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Virtual airlines

2018-02-20T18:29:16Z

Turnit: I removed some defunct and VA's with websites that don't work. I left the ones with no websites.

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 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 = Binter Canarias Virtual
|established = 2016
|logo =
|status = We are looking for pilots
|callsign = IBBxxxx
|history = We serve flights in the Canadian Archipelago, Cap Verde, Azores, and Western Africa, as well as Madeira and Europe Capitals
|fleet =
*ATR 72-500/-600
* CRJ900
|main-hub = GCLP
|forum = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=30052
}}

{{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 = Cosmo Airlines
|established = December 29, 2014
|status = Active
|callsign =
* OHxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
*B1900D
*CRJ-300
*CRJ-500
*CRJ-700
*CRJ-900
*CRJ-1000
*CSeries-100
*CSeries-300
*Boeing 717-200
*Boeing 737-7 MAX
*Boeing 737-8 MAX
*Boeing 737-9 MAX
*Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 777-200LR
*Boeing 777-8
*Boeing 777-9
*Boeing 787-8
*Boeing 787-9
*Boeing 787-10
|main-hub = KCVG
|hubs =
* Cincinnati (CVG)
* Hartford (BDL)
* San Jose (SJC)
* San Diego (SAN)
* Pittsburgh (PIT)
* Los Angeles (LAX)
* Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
* Frankfurt (FRA)
* Paris (CDG)
* Madrid (MAD)
* Shanghai (PVG)
* Hong Kong (HKG)
* Cape Verde (SID)

|website = https://sites.google.com/site/cosmointernationalairlines/Home
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = CSJAIR
|established = 3, October, 2014
|logo =
|status = We need pilot
|callsign =
* CSJxxx
|history = Airline in South Korea
|fleet =
*
* A320NEO
* 777-300
* 777-300ER
* 777-300F
* A330-343
* 747-8i
|main-hub = RKSI
|hubs =
* RKPC
* RKPK
|website = http://sjchang0120.wix.com/csjair
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Dravion Virtual Airlines
|established = Sep 2011
|logo = Dravion Virtual Airlines.png
|status = Active
|callsign = UR-D..
|history = Founded in Sep 2011. Restarted her operations in Aug 2014. Is a regional airline in Ukraine.
|fleet =
* Tu-134
|main-hub = UKKE
|hubs =
* UKOO
* UKLL
* UKKK
|map = see mptracker (search callsign)
|website = none
|forum = none
}}

{{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 = LATAMv
|established = Will be 2017
|logo = BrazukaAirlinesLogo.png
|status = Setting up
|callsign =
|history =
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map = FGTracker
|website = #
|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 = Visayan Airways
|established = Janurary 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently looking for pilots
|callsign =
* VIS****
|history = A Virtual Airline from the Philippines, a new virtual airline in the Asian FlightGear skies
|fleet =
* ATR 72-500
* Airbus A320Neo
* Boeing 717-200
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
|main-hub = RPVM
|hubs =
* RPLL
* RPVD
|website = http://francislucaschuaba.wix.com/visv/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=25844
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = World Jet Airlines
|established = January 2016
|logo =
|status = Active and Looking For Pilots
|callsign = WJTxxxx
|history = A worldwide virtual airlines where you can fly any destination, request ATC services, and fly in VA events.
|fleet =
* MD-88
* Cessna Citation X
* Boeing 777
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 787-8
*Concorde
*Boeing 707
|main-hub = EGKK
|hubs =
*EGKK
*EDDF
*EHAM
*KJFK
*KATL
*KLAX
*PHNL
*TNCM
*LKPR
|website = http://worldjetva.webs.com/
|forum = http://worldjetva.webs.com/apps/blog/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Worldwide Airways Virtual
|established = September 2016
|logo = Worldwide Airways logo.png
|status = Active and Looking For Pilots
|callsign = WWAxxxx
|history = Worldwide Airways is an international Virtual Airline offering realistic, professional and exciting flights! Fly over the world, to a large selection of beautiful destinations; with modern aircraft and of course, fly online for more fun, and professionalism!
|fleet =
*Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 757-200
*Boeing 777-300ER
*Airbus A318
*Airbus A320
*Airbus A330-303
*Airbus A340-313X
*Airbus A350-900XWB
*Airbus A380-800
*Concorde
|main-hub = KSFO
|hubs = LFPG; KSFO
|website = https://worldcargoairwaysvirtual.jimdo.com/
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = QuébecAir
|established = June 2017
|logo = QuebecAir.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = FGCom, Mumble
|callsign = QuébecAir
|history = QuebecAir was actually founded in 1946 by the fusion of both Aviation du Golfe and Air Rimouski airlines. Due to financial trouble, it has been sold to Nordair-Metro and disappeared during the fusion with Canadian International, now owned by Air Canada. At Quebecair, our big difference is language. We operate in both french and english and we are proudly representing the biggest north-american french population: the Quebecers!
|fleet =
* Airbus A330-243 (1)
* Airbus A320-251Neo (2)
* Airbus A321-231 (2)
* Airbus A320-214 (2)
* McDonnell Douglas MD-11
* Bombardier CS100 (2)
* Boeing B777-300ER (4)
|main-hub = CYUL
|hubs =
* LFPO
* LOWI
* KJFK
|CodeShare = British Airways Virtual
|Map = FGTracker
|registration = QC-XXX
}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Flight Unlimited
|established = 2012
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 10

|History = Flight Unlimited originated with the formation of Flight Unlimited Virtual Airlines in January of 2011. The original idea was to create a virtual airlines without limits; fly anything, anywhere, anytime. This led to explosive growth and we were able to attract a totally unique leadership team.

As time progressed, the staff and pilots met on Teamspeak and decided that we wanted to make a course correction. While flying without limited was fun, there wasn't them same sense of accomplishment after putting in hundreds of hours as some pilots find at the airlines structured on real-world operations. That meeting was where the Flight Unlimited Community concept was born.

Today we are a strong community of Flight Simulation Enthusiasts that take it to the next level everyday. By networking together multiple unique Virtual Airlines, we are able to provide our membership with the services normally only found in significantly larger virtual airlines. This unique formula allows our pilots and staff to enjoy virutally unlimited opportunities for advancement within the community at large.

Our community of pilots are able to go to a unified job-posting board to see what positions are available at every Virtual Airline and then use their current Virtual Pilot Stats to submit an application for the position. This means that you don't have to wait for a position to open up at Cathay Pacific Virtual as a Cathay Pacific pilot, but rather take a look at Caribbean Airlines Virtual or Japan Airlines Virtual for the opportunity to advance at your own pace. This doesn't only apply to pilots but also mid-level management.

Pilots and management looking to move up through the ranking structure have the opportunity to one day become CEO's themselves, which make a Flight Unlimited Virtual Airline a truly unique place to fly and develop into the Virtual Aviation leaders of tomorrow.

