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Aviation enthusiasts, listen up... We’ve got some exciting news ???? Joby Aviation are a California-based company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service. We’re excited to announce that Virgin Atlantic are partnering on the launch of Joby’s revolutionary services in the UK. This partnership aims to offer seamless, zero-emission, short-range journeys across the UK, starting with regional and city connections from Virgin Atlantic’s hubs at Heathrow and Manchester Airport. Joby’s electric air taxi is designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph and the partnership means Virgin Atlantic customers will be able to reserve a seat on Joby’s aircraft through Virgin Atlantic’s app, website and other channels. Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic, said: “As a leader in sustainability and with innovation firmly in our DNA, we are delighted to be partnering with Joby to bring short-haul, zero-emission flight to airports and cities throughout the UK. Our strategic partnership combines Joby’s expertise in design, engineering and technology with the power of Virgin Atlantic’s brand and award-winning customer experience. We look forward to working together to bring Joby’s service to the UK and to deliver greater connectivity for our customers.”

How do you launch an airline with no aviation experience and nowhere near enough money? ???? Richard Branson credits his dyslexic thinking skills to the launch of Virgin Atlantic. Check out the full story right here: https://virg.in/3R4qbFI

Got an eye out for your next career move? ?? Virgin Experience Days are looking for a passionate Ecommerce Merchandiser to join their growing team. This role will manage the day-to-day website activity, planned experience launches, key gifting occasions and promotions for their US website Virgin Experience Gifts ???? Know someone in your network who would ace this role? Tag them in the comments. If you think you might be a good fit, click the link below to apply ?? https://virg.in/3FJ6bWA

???Have you heard that Virgin wants to launch new train services on the West Coast Main Line? ? As an Open Access provider, Virgin would exist alongside the national operator, bringing 40 new daily services and 13,680 passenger seats to the line. ? We would operate on routes from London to: ???Birmingham ???Liverpool ???Preston ???Rochdale ? ???But what do consumers and passengers think about having competition on the railways? ? ???Virgin’s research shows that most British consumers welcome competition and value having a choice about who to travel with between train operators.? ? Phil Whittingham, our Rail Project Lead says: “As we celebrate the 200th?anniversary of the modern railway, we have an opportunity to be more ambitious about how train travel serves passengers across Great Britain. Open Access can complement nationalised services, with operators working in conjunction to?accelerate growth, inject investment and get more people travelling by train. Open Access services create revenue, returning routes to profitability by growing the pie, rather than simply taking a slice of it.”? ? The Office of Rail and Road is expected to make a decision on our Open Access application later this month. Watch this space???

What a way to end the week... More than 100 women queuing and ready to chase their dreams. They all pitched their ideas to Richard Branson and Simon Squibb at the Elevator of Dreams at Virgin Hotels Shoreditch. Do you have an idea? ??

At Virgin Limited Edition, wildlife conservation isn’t a side project - it’s at the heart of everything they do. They're not just protecting species, they're investing in the people who share their land with them ?? Wild spaces need guardians. At Mahali Mzuri and Ulusaba, local conservation teams track, monitor, and protect endangered species ?? Habitats must be restored. From rewilding projects in Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp to flamingo sanctuaries on Necker Island, every landscape we protect is a future secured ?? Sustainable tourism makes a difference. Every stay supports initiatives that help wildlife and communities thrive together ?? We’re celebrating those working to protect our planet - because when nature flourishes, we all do ??

The 100% human at work team are collaborating with industry leaders, like Hays, to redefine employability skills and promote diversity and accessibility in the workplace ?? Virgin Unite is excited to join them in building a future where talent is recognised for its impact, not just its credentials. Learn more about their mission and how you can get involved here: https://virg.in/3X8FNvn

From check-in to touch down, Virgin Australia's 2025 Sky-High Disco Pride Flight took disco to new heights ?????????

2025 is off to an amazing start here at Virgin Galactic! ?? Michael Moses, President of Virgin Galactic’s Spaceline, recaps their latest milestones. The new spaceships are taking shape beautifully – and there's so much more excitement on the horizon. As Mike says in his number 1 highlight, it is the passion and dedication of the incredible teammates, the talented teams at Bell Flight, Qarbon Aerospace, and the many other suppliers working across the country. Stay tuned as Virgin Galactic build the future of commercial space travel, one part at a time! ??

What drives someone (or a team of people) to quit their careers and dive into the great unknown? Holly Branson is always intrigued by a start-up’s origin story. Watch her full interview with tem. Energy to see how the Global Energy Crisis inspired them to shake up the industry for good: https://virg.in/3CRPZBB