Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic will return to the Canadian market next summer, ending a decade-long absence, and plans to expand its commercial partnership with WestJet.

Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss indicated that a return to London Gatwick is under consideration.

Virgin Atlantic is set to increase capacity to India for 2025, with plans for 2X-daily service to both New Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM) airports.

The carrier released full-year 2023 results showing progress in a year of “sustained customer demand” for premium leisure air travel and holidays.

March 2024 sees new route launches from the likes of Virgin Atlantic, Vistara, Hainan Airlines and Zipair Tokyo.

A selection of 30 new routes starting over the coming weeks, including services being launched by Hainan Airlines, Vistara and Zipair Tokyo.

Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern are expanding their respective networks through a new codeshare partnership.

ICAO’s third Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels reached an agreement to reduce CO2 emissions in international aviation by 5% by 2030.

This week's analysis delves into the world of small airlines with fleets of less than 50.

The carrier will also bring back seasonal flights to the Maldives.

ICAO and IATA are taking steps to encourage more sustainable aviation fuel production to meet growing demand from airlines.

Virgin Atlantic indicates it will use Airbus A330-900neo and A350-1000 aircraft on both the LHR-JFK and LHR-BOS routes during the 2024 summer season.

A UK team completes ATM simulations for advanced air mobility while an EU-funded project staff addresses the transition from piloted to automated flights.

Industry is hoping November 2023 will go down in history as a turning point for sustainable aviation fuel after a historic framework put forth by the ICAO.

Climate-change charity Possible has complained to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

SAF, like safety, should not be an area for competition.

The UK government has announced £53 million ($69 million) in support for nine SAF production projects.

Aviation executives say the flight proves SAF can safely be dropped-in for jet fuel, while environmental campaigners say Virgin's world-first is greenwashing.

The launch of flights between London and Sao Paulo will not take place in the summer of 2024 as previously planned.

Commercial aircraft are currently only certified to operate with a 50% SAF blend.

Virgin Atlantic eyes Asian opportunities with SkyTeam membership.

Virgin Atlantic pilots voted to hold strike balloting, saying they face fatigue and well-being problems by continuing to adhere to pandemic-era duty rosters.

Three carriers expand international networks.

Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce have successfully carried out a ground test on the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine using a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend.

Barry Humphreys discusses his new book and where he sees the air transport industry going.