The device, which will see use by more than 2,250 crew members for training and assessment over the next 12 months, includes 52 fully-functioning seats across Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Premier classes.
The inaugural VA1 service took off for Doha shortly after 3pm using Qatar Airways’ 777-300ER A7-BET, marking the first long-haul international flight for Virgin since the carrier went into administration in 2020.
The device, which will see use by more than 2,250 crew members for training and assessment over the next 12 months, includes 52 fully-functioning seats across Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Premier classes.