|website = http://www.flightunlimited.org/
|forum =

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Merged with Merlion

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = The European Air Force
|established = June 2011
|logo = Eaf-bl11.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = EAFxxx, LCG-XXX
|fleet =
* F-16CJ
* F/A-18
* C-130
* E-3B
|main-hub = [[Ramstein Air Base]] (ETAR)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://www.facebook.com/groups/flyeaf/
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Amity Virtual Airforce
|established = April 2015
|status = Currently Active
|has-atc =
|callsign =
|fleet =
* We do not restrict what aircraft you can fly with us.
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website = [http://gava.shivtr.com GAVA]
|forum = [http://gava.shivtr.com/forums GAVA Forums]
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Helldiver Squadron Offensive Tactical Force
|established = January 2013
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = HSOTF([[Number ID]]), BJS-([[Number ID]])
|fleet = See [http://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com HSOTF Official Website]
|main-hub = Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com
|forum = In Development, Visit Our Site
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airforce summary
|name = Op Red Flag (OPRF)
|established = November 2015
|logo = OPRF.png
|niche = Paramilitary
|status = Active
|history = Founded over friendly dogfights in the F-14b over the skies of Travis Air Force Base, OPRF slowly took over training and patrol duties in the south-western United States on behalf of the USAF. OPRF has fought all over the world gaining prestige and recognition, from the Alps to the Himalayas, from North Korea to Georgia to Alaska, in an ever-expanding fleet of fighters and support aircraft.
|has-atc = No
|callsign = {Your callsign}; OPFORxx; ORFxxxx
|fleet =
* F-14A/B
* F-15C/D
* M2000-5
* Saab 37 Viggen (all versions)
* SR-71 and variants
* KC-137R and variants
* A-10
* B-1B
* KC-10A
* C-130J
* MQ-9 (all versions)
* CH-53E
* SH-60J and UH-60J
* MiG-21-bis
* UH-1 and variants
* A330 MRTT variants (Voyager KC2/KC3, KC-30A)
|main-base = [[Nellis Air Force Base]] (KLSV)
|bases = KXTA, KTNX, KINS, KSUU, KNID, KBAB, KEDW, KNFL
|map =
|website = http://opredflag.com/
|forum = http://opredflag.com/forums
|fgforum = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=28057
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Team Militare "36° Stormo virtuale"
|established = September 2012
|logo =
|status = Currently Inactive
|has-atc = No.
|callsign = {Your callsign}, FGIT-xx
|fleet =
* Panavia Tornado
* F-16/F-16CJ
* Mirage 2000
* EF2000/Eurofighter Typhoon
* F-14B
* AC-130
|main-hub = [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] (LIBV)
|hubs = LIBN, LICZ, LIRA, LIPS, LIPI.
|map =
|website = [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?f=8269638 Team Militare]
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Ukrainian Virtual Air Force (7TH SQD)
|established = September 2014
|logo = UVAF.png
|status = Operational
|has-atc =
|callsign = UVAF
|fleet =
|main-hub = UKKK
|map =
|website = Coming Soon
}}

[[Category:Virtual airlines]]

Virtual airlines

2017-07-14T13:52:44Z

Turnit: /* 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.

== 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 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 = Binter Canarias Virtual
|established = 2016
|logo =
|status = We are looking for pilots
|callsign = IBBxxxx
|history = We serve flights in the Canadian Archipelago, Cap Verde, Azores, and Western Africa, as well as Madeira and Europe Capitals
|fleet =
*ATR 72-500/-600
* CRJ900
|main-hub = GCLP
|forum = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=30052
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Brazuka Airlines - Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
|established = Feb 2017
|logo = BrazukaAirlinesLogo.png
|status = Active and looking for pilots
|callsign =
|history = Founded in Feb 2017. For pilots who want to fly to the most famous operating companies in Brazil: TAM, GOL, AZUL, VARIGLOG. Requirements: Registration in FGTracker, speak / understand Portuguese.
|fleet = ATR72-500 * EMB-190/195 * A330 * A319-100 IAE * 737-800 * 737-700 * A320Neo and more
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map = FGTracker
|website = http://brazukaairlines.wixsite.com/brazuka
|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://www.brtvirtualairlines.org/
|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 = Cosmo Airlines
|established = December 29, 2014
|status = Active
|callsign =
* OHxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
*B1900D
*CRJ-300
*CRJ-500
*CRJ-700
*CRJ-900
*CRJ-1000
*CSeries-100
*CSeries-300
*Boeing 717-200
*Boeing 737-7 MAX
*Boeing 737-8 MAX
*Boeing 737-9 MAX
*Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 777-200LR
*Boeing 777-8
*Boeing 777-9
*Boeing 787-8
*Boeing 787-9
*Boeing 787-10
|main-hub = KCVG
|hubs =
* Cincinnati (CVG)
* Hartford (BDL)
* San Jose (SJC)
* San Diego (SAN)
* Pittsburgh (PIT)
* Los Angeles (LAX)
* Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
* Frankfurt (FRA)
* Paris (CDG)
* Madrid (MAD)
* Shanghai (PVG)
* Hong Kong (HKG)
* Cape Verde (SID)

|website = https://sites.google.com/site/cosmointernationalairlines/Home
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = CSJAIR
|established = 3, October, 2014
|logo =
|status = We need pilot
|callsign =
* CSJxxx
|history = Airline in South Korea
|fleet =
*
* A320NEO
* 777-300
* 777-300ER
* 777-300F
* A330-343
* 747-8i
|main-hub = RKSI
|hubs =
* RKPC
* RKPK
|website = http://sjchang0120.wix.com/csjair
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Dravion Virtual Airlines
|established = Sep 2011
|logo = Dravion Virtual Airlines.png
|status = Active
|callsign = UR-D..
|history = Founded in Sep 2011. Restarted her operations in Aug 2014. Is a regional airline in Ukraine.
|fleet =
* Tu-134
|main-hub = UKKE
|hubs =
* UKOO
* UKLL
* UKKK
|map = see mptracker (search callsign)
|website = 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
}}

{{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 = PSVA Pavlin Stanchev Virtual Airlines
|established = June 2017
|logo = PSVA Logo.png|thumb|Logo of PSVA airlines]]
|status = active
|callsign = PSVA-XX

|history = 777 flightgear airline doing international flights from LBSF to USA and New Zealand
|fleet = 777 family
|main-hub = LBSF
|hubs = NZAA, EHAM, OMDB
|website = http://psvaairlines.blogspot.bg/
|forum = https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=32348&p=312237#p312237
}}

{{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
}}

{{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 = Visayan Airways
|established = Janurary 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently looking for pilots
|callsign =
* VIS****
|history = A Virtual Airline from the Philippines, a new virtual airline in the Asian FlightGear skies
|fleet =
* ATR 72-500
* Airbus A320Neo
* Boeing 717-200
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
|main-hub = RPVM
|hubs =
* RPLL
* RPVD
|website = http://francislucaschuaba.wix.com/visv/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=25844
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = World Jet Airlines
|established = January 2016
|logo =
|status = Active and Looking For Pilots
|callsign = WJTxxxx
|history = A worldwide virtual airlines where you can fly any destination, request ATC services, and fly in VA events.
|fleet =
* MD-88
* Cessna Citation X
* Boeing 777
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
*Boeing 787-8
*Concorde
*Boeing 707
|main-hub = EGKK
|hubs =
*EGKK
*EDDF
*EHAM
*KJFK
*KATL
*KLAX
*PHNL
*TNCM
*LKPR
|website = http://worldjetva.webs.com/
|forum = http://worldjetva.webs.com/apps/blog/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Worldwide Airways Virtual
|established = September 2016
|logo = Worldwide Airways logo.png
|status = Active and Looking For Pilots
|callsign = WWAxxxx
|history = A worldwide virtual Airline to fly on a lot of country in the world, and based at San Francisco and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport.
|fleet =
* Boeing 747-8i
* Boeing 757-200
* Boeing 777-300Er
* Airbus A380-800
*Airbus A340-313X
*Airbus A330-303
*Airbus A318
*Airbus A320
*Concorde
|main-hub = KSFO
|hubs = LFPG
|website = https://worldcargoairwaysvirtual.jimdo.com/
|forum =
}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Flight Unlimited
|established = 2012
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 10

|History = Flight Unlimited originated with the formation of Flight Unlimited Virtual Airlines in January of 2011. The original idea was to create a virtual airlines without limits; fly anything, anywhere, anytime. This led to explosive growth and we were able to attract a totally unique leadership team.

As time progressed, the staff and pilots met on Teamspeak and decided that we wanted to make a course correction. While flying without limited was fun, there wasn't them same sense of accomplishment after putting in hundreds of hours as some pilots find at the airlines structured on real-world operations. That meeting was where the Flight Unlimited Community concept was born.

