Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic canceled a flight to New York after a passenger noticed missing parts from the aircraft’s wing. The airline conducted additional maintenance checks following the incident. What Happened: The U.K.-based airline canceled the flight after a passenger informed the crew about...

According to WSJ’s report, Sir Richard Branson has sold around $300 million worth of shares in Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (NYSE: SPCE) to raise funds for other parts of his pandemic-hit global business. Virgin Group sold 10,416,000 shares on Thursday, reducing the...

As if 2020 wasn't historical enough, 2021 and more precisely, last week, will be remembered for the U.S. aviation safety regulator approving space flights. Last week was a monumental one for space travel as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cleared Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) for...

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (NYSE: SPCE), another recently discussed target in the Reddit WallStreetBets community, has about 70% of its total 208 million share float held in short positions. In the meantime, the company is focused on making the second test flight of...

Virgin Atlantic is the latest airline to put greater resources into operating scheduled cargo routes after the industry started in March offering some on-demand cargo charters when the primary market for carrying people dried up with the coronavirus pandemic. When that idea took off, airlines put...

Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic are in need of government aid to survive the pandemic crisis, says group founder Sir Richard Branson. What Happened Branson, who infused $250 million into the Virgin Group companies, is ready to offer his privately-owned Necker Island as collateral to save jobs...

The new trilateral strategic partnership among Virgin Atlantic, Delta Airlines (NYSE: DAL) and Air France-KLM is expected to benefit cargo customers by making it easier to do business, providing more delivery choices and improving operational efficiencies. The trans-Atlantic joint venture became...

Air France-KLM's plans to acquire a one-third stake in rival Virgin Atlantic cratered just two weeks after the deal passed muster with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Nov. 21 — the final antitrust hurdle facing the proposed joint venture. The airlines claimed the decision not to...

China Eastern has announced an intention to enter into a joint venture with Virgin Atlantic, Air France and KLM, providing more options between Europe and China.  Based at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, China Eastern currently operates as a joint venture partner with Air France and KLM...

Virgin Atlantic is expanding network and is challenging slot allocations Virgin Atlantic has released details of its planned long-haul and new short-haul route network, as the airline calls for an end to a "stranglehold" held by International Airlines Group (IAG), parent of British Airways, Aer...

Companies moving goods between the U.S. and the U.K. will soon see more options open up. Delta Airlines (NYSE: DAL) and Virgin Atlantic are both increasing flights between the two continents beginning in the summer of 2020, and Delta will have a presence at Gatwick Airport for the first time in...

Global Equities Research recently interviewed 30 Swift programmers regarding Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)’s push in enterprise software. The firm sees Apple as well positioned to capitalize on the shift toward mobile and cloud-native applications. Programmers believe that Apple’s Swift...

The 11th floor of the Taubman Center in Detroit looked like a jumbo jet Friday afternoon. The auditorium was a long, hollow, tube-shaped space with Virgin Atlantic air hostesses lined the back of the room, garbed in the company's crisp, red uniforms. Virgin Group founder Richard Branson sat at...

Detroit, MI, June 11, 2015 - Founder and President of Virgin Atlantic Airways, Sir Richard Branson, landed in Romulus, Michigan to celebrate the launch of Virgin Atlantic's premiere, non-stop flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), making Virgin Airways the...