Virgin Atlantic Airways
IATA: VS ICAO: VIR Callsign: VIRGIN Country: United Kingdom Utilization: 84% Active Modernity: Grade B (46.3% Next-Gen)
Virgin Atlantic Airways Key Facts
- As of 2026-09-17, 54 Virgin Atlantic Airways airframes were observed flying in the previous 30 days.
- 0 airframes were unobserved for 7 to 29 days, and 0 airframes are classified as stored or unobserved for 30 or more days.
- The observed average fleet age for Virgin Atlantic Airways is 11.2 years.
Active Airframes 54 Observed in last 30 days (84% utilization)
Fleet Financing Structure 100% Owned · 0% Leased 54 owned · 0 leased tails
Modernity & Carbon Rating Grade B (-12% Fuel) 46.3% Next-Gen (neo/MAX/A350/787)
Fleet Ownership & Lessor Financing Exposure
Analysis of institutional aircraft operating lessors financing Virgin Atlantic Airways's fleet portfolio.
Balance Sheet vs Leased Fleet Split
Financing Lessors with Portfolio Exposure
Fleet primarily financed via direct capital purchases and internal treasury facilities.
Fleet Age Distribution
Distribution of observed airframes by age bracket as of 2026-09-17.
| Age Bracket | Airframe Count |
|---|---|
| 0-4 yrs | 8 |
| 5-9 yrs | 10 |
| 10-14 yrs | 0 |
| 15-19 yrs | 0 |
| 20+ yrs | 0 |
Observed Fleet Locations
Global distribution of last-observed airport locations for Virgin Atlantic Airways aircraft.
Observed Airframes
| Registration / Tail | Aircraft Type | Mode S Hex | Lessor / Owner | Status | Last Observed Airport | Estimated Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-VFIT | Airbus A340-600 | 400e09 | Virgin Atlantic Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.6 years |
| G-VFIZ | Airbus A340-600 | 400e74 | Virgin Atlantic Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| G-VYOU | Airbus A340-600 | 400e75 | Virgin Atlantic Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| G-VRED | Airbus A340-600 | 400f0b | Virgin Atlantic Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| G-VWEB | Airbus A340-600 | 400f63 | Virgin Atlantic Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.6 years |
| G-VBUG | Airbus A340-600 | 401000 | Virgin Atlantic Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.6 years |
| G-VGAS | Airbus A340-600 | 400b6d | Virgin Atlantic Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| G-VWKD | Airbus A340-600 | 400d30 | Virgin Atlantic Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.8 years |
| G-VBLU | Airbus A340-600 | 400d57 | Virgin Atlantic Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.6 years |
| G-VWIN | Airbus A340-600 | 400d58 | Virgin Atlantic Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.0 years |
| G-VLUX | Airbus A350-1000 | 4075b3 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| G-VPOP | Airbus A350-1000 | 4075b4 | Virgin Atlantic | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| G-VJAM | Airbus A350-1000 | 407698 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.2 years |
| G-VPRD | Airbus A350-1000 | 407699 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.8 years |
| G-VDOT | Airbus A350-1000 | 40771a | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.2 years |
| G-VTEA | Airbus A350-1000 | 4077d3 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.0 years |
| G-VRNB | Airbus A350-1000 | 4077d4 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.2 years |
| G-VEVE | Airbus A350-1000 | 4079cd | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.4 years |
Weekly Active vs Stored Airframes
| Week | Active | Idle | Stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| W34 | 50 | 2 | 2 |
| W35 | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| W36 | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| W37 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
Inferred Route Network
Observed airport pair connections during the 8-week rolling observation window.
Historical Incidents
No major fatal incidents recorded in the safety directory for Virgin Atlantic Airways.
Latest News Mentions
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