDDF | |||
|hubs = | |||
* KDEN | |||
* KJFK | |||
* TNCM | |||
|map = | |||
|website = http://globalvirtualair.com/ | |||
|forum = http://www.globalvirtualair.com/forum/ | |||
}} | |||
{{Virtual airline summary | |||
|name = Merlion Virtual Airlines | |||
|established = November 2010 | |||
|logo = Merlion_Logo.png | |||
|status = Active | |||
|has-atc = | |||
|callsign = MIAxxxx (Merlion Intl.), MCAxxxx (Merlion CARGO) | |||
|fleet = http://flymerlion.org/site/info/5 | |||
|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/ | |||
|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 = NorthSky Airlines | |||
|established = February 2014 | |||
|logo = | |||
|status = Active | |||
|has-atc = No | |||
|callsign = NSYxxxx | |||
|fleet = | |||
* x2 CRJ-1000ER | |||
* x4 DHC-6-300 | |||
* x1 C172P | |||
* x1 PA-18 | |||
|main-hub = PANC | |||
|hubs = | |||
|map = | |||
|website = http://cca.net78.net/ | |||
|forum = | |||
|history = Founded in February 2014, after a lengthy planning process. Codesharing with Central Canadian Airlines. | |||
}} | |||
{{Virtual airline summary | |||
|name = Pan Am Virtual | |||
|established = May 2014 | |||
|logo = | |||
|status = We are looking for pilots | |||
|callsign = | |||
* PAAxxx | |||
|history = We opened this airline in May 2014 We fly worldwide and we have partners on every continent who make connection flights to our hubs we call them Pan Am Shuttle | |||
|fleet = | |||
*Airbus A320neo | |||
*Bombardier CRJ-200 | |||
*Airbus A330-300 | |||
*Bombardier CRJ-700 | |||
*Airbus A350-900 | |||
*Bombardier CS300 | |||
*Airbus A380-800 | |||
*Boeing 737MAX | |||
*Cessna C172 | |||
*Boeing 747-8i | |||
*Cessna Citation X | |||
*Boeing 777-200LR | |||
*Boeing 777-300ER | |||
*EurocopterEC130 | |||
*Boeing 787-8 | |||
*EurocopterEC135 | |||
*Boeing 787-9 | |||
|main-hub = KJFK | |||
|hubs = | |||
* VHHH | |||
* EGLL | |||
* | |||
* OPKC | |||
* | |||
|website = http://www.panamvirtual.org | |||
|forum = | |||
}} | |||
{{Virtual airline summary | |||
|name = Swanair | |||
|established = November 2013 | |||
|logo = Swanair-logo.png | |||
|status = Active | |||
|callsign = SWNxxx | |||
|history = Swanair is a small virtual airline, mainly flying on Flightgear Flight-Simulator. It offers prestige flights all over the world. Singapore, New York, or much more ! Swanair operates all kind of aircraft, 777, A330, A320, 787, 747..., connects the whole globe and lavish its pilots. You always dreamt to sit in First class isn't it ? So, Join us ! It'll change the way you fly forever. | |||
|fleet = | |||
* Beechcraft B1900D | |||
* Boeing 737-900ER | |||
* Boeing 747-8i | |||
* Boeing 772 | |||
* Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner | |||
* Airbus A322 | |||
* Airbus A320neo | |||
* Airbus A332 | |||
* Airbus A333 | |||
* Airbus A380 ! | |||
|main-hub = ENVA, Trondheim Vaernes, Norway | |||
|hubs = | |||
* ENVA (main HUB) | |||
* KJFK | |||
|website = http://www.swanair.webs.com | |||
}} | |||
{{Virtual airline summary | |||
|name = Virtual Pakistan International Airline | |||
|established = May 2013,(Reestablished May 2014) | |||
|logo = | |||
|status = Reestablished | |||
|callsign = PIAxxx | |||
|history = Originally founded in May 2013 on the 11th and reopened on the 5th May 2014 We hope to bring realism to the airline and community. We hope that this'll turn into a good airline in the future. | |||
|fleet = | |||
* A310-300 | |||
* A320NEO | |||
* ATR72-500 | |||
* 777-200ER | |||
* 777-200LR | |||
|main-hub = OPKC,OPLA,OPRN | |||
|hubs = | |||
* VHHH | |||
* WSSS | |||
* EGLL | |||
* KJFJ | |||
|website = http://piavirtual.tk | |||
|forum = Soon be added onto the website | |||
}} | |||
== Virtual Airline alliances == | == Virtual Airline alliances == |