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All CEO interviewsNovember 2026
- 06Nov
Welcome Tour 2026 by Andrea P.
Pronti al decollo? Benvenuti al Dynamic Virtual Welcome Tour 2026! ✈️🏝️ Per celebrare l'apertura ufficiale della nostra Virtual Airline, vi invitiamo a bordo del nostro…
- 06Nov
A look back at the past few weeks at Pagani Air Cargo
Hi everyone, Joseph here, founder of Pagani Air Cargo. When I started PAC, I wanted a cargo airline that felt real. Not just "fly from A to B," but the paperwork, the…
July 2026
- 06Jul
Fly the Canadian Xpress Hawaiian Islands Tour
The Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago of eight major volcanic islands, several atolls, and numerous smaller islets in the North Pacific Ocean. Canadian Xpress has been…
June 2026
- 08Jun
Confluence Air: a regional feeder built around one hub
Confluence Air is a virtual regional airline flying United Express–style routes from a single hub: Spirit of St. Louis (KSUS), in Chesterfield, Missouri. We run as an…
February 2026
- 14Feb
Fly the Canadian Xpress Antarctica Tour
Fly the Canadian Xpress Antarctica Tour Antarctica is Earth's southernmost and least-populated continent. Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and…
September 2025
- 27Sep
Fly the Canadian Xpress Snowbirds Tour
Canada is a country known for its frigid winters and snow-covered landscapes that sometimes last for up to six months. While some Canadians endure the harsh winter…
August 2025
- 29Aug
Fly the Canadian Xpress National Hockey League Tour
The Canadian Xpress National Hockey League Tour consists of 31 legs that must be flown in order where you will fly over 20,000 nm exploring the home town of each NHL…
May 2025
- 10May
Canadian Xpress Great Lakes Float Tour
The Great Lakes are the largest group in a chain of deep freshwater lakes that lies along the southern boundary of the Canadian Shield. From west to east the Great Lakes…
April 2025
- 13Apr
[Apr 19] Canadian Xpress April 2025 Monthly Fly-In
This month we make a stop at what is known as the Geographic Head of the Great Lakes. Located at the Head of Lake Superior is the city of Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada. It…
- 06Apr
Fly the Canadian Xpress Major League Baseball Tour
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league and the highest level of organized baseball in the United States and Canada. It comprises 30 teams, divided…
- 01Apr
Canadian Xpress April 2025 Monthly Challenge
Canadian Xpress is celebrating 15 years of operations and as part of those celebrations we will be flying some of the routes of our 15-Year Anniversary Tour. Over the…
March 2025
- 15Mar
Canadian Xpress March 2025 Monthly Fly-In - One Last Run
Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, March 29th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our March 2025 fly-in where we…
- 07Mar
- 01Mar
Canadian Xpress March 2025 Monthly Challenge
Your mission is to depart from Montpellier - Mediterranee (LFMT) and fly to Rodez-Aveyron (LFCR) with any Canadian Xpress freeware or payware aircraft that is rated for…
February 2025
- 08Feb
Canadian Xpress February 2025 Monthly Fly-In
Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, February 22nd at 21h00est (Sunday 02h00z) for our February 2025 fly-in where…
- 01Feb
Canadian Xpress February 2025 Monthly Challenge
Your mission is to depart from Malta International (LMML) and fly to Palma de Mallorca (LEPA) with any Canadian Xpress freeware or payware aircraft that is rated for…
January 2025
- 12Jan
Canadian Xpress January 2025 Monthly Fly-In
Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, January 25th at 21h00est (Sunday 02h00z) for our January 2025 fly-in where we…
- 03Jan
Fly the Canadian Xpress Large Asian Airports Tour
The Canadian Xpress Large Asian Airports Tour consists of 86 legs that must be flown in order. Criss-crossing the continent of Asia, you will visit 46 different…
December 2024
- 31Dec
Canadian Xpress January 2025 Monthly Challenge
Your mission is to depart from Paro International (VQPR) and fly to Tenzing-Hillary (VNLK) with any Canadian Xpress freeware or payware aircraft that is rated for both…
- 14Dec
Canadian Xpress December 2024 Monthly Fly-In
Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, December 28th at 21h00est (Sunday 02h00z) for our December 2024 fly-in where…
