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September Operational Updates
Kansas City, MO - MetroAir today announced a number of changes to its mainline operations as well as giving further details about the roll out of the newly acquired B737-800 aircraft. The airline…
New Hub Competition for September
Kansas City, MO - For the month of September, pilots across our entire system will have the opportunity to take part in our second Hub Competition of the year. This quarter, our focus will be on…
MetroAir to Host Boeing 737 Launch Event
We are happy to announce our next event and group flight will take place August 4th at 6 PM Eastern time (2200 Z), featuring the acceptance flight for our brand new Boeing 737-800s! This event is…
Additional Details Released on B737 Launch
Kansas City, MO - Today, MetroAir released additional information regarding operational implementation of the Boeing 737-800, the company's fifth narrowbody mainline jet, joining the carrier's other…
MetroAir Re-introduces the B737
Kansas City, Mo - MetroAir Virtual Airlines today announced that it has reached an agreement with manufacturing giant Boeing Commercial Airplanes to lease 10 Boeing 737-800 series aircraft, to be…
July is Throwback Thursday!
Every Thursday during the month of July pilots will be allowed to fly any Metro aircraft past or present no matter their CAT rating! Just file the bid costing 75 MetroMiles and this will be refunded.…
May Pilot of the Month: Jeremy Sieffert
I am quite proud to announce the induction of Jeremy Sieffert into the MetroAir Pilot of the Month Club. He is an ATP captain with 770 hours as a Metro pilot but that number goes up daily. Jeremy is…
MetroAir Event: From the Bay to LA
We are pleased to announce our next and latest MetroAir Event - From the Bay to LA The event will take place on May 19th 2018 from 6pm EDT (10pm UTC) This event is open to ALL active MetroAir pilots…
We're Hiring Staff!
After many years of service to MetroAir, Anders Young the airlines Chief Of Media has decided to step away from the airline to focus on his new real world piloting career. After starting his new job…
MetroAir Now on Discord!
MetroAir is now on Discord. We have created this to allow for better interaction as its like a forums and Teamspeak all in one. This is available via PC and a mobile device. Once installed, follow…
MetroAir - A New Horizon
Image by Eric Bolt KANSAS CITY, MO - I think its fair to say that the face of virtual airlines and flight simulator has changed significantly in MetroAir's 12 year life. It is important for virtual…
MetroAir Pilot Survey
The flight simulation community has changed drastically in the the 10 years since MetroAir has opened it's doors. It's important for MetroAir to get feedback from our pilots so that we can better…
Hurricane Harvey Relief
Following the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey on Houston and much of east Texas MetroAir will be sending aid and relief workers to help with the clean up effort and help the residents who…
MetroAir Updates AI for 2017
The latest MetroAir AI package has been released with the latest schedules and aircraft. You may even find some new liveries! The latest AI installer supports FS9, FSX, FSX: Steam Edition, and all…
We're hiring a hub manager
After a long stint serving in both the Operations department and most recently as the Boston Hub Manager, Sean Doyle has decided to step down as Hub Manager. Due to the increasing commitments in his…
April Pilot of the Month: Andrew Martz
Kansas City Hub Manager Dave Nichols has this to say about his PoTM candidate: Andrew is an ATP Captain with 315 hours with Metro and hundreds of hours with another VA. He is based at Kansas City and…
MetroAir Cuts Flights to Cuba Amid Overcapacity
A new era of U.S. to Cuba travel was expected to begin in 2017 as a 55-year old trade embargo with Cuba was lifted, but just a few months after beginning service to the island nation, MetroAir…
March Pilot of the Month: Kevin Peters
Los Angeles Hub Manager Alex Bresnick: Kevin Peters has been a welcome addition to MetroAir. Although he's from New York, I'm glad Kevin chose the Los Angeles Hub to start his MetroAir career. Kevin…
We're Hiring Operations Staff
We are officially opening the application process for anyone interested in applying to be a staff member here at MetroAir. We are looking for someone to join the Operations Department as an…
February Pilot of the Month: TJ Welke
TJ joined Metro in October 2015 and he has amassed 587 hours since then. He resides is Green Bay, Wisconsin so you know he is tough. The Q200 has always fascinated TJ so he has earned the most number…