== Post it ==

Don't forget to fix little probleme of non-sense terms.

ex: felt the need of approach REALITY and not realistic

I'm not about to be on the right topic, but it was marked to talk to this page if I wanted to give my opinion on the topic "European Air Force" which has-been nominated for deletion.
The European Air Force is not a Virtual Airlines is a VMO, Virtual Military Organization. It seems to me unnecessary to change category this article.
:[[User:EAF Niko|EAF Niko]]

:The VA talk page is about all these Virtual organizations. There was no reason to split the topic up for each type of organization someone might come up with.
:P.S. please sign the talk page messages by adding <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> on the last line of your message
:[[User:I4dnf|I4dnf]] 06:50, 25 April 2012 (EDT)

In this case, I would agree to change category section, but not completely remove it. One can see that the MIA has its own article, the BRT, the CNA also ect ..
:[[User:EAF Niko|EAF Niko]]14:05, 25 April 2012

::Those will be removed/merged into the common VA page layout. You can see those have the same template added.
::[[User:I4dnf|I4dnf]] 08:12, 25 April 2012 (EDT)

OK, but you also delete all the text ect ..?
:[[User:EAF Niko|EAF Niko]]15:01, 25 April 2012

::Please see the [[Talk:Virtual_airlines | VA talk page]] and add your suggestions/concerns there.
::[[User:I4dnf|I4dnf]] 09:30, 25 April 2012 (EDT)

OK, I agree! You can do that for the "Escadron de chasse 2/4 Lafayette" too, i'am the creator of this article (Walk'n)
:[[User:EAF Niko|EAF Niko]]17:25, 25 April 2012

EAF Project 2012

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EAF Niko: /* Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines */

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 note ==
There has been a rapidly expanding number of VAs in Flightgear, and there is not enough people to support this bugeoning explosion of VAs. So think twice about creating a VA, because we're running out of pilots.

On the other hand, if you really want it and are confident, go ahead and create! This is flightgear, Fly Free! You're FREE to do what you want.

== 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

== Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines ==
Currently the FlightGear community have four widely recognized virtual airlines in operation, consisting of the following airlines:

=== Current Civilian Virtual Airlines ===

* [[Atlas Virtual Airlines]]
* [[BRT Virtual Airlines]]
* [[merlion Virtual Airlines]]
* [http://tsavirtual.fr.nf/index.php/ TSA - Tristar Airlines]

=== Current Virtual Air Force ===

Created June 30, 2011, the European Air Force is the only Virtual Air Force, and the first of its kind. We have several official partners, as the Merlion Virtual Airlines, Virtual Star Alliance or BRT Virtual Airlines.

=== Current Millitary Virtual Airlines ===
There are also a few millitary VAs with the mission of "protect" the FlightGear sky and other VAs, don't worry, they are friendly (if you are too).

* [[1/7e Provence]] (French Air Force)

=== Current Alliances ===
Alliances point to groups of airlines working with each other in joint operations. Currently, the following are active:
* [[Virtual Star Alliance]]

== Former Virtual Airlines ==
Before the merger of most virtual airlines into Atlas and gradual declines of airlines following that event, several independent virtual airlines were active. These airlines, as well as airlines proposed but never actually created include the following:
[[File:virtualairlines.jpg|thumb|430px|Logo of most virtual airlines as of February 2010.]]

=== Airlines Merged into merlion Virtual ===
* Seasonal Airlines - This branch now operates in Australia, New Zealand and the south Pacific as 'Aerosuperb' as well as longhaul flights to Dubai, Osaka and Santiago de Chile on behalf of Merlion.
* Dot Airways - This branch now operaties in the United States of America, the Carribean and Canada as "cloud9"

Both Cloud9 and Aerosuperb are subsidiaries of merlion.

=== Airlines Merged into Atlas Virtual ===
* [[Japan Pacific Airlines]]
* Skynet International Airlines

=== Defunct Airlines ===
* AirLink
* Air San Francisco
* Americair
* Coastal Air Systems
* Detra Virtual Airlines
* Euroair (Aurelen Virtual)
* [http://equipe-flightgear.forumactif.com/f3-europa-airlines Europa Airlines] (->French virtual airline)
* [[Europe Airlines]]
* Gisi Airlines
* [[Cresder Nixrof Airways]]

== Controversies ==
=== Copyright Issues ===
When a virtual airline is created in the image of a real world airline legal issues can arise out of copyright violations. In 2003, a real world airline, Qantas Airways Ltd., announced a new low-cost carrier by the name of Jetstar Airways. However, a virtual airline named Jetstar International Airlines already existed, complete with a web site. As part of their startup promotion, Qantas sold 100,000 airline tickets at a discount price, and the virtual airline's web site was swamped with would-be customers, job-seekers, and prospective vendors. The virtual airline sued Qantas, claiming that Qantas stole the virtual airline's livery and trademark.
If you wish to create a virtual airline- Which Flightgear would be eager for you to do, Please do not base it on real life airlines to save copyright issues!

=== Misuse ===
Claims have been made of the use of both flight simulators and virtual airlines as training devices for criminal activities, although to date no conclusive link has ever been provided to indicate a situation where a virtual airline has provided flight simulation training to anyone involved in a terrorist activity.
Jermaine Lindsay, one of the four 7 July 2005 London bombings, may have used flight simulators to practice flying an airliner, with an accusation that he was registered with a virtual airline. A person of the same name listed his nearest major airport as Heathrow and clocked up 30 hours in two months with SimAirline.net. The website later denied the member's linking with the bombing, and indicated it was working with the Metropolitan Police to establish whether its former member was the bomber. The website stated that it provides information about airlines and free add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator and does not provide flight instruction to its members.
The 9/11 Commission in the US concluded in 2004 that those responsible for flying the planes into World Trade Center and Pentagon had used PC-based flight simulators for training. Despite the initial concerns of the involvement of virtual airlines in these terrorist activities, largely little has come from these claims to date and no changes have been noted as occurring in their operation as a result.

Virtual Air Forces

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EAF Niko: /* Inactivity */