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April Fools! We're not closing IAD
We hope you enjoyed the post about MetroAir closing IAD. Happy April Fools Day! We hope you had a good one.
MetroAir closing Washington Hub
Reston, VA – Due to diminishing returns and increased competition, MetroAir will begin plans to close the Washington Dulles Hub. “The load factors on our Washington based flights aren’t what they…
Two Pilots of the Month...
MetroAir is pleased to announce two Pilots of the Month today. Due to all the work around with the website move we have not been able to announce the January Pilot of the Month any sooner than this.…
Screenshot Competition Returns
The screenshot competition has been lackluster in recent months; we’ve forgotten to start it and pilots haven’t participated. To kick things off this March and get a positive rate of climb, we’re…
MetroAir Virtual appoints new East Coast Operations Director and new routes
ROMULUS, MI, February 24th 2010 – Today Kim Gesch, Chief Operating Officer for MetroAir Virtual presented Cody Wilson as the new East Coast Operations Director. Wilson only joined MetroAir Virtual…
Service to Honolulu Restored
Romulus, MI (AP) - Metro Air Virtual Airlines announced today it would be resuming flights from its hub at Ontario International Airport to Honolulu International Airport. The Airline had…
Got Gates?
Staff have been working tirelessly the few weeks to ensure that our gate charts are updated. Each and every airport that MetroAir serves now has a gate chart to indicate where our aircraft park.…
New Website Launch and Server Move
Some reconfiguration and additional testing has been completed since the last failed attempt. In addition, changes to the new website are near complete. We’ll be launching a new website on a new…
Server Switch Postponed
The previously announced web server switch has been postponed. The rescheduled date has not yet been set. We’ll keep you updated as we plan the switch again.
Upcoming website changes
As most of you know, MetroAir is currently beta testing a new website for pilots. As the development for this comes to a close, we’d like to secure a few more beta testers. If you are interested,…
Metro Air Virtual Airlines Releases Second Quarter Results
Romulus, MI (Reuters)- Metro Air Virtual Airlines released their 2nd Quarter financial report today for the general public at a short press conference today. The Airline reported little to no growth…
McFadden resigns, Kuit joins
Due to other real life commitments Colin McFadden has resigned his position as Director of Media and Marketing. Colin started his career at MetroAir as the Allegius Hub Manager in March of 2009. He…
MetroAir A319 fleet get ETOPS-180 Approval from FAA
ROMULUS, MI, January 20th 2010 � �SIt is a great day for MetroAir Virtual Airlines⬝ said MetroAir�"s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Matt Calsada today. During his short press conference, he…
Haiti Relief Flight
Ground crews at Fort Lauderdale have been working tirelessly since 02:00 this morning to remove economy seating from our Airbus A319 (329MT) to make room for supplies being sent to Haiti in response…
Welcoming new staff
Austin Clark and Cody Wilson have accepted offers to work on staff. Austin will be an associate hub manager assisting and learning from current hub managers. Cody will be an operations specialist…
A319 Ferry Flights Available (Edited Departure Information)
NOTAM: A319 Positioning flights are now available as MetroAir takes delivery of our newest fleet addition. Flight 7319 EDHI � BGSF � KIAD The flights will be available through January 13th. I…
Kansas City Chiefs Football Charter
Eligible pilots may bid on MetroAir Virtual Flight 8205 with service from KMCI to KCVG, and the return flight 8206 from KCVG to KMCI. This charter operation utilizes one of MetroAir�"s A321 aircraft…
Updated Impromptu Event Requirements!
(We’ve changed the minimum pilot requirements from 6 to 4 for this bonus. Read below) We’ve noticed that there are more and more of you flying online while using ACARS. The idea came up to offer you…
San Diego Chargers Charter
Eligible pilots may bid on MetroAir Virtual Flight 8287 with service from KSAN to KCLE, and the return flight 8288 from KCLE to KSAN. This charter operation utilizes one of MetroAir�"s A321 aircraft…
New Service from Kansas City Starts
Romulus, MI � December 9, 2009: MetroAir Virtual Airlines started service from Kansas City to Boston, MA and Seattle, WA today. The schedule for the flights are (all times local) : Boston Route…