Virgin Atlantic

By Christine Boynton
Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic have announced a multi-year commercial agreement which makes the carrier Joby's exclusive airline partner for future air taxi services in the UK.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Staff
Joby Aviation unveiled its all-electric air taxi at Farnborough Airshow 2026, announcing a groundbreaking partnership with Virgin Atlantic.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chris Sloan
UK carrier Virgin Atlantic is leaning into its premium travel roots via personalization and partnerships as it navigates rising costs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic has accelerated introduction of SpaceX’s Starlink connectivity from the third quarter of 2026 to May 2026.
Interiors & Connectivity

By David Casey
March will bring a fresh wave of short- and long-haul route launches as airlines expand their networks as the northern summer season gets underway.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Virgin Atlantic has signed a sale and leaseback agreement with AerCap covering six new Airbus A330-900s, which the airline has on order.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic has secured $745 million in financing backed by its Heathrow landing slots, with plans to help fund upcoming fleet and cabin upgrades.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is stepping down with Corneel Koster, the airline's chief customer and operating officer, set to succeed him.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic, Vietnam Airlines and Starlux Airlines each plan to expand their long-haul networks with new nonstop intercontinental routes.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Virgin Atlantic has detailed plans to introduce Starlink connectivity and to reconfigure its Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787-9s with more premium seats.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Keith Mwanalushi
Virgin Atlantic shares details about its technical and maintenance preparation for the Airbus A330-900neo as it phases out its A330-300s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Virgin Atlantic Chief Commercial Officer Juha Järvinen says the unpredictability of the U.S. administration is the UK-based carrier’s main challenge.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
IndiGo is moving to boost its international operation, with a follow-on order for Airbus A350s and a new partnership deal to increase connecting opportunities.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
IndiGo is accelerating its international expansion with plans to launch service to 10 new destinations.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic canceled plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv this fall, while Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines are also stepping back from the market.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic has firmed plans to launch a new route to Seoul using remedy slots gained through the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Record revenues have returned Virgin Atlantic to profitability for the first time in post-pandemic years.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Emerging Technologies

By Ben Goldstein
The Virgin-Joby pairing marks a major loss for Bristol-based Vertical.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Karen Walker, Alan Dron
Can the latest push for an additional runway at Heathrow be doable and affordable?
Airlines & Lessors

CAPA Staff
The Europe-India passenger market is growing but could get much bigger.
Airports & Networks