Today we are a strong community of Flight Simulation Enthusiasts that take it to the next level everyday. By networking together multiple unique Virtual Airlines, we are able to provide our membership with the services normally only found in significantly larger virtual airlines. This unique formula allows our pilots and staff to enjoy virutally unlimited opportunities for advancement within the community at large.

Our community of pilots are able to go to a unified job-posting board to see what positions are available at every Virtual Airline and then use their current Virtual Pilot Stats to submit an application for the position. This means that you don't have to wait for a position to open up at Cathay Pacific Virtual as a Cathay Pacific pilot, but rather take a look at Caribbean Airlines Virtual or Japan Airlines Virtual for the opportunity to advance at your own pace. This doesn't only apply to pilots but also mid-level management.

Pilots and management looking to move up through the ranking structure have the opportunity to one day become CEO's themselves, which make a Flight Unlimited Virtual Airline a truly unique place to fly and develop into the Virtual Aviation leaders of tomorrow.

|website = http://www.flightunlimited.org/
|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

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Merged with Merlion

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = WorldLine Alliance
|established = May 2013
|status = Closed - December 2014

}}
== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = The European Air Force
|established = June 2011
|logo = Eaf-bl11.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = EAFxxx, LCG-XXX
|fleet =
* F-16CJ
* F/A-18
* C-130
* E-3B
|main-hub = [[Ramstein Air Base]] (ETAR)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://www.facebook.com/groups/flyeaf/
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Amity Virtual Airforce
|established = April 2015
|status = Currently Active
|has-atc =
|callsign =
|fleet =
* We do not restrict what aircraft you can fly with us.
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website = [http://gava.shivtr.com GAVA]
|forum = [http://gava.shivtr.com/forums GAVA Forums]
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Helldiver Squadron Offensive Tactical Force
|established = January 2013
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = HSOTF([[Number ID]]), BJS-([[Number ID]])
|fleet = See [http://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com HSOTF Official Website]
|main-hub = Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com
|forum = In Development, Visit Our Site
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Op Red Flag (OPRF)
|established = November 2015
|logo = OPRF.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = No
|callsign = {Your callsign}-1; {Your callsign}-2; OPFORxx .
|fleet =
* F-14A/B
* F-15C/D
* M2000-5
* Saab 37 Viggen (all versions)
* (707 and variants)
* SR-71 and variants
* KC-137R and variants
* A-10
* B-1B
* KC-10A
* MQ-9 (all versions)
* Typhoon
* CH-53E
* SH-60J and UH-60J
* MiG-21-bis
* UH-1 and variants.
|main-hub = [[Nellis Air Force Base]] (KLSV)
|hubs = KXTA, KTNX, KINS, KSUU, KNID, KBAB, KEDW, KNFL.
|map =
|website = http://opredflag.shivtr.com/
|forum = http://opredflag.shivtr.com/forums
}}

{{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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Team Militare "36° Stormo virtuale"
|established = September 2012
|logo =
|status = Currently Inactive
|has-atc = Not yet.
|callsign = Your callsign, (FGIT-xx)
|fleet =
* Panavia Tornado
* F-16/F-16CJ
* Mirage 2000
* EF2000/Eurofighter Typhoon
* F-14B
* AC-130
|main-hub = [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] (LIBV)
|hubs = LIBN, LICZ, LIRA, LIPS, LIPI.
|map =
|website = [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?f=8269638 Team Militare]
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Ukrainian Virtual Air Force (7TH SQD)
|established = September 2014
|logo = UVAF.png
|status = Operational
|has-atc =
|callsign = UVAF
|fleet =
|main-hub = UKKK
|map =
|website = Coming Soon
}}

[[Category:Virtual airlines]]

Virtual airlines

2015-11-24T00:24:15Z

Turnit: Changed RSA from active to inactive, closed down a little while ago.

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 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 = 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 =
}}

{{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 = Cosmo International Airlines
|established = December 29, 2014

|status = Active
|callsign =
* CSM-xxx
|history =
|fleet =
*Airbus A380
*Boeing 717-200
*Boeing 737-300
*Boeing 777-200ER
*Boeing 777-200LR
*Boeing 777-300ER
*Boeing 787-800
*Embraer ERJ 170

|main-hub = KCVG
|hubs =
* North America:
* KCVG
* KDEN
* KDTW
* KSFO
* KMCO
* KRDU
* KPDX
* KSJU
* PHNL

|website = https://sites.google.com/site/cosmointernationalairlines/Home
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = CSJAIR
|established = 3, October, 2014
|logo =
|status = We need pilot
|callsign =
* CSJxxx
|history = Airline in South Korea
|fleet =
*
* A320NEO
* 777-300
* 777-300ER
* 777-300F
* A330-343
* 747-8i
|main-hub = RKSI
|hubs =
* RKPC
* RKPK
|website = http://sjchang0120.wix.com/csjair
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Dravion Virtual Airlines
|established = Sep 2011
|logo = Dravion Virtual Airlines.png
|status = Active
|callsign = UR-D..
|history = Founded in Sep 2011. Restarted her operations in Aug 2014. Is a regional airline in Ukraine.
|fleet =
* Tu-134
|main-hub = UKKE
|hubs =
* UKOO
* UKLL
* UKKK
|map = see mptracker (search callsign)
|website = 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
}}

{{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 = The Kiwi Company
|established = July 2015
|logo =
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc = No
|callsign = KIAxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* 727-230
* 737-400
* 737-300
* 757-200
*A320-200

|main-hub = KEWR
|hubs =
* KMDW
* KPBI
* TNCM
* NZAA
* KATL

|map =
|website = http://kiwivirtual.ga
|forum = http://kiwivfourm.createaforum.com/index.php
}}

{{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 = OPEX Airways
|established = October 14, 2015
|logo = Available on our website.
|status = Hiring! Apply online at http://www.flyopex.tk
|callsign =
* OVA
|history = Founded by pilots, for pilots, OPEX is a modern airline for you. Choose where you want to go and when you want to fly, and we'll set it up for you. Our software is software that's used by real airlines, not a VA software, so you get the full experience.
|fleet =
*
* 707
* 747-8 Dreamliner
|main-hub = KJFK
|hubs =
* KJFK
* KSFO
|website = http://www.flyopex.tk
|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
}}

{{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 = Visayan Airways
|established = Janurary 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently looking for pilots
|callsign =
* VIS****
|history = A Virtual Airline from the Philippines, a new virtual airline in the Asian FlightGear skies
|fleet =
* ATR 72-500
* Airbus A320Neo
* Boeing 717-200
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
|main-hub = RPVM
|hubs =
* RPLL
* RPVD
|website = http://francislucaschuaba.wix.com/visv/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=25844
}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Flight Unlimited
|established = 2012
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 10

|History = Flight Unlimited originated with the formation of Flight Unlimited Virtual Airlines in January of 2011. The original idea was to create a virtual airlines without limits; fly anything, anywhere, anytime. This led to explosive growth and we were able to attract a totally unique leadership team.

As time progressed, the staff and pilots met on Teamspeak and decided that we wanted to make a course correction. While flying without limited was fun, there wasn't them same sense of accomplishment after putting in hundreds of hours as some pilots find at the airlines structured on real-world operations. That meeting was where the Flight Unlimited Community concept was born.

Today we are a strong community of Flight Simulation Enthusiasts that take it to the next level everyday. By networking together multiple unique Virtual Airlines, we are able to provide our membership with the services normally only found in significantly larger virtual airlines. This unique formula allows our pilots and staff to enjoy virutally unlimited opportunities for advancement within the community at large.

Our community of pilots are able to go to a unified job-posting board to see what positions are available at every Virtual Airline and then use their current Virtual Pilot Stats to submit an application for the position. This means that you don't have to wait for a position to open up at Cathay Pacific Virtual as a Cathay Pacific pilot, but rather take a look at Caribbean Airlines Virtual or Japan Airlines Virtual for the opportunity to advance at your own pace. This doesn't only apply to pilots but also mid-level management.

