Richard Branson, armed with

Richard Branson, armed with the unprecedented startup funding in U.S. history of $177.3 million, filed Dec. 8 with the Transportation Dept. to operate a U.S.-based low-cost carrier, Virgin America. VAI Partners LLC holds the controlling 75% or $88.9-million share. A Virgin Group of companies led by...

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