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Ari707
2005-12-14, 10:09 PM
I heard that Vergin America has recieved their opperating Cert. and plan to start flying next year or so, I know they are based in SFO anyone know any more about it: type of aircraft, routes etc???
Midnight Mike
2005-12-14, 10:50 PM
I heard that Vergin America has recieved their opperating Cert. and plan to start flying next year or so, I know they are based in SFO anyone know any more about it: type of aircraft, routes etc???

They placed the Airbus order sometime back....


He said Virgin America has a firm order for 18 new aircraft -- 11 A319s and seven A320s -- with 15 additional new A320s being leased from GE Capital Aviation Services. He said the agreement with Airbus has options for up to 72 additional aircraft.
T-Bird76
2005-12-15, 10:17 AM
Have they decided where their home base will be? The last I heard it was going to be SFO. I really don't see the need for another LCC in the U.S. How much capacity and yield do they expect to generate? No way will they go up against WN with their first salvo, they'll get destroyed. United did well against Indy and look where Indy is now.
K9DEP
2005-12-15, 07:44 PM
Yeah get some competition for Jet Blue! Hey they better hire American Pilots . . .None of that JAA stuff! :lol:

BTW doesn't it seem like VA is taking over each continent, slowly, but , surely? :?: :?
Art at ISP
2005-12-15, 08:29 PM
From what I have heard, they will have both corporate and operational bases at SFO. The first route I hear will be JFK to SFO.

I had thought that they might bid for Independence Air's assets but now rumor has it that Mesa is trying to take them again. God help them if Ornstein gets his hands on them.

Anyway--my best to you all....

Art
T-Bird76
2005-12-15, 08:36 PM
BTW doesn't it seem like VA is taking over each continent, slowly, but , surely? :?: :?

Believe or not Virgin corp doesn't own the majority of some of the Virgin named airlines. An example is Virgin Nigeria, Branson doesn't have a controlling share in that airline. Often times he'll start a business and then sell his controlling shares to another company or investor. Its a great way to raise huge amounts of cash.

btw I don't see why we need another Transcon from JFK. Talk about beating a market to death! Soon they'll be paying people to fly Transcon routes just to fill planes.
Ari707
2005-12-15, 10:34 PM
per FAA rules he can't own more the 49% of Virgin America
Clipper
2005-12-17, 11:46 PM
per FAA rules he can't own more the 49% of Virgin America

FAA or DOT??
Nycfly75
2005-12-18, 09:44 PM
Theyd probably operate at Terminal 4 at JFK...but if they grow Terminal 6 is an option once jet blue moves to the new T5.
Midnight Mike
2005-12-18, 10:26 PM
Virgin America has the following statement posted on their site:


We are NOT currently taking resumes for Pilots or Flight Attendants but will be shortly and would love to hear from you!

Please do not submit your resume just yet but continue to check back with us for the official posting.

Thank you for your interest in Virgin America.
Matt Molnar
2005-12-19, 02:32 AM
Apparently their SoHo headquarters has moved to Burlingame, CA, near SFO. :(
Clipper
2006-01-29, 03:22 PM
Here is their first aircraft being accepted by them in TLS this past week.

No one would tell me why it is not painted.

http://www.imagecabin.com/files/2006/01/29/509686XJmild5B4Guv1Oxd.jpg

Don't know why the image is not coming up, here is the link to it:

http://www.imagecabin.com/files/2006/01 ... uv1Oxd.jpg (http://www.imagecabin.com/files/2006/01/29/509686XJmild5B4Guv1Oxd.jpg)