Welcome to Thomson Virtual
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Who are we
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Thomson Airways are the largest charter airline in the world today. They were formed in May 2008 with the coming together of the two market leaders in the UK charter industry, Thomsonfly and First Choice Airways. Thomson Airways currently flies a fleet of 73 aircraft to destinations all over the globe (as at 1 st Nov 2008).
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Founded as Euravia in 1962 then Britannia Airways, Thomsonfly had over 40 years experience in the holiday flights market. Air2000 started operations in 1987 with just 2 aircraft. Re branded as First Choice Airways in March 2004, they too established themselves as a solid and respected brand in a tough industry.
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In March 2007 TUI AG and First Choice PLC merged to create a new heavyweight in the European tourism market. TUI Travel PLC was created and in May 2008 the two airlines started operating under one AOC (Air Operator’s Certificate) as Thomson Airways.
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| Thomson Airways have now centralised their operations to Hanover Germany in line with the rest of the airlines under the TUI umbrella and in 2010 they will become the European launch customer for the new Boeing 787 “Dreamliner”. |
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How we started
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| Thomson Virtual was founded by a small group of flight simulator enthusiasts in 2006, mirroring the operations of Thomsonfly. In May 2008, to reflect the merger between Thomson and First choice, First Choice operations with Airbus aircraft were introduced into the operation. Now with the creation of Thomson Airways we now have a very diverse fleet of both Boeing and Airbus aircraft. We are steadily growing and constantly striving to become one of biggest airlines in the VA world. |
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Our operations
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| At Thomson Virtual we want to mirror the operations of Thomson Airways as closely as possible and provide a structured environment for our pilots to progress in their "virtual" careers. We are pleased to offer comprehensive schedules of Thomson Airways and will continue to ensure we offer a realistic experience that remains “as real as it gets”! We fly an exciting fleet of both Airbus and Boeing aircraft. You can choose from short hops to European destinations in one of the modern “fly by wire” Airbus A320 or 21’s. Or if you fancy something a little more tropical then why not opt for the more traditional, older semi glass cockpit of the 767 on a long haul flight to the Caribbean or Indian Ocean. We really do have a diverse and varied route map so flying the same route twice just isn’t necessary |
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Having fun!
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Flight Simulation and virtual airlines are first and foremost part of a hobby. Some people and virtual airlines lose site of this fact and take things way too seriously. Here at Thomson Virtual we want things to be as professional and realistic as possible whilst maintaining a massive amount of the fun element! Our management team is here to support you and to provide you with an easy and enjoyable way for you to get the maximum from your hobby.
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