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May 2024

  1. 17May

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress 15 Year Anniversary Tour

    To celebrate our 15 years of operations, Canadian Xpress is going on a tour that consists of 52 legs where you will revisit some of our favorite flights that we have…

  2. 14May

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress May 2024 Monthly Fly-In

    Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, May 25th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our May 2024 fly-in where we depart…

  3. 01May

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress May 2024 Monthly Challenge

    Your mission is to depart Merlyn Carter (CYHY) and fly to Yellowknife (CYZF) with the Canadian Xpress Beechcraft King Air 350, Cessna C208 Grand Caravan, DeHavilland…

April 2024

  1. 27Apr

    Airline news

    Fly the Canadian Xpress Large European Airports Tour

    The Canadian Xpress Large European Airports Tour consists of 83 legs that must be flown in order. Criss-crossing the continent of Europe, you will visit 41 different…

  2. 01Apr

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress April 2024 Monthly Fly-In

    Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, April 20th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our April 2024 fly-in where we…

March 2024

  1. 31Mar

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress April 2024 Monthly Challenge

    Your mission is to depart either the the water drome at Vancouver (CAM9) or the commercial docks at Vancouver Harbor (CYHC) and fly up Howe Sound and along the Sea to…

  2. 27Mar

    Airline news

    One Year of Operation

    VirtualAirhygge is one year old and now we have established over 10,000 routes from the the 5 sub-airlines

  3. 09Mar

    Airline news

    Fly the Canadian Xpress Large Oceania Airports Tour

    The Canadian Xpress Large Oceania Airports Tour consists of 32 legs that must be flown in order. Starting in western Australia, you will visit 14 different countries and…

  4. 06Mar

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress March 2024 Monthly Fly-In

    Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, March 23rd at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our March 2024 fly-in where we…

  5. 01Mar

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress March 2024 Monthly Challenge

    Starting in the city with the greatest speedway of all and home to most of the Indy Racing League teams, your mission is to depart the cold March weather of Indianapolis…

February 2024

  1. 16Feb

    Airline news

    Fly the Canadian Xpress Large African Airports Tour

    The Canadian Xpress Large African Airports Tour consists of 44 legs that must be flown in order. Criss-crossing the continent of Africa, you will visit 33 different…

  2. 03Feb

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress February 2024 Monthly Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from the airport of your choice and fly to Mobile (KBFM) with any Canadian Xpress freeware or payware Airbus A31X/32X. The February 2024…

December 2023

  1. 31Dec

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress January 2024 Monthly Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from Los Angeles (KLAX) home of the largest shipping port in the United States at Long Beach and fly to Vancouver (CYVR) with any Canadian…

  2. 16Dec

    Airline news

    December 2023 Update

    There has been a major upgrade to the Airline after 6 months of operation. Virtual Airhygee is in fact 5 separate airlines based in Scotland , Ireland , Iceland , Norway…

  3. 01Dec

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress December 2023 Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from Heathrow (EGLL) and fly to Edinburgh (EGPH) with any Canadian Xpress freeware or payware aircraft that is rated for both airports. The…

November 2023

  1. 28Nov

    Airline news

    Just released Skybus Virtual Airlines

    Columbus, Ohio— It’s a great pleasure to announce that Skybus Virtual airlines is currently seeking pilots to join the New Airline. Skybus Virtual Airlines is a…

  2. 18Nov

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress November 2023 Monthly Fly-In - Tampa

    Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, November 25th at 21h00est (Sunday 02h00z) for our November 2023 fly-in where…

  3. 01Nov

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress Nov 2023 Monthly Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from Melbourne (YMML) and fly to Sidney (YSSY) with any with the Canadian Xpress freeware or payware wide-body aircraft. The November 2023…

  4. 01Nov

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress November 2023 Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from Melbourne (YMML) and fly to Sidney (YSSY) with any with the Canadian Xpress freeware or payware wide-body aircraft. The November 2023…

October 2023

  1. 14Oct

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress October 2023 Monthly Fly-In

    Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, October 28th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our October 2023 fly-in where we…

  2. 04Oct

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress Oct 2023 Monthly Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from Auckland (NZAA) and fly to Wellington (NZWN) with any with the Canadian Xpress® freeware or payware aircraft that can operate on this…

September 2023

  1. 24Sep

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress September 2023 Monthly Fly-In

    Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, September 30th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our September 2023 fly-in where…

  2. 01Sep

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress September 2023 Monthly Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid (LEMD) and fly to Palma De Mallorca (LEPA) with any Your mission is to depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid (LEMD) and…

August 2023

  1. 11Aug

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress August 2023 Monthly Fly-In

    Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, August 26th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our August 2023 fly-in where we…

July 2023

  1. 01Jul

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress July 2023 Monthly Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from Calgary (CYYC) and fly to Vancouver (CYYR) with any Canadian Xpress freeware or payware airliner.. The July 2023 Monthly Challenge is open…

June 2023

  1. 10Jun

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress June 2023 Monthly Fly-In

    Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, June 24th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our June 2023 fly-in where we depart…

  2. 06Jun

    Airline news

    AeroHop Virtual Airlines Begins Academy

    AeroHop Academy is a comprehensive virtual airline training program designed for aspiring pilots who want to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to fly commercial…

  3. 01Jun

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress June 2023 Monthly Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from Glasgow (EGPF) and fly to Barra (EGPR) with any Canadian Xpress® freeware or payware STOL aircraft. The June 2023 Monthly Challenge is…

May 2023

  1. 07May

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress May 2023 Monthly Fly-In

    Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, May 27th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our May 2023 fly-in where we depart…

April 2023

  1. 30Apr

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress May 2023 Monthly Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from Owen Roberts (MWCR) and fly to Toncontin (MHTG) with the Canadian Xpress freeware or payware Airbus A32* or Boeing 73* aircraft (* Any…

  2. 05Apr

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress April 2023 Monthly Fly-In - Paro

    Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, April 22nd at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our April 2023 fly-in where we…

  3. 02Apr

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress April 2023 Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from Anchorage (PANC) and fly charter flights to Dawson City (CYDA) to checkout this amazing meteorological sight with any Canadian Xpress…

March 2023

  1. 15Mar

    Airline news

    New tours added

    Now that the airline is 'live' I have added 5 new tours to the schedules

  2. 13Mar

    Airline news

    Staff Needed

    Since this a new Virtual Airline we are open to all levels of staff such as schedules and tours to pirep checking , membership , fleet management , livery painting. The…

  3. 04Mar

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress March 2023 Monthly Fly-In

    Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, March 25th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our March 2023 fly-in where we…

  4. 02Mar

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress March 2023 Monthly Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from Princess Juliana (TNCM), make a scenic turn around the island of Saba before trying to earn your license by landing on Runway 10 at Gustaf…

February 2023

  1. 10Feb

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress February 2023 Monthly Fly-In

    Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, February 25th at 21h00est (Sunday 02h00z) for our February 2023 fly-in where…

  2. 01Feb

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress February 2023 Challenge

    Your mission is to depart from Quebec City (CYQB) and fly to Mont-Tremblant (CYFJ) with select Canadian Xpress® corporate freeware or payware aircraft. The February 2023…

January 2023

  1. 29Jan

    Airline news

    VFR Alpi Tour

    A challenging but very interesting VFR tour both for the panorama and for the dexterity that the participating pilots will have to employ to complete the various stages…

  2. 20Jan

    Airline news

    Canadian Xpress Free Flying Policy Update

    Canadian Xpress pilots are now permitted to fly any Canadian Xpress aircraft that is in our fleet regardless of rank, on any route, at any time. Details at…