AAvirtual

10/06/2026

ICYMI: be sure to read our recent post below more important information, a letter to you, and so much more.

Important Announcement: Where We're Headed Next

Hello everyone,

From the first day AAVirtual opened its doors, you made it more than a virtual airline. You filled the skies with your flights, shared your feedback, and built a community we were proud to be part of. Every flight logged and every conversation meant something to us.

We also owe you an apology. When progress was stopped, we went quiet, and that was wrong. You deserved clear updates and an honest explanation, and instead you were left wondering where things stood. We're sorry for that.

We set out to build something special, but as our vision grew, it became clear that our small team couldn't deliver the experience you deserve. Rather than keep making promises we couldn't keep, we chose to carry the work forward somewhere it can truly thrive.

That place is Virtual United Airlines, and we strongly recommend you join us there.

Why Virtual United?

* Fully operational. Virtual United has been up and running for several years, with an established community and proven infrastructure. Multiple airlines to choose from, including American Airlines.

* Familiar faces. Three-quarters of the board of directors is made up of former AAVirtual leadership, and the staff team is largely made up of former AAV staff.

* Our technology is coming with us. We're working on bringing many of the features we promised at AAVirtual to Virtual United's technology. We'll be open about our progress as we go, with no more silence.

Our thank-you to you:

* Automatic giveaway entry. Anyone who joins and is verified as coming from AAVirtual will be entered into the BlueBird 757 giveaway.

How to make sure you're counted: When you fill out the application to join, write that you were an AAVirtual member in the "Anything staff should know" field. That's how we'll verify you for the giveaway.

What we built together doesn't end here. The community, the passion, and the ideas all continue, and we'd love for you to be part of the next chapter.

Thank you for believing in us, and for your patience. We hope to see you in the skies at Virtual United.

Join here: https://v2.virtualua.net/apply

Blue skies, 🛫
The Former AAVirtual Team

10/03/2026

Important Announcement: Where We're Headed Next

Hello everyone,

From the first day AAVirtual opened its doors, you made it more than a virtual airline. You filled the skies with your flights, shared your feedback, and built a community we were proud to be part of. Every flight logged and every conversation meant something to us.

We also owe you an apology. When progress was stopped, we went quiet, and that was wrong. You deserved clear updates and an honest explanation, and instead you were left wondering where things stood. We're sorry for that.

We set out to build something special, but as our vision grew, it became clear that our small team couldn't deliver the experience you deserve. Rather than keep making promises we couldn't keep, we chose to carry the work forward somewhere it can truly thrive.

That place is Virtual United Airlines, and we strongly recommend you join us there.

Why Virtual United?
* Fully operational. Virtual United has been up and running for several years, with an established community and proven infrastructure.
* Familiar faces. Three-quarters of the board of directors is made up of former AAVirtual leadership, and the staff team is largely made up of former AAV staff.
* Our technology is coming with us. We're working on bringing many of the features we promised at AAVirtual to Virtual United's technology. We'll be open about our progress as we go, with no more silence.

Our thank-you to you:
* Automatic giveaway entry. Anyone who joins and is verified as coming from AAVirtual will be entered into the BlueBird 757 giveaway.

How to make sure you're counted: When you fill out the application to join, write that you were an AAVirtual member in the "Anything staff should know" field. That's how we'll verify you for the giveaway.

What we built together doesn't end here. The community, the passion, and the ideas all continue, and we'd love for you to be part of the next chapter.

Thank you for believing in us, and for your patience. We hope to see you in the skies at Virtual United.

Join here: https://v2.virtualua.net/apply

Blue skies,�
The Former AAVirtual Team

A premier MSFS / X-Plane virtual airline flying United Airlines' real-world route network. Realistic schedules, ACARS-tracked flights, ranks, awards, tours, and a friendly community.

