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Virgin Galactic eyes possible expansion into Italy

Virgin Atlantic faced higher fuel bills following the need to re-route its aircraft away from Russian airspace.

Virgin Atlantic pulls out of China, axes Heathrow-Shanghai route

The upstart airline that took on British Airways back in the 1980s is now entering its fifth decade of service.

Branson plans one-stop travel shop as Virgin Atlantic turns 40

A huge carrier plane takes off from a runway, gains altitude for around 50 minutes, and then releases from under its wings a spaceplane that soars at supersonic speed to the edge of space, where passengers can enjoy a few minutes of weightlessness and admire the Earth’s curve.

Virgin Galactic set for final spaceflight before two-year pause

The results highlight Virgin’s slow but steady path to establishing a routine cadence of spaceflights for paying customers.

Virgin Galactic revenue misses estimates, will focus on Delta ships

Virgin has launched a series of flights carrying researchers and tourists to the edge of space this year with its VMS Eve carrier aircraft and space plane VSS Unity.

Virgin Galactic cuts jobs, costs on funding constraints

The CAA says the permit paves the way for Virgin Atlantic to submit approval applications to regulators in the United States, Ireland and Canada, given the flight will travel through each country’s airspace.

UK permits ‘world-first’ flight powered by sustainable fuels

Virgin Australia now has a considerably stronger balance sheet with continued significant improvement in its cost base, CFO Race Strauss says.

Virgin Australia clocks first profit in 11 years as travel demand recovers

Launched at the end of 2021, Virgin Voyages operates three ships servicing the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

Virgin Voyages raises US$550 million in Ares-led round

The company founded by British billionaire Richard Branson flew its first paying customers, members of the Italian Air Force, last month.

Virgin Galactic's next spaceflight to include sweepstakes winners