Pilots and management looking to move up through the ranking structure have the opportunity to one day become CEO's themselves, which make a Flight Unlimited Virtual Airline a truly unique place to fly and develop into the Virtual Aviation leaders of tomorrow.

|website = http://www.flightunlimited.org/
|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

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Merged with Merlion

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = WorldLine Alliance
|established = May 2013
|status = Closed - December 2014

}}
== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = The European Air Force
|established = June 2011
|logo = Eaf-bl11.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = EAFxxx, LCG-XXX
|fleet =
* F-16CJ
* F/A-18
* C-130
* E-3B
|main-hub = [[Ramstein Air Base]] (ETAR)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://www.facebook.com/groups/flyeaf/
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Amity Virtual Airforce
|established = April 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently Active
|has-atc =
|callsign =
|fleet =
* We do not restrict what aircraft you can fly with us.
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website = [http://gava.shivtr.com GAVA]
|forum = [http://gava.shivtr.com/forums GAVA Forums]
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Helldiver Squadron Offensive Tactical Force
|established = January 2013
|logo = In Development
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = HSOTF([[Number ID]]), BJS-([[Number ID]])
|fleet = See [http://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com HSOTF Official Website]
|main-hub = Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com
|forum = In Development, Visit Our Site
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Royal Canadian Air Force
|established = November 11
|logo = In Development
|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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Team Militare "36° Stormo virtuale"
|established = September 2012
|logo =
|status = Currently Inactive
|has-atc = Not yet.
|callsign = Your callsign, (FGIT-xx)
|fleet =
* Panavia Tornado
* F-16/F-16CJ
* Mirage 2000
* EF2000/Eurofighter Typhoon
* F-14B
* AC-130
|main-hub = [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] (LIBV)
|hubs = LIBN, LICZ, LIRA, LIPS, LIPI.
|map =
|website = [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?f=8269638 Team Militare]
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Ukrainian Virtual Air Force (7TH SQD)
|established = September 2014
|logo = UVAF.png
|status = Operational
|has-atc =
|callsign = UVAF
|fleet =
|main-hub = UKKK
|map =
|website = Coming Soon
}}

[[Category:Virtual airlines]]

Virtual airlines

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Turnit:

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 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 = 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 =
}}

{{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 = Cosmo International Airlines
|established = December 29, 2014

|status = Active
|callsign =
* CSM-xxx
|history =
|fleet =
*Boeing 717-400
*Boeing 777-200ER
*Boeing 777-200LR
*Boeing 777-300ER
*Boeing 787-800

|main-hub = KCVG
|hubs =
* North America:
* KCVG
* KDEN
* KDTW
* KSFO
* KMCO
* KJFK
* KSEA
* KSJU
* PHNL

* South America:
* SBGL

* Africa:
* FBSK
* HKJK
* DGAA

* Europe:
* EDDF
* LIRF
* EKCH

* Asia/Middle East:
* RCPT
* OMDB

|website = https://sites.google.com/site/cosmointernationalairlines/Home
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = CSJAIR
|established = 3, October, 2014
|logo =
|status = We need pilot
|callsign =
* CSJxxx
|history = Airline in South Korea
|fleet =
*
* A320NEO
* 777-300
* 777-300ER
* 777-300F
* A330-343
* 747-8i
|main-hub = RKSI
|hubs =
* RKPC
* RKPK
|website = http://sjchang0120.wix.com/csjair
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Dravion Virtual Airlines
|established = Sep 2011
|logo = Dravion Virtual Airlines.png
|status = Active
|callsign = UR-D..
|history = Founded in Sep 2011. Restarted her operations in Aug 2014. Is a regional airline in Ukraine.
|fleet =
* Tu-134
|main-hub = UKKE
|hubs =
* UKOO
* UKLL
* UKKK
|map = see mptracker (search callsign)
|website = 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
}}

{{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 = The Kiwi Company
|established = July 2015
|logo =
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc = No
|callsign = KIAxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* 727-230
* 737-400
* 737-300
* 757-200
*A320-200

|main-hub = KEWR
|hubs =
* KMDW
* KPBI
* TNCM
* NZAA
* KATL

|map =
|website = http://kiwivirtual.ga
|forum = http://kiwivfourm.createaforum.com/index.php
}}

{{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 = OPEX Airways
|established = October 14, 2015
|logo = Available on our website.
|status = Hiring! Apply online at http://www.flyopex.tk
|callsign =
* OVA
|history = Founded by pilots, for pilots, OPEX is a modern airline for you. Choose where you want to go and when you want to fly, and we'll set it up for you. Our software is software that's used by real airlines, not a VA software, so you get the full experience.
|fleet =
*
* 707
* 747-8 Dreamliner
|main-hub = KJFK
|hubs =
* KJFK
* KSFO
|website = http://www.flyopex.tk
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = RSA Virtual Airline
|established = April, 2015
|logo =
|status = Active
|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
}}

{{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 = Visayan Airways
|established = Janurary 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently looking for pilots
|callsign =
* VIS****
|history = A Virtual Airline from the Philippines, a new virtual airline in the Asian FlightGear skies
|fleet =
* ATR 72-500
* Airbus A320Neo
* Boeing 717-200
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
|main-hub = RPVM
|hubs =
* RPLL
* RPVD
|website = http://francislucaschuaba.wix.com/visv/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=25844
}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Flight Unlimited
|established = 2012
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 10

|History = Flight Unlimited originated with the formation of Flight Unlimited Virtual Airlines in January of 2011. The original idea was to create a virtual airlines without limits; fly anything, anywhere, anytime. This led to explosive growth and we were able to attract a totally unique leadership team.

As time progressed, the staff and pilots met on Teamspeak and decided that we wanted to make a course correction. While flying without limited was fun, there wasn't them same sense of accomplishment after putting in hundreds of hours as some pilots find at the airlines structured on real-world operations. That meeting was where the Flight Unlimited Community concept was born.

Today we are a strong community of Flight Simulation Enthusiasts that take it to the next level everyday. By networking together multiple unique Virtual Airlines, we are able to provide our membership with the services normally only found in significantly larger virtual airlines. This unique formula allows our pilots and staff to enjoy virutally unlimited opportunities for advancement within the community at large.

Our community of pilots are able to go to a unified job-posting board to see what positions are available at every Virtual Airline and then use their current Virtual Pilot Stats to submit an application for the position. This means that you don't have to wait for a position to open up at Cathay Pacific Virtual as a Cathay Pacific pilot, but rather take a look at Caribbean Airlines Virtual or Japan Airlines Virtual for the opportunity to advance at your own pace. This doesn't only apply to pilots but also mid-level management.