03/15/2026

🚨 AAvirtual Development Update 🚨

We’ve been a little quiet… but that’s because we’ve been busy building. Here’s a little sneak peak of our live map. Weather? Got it. METARS? Got it. Airspace Map? Got it. Dark or light? Got it. 👀😏

AAvirtual is now about 80% complete, and we’re currently putting the final touches on everything to get things ready for takeoff.

So when can you expect to fly? Let’s just say… you should have your flight bag packed for your summer vacation. 😉

More updates soon. Stay tuned.
— The AAvirtual Team ✈️

07/02/2025

It's time for yet another update on our development process. We have some exciting announcements so make sure to read it all!

Join our Discord for the latest updates or to join the team: https://discord.gg/8AFEEcwhXC

🌩️ PRISM - Our Revolutionary Monitoring System
Meet PRISM (Predictive Route Intelligence and Situational Monitoring) - our brand new real-time flight monitoring system that's about to change how you fly entirely. PRISM continuously tracks every aspect of your flight operations, from fuel consumption and weather impacts to aircraft performance and route efficiency.
Behind the scenes, PRISM leverages data from our internal weather engine (codenamed "Viper") which uses AWS for the massive computational processing required to ingest hundreds of data points from multiple sources. This isn't just weather data, this is real-time analysis of atmospheric conditions, turbulence forecasts, wind patterns, and how they specifically impact each individual flight path.

✈️ Real Dispatcher Operations
PRISM will enable human flight dispatchers to monitor and coordinate operations exactly like real-world airline dispatch centers. Dispatchers will have the ability to:

- Track aircraft positions and fuel status in real-time
- Monitor weather impacts and suggest route modifications
- Send direct communications and instructions to pilots mid-flight
- Coordinate gate assignments, fuel planning, and operational decisions
- Take immediate action when conditions change

Imagine having a dedicated dispatcher watching over your flight, ready to guide you around severe weather or optimize your route for fuel efficiency, all happening in real-time while you're flying.

🤖 Automated Dispatch Coverage
Whenever no human dispatchers are online, PRISM automatically takes over and fills in the gaps. The system seamlessly transitions into autonomous dispatch mode, continuing to monitor flights, analyze weather conditions, and provide automated guidance to pilots. You'll never be flying without some form of dispatch support, whether it's a human dispatcher or PRISM's intelligent automation watching over your operations.

🤓 Why We Build Everything Custom (And Why It's So Complex)
You might be wondering: "Why is this platform so insanely complicated?" We're a bunch of nerdy engineers who absolutely love building cool, cutting-edge technology. We use multiple cloud environments, write code in several different programming languages, and custom-build nearly everything from the ground up instead of using off-the-shelf solutions.

Why? Because we want to create something truly special that doesn't exist anywhere else in the flight sim community. We could have taken shortcuts and used existing platforms, but where's the fun in that? Our IT team gets genuinely excited about solving complex problems. We get to do what we love professionally every day, and now we get to share that passion with the virtual aviation community. Every line of code, every system we architect, every complex integration we build - it's all because we want to give you something incredible that pushes the boundaries of what's possible.

🧪 Preview Testing Opportunity
Once we get closer to the preview phase, we're going to need community members to help us test everything thoroughly. If you're interested in being part of the preview testing process, please reach out to me directly. Your feedback will be invaluable in making sure we launch with the best possible experience.

Check out the AAvirtual community on Discord - hang out with 57 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

06/21/2025

🚀 New Update: Schedule Search Feature Preview!

Continuing our development screenshot series - here’s our new CrewLink schedule search feature!

These aren’t mockups - this is the actual running application we’re building right now. We’re working as fast as possible to deliver on all our re-launch promises!

**Looking for:**
🧪 **Preview testers** - Help us test before launch
💻 **Developers** - React, Rust, Kubernetes, Node.js, GraphQL, Python & more

New to software development? No problem! Our team includes professional software engineers and tech leads who can mentor you. We have tasks for all skill levels.

Join our Discord for the latest updates or to join the team: https://discord.gg/8AFEEcwhXC

Thanks for your patience - we can’t wait to get this in your hands!

