Virgin To Expand Fleet And Routes
Sir Richard Branson's reach into the aviation industry is ever
so deep, as evidenced by Virgin Atlantic Airways latest expansion
plans. The airline announced that plans to order two more A340-600
aircraft, recruit 1,400 staff, add new routes to Cuba and the
Bahamas, while expanding capacity on existing routes. The expansion
plans for the next year come as Branson, Virgin's Chairman, claims
there are encouraging signs commercial aviation is returning to
health.