Pilots and management looking to move up through the ranking structure have the opportunity to one day become CEO's themselves, which make a Flight Unlimited Virtual Airline a truly unique place to fly and develop into the Virtual Aviation leaders of tomorrow.

|website = http://www.flightunlimited.org/
|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

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Merged with Merlion

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = WorldLine Alliance
|established = May 2013
|status = Closed - December 2014

}}
== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = The European Air Force
|established = June 2011
|logo = Eaf-bl11.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = EAFxxx, LCG-XXX
|fleet =
* F-16CJ
* F/A-18
* C-130
* E-3B
|main-hub = [[Ramstein Air Base]] (ETAR)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://www.facebook.com/groups/flyeaf/
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Amity Virtual Airforce
|established = April 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently Active
|has-atc =
|callsign =
|fleet =
* We do not restrict what aircraft you can fly with us.
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website = [http://gava.shivtr.com GAVA]
|forum = [http://gava.shivtr.com/forums GAVA Forums]
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Helldiver Squadron Offensive Tactical Force
|established = January 2013
|logo = In Development
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = HSOTF([[Number ID]]), BJS-([[Number ID]])
|fleet = See [http://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com HSOTF Official Website]
|main-hub = Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com
|forum = In Development, Visit Our Site
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Royal Canadian Air Force
|established = November 11
|logo = In Development
|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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Team Militare "36° Stormo virtuale"
|established = September 2012
|logo =
|status = Currently Inactive
|has-atc = Not yet.
|callsign = Your callsign, (FGIT-xx)
|fleet =
* Panavia Tornado
* F-16/F-16CJ
* Mirage 2000
* EF2000/Eurofighter Typhoon
* F-14B
* AC-130
|main-hub = [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] (LIBV)
|hubs = LIBN, LICZ, LIRA, LIPS, LIPI.
|map =
|website = [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?f=8269638 Team Militare]
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Ukrainian Virtual Air Force (7TH SQD)
|established = September 2014
|logo = UVAF.png
|status = Operational
|has-atc =
|callsign = UVAF
|fleet =
|main-hub = UKKK
|map =
|website = Coming Soon
}}

[[Category:Virtual airlines]]

Virtual airlines

2015-09-20T00:09:43Z

Turnit:

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 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 = Cosmo International Airlines
|established = December 29, 2014

|status = Active
|callsign =
* CSM-xxx
|history =
|fleet =
*Boeing 717-400
*Boeing 777-200ER
*Boeing 777-200LR
*Boeing 777-300ER
*Boeing 787-800

|main-hub = KCVG
|hubs =
* North America:
* KCVG
* KDEN
* KDTW
* KSFO
* KMCO
* KJFK
* KSEA
* KSJU
* PHNL

* South America:
* SBGL

* Africa:
* FBSK
* HKJK
* DGAA

* Europe:
* EDDF
* LIRF
* EKCH

* Asia/Middle East:
* RCPT
* OMDB

|website = https://sites.google.com/site/cosmointernationalairlines/Home
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = CSJAIR
|established = 3, October, 2014
|logo =
|status = We need pilot
|callsign =
* CSJxxx
|history = Airline in South Korea
|fleet =
*
* A320NEO
* 777-300
* 777-300ER
* 777-300F
* A330-343
* 747-8i
|main-hub = RKSI
|hubs =
* RKPC
* RKPK
|website = http://sjchang0120.wix.com/csjair
|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://www.brtvirtualairlines.org/
|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
|callsign = UR-D..
|history = Founded in Sep 2011. Restarted her operations in Aug 2014. Is a regional airline in Ukraine.
|fleet =
* Tu-134
|main-hub = UKKE
|hubs =
* UKOO
* UKLL
* UKKK
|map = see mptracker (search callsign)
|website = 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 = 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 = 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
}}
{{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 = Visayan Airways
|established = Janurary 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently looking for pilots
|callsign =
* VIS****
|history = A Virtual Airline from the Philippines, a new virtual airline in the Asian FlightGear skies
|fleet =
* ATR 72-500
* Airbus A320Neo
* Boeing 717-200
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
|main-hub = RPVM
|hubs =
* RPLL
* RPVD
|website = http://francislucaschuaba.wix.com/visv/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=25844
}}
{{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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Kiwi International Virtual Airline
|established = July 2015
|logo =
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc = No
|callsign = KIAxxxx,KICxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* 727-230
* 737-400
* 737-300
* 757-200
*A320-200 (Tour A/C and 1 in fleet)

|main-hub = KATL
|hubs =
* KMDW
* KPBI
* TNCM
* NZAA

|map =
|website = http://kiwivirtual.ga/phpvms/index.php
|forum = http://kiwivfourm.createaforum.com/index.php
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = RSA Virtual Airline
|established = April, 2015
|logo =
|status = Active
|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 alliances ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Flight Unlimited
|established = 2012
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 10

|History = Flight Unlimited originated with the formation of Flight Unlimited Virtual Airlines in January of 2011. The original idea was to create a virtual airlines without limits; fly anything, anywhere, anytime. This led to explosive growth and we were able to attract a totally unique leadership team.

As time progressed, the staff and pilots met on Teamspeak and decided that we wanted to make a course correction. While flying without limited was fun, there wasn't them same sense of accomplishment after putting in hundreds of hours as some pilots find at the airlines structured on real-world operations. That meeting was where the Flight Unlimited Community concept was born.

Today we are a strong community of Flight Simulation Enthusiasts that take it to the next level everyday. By networking together multiple unique Virtual Airlines, we are able to provide our membership with the services normally only found in significantly larger virtual airlines. This unique formula allows our pilots and staff to enjoy virutally unlimited opportunities for advancement within the community at large.

Our community of pilots are able to go to a unified job-posting board to see what positions are available at every Virtual Airline and then use their current Virtual Pilot Stats to submit an application for the position. This means that you don't have to wait for a position to open up at Cathay Pacific Virtual as a Cathay Pacific pilot, but rather take a look at Caribbean Airlines Virtual or Japan Airlines Virtual for the opportunity to advance at your own pace. This doesn't only apply to pilots but also mid-level management.

Pilots and management looking to move up through the ranking structure have the opportunity to one day become CEO's themselves, which make a Flight Unlimited Virtual Airline a truly unique place to fly and develop into the Virtual Aviation leaders of tomorrow.

|website = http://www.flightunlimited.org/
|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

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Merged with Merlion

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = WorldLine Alliance
|established = May 2013
|status = Closed - December 2014

}}
== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = The European Air Force
|established = June 2011
|logo = Eaf-bl11.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = EAFxxx, LCG-XXX
|fleet =
* F-16CJ
* F/A-18
* C-130
* E-3B
|main-hub = [[Ramstein Air Base]] (ETAR)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://www.facebook.com/groups/flyeaf/
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Helldiver Squadron Offensive Tactical Force
|established = January 2013
|logo = In Development
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = HSOTF([[Number ID]]), BJS-([[Number ID]])
|fleet = See [http://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com HSOTF Official Website]
|main-hub = Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com
|forum = In Development, Visit Our Site
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Royal Canadian Air Force
|established = November 11
|logo = In Development
|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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Ukrainian Virtual Air Force (7TH SQD)
|established = September 2014
|logo = UVAF.png
|status = Operational
|has-atc =
|callsign = UVAF
|fleet =
|main-hub = UKKK
|map =
|website = Coming Soon
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Team Militare "36° Stormo virtuale"
|established = September 2012
|logo =
|status = Currently Inactive
|has-atc = Not yet.
|callsign = Your callsign, (FGIT-xx)
|fleet =
* Panavia Tornado
* F-16/F-16CJ
* Mirage 2000
* EF2000/Eurofighter Typhoon
* F-14B
* AC-130
|main-hub = [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] (LIBV)
|hubs = LIBN, LICZ, LIRA, LIPS, LIPI.
|map =
|website = [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?f=8269638 Team Militare]
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Amity Virtual Airforce
|established = April 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently Active
|has-atc =
|callsign =
|fleet =
* We do not restrict what aircraft you can fly with us.
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website = [http://gava.shivtr.com GAVA]
|forum = [http://gava.shivtr.com/forums GAVA Forums]
}}

[[Category:Virtual airlines]]

Virtual airlines

2015-08-20T14:15:03Z

Turnit:

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 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 = Cosmo International Airlines
|established = December 29, 2014

|status = Active
|callsign =
* CSM-xxx
|history =
|fleet =
*Boeing 717-400
*Boeing 777-200ER
*Boeing 777-200LR
*Boeing 777-300ER
*Boeing 787-800

|main-hub = KCVG
|hubs =
* North America:
* KCVG
* KDEN
* KDTW
* KSFO
* KMCO
* KJFK
* KSEA
* KSJU
* PHNL

