Virgin Atlantic has confirmed an order of seven Airbus A330-900s (plus an undisclosed number of purchase rights), building upon the airline’s initial A330neo order made in 2019, when it became the first UK airline to order the aircraft type. “This is the best-performing plane in terms of Net Promoter Score,” said CEO Shai Weiss. “This configuration is exceptional”
Cox & Co, a UK-based single-origin chocolate brand, has secured a six-month contract to supply Virgin Atlantic with its Bee Pollen & Honey flavour chocolate bars as part of the onboard complimentary menu
The winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards – the most prestigious awards celebrating innovation in aircraft cabin technology and the passenger experience – have been revealed. Some of the biggest names in airlines and aviation were competing for the coveted trophies, and being a finalist is an achievement in itself. Take a look at the innovations that can enhance the travel experience, both today and tomorrow
The CEOs of Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have said that ‘radical collaboration’ is required between Government, aviation fuel providers and the wider industry in order to reach net zero by 2050
Virgin Atlantic is celebrating its 40th birthday in June, and to mark the occasion the airline’s newest Airbus A330neo has been named Ruby Rebel in honour of Sir Richard Branson, with registration G-VSRB
Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce have confirmed a successful ground test of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine. Confirming the safety of the fuel marks a key milestone in the project, the next stage of which will be the world’s first 100% SAF flight across the Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic is upgrading its on-board passenger safety measures, having entered into a new partnership with CardioSecur, a medical technology provider. All the airline’s fleet are now equipped with the latest in mobile ECG technology