Stay safe!

06/12/2025

We're excited to share another glimpse into CrewLink's development with a new screenshot!

🌐 **More than just desktop ACARS**: CrewLink is being built as a true cross-platform application, designed to run seamlessly across the browser, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. This means you'll have access to the entire suite of CrewLink features whether you're at your flight sim setup or on the go!

🖥️ **What you're seeing**: Our sleek home page interface showcasing CrewLink's clean, aviation-focused design with multiple theme options. The dashboard features real-time communications, comprehensive flight data, and intuitive navigation - all designed with cross-platform compatibility in mind.

📱 **Mobile on the horizon**: While our initial release will focus on the desktop and web experience, mobile apps for iOS and Android are definitely on our roadmap. Imagine being able to check your ongoing flight status or control your sim - all from your phone or tablet!

This screenshot is just a taste of what's coming. We're still hard at work re-imagining the entire experience.

📸 **More screenshots coming soon!** Stay tuned as we continue to unveil different sections of CrewLink, including:

- Flight planning
- Communication systems
- Performance analytics
- And much more...

05/29/2025

✈️✈️CrewLink Status Update – We’re Back in the Cockpit!✈️✈️

Hey everyone! We know it’s been a long silence, but the AAVirtual dev team hasn’t been idle — just cruising quietly behind the scenes. Development is in full swing, and we’re prepping for a major update that will bring CrewLink closer to your virtual flight decks.

Here’s what’s coming:
🧭Revamped ACARS system built for virtual airline immersion
💻Sleek new interface with pilot-first usability
📊Smarter data handling for dispatch, tracking, and reporting

We’re excited to finally share what we’ve been working on. More details (and previews 👀) are coming soon — thank you all for your patience and continued support!

🛫 Soar Beyond Reality.

12/13/2024

Hey Friends!

It’s been about a month since our last update, and we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes! We’re super excited to share some of what we’ve been up to.

One of the coolest updates is that now, whenever an airport is shown, it’ll automatically show the airport’s flight category based on visibility and ceiling. You’ll even be able to see the METAR by hovering over the airport—pretty handy, right?

We’ve also introduced a new feature that lets you search for trips using weather conditions at the airports, as well as airport characteristics like scenic airports, mountainous terrain, or even ones with a challenging approach.

We’ve had a lot of questions about the timeline, and we’re still feeling good about a Q1 2025 beta release. In the meantime, we’re looking for folks who are interested in helping us test CrewLink! If you’re up for it, shoot us an email: [email protected]

Thanks so much for your support!

11/14/2024

🚀 Progress Update: Building Our Future Tech! 🚀

We’ve been hard at work, and we’re excited to share the progress we’ve made so far! Our new Kubernetes infrastructure is now live, setting the foundation for everything to come. We’ve been focused on standing up our APIs and real-time engines, ensuring that all the different parts of our system can communicate smoothly and efficiently. The work we’re doing now will make sure you experience seamless performance and reliability as we move forward.

With everything syncing together, we’re thrilled to see how quickly everything is coming to life. Our team is committed to delivering an exceptional experience, and while there’s still a lot of work ahead, the progress we’ve made has been incredibly rewarding. We can’t wait to share more with you in the coming months!

We know you’ve had some questions, so here’s a quick FAQ:

Q: Will my progress reset?
A: Not at all! We’ve kept every bit of data since the start of our virtual airline, so you’ll pick up right where you left off.

Q: Will ranks be the same?
A: We’re expanding the ranks to keep things exciting! Each rank now comes with its own perks, so there’s even more to work towards.

Q: When will the new system go live?
A: We’re aiming for a closed beta early next year, with a public beta to follow. After that, we’ll have a stable general release for everyone!

Want to join the conversation and stay updated on our progress? Join us on Discord! It’s the perfect place to share ideas, ask questions, and be part of the community as we push forward.

https://discord.gg/8AFEEcwhXC

Thanks for all your patience and support. The best is yet to come! 🌟