Virgin America Filing Reveals Carrier’s Reliance On Few Markets

Virgin America’s initial public offering registration statement underscores the carrier’s significant reliance on three elements—its two base cities and a “differentiated” product—that are vulnerable to both market constraints and rapid innovation among competitors. While the July 28 S-1 filing with...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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