Thursday 2 November 2023
dnata welcomes Virgin Atlantic back to Dubai

Monday 8 November 2021
Used cooking oil helps fuel British Airways Airbus A350 to New York
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is produced from sustainable feedstocks and is similar in chemistry to traditional fossil jet fuel. Using SAF results in a reduction in carbon emissions compared to the traditional jet fuel it replaces over the lifecycle of the fuel and can drop straight into existing fuel supply infrastructure and aircraft. It has the potential to provide a lifecycle carbon reduction of more than 80% compared to the traditional jet fuel it replaces
British Airways’ Chairman and CEO Sean Doyle said: “Today is about celebrating the UK-US reopening of the transatlantic corridor after more than 600 days of separation, and it was fantastic to be able to mark this by synchronising the take-off of British Airways and Virgin Atlantic flights for the first time ever.
While flying is vital to connect the world and support the UK’s economic recovery from the pandemic, it’s important for us to use this moment to demonstrate how we’re driving our decarbonisation plans forward, and what the future will look like for aviation. That’s why we’ve directly powered our first flight to the US today with sustainable aviation fuel and offset emissions on behalf of our customers. We’re looking forward to the Government’s continued support to ensure the development and mass production of sustainable aviation fuel continues at pace.”
UK Ambassador to the United States, Dame Karen Pierce DCMG, said: “Today is an incredibly exciting and meaningful day for the UK-US relationship. We can all once again travel to each other’s countries to visit families, take holidays, and conduct transatlantic business. I am absolutely thrilled that safe and sustainable travel can fully resume between the UK and the United States.”
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Thursday 12 August 2021
Virgin Atlantic Cargo, Delta Cargo announce dnata partnership extension in the U.K.
dnata will continue to support the carriers’ cargo operations from its state-of-the-art City East facilities at London Heathrow, boasting new technologies and award-winning practices including:
- 18 customer delivery doors with a Gatehouse concept.
- ETV (Elevated Transfer Vehicle), capable of full automation, with 245 pallet positions, up 20%, which enables the loading of flights in ‘trim order’ to support the airlines’ on-time performance.
- High-rise racking with 1,350 positions for storing export freight, eliminating unnecessary movements of shipments.
- A dedicated Pharma Zone and increased capacity for temperature-controlled and perishables cargoes.
- Special facilities for Dangerous Goods and Live Animal shipment.
- X-ray technology with enhanced imaging capability, reducing the need for secondary cargo screening.
- Advanced internal and external high-definition CCTV systems to ensure a safe and secure working environment.
Thursday 1 October 2020
Virgin Hyperloop and Bangalore International Airport Limited Announce Groundbreaking Partnership to Conduct Feasibility Study

Wednesday 5 August 2020
The latest on Virgin Atlantic.....bankruptcy and the future
The plan would have seen The Virgin Group investing £200 million, deferral of £400 million shareholders deferrals and waivers. Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP investing £170m and creditors supporting the firm with £450 million of deferrals. The press release at the time indicated this was going to be done through a court-sanctioned process under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006, paving the way for this weeks action.
Thursday 14 May 2020
Virgin Orbit signs new agreement annex with the US Air Force to conduct LauncherOne missions to space from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.

Monday 3 February 2020
Air France, KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic Launch World’s Leading Partnership

Thursday 7 November 2019
UK Space Agency confirms £7.35 million funding to support small satellite launch from Cornwall

Monday 7 October 2019
The UK's RAF and Virgin Orbit join forces for small satellite launch programme


Sunday 6 October 2019
The Royal Air Force and Virgin Orbit have selected RAF pilot Flight Lieutenant Mathew ‘Stanny’ Stannard to be seconded to the company’s ground-breaking small satellite launch programme.


Wednesday 18 September 2019
Virgin Hyperloop One and KPMG estimate 1.8 million new jobs and $36 billion in socioeconomic benefits in India

Tuesday 11 June 2019
Virgin Orbit signs partnership with ANA Holdings to launch small satellites from Japan
Monday 4 March 2019
Cabin crew make-up requirement to be dropped by Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday 15 January 2019
Virgin lead consortium ups price for Flybe.....

Wednesday 22 August 2018
Virgin Atlantic to set up a new Virgin-Wide loyalty programme

Friday 10 October 2014
Virgin's Little Red to End
Thursday 9 October 2014
Virgin Consolidates Routes
Sunday 13 July 2014
Virgin Pay £47,600 Compensation For One Delayed Flight
Friday 11 January 2013
New Boss For Virgin
Virgin Atlantic has announced that American Airlines executive Craig Kreeger will be its next chief executive.
Mr Kreeger will take up the job on 1 February, replacing Steve Ridgway, who is retiring after 11 years.
The news comes a month after US carrier Delta Air Lines bought Singapore Airlines' 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic for $360m (£224m).
Tuesday 11 December 2012
Virgin & BA to Clash Over Scotland
Virgin plans to compete with British Airways on Heathrow links with Scotland. It is to fly six round trips between the London airport and Edinburgh, with three round trips linking it with Aberdeen.
The airline says 150 people will be employed as a result of the move. Virgin Atlantic will take over landing slots from BMI, after it was bought by British Airways owner, IAG.
From 31 March 2013, the planes are to be operated by Aer Lingus, but will be in Virgin Atlantic livery.