MetroAir Virtual News
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MetroAir is live on SOAR. Welcome back.
The same airline you remember, rebuilt from the ground up on a brand new platform. Your logbook came with you, and almost everything around it is new.
The Economy We Promised in 2006
In 2007 we sketched a real airline economy on the blog and assigned Matt to build it. Nineteen years later it's live: fares from 8,000 real market fares, demand that knows about holidays, real fuel prices, and a Finance tab on every flight.
Fly Your Plan: Reading the Dispatch Navlog in ACARS
Your SimBrief OFP isn't just for the FMS load. The ACARS Dispatch tab tracks your live flight against it, fix by fix, so you always know if you're on fuel, on time, and on track.
Navigraph airport maps come to ACARS
Link your Navigraph account and taxi on real airport charts, with your aircraft moving right on the diagram. The map even switches itself between the ground and the air as you fly.
Coming Soon. The New MetroAir Network
Three hubs, three focus cities, 197 aircraft, and 248 city pairs. The full first look at the redesigned network: why IAD, MSP, and LAS were chosen, what happens to DFW, LAX, and Boston, and how rank and type ratings split into two ladders.
Metro Virtual Airline Announces Phase-Out of Boeing 747-800 Fleet
<pMetro Virtual Airline today announced a significant milestone in its ongoing fleet modernization strategy with the expedited phase-out of its entire Boeing 747-800 fleet by the end of July 2025.…
PRISM News
<pThe schedule for Riga crew base has been completed. Flights for the Riga crew base are in the 2300's.</p
A350 Domestic Routes
<pWe have you covered for pilots who love the A350 but do not have the time for long flights. Flight number 443 legs 1-4 are now active. Enjoy.</p <pKBOS-KSEA</p <pKSEA-KATL</p <pKATL-KORD</p…
MetroAir Launches Inaugural Airbus A350 Flight from Boston to Barcelona
<pMetroAir is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Airbus A350 flight from Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (LEBL), marking a significant milestone in…
A350 Delivery Flights Active
<pFlight numbers 200, 201, 203 are now active. Deliver the first 3 Airbus A350-900 to KMCI for corporate inspection. Please use the registration number associated with the flights. Livery for 2020 is…
A350 Delivery Flights Active (Update)
<pFlight numbers 200, 201, 202 are now active. Deliver the first 3 Airbus A350-900 to KMCI for corporate inspection. Please use the registration number associated with the flights. Livery for 2020 is…
MetroAir Virtual Announces Fleet Modernization with Airbus A350
<pKansas City, MO -- March 7, 2025 -- MetroAir Virtual is excited to announce a major fleet modernization initiative, replacing its aging Boeing 747-8 aircraft with the state-of-the-art Airbus…
MetroAir Virtual Sends Pilots and Cabin Crew for A350 Training
<pMarch 3, 2025 -- MetroAir Virtual is proud to announce that its pilots and cabin crew have embarked on training for the Airbus A350, marking a significant milestone in the airline's expansion and…
LAX Hub Update
<pThis weekend LAX will undergo a route network revision. There may be certain times that particular flights or aircraft are unavailable. The update will bring a significant change to the LAX Hub and…
Important Update: KDFW Base Route Overhaul
<pDear MetroAir Pilots,</p <pWe are excited to announce that starting immediately, the routes operated out of the Dallas/Fort Worth (KDFW) base will undergo a significant overhaul. This change is…
Announcement: New Leadership Roles in People Services
<pMetroAir Virtual Airlines has announced two significant leadership appointments within its People Services division.</p <pBrandon Godalph has assumed the position of Chief People Officer (CPO),…
New Cargo Routes Open
<pFor the cargo enthusiast, KCLT – EGLL and KCLT – EDDF are now open utilizing the 777-200F.</p <pPlease take a brief moment to complete the pilot survey located here: <a…
Happy Holidays from MetroAir Virtual Airlines
<pDear MetroAir Pilots,</p <pAs the year comes to a close, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones this holiday season. Thank you for your incredible contributions throughout…
Metroair Pilot Survey
<pPlease take a moment to complete the pilot survey. It is located here: <a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/MetroairVirtualAirlines/MetroairPilotSurvey"METROAIR PILOT SURVEY</a</p
Metroair Group Event
<pThe Pilot Club and Metroair have organized a group flight that will be fully supported on VATSIM.</p <pThe event is scheduled for <strongDecember 8 at 3:00 PM EST</strong.</p <pParticipants are…