iGavB Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Good afternoon everyone, My name is Gavin and I am the CEO and founder of a new VA called Alaskair Virtual. Taking our learnings from the original VA we launched, realizing that the direction we had chosen for that VA, along with the selected staff was not the right call. After much planning and a more thorough launch we are please to announce the launch date for Alaskair was 10th September 2016. Launch has been successful and well received. Similarly to the TV show "Flying Wild Alaska", our pilots and aircraft must endure harsh weather conditions, short take off and landings and demonstrate a high degree of skill. While we do also fly between large international airports in the Alaska / Canada / North America area, the main fun is in the bush. site: http://www.alaskairvirtual.com Thank you for taking the time to read. Gavin Browett CEO - Alaskair Virtual Edited September 14, 2016 by iGavB Quote
Fernando Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 What the site so that we can help you. Quote
iGavB Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Posted February 19, 2015 We're growing. A number of aircraft and routes now available, more still to come! Join us now (its free) - http://ukhorizonairways.com and help us build from the ground up Quote
Moderators servetas Posted February 19, 2015 Moderators Report Posted February 19, 2015 First of all, your website is currently down. Also, i want to remind you that most of the members of this forum and staff members in other virtual airlines. This means that you will not "get" new pilots from this forum (i think). Quote
iGavB Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Posted February 19, 2015 Website isnt down - I just made a typo in my update. As for recruitment, if there is any issue doing it here, then fair do's. Quote
Moderators servetas Posted February 19, 2015 Moderators Report Posted February 19, 2015 Of course, there is not any problem with posting something like this. I am just letting you know. Quote
iGavB Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Posted March 1, 2015 We are pleased to announce that after heavy testing of our new fleet of aircraft, pilots and integral systems, UK Horizon Airways successfully launched on March 1st 2015, as anticipated. Our primary hub being EGNX - East Midlands Airport, has proved valuable in its central UK location and currently allows us to serve, Iceland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, London, Austria and even Ibiza. Furture planning includes opening our second hub at one of the major London airports and likely Edinburgh for very short haul flights to Scottish islands and the Faroe Islands. We still have many staff positions open, if you're interested and have the relevant experience then please email gavinbrowett@ukhorizonairways.com (all details are contained within our forum NOTAMs page). Happy Flying! Gavin Browett CEO - UK Horizon Airways (VA) Quote
lionwing Posted March 7, 2015 Report Posted March 7, 2015 Gavin What a great looking VA! A nice tight fleet and a clear focus on the type of VA you want to be! Keep up the good work. Quote
iGavB Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Posted March 8, 2015 Thank you lionwing, appreciate the support! I was just reading your post about your VA running for 15 years, but for some reason cannot reply on that thread. What a great achievement that is, I can only hope ours reaches the same longevity! The hardest bit seems to be knowing where to find the pilots lol! Gavin Quote
iGavB Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Posted March 8, 2015 I notice aswell lionwing, that you have current flights etc on your front page, would you mind sharing how you did that? I would love more information on our front page about current operations, but alas, I am doing the web mastering myself lol! Quote
lionwing Posted September 8, 2016 Report Posted September 8, 2016 Wow...so sorry for the very late reply. I am no "web guru" and have no idea how the website is programmed. Our website has been completely redesigned earlier in 2016 so please take a look. Quote
Michael2015 Posted September 11, 2016 Report Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) Is this airline still online. As the link doesn't work and I'd like and would be able to help out Operation wise Edited September 11, 2016 by Michael2015 Quote
lionwing Posted September 12, 2016 Report Posted September 12, 2016 UK Horizon VA doesn't look to be around anymore. Quote
iGavB Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Posted September 14, 2016 Hi guys, Did not realise this thread was still acitve. We found that we entered a very "busy" market in terms of virtual airlines supplying the UK and Europe and the staff on board at the time were not coming up with the goods in terms of route create etc. Taking the learnings from our original VA we branched over into Alaska and created a VA that is centered more around the Alaskan bush with primary focus on GA aircraft routes (with a couple of heavies thrown in). In addition we had a complete staff overhaul. Our launch of Alaskair Virtual was very well received and we're already up to over 20 pilots. You're more than welcome to pay us a visit at www.alaskairvirtual.com Thanks Quote
flyalaska Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 Hi guys, Did not realise this thread was still acitve. We found that we entered a very "busy" market in terms of virtual airlines supplying the UK and Europe and the staff on board at the time were not coming up with the goods in terms of route create etc. Taking the learnings from our original VA we branched over into Alaska and created a VA that is centered more around the Alaskan bush with primary focus on GA aircraft routes (with a couple of heavies thrown in). In addition we had a complete staff overhaul. Our launch of Alaskair Virtual was very well received and we're already up to over 20 pilots. You're more than welcome to pay us a visit at www.alaskairvirtual.com Thanks Nice to have another Alaska Bus VA out there. Quote
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