* South America:
* SBGL

* Africa:
* FBSK
* HKJK
* DGAA

* Europe:
* EDDF
* LIRF
* EKCH

* Asia/Middle East:
* RCPT
* OMDB

|website = https://sites.google.com/site/cosmointernationalairlines/Home
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = CSJAIR
|established = 3, October, 2014
|logo =
|status = We need pilot
|callsign =
* CSJxxx
|history = Airline in South Korea
|fleet =
*
* A320NEO
* 777-300
* 777-300ER
* 777-300F
* A330-343
* 747-8i
|main-hub = RKSI
|hubs =
* RKPC
* RKPK
|website = http://sjchang0120.wix.com/csjair
|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://www.brtvirtualairlines.org/
|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
|callsign = UR-D..
|history = Founded in Sep 2011. Restarted her operations in Aug 2014. Is a regional airline in Ukraine.
|fleet =
* Tu-134
|main-hub = UKKE
|hubs =
* UKOO
* UKLL
* UKKK
|map = see mptracker (search callsign)
|website = 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 = 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 = 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
}}
{{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 = Visayan Airways
|established = Janurary 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently looking for pilots
|callsign =
* VIS****
|history = A Virtual Airline from the Philippines, a new virtual airline in the Asian FlightGear skies
|fleet =
* ATR 72-500
* Airbus A320Neo
* Boeing 717-200
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
|main-hub = RPVM
|hubs =
* RPLL
* RPVD
|website = http://francislucaschuaba.wix.com/visv/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=25844
}}
{{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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Kiwi International Virtual Airline
|established = July 2015
|logo =
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc = No
|callsign = KIAxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* 727-230
* 737-400
* A320-200 (Tour A/C)

|main-hub = KATL
|hubs =
* KMDW
* KPBI
* TNCM
|map =
|website = http://kiwivirtual.ga/phpvms/index.php
|forum = http://kiwivfourm.createaforum.com/index.php
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = RSA Virtual Airline
|established = April, 2015
|logo =
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc = No
|callsign = RSxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* ATR-72-500
* A320neo
* 757-200
* A330-300

|main-hub = LQBK
|hubs =
* LYBE

|map =
|website = http://rsavirtual.wix.com/rsa-virtual-airline
|forum =
}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Flight Unlimited
|established = 2012
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 10

|History = Flight Unlimited originated with the formation of Flight Unlimited Virtual Airlines in January of 2011. The original idea was to create a virtual airlines without limits; fly anything, anywhere, anytime. This led to explosive growth and we were able to attract a totally unique leadership team.

As time progressed, the staff and pilots met on Teamspeak and decided that we wanted to make a course correction. While flying without limited was fun, there wasn't them same sense of accomplishment after putting in hundreds of hours as some pilots find at the airlines structured on real-world operations. That meeting was where the Flight Unlimited Community concept was born.

Today we are a strong community of Flight Simulation Enthusiasts that take it to the next level everyday. By networking together multiple unique Virtual Airlines, we are able to provide our membership with the services normally only found in significantly larger virtual airlines. This unique formula allows our pilots and staff to enjoy virutally unlimited opportunities for advancement within the community at large.

Our community of pilots are able to go to a unified job-posting board to see what positions are available at every Virtual Airline and then use their current Virtual Pilot Stats to submit an application for the position. This means that you don't have to wait for a position to open up at Cathay Pacific Virtual as a Cathay Pacific pilot, but rather take a look at Caribbean Airlines Virtual or Japan Airlines Virtual for the opportunity to advance at your own pace. This doesn't only apply to pilots but also mid-level management.

Pilots and management looking to move up through the ranking structure have the opportunity to one day become CEO's themselves, which make a Flight Unlimited Virtual Airline a truly unique place to fly and develop into the Virtual Aviation leaders of tomorrow.

|website = http://www.flightunlimited.org/
|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

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Merged with Merlion

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = WorldLine Alliance
|established = May 2013
|status = Closed - December 2014

}}
== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = The European Air Force
|established = June 2011
|logo = Eaf-bl11.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = EAFxxx, LCG-XXX
|fleet =
* F-16CJ
* F/A-18
* C-130
* E-3B
|main-hub = [[Ramstein Air Base]] (ETAR)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://www.facebook.com/groups/flyeaf/
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Helldiver Squadron Offensive Tactical Force
|established = January 2013
|logo = In Development
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = HSOTF([[Number ID]]), BJS-([[Number ID]])
|fleet = See [http://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com HSOTF Official Website]
|main-hub = Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com
|forum = In Development, Visit Our Site
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Royal Canadian Air Force
|established = November 11
|logo = In Development
|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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Ukrainian Virtual Air Force (7TH SQD)
|established = September 2014
|logo = UVAF.png
|status = Operational
|has-atc =
|callsign = UVAF
|fleet =
|main-hub = UKKK
|map =
|website = Coming Soon
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Team Militare "36° Stormo virtuale"
|established = September 2012
|logo =
|status = Currently Inactive
|has-atc = Not yet.
|callsign = Your callsign, (FGIT-xx)
|fleet =
* Panavia Tornado
* F-16/F-16CJ
* Mirage 2000
* EF2000/Eurofighter Typhoon
* F-14B
* AC-130
|main-hub = [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] (LIBV)
|hubs = LIBN, LICZ, LIRA, LIPS, LIPI.
|map =
|website = [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?f=8269638 Team Militare]
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Amity Virtual Airforce
|established = April 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently Active
|has-atc =
|callsign =
|fleet =
* We do not restrict what aircraft you can fly with us.
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website = [http://gava.shivtr.com GAVA]
|forum = [http://gava.shivtr.com/forums GAVA Forums]
}}

[[Category:Virtual airlines]]

Virtual airlines

2015-08-19T20:52:59Z

Turnit:

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 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 = Cosmo International Airlines
|established = December 29, 2014

|status = Active
|callsign =
* CSM-xxx
|history =
|fleet =
*Boeing 717-400
*Boeing 777-200ER
*Boeing 777-200LR
*Boeing 777-300ER
*Boeing 787-800

|main-hub = KCVG
|hubs =
* North America:
* KCVG
* KDEN
* KDTW
* KSFO
* KMCO
* KJFK
* KSEA
* KSJU
* PHNL

* South America:
* SBGL

* Africa:
* FBSK
* HKJK
* DGAA

* Europe:
* EDDF
* LIRF
* EKCH

* Asia/Middle East:
* RCPT
* OMDB

|website = https://sites.google.com/site/cosmointernationalairlines/Home
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = CSJAIR
|established = 3, October, 2014
|logo =
|status = We need pilot
|callsign =
* CSJxxx
|history = Airline in South Korea
|fleet =
*
* A320NEO
* 777-300
* 777-300ER
* 777-300F
* A330-343
* 747-8i
|main-hub = RKSI
|hubs =
* RKPC
* RKPK
|website = http://sjchang0120.wix.com/csjair
|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://www.brtvirtualairlines.org/
|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
|callsign = UR-D..
|history = Founded in Sep 2011. Restarted her operations in Aug 2014. Is a regional airline in Ukraine.
|fleet =
* Tu-134
|main-hub = UKKE
|hubs =
* UKOO
* UKLL
* UKKK
|map = see mptracker (search callsign)
|website = 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 = 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 = 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
}}
{{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 = Visayan Airways
|established = Janurary 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently looking for pilots
|callsign =
* VIS****
|history = A Virtual Airline from the Philippines, a new virtual airline in the Asian FlightGear skies
|fleet =
* ATR 72-500
* Airbus A320Neo
* Boeing 717-200
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
|main-hub = RPVM
|hubs =
* RPLL
* RPVD
|website = http://francislucaschuaba.wix.com/visv/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=25844
}}
{{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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Kiwi International Virtual Airline
|established = July 2015
|logo =
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc = No
|callsign = KIAxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* 727-230
* 737-400
* A320-200 (Tour A/C)

|main-hub = KATL
|hubs =
* KMDW
* KPBI
* TNCM
|map =
|website = http://kiwivirtual.ga/phpvms/index.php
|forum = http://kiwivfourm.createaforum.com/index.php
}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Flight Unlimited
|established = 2012
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 10

|History = Flight Unlimited originated with the formation of Flight Unlimited Virtual Airlines in January of 2011. The original idea was to create a virtual airlines without limits; fly anything, anywhere, anytime. This led to explosive growth and we were able to attract a totally unique leadership team.