November 2024
- 30Nov
Canadian Xpress December 2024 Monthly Challenge
Your mission is to depart from Auckland International (NZAA) and fly to Queenstown International (NZQN) with any Canadian Xpress freeware or payware aircraft that is…
- 11Nov
Canadian Xpress November 2024 Monthly Fly-In
Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, November 30th at 21h00est (Sunday 02h00z) for our November 2024 fly-in where…
- 02Nov
Canadian Xpress November 2024 Monthly Challenge
Your mission is to depart from Hilo International Airport (PHTO) and fly to Kahului (PHOG) with any Canadian Xpress freeware or payware aircraft that is rated for both…
October 2024
- 12Oct
Fly the Canadian Xpress Large South American Airports Tour
The Canadian Xpress Large South American Airports Tour consists of 39 legs that must be flown in order. Criss-crossing the continent of South America, you will visit 14…
- 11Oct
Canadian Xpress October 2024 Monthly Fly-In
Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, October 26th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our October 2024 fly-in where we…
- 10Oct
Hurricane Disaster Relief Initiative: Real World Change with AeroLynx
We’re proud to share that AeroLynx is now partnering with the Red Cross to support real-world disaster relief efforts! In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane…
- 03Oct
Canadian Xpress October 2024 Monthly Challenge
Your mission is to depart from West Kootenay Regional (CYCG) and fly to Kelowna International (CYLW) with any Canadian Xpress freeware or payware aircraft that is rated…
September 2024
- 14Sep
Canadian Xpress September 2024 Monthly Fly-In
Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, September 28th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our September 2024 fly-in where…
- 08Sep
Canadian Xpress On-Line/Off-Line Flying Policy Change
Canadian Xpress On-Line/Off-Line Flying Policy has changed allowing for more flights to be flown off-line. Details at https://canadianxpress.ca/events/Offline.htm
- 04Sep
Canadian Xpress Launched 15 Years Ago Today
Canadian Xpress officially launched 15 years ago today on September 4th, 2009. Over the last 15 years, our pilots have logged over 348,000 hours and flown over 197,000…
- 03Sep
Celebrating One Year of Flight!
Dear Aviation Enthusiasts, Today marks a monumental milestone in our journey—AeroLynx Virtual Airline’s 1st Anniversary! It feels like just yesterday that we took off on…
August 2024
- 31Aug
Canadian Xpress September 2024 Monthly Challenge
Your mission is to depart from Montgomery Regional (KMGM) and fly to Ronald Reagan National (KDCA) with any Canadian Xpress freeware or payware aircraft that is rated…
- 07Aug
Canadian Xpress August 2024 Monthly Fly-In
Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, August 24th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our August 2024 fly-in where we…
- 02Aug
Canadian Xpress August 2024 Monthly Challenge
Your mission is to depart Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (KFLL) and fly to Lynden Pindling International (MYNN) with any Canadian Xpress freeware or payware…
July 2024
- 25Jul
HubOPS Challenge 2024: Semifinals Showcase Top-Tier Aviation Mastery
As the HubOPS Challenge 2024 continues to ascend new heights, the aviation community is set to witness a spectacular showdown in the semifinals. This year’s competition…
- 13Jul
Canadian Xpress July 2024 Monthly Fly-In
Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, July 27th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our July 2024 fly-in where we depart…
June 2024
- 30Jun
Canadian Xpress July 2024 Monthly Challenge
Your mission is to depart London International (CYXU) and fly to Pelee Island (CYPT) with any Canadian Xpress freeware or payware aircraft that is rated for both…
- 15Jun
New Navitaire Airways Planes!
Checkout our new aircraft available for download now! https://planes.ngsvirtual.com/
- 09Jun
Canadian Xpress June 2024 Monthly Fly-In
Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, June 22nd at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our June 2024 fly-in where we depart…
- 01Jun
Canadian Xpress June 2024 Monthly Challenge
Your mission is to depart Billy Bishop Toronto City (CYTZ) and fly to London International (CYXU) with any Canadian Xpress Turbo or Piston freeware or payware aircraft…
