Virtual ValuJet Airlines was initially founded by Michael Crane and Chad Craig in August of 2009.
Virtual ValuJet Airlines is dedicated to the lives that were lost aboard Valujet flight 592 on May 11, 1996
August 2009: Mike gets the idea for Virtual ValuJet
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September 2009: Mike meets Chad and begin accepting applications for an executive team
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October 2009: "The Gang"
"Virtual ValuJet Airlines Rounds Out Staff with Hiring of Chief Pilot
With the naming of new Chief Pilot, Dan Genaw, Virtual ValuJet Airlines announces that they are no longer accepting applications for management postitions. More positions may become available in the near future.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Mike Crane said “With Dan’s vast real world knowledge in both the DC-9 and E145 series of aircraft, he was the perfect fit for the Chief Pilot position.”
Mike Crane went on to say “I would personally like to thank all that applied and appreciate your interest in VVA. However, with a full staff team and an itching sense of determination, we are ready to move forward and prepare to launch for the 2009-2010 business year. Within the next month the airline will be in BETA testing so that we may work out any kinks in preparation for our mid-November, early-December launch date. We will be accepting pilot applications approximately one week prior to the official launch date. I shall keep the subscribers of VAFlash updated with VVA’s progress.”
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November 2009: "A Bright Future"
Virtual ValuJet Airlines Announces Long Awaited Launch Date
In a recent press conference, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Mike Crane announced that “Virtual ValuJet Airlines will be taking to the virtual skies for the first time on December 1st, 2009.” First flight details were not provided, but Mike did go on to say that VVA will begin accepting applications for pilot positions one week prior to the proposed launch date. Many are expected to be in attendance for the first flight, as VVA’s “Critter” will grace the virtual skies for the first time on VATSIM.
Apply on November 24, 2009 and become a part of virtual airline history!
(Launch Banner, 2009)
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December 2009: "First Flight!"
(First Flight, December 1st, 2009)
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May 2010: "A Bit of Turbulence..."
Virtual ValuJet Airlines to Temporarily Cease Operations
Due to time constraints amongst ValuJet management members, Virtual ValuJet Airlines is forced to temporarily close the airline. The issue has been discussed over the last two weeks and numerous suggestions have been made in order to keep VVA flying. Unfortunately,after much deliberation, management concluded that it would be best to temporarily close down until all VVA staff members have more time to dedicate.
Flight Operations will cease on May 29, 2010.
All Beechcraft aircraft will be parked and secured at the Charlotte, NC Crew Base. All Embraer aircraft will be parked and secured at the Boston, MA Crew Base. All Boeing and McDonnell Douglas aircraft will be parked and secured at the Atlanta, GA Crew Base. All aircraft will be kept hangared and maintained on each field until the re-opening.
Noone is at fault for this temporary closing and the VVA team hopes that this decision will help to prolong the airlines’ time in the virtual skies.
If you are interested and would like to be notified of the re-opening, please contact either mcrane@flyvva.org or ajevdic@flyvva.org with your name and a valid email address.
Check us out at www.flyvva.org
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January 2011: "Better than ever!"
Virtual ValuJet Airlines Re-Opens Under New Mission!
Palm Beach, FL- CEO and Founder of Virtual ValuJet Airlines, Mike Crane, has re-opened VVA effective 1/12/11, under a new mission, To provide an even richer flight simulation experience. VVA strives to provide the best experience in the skies, for both pilot and ATC enthusiasts. With our RealLife airline procedures we truely simulate what a day in the life of a pilot is like. At VVA we pride ourselves on a long standing “On Time” record, having recently updated our fleet to the widely known Boeing 737-600 we are able to carry more passengers a longer distance, and still maintain our record. We invite all who enjoy flying and being a part of the next big thing, to visit us at http://www.flyvva.org, more information can be found under the About Us and Careers tab at the top of the page.
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February 2011: "Settling in"
Construction begins on the new ValuJet Terminal at Palm Beach International
Palm Beach, FL - Palm Beach County Officials* have announced that construction will begin on a new terminal for PBI-based airline ValuJet. The ultra low cost carrier has been providing southern Florida with daily non-stop service to destinations from Miami to Providence with expected service to cities extending as far as Las Vegas, starting this spring.
“With the expansion of inter-Florida and international routes, ValuJet must expand fleet size”, claims ValuJet CEO Mike Crane.
The new terminal will offer two new concourses, one for daily mainline domestic routes and another for Inter-Florida turboprop and International DC-9 service. The new ValuJet rotunda-style terminal should be completed by early spring. ValuJet is proposing a new parking structure, hangar, and ops building be completed by mid-spring.
ValuJet COO, Brandon Reeves is the project leader, with freeware scenery developer “Frame Rate Friendly Studio” undertaking the construction of the terminal.
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VVA's Corporate Headquarters and main Crew Base is located in West Palm Beach, FL.
Our history is being rewritten with each new pilot, and we are eagerly looking forward to a bright future. One thing is for certain; the Critter is sure to grace the virtual skies for years to come....
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