The default scenery in your flight simulator will contain the scenery that you need for every airport that we fly to. If you did not install the scenery for every region when you installed flight simulator then you may not be able to see all of the scenery for all of the airports that we fly to. In order to maximize your flight simulation experience at our virtual airline we recommend that you install all scenery for every region in the world in your flight simulator.

In order to fly for our Qantas Virtual Airlines Airlines you must have a valid VATSIM ID. VATSIM (Virtual Air Traffic Control Simulation Network) is a large international online community for Flight Simulator enthusiasts that provides simulated air traffic control. All you need to connect is an internet connection and a copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Software is provided to connect your flight simulator to the VATSIM server where you can experience some of the finest online flight simulation and virtual airline simulation anywhere.

If you have any feedback about Qantas Virtual Airlines Airlines then please contact on of our virtual airline staff. We would be happy to receive your feedback about our virtual airline. We strive to do everything we can to making this the best virtual airline flight simulation you have ever experienced.

With the release of the new Flight Simulator X our virtual airline has created new add-on aircraft and repaints for the new Flight Simulator X. We currently have aircraft such as the Airbus A320, Dash-8-300, Boeing 737-300 and Boeing 777-200 available in Flight Simulator X. Flight Simulator X virtually does not need any add on scenery as it takes the flight simulation experience to a whole new level. Our virtual airline’s PIREP system is also able to handle the new Flight Simualtor X since the new pilot client’s for online flying are now fully compatible to use with Flight Simuator X.

Come and join our flight simulation community. We have a common goal to share our flight simulation hobby with one another and to re-create Air New Zealand’s real world airline operations online on flight simulator. To apply you must ensure that you have either a VATSIM or Virtual Skies account. Flying online with Air New Zealand Virtual Airlines is a great online flight simulation experience you don’t want to miss! Our Virtual Airline offers flights to some of the most exotic destionations in the world. So don’t continue to wait, join our virtual airline community today and get a flight simulation experience you won’t get anywhere else!

We are one of the virtual airlines that offers you to enhance your flight simulation experience with the PMDG’s Queen of the Skies Boeing 747-400 aircraft. This is available for both Fligh Simulator 2004 and Flight Simulator X. Our virtual airline also has staff vacancies and opportunites so if you are looking for a quality virtual airline career then please contact a member of our virtual airline staff to inquire.

This airline is Australia’s largest airline and also the worlds 2nd oldest operating airline. Qantas has its headquarters in Mascot. The research consultancy firm name Skytrax voted Qantas Airline as the 6th best airline in the world.

The airline was founded in Queensland on November 1920 by Paul McGuiness, Fergus McMaster and Hudson Fysh. Alexandra Kennedy was the first purchase a ticket and boards its first aircraft. Qantas was able to build its own aircraft called the de Havilland DH.50 and DH.9 right in their hangar.

On July 1959, Qantas airways flew its first jet aircraft from Sydney to San Francisco. In the same year, Qantas became the first airline to fly its jets across the Atlantic. In early 1960s, air travel grew and demand increased therefore Qantas decided to order larger Boeing 707–338C series of aircrafts.

It also had plans to order the Concorde Airliner but the idea did not push through. In 1967 the airline ordered the Boeing 747 which could seat about 350 passengers. This boosted the airline’s profits and it decided to order four more other aircrafts, which were delivered in 1971. In 1967, Qantas Empire Airways decided to change its name to Qantas Airways, which is the present name.

The Australian government later sold its domestic carrier, which was Australian Airlines, to Qantas. This gave Qantas access to its national domestic market, something that was not the case before.

The Airbus A300s and Boeing 737s were introduced to the airline’s fleet although the Airbuses did not last long. Due to privatization in 1993, Qantas is partly owned by the British Airways and other international investors. At that time 51% of it was Australian owned while the rest was by foreigners. Since the airline carries many passengers yearly, there is a proposition to offer in-flight internet services.

Qantas Airways now flies to 82 destinations over 6 continents. By the year 2010, it plans to open new routes which include Dubai and Abu Dhabi. If you fly First Class, you are offered flat bed sleeping pods, a 10.4” touch screen monitor with AVOS, and AC power outlets on every seat.

Business Class also offers the same features as First Class with slightly small seats and touch screens. Economy Class does not offer many features but you can enjoy the comfort of their wide seats.

  The Qantas jet was without instrument landing systems at the time of the emergency landing into Manila, after sustaining damages by an exploding oxygen bottle, investigators have confirmed.
  The Melbourne-bound Qantas aircraft, a Boeing 747-400, was flying at 29,000 feet when the crew was forced to make an emergency descent after a section of the fuselage separated and resulted in a rapid decompression of the cabin.
  The crew diverted the aircraft to Manila to carry out a safe landing of over 300 passengers on board.
  The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has confirmed that the aircraft’s three instrument landing systems and the anti-skid system were not available for the arrival at Manila.
  “However, evidence indicates that all the aircraft’s main systems, including engines and hydraulics, were functioning normally,” said ATSB spokesman Julian Walsh.
  The investigation has also found that a piece of the oxygen tank entered the passenger cabin and hit an emergency door handle, making it part way into the open position.
  Mr Walsh said, however, the door latches were still engaged at the time of the incident and there was no danger of the door opening due to its design.
  The ATSB said the aircraft cockpit voice recorder (CVR) was downloaded by safety specialists, but the two-hour recording which works on an endless loop principle did not contain the event.
  The aircraft was moved to a hangar for further investigation and the remainder of the freight on the aircraft has been examined and removed from around the area of the rupture.
  A number of components and parts of components are being retained for further examination and analysis at the ATSB engineering facilities in Canberra.

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  The Qantas jet was without instrument landing systems at the time of the emergency landing into Manila, after sustaining damages by an exploding oxygen bottle, investigators have confirmed.
  The Melbourne-bound Qantas aircraft, a Boeing 747-400, was flying at 29,000 feet when the crew was forced to make an emergency descent after a section of the fuselage separated and resulted in a rapid decompression of the cabin.
  The crew diverted the aircraft to Manila to carry out a safe landing of over 300 passengers on board.
  The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has confirmed that the aircraft’s three instrument landing systems and the anti-skid system were not available for the arrival at Manila.
  “However, evidence indicates that all the aircraft’s main systems, including engines and hydraulics, were functioning normally,” said ATSB spokesman Julian Walsh.
  The investigation has also found that a piece of the oxygen tank entered the passenger cabin and hit an emergency door handle, making it part way into the open position.
  Mr Walsh said, however, the door latches were still engaged at the time of the incident and there was no danger of the door opening due to its design.
  The ATSB said the aircraft cockpit voice recorder (CVR) was downloaded by safety specialists, but the two-hour recording which works on an endless loop principle did not contain the event.
  The aircraft was moved to a hangar for further investigation and the remainder of the freight on the aircraft has been examined and removed from around the area of the rupture.
  A number of components and parts of components are being retained for further examination and analysis at the ATSB engineering facilities in Canberra.