As time progressed, the staff and pilots met on Teamspeak and decided that we wanted to make a course correction. While flying without limited was fun, there wasn't them same sense of accomplishment after putting in hundreds of hours as some pilots find at the airlines structured on real-world operations. That meeting was where the Flight Unlimited Community concept was born.

Today we are a strong community of Flight Simulation Enthusiasts that take it to the next level everyday. By networking together multiple unique Virtual Airlines, we are able to provide our membership with the services normally only found in significantly larger virtual airlines. This unique formula allows our pilots and staff to enjoy virutally unlimited opportunities for advancement within the community at large.

Our community of pilots are able to go to a unified job-posting board to see what positions are available at every Virtual Airline and then use their current Virtual Pilot Stats to submit an application for the position. This means that you don't have to wait for a position to open up at Cathay Pacific Virtual as a Cathay Pacific pilot, but rather take a look at Caribbean Airlines Virtual or Japan Airlines Virtual for the opportunity to advance at your own pace. This doesn't only apply to pilots but also mid-level management.

Pilots and management looking to move up through the ranking structure have the opportunity to one day become CEO's themselves, which make a Flight Unlimited Virtual Airline a truly unique place to fly and develop into the Virtual Aviation leaders of tomorrow.

|website = http://www.flightunlimited.org/
|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

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Merged with Merlion

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = WorldLine Alliance
|established = May 2013
|status = Closed - December 2014

}}
== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = The European Air Force
|established = June 2011
|logo = Eaf-bl11.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = EAFxxx, LCG-XXX
|fleet =
* F-16CJ
* F/A-18
* C-130
* E-3B
|main-hub = [[Ramstein Air Base]] (ETAR)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://www.facebook.com/groups/flyeaf/
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Helldiver Squadron Offensive Tactical Force
|established = January 2013
|logo = In Development
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = HSOTF([[Number ID]]), BJS-([[Number ID]])
|fleet = See [http://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com HSOTF Official Website]
|main-hub = Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com
|forum = In Development, Visit Our Site
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Royal Canadian Air Force
|established = November 11
|logo = In Development
|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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Ukrainian Virtual Air Force (7TH SQD)
|established = September 2014
|logo = UVAF.png
|status = Operational
|has-atc =
|callsign = UVAF
|fleet =
|main-hub = UKKK
|map =
|website = Coming Soon
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Team Militare "36° Stormo virtuale"
|established = September 2012
|logo =
|status = Currently Inactive
|has-atc = Not yet.
|callsign = Your callsign, (FGIT-xx)
|fleet =
* Panavia Tornado
* F-16/F-16CJ
* Mirage 2000
* EF2000/Eurofighter Typhoon
* F-14B
* AC-130
|main-hub = [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] (LIBV)
|hubs = LIBN, LICZ, LIRA, LIPS, LIPI.
|map =
|website = [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?f=8269638 Team Militare]
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Amity Virtual Airforce
|established = April 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently Active
|has-atc =
|callsign =
|fleet =
* We do not restrict what aircraft you can fly with us.
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website = [http://gava.shivtr.com GAVA]
|forum = [http://gava.shivtr.com/forums GAVA Forums]
}}

[[Category:Virtual airlines]]

Virtual airlines

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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.

== 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 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 = Cosmo International Airlines
|established = December 29, 2014

|status = Active
|callsign =
* CSM-xxx
|history =
|fleet =
*Boeing 717-400
*Boeing 777-200ER
*Boeing 777-200LR
*Boeing 777-300ER
*Boeing 787-800

|main-hub = KCVG
|hubs =
* North America:
* KCVG
* KDEN
* KDTW
* KSFO
* KMCO
* KJFK
* KSEA
* KSJU
* PHNL

* South America:
* SBGL

* Africa:
* FBSK
* HKJK
* DGAA

* Europe:
* EDDF
* LIRF
* EKCH

* Asia/Middle East:
* RCPT
* OMDB

|website = https://sites.google.com/site/cosmointernationalairlines/Home
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = CSJAIR
|established = 3, October, 2014
|logo =
|status = We need pilot
|callsign =
* CSJxxx
|history = Airline in South Korea
|fleet =
*
* A320NEO
* 777-300
* 777-300ER
* 777-300F
* A330-343
* 747-8i
|main-hub = RKSI
|hubs =
* RKPC
* RKPK
|website = http://sjchang0120.wix.com/csjair
|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 = 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
|callsign = UR-D..
|history = Founded in Sep 2011. Restarted her operations in Aug 2014. Is a regional airline in Ukraine.
|fleet =
* Tu-134
|main-hub = UKKE
|hubs =
* UKOO
* UKLL
* UKKK
|map = see mptracker (search callsign)
|website = 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 = 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 = 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
}}
{{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 = Visayan Airways
|established = Janurary 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently looking for pilots
|callsign =
* VIS****
|history = A Virtual Airline from the Philippines, a new virtual airline in the Asian FlightGear skies
|fleet =
* ATR 72-500
* Airbus A320Neo
* Boeing 717-200
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
|main-hub = RPVM
|hubs =
* RPLL
* RPVD
|website = http://francislucaschuaba.wix.com/visv/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=25844
}}
{{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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Kiwi International Virtual Airline
|established = July 2015
|logo =
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc = No
|callsign = KIAxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* 727-230
* 737-400
* A320-200 (Tour A/C)

|main-hub = KATL
|hubs =
* KMDW
* KPBI
* TNCM
|map =
|website = http://kiwivirtual.ga/phpvms/index.php
|forum = http://kiwivfourm.createaforum.com/index.php
}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Flight Unlimited
|established = 2012
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 10

|History = Flight Unlimited originated with the formation of Flight Unlimited Virtual Airlines in January of 2011. The original idea was to create a virtual airlines without limits; fly anything, anywhere, anytime. This led to explosive growth and we were able to attract a totally unique leadership team.

As time progressed, the staff and pilots met on Teamspeak and decided that we wanted to make a course correction. While flying without limited was fun, there wasn't them same sense of accomplishment after putting in hundreds of hours as some pilots find at the airlines structured on real-world operations. That meeting was where the Flight Unlimited Community concept was born.

Today we are a strong community of Flight Simulation Enthusiasts that take it to the next level everyday. By networking together multiple unique Virtual Airlines, we are able to provide our membership with the services normally only found in significantly larger virtual airlines. This unique formula allows our pilots and staff to enjoy virutally unlimited opportunities for advancement within the community at large.

Our community of pilots are able to go to a unified job-posting board to see what positions are available at every Virtual Airline and then use their current Virtual Pilot Stats to submit an application for the position. This means that you don't have to wait for a position to open up at Cathay Pacific Virtual as a Cathay Pacific pilot, but rather take a look at Caribbean Airlines Virtual or Japan Airlines Virtual for the opportunity to advance at your own pace. This doesn't only apply to pilots but also mid-level management.

Pilots and management looking to move up through the ranking structure have the opportunity to one day become CEO's themselves, which make a Flight Unlimited Virtual Airline a truly unique place to fly and develop into the Virtual Aviation leaders of tomorrow.

|website = http://www.flightunlimited.org/
|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

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Merged with Merlion

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = WorldLine Alliance
|established = May 2013
|status = Closed - December 2014

}}
== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = The European Air Force
|established = June 2011
|logo = Eaf-bl11.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = EAFxxx, LCG-XXX
|fleet =
* F-16CJ
* F/A-18
* C-130
* E-3B
|main-hub = [[Ramstein Air Base]] (ETAR)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://www.facebook.com/groups/flyeaf/
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Helldiver Squadron Offensive Tactical Force
|established = January 2013
|logo = In Development
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = HSOTF([[Number ID]]), BJS-([[Number ID]])
|fleet = See [http://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com HSOTF Official Website]
|main-hub = Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com
|forum = In Development, Visit Our Site
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Royal Canadian Air Force
|established = November 11
|logo = In Development
|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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Ukrainian Virtual Air Force (7TH SQD)
|established = September 2014
|logo = UVAF.png
|status = Operational
|has-atc =
|callsign = UVAF
|fleet =
|main-hub = UKKK
|map =
|website = Coming Soon
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Team Militare "36° Stormo virtuale"
|established = September 2012
|logo =
|status = Currently Inactive
|has-atc = Not yet.
|callsign = Your callsign, (FGIT-xx)
|fleet =
* Panavia Tornado
* F-16/F-16CJ
* Mirage 2000
* EF2000/Eurofighter Typhoon
* F-14B
* AC-130
|main-hub = [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] (LIBV)
|hubs = LIBN, LICZ, LIRA, LIPS, LIPI.
|map =
|website = [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?f=8269638 Team Militare]
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Amity Virtual Airforce
|established = April 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently Active
|has-atc =
|callsign =
|fleet =
* We do not restrict what aircraft you can fly with us.
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website = [http://gava.shivtr.com GAVA]
|forum = [http://gava.shivtr.com/forums GAVA Forums]
}}

[[Category:Virtual airlines]]

Virtual airlines

2015-08-14T17:05:54Z

Turnit: Removed 2 Dead VA's and added Kiwi International 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.

== 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 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 = Cosmo International Airlines
|established = December 29, 2014

|status = Active
|callsign =
* CSM-xxx
|history =
|fleet =
*Boeing 717-400
*Boeing 777-200ER
*Boeing 777-200LR
*Boeing 777-300ER
*Boeing 787-800

|main-hub = KCVG
|hubs =
* North America:
* KCVG
* KDEN
* KDTW
* KSFO
* KMCO
* KJFK
* KSEA
* KSJU
* PHNL

* South America:
* SBGL

* Africa:
* FBSK
* HKJK
* DGAA

* Europe:
* EDDF
* LIRF
* EKCH

* Asia/Middle East:
* RCPT
* OMDB

|website = https://sites.google.com/site/cosmointernationalairlines/Home
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = CSJAIR
|established = 3, October, 2014
|logo =
|status = We need pilot
|callsign =
* CSJxxx
|history = Airline in South Korea
|fleet =
*
* A320NEO
* 777-300
* 777-300ER
* 777-300F
* A330-343
* 747-8i
|main-hub = RKSI
|hubs =
* RKPC
* RKPK
|website = http://sjchang0120.wix.com/csjair
|forum =
}}

{{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 = Forum name: CSJ
}}

{{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
|callsign = UR-D..
|history = Founded in Sep 2011. Restarted her operations in Aug 2014. Is a regional airline in Ukraine.
|fleet =
* Tu-134
|main-hub = UKKE
|hubs =
* UKOO
* UKLL
* UKKK
|map = see mptracker (search callsign)
|website = 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 = 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 = 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
}}
{{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 = Visayan Airways
|established = Janurary 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently looking for pilots
|callsign =
* VIS****
|history = A Virtual Airline from the Philippines, a new virtual airline in the Asian FlightGear skies
|fleet =
* ATR 72-500
* Airbus A320Neo
* Boeing 717-200
* Airbus A330-200
* Boeing 747-8i
|main-hub = RPVM
|hubs =
* RPLL
* RPVD
|website = http://francislucaschuaba.wix.com/visv/
|forum = http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=25844
}}
{{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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Kiwi International Virtual Airline
|established = July 2015
|logo =
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc = No
|callsign = KIAxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* 727-230
* 737-400
* A320-200 (Tour A/C)

|main-hub = KATL
|hubs =
* KMDW
* KPBI
* TNCM
|map =
|website = http://kiwivirtual.ga/phpvms/index.php
|forum = http://kiwivfourm.createaforum.com/index.php
}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Flight Unlimited
|established = 2012
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 10

|History = Flight Unlimited originated with the formation of Flight Unlimited Virtual Airlines in January of 2011. The original idea was to create a virtual airlines without limits; fly anything, anywhere, anytime. This led to explosive growth and we were able to attract a totally unique leadership team.

As time progressed, the staff and pilots met on Teamspeak and decided that we wanted to make a course correction. While flying without limited was fun, there wasn't them same sense of accomplishment after putting in hundreds of hours as some pilots find at the airlines structured on real-world operations. That meeting was where the Flight Unlimited Community concept was born.

Today we are a strong community of Flight Simulation Enthusiasts that take it to the next level everyday. By networking together multiple unique Virtual Airlines, we are able to provide our membership with the services normally only found in significantly larger virtual airlines. This unique formula allows our pilots and staff to enjoy virutally unlimited opportunities for advancement within the community at large.

Our community of pilots are able to go to a unified job-posting board to see what positions are available at every Virtual Airline and then use their current Virtual Pilot Stats to submit an application for the position. This means that you don't have to wait for a position to open up at Cathay Pacific Virtual as a Cathay Pacific pilot, but rather take a look at Caribbean Airlines Virtual or Japan Airlines Virtual for the opportunity to advance at your own pace. This doesn't only apply to pilots but also mid-level management.

Pilots and management looking to move up through the ranking structure have the opportunity to one day become CEO's themselves, which make a Flight Unlimited Virtual Airline a truly unique place to fly and develop into the Virtual Aviation leaders of tomorrow.

|website = http://www.flightunlimited.org/
|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

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Merged with Merlion

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = WorldLine Alliance
|established = May 2013
|status = Closed - December 2014

}}
== Virtual Air Forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = The European Air Force
|established = June 2011
|logo = Eaf-bl11.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = EAFxxx, LCG-XXX
|fleet =
* F-16CJ
* F/A-18
* C-130
* E-3B
|main-hub = [[Ramstein Air Base]] (ETAR)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://www.facebook.com/groups/flyeaf/
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Helldiver Squadron Offensive Tactical Force
|established = January 2013
|logo = In Development
|status = Active
|has-atc = Has ATC
|callsign = HSOTF([[Number ID]]), BJS-([[Number ID]])
|fleet = See [http://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com HSOTF Official Website]
|main-hub = Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
|hubs =
|map =
|website = https://helldiversquadron.wordpress.com
|forum = In Development, Visit Our Site
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Royal Canadian Air Force
|established = November 11
|logo = In Development
|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
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Ukrainian Virtual Air Force (7TH SQD)
|established = September 2014
|logo = UVAF.png
|status = Operational
|has-atc =
|callsign = UVAF
|fleet =
|main-hub = UKKK
|map =
|website = Coming Soon
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Team Militare "36° Stormo virtuale"
|established = September 2012
|logo =
|status = Currently Inactive
|has-atc = Not yet.
|callsign = Your callsign, (FGIT-xx)
|fleet =
* Panavia Tornado
* F-16/F-16CJ
* Mirage 2000
* EF2000/Eurofighter Typhoon
* F-14B
* AC-130
|main-hub = [[Base aerea di Gioia del Colle]] (LIBV)
|hubs = LIBN, LICZ, LIRA, LIPS, LIPI.
|map =
|website = [http://flightgearitalia.forumcommunity.net/?f=8269638 Team Militare]
|forum = On our group.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Amity Virtual Airforce
|established = April 2015
|logo =
|status = Currently Active
|has-atc =
|callsign =
|fleet =
* We do not restrict what aircraft you can fly with us.
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website = [http://gava.shivtr.com GAVA]
|forum = [http://gava.shivtr.com/forums GAVA Forums]
}}

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