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Virgin Atlantic to mark 40 years; to naming plane in Branson's honourVirgin Atlantic, which turns 40 this year, will pay homage to its founder, Sir Richard Branson, by naming its latest aircraft in his honour. Ruby Rebel, registration G-VSRB, will salute Sir Richard More… |
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Virgin Limited Edition appoints new GM at Kasbah TamadotVirgin Limited Edition, an award-winning collection of unique retreats, has appointed David Redouane Assabbab as the new General Manager of Sir Richard Branson’s luxurious Moroccan retreat, Kasbah Tamadot. More… |
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Richard Branson’s private island offers free nightNecker Island, Sir Richard Branson’s private Caribbean island, which is predominantly available for exclusive buyout, is offering a free night during the island’s Celebration Weeks allowing guests to book on an individual room basis. More… |
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No one should retire, says Sir Richard BransonNo one should retire, said Sir Richard Branson during a fireside chat at The Retail Summit in Dubai, UAE, adding that if you’re doing something interesting, you should carry on doing it. “If you’re in a position More… |
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Richard Branson resigns as Virgin Hyperloop chairmanVirgin Hyperloop One (VH1), an American transportation technology company, said that Sir Richard Branson has decided to step down from his role as chairman based on the increased commitment of time the position now requires. Sir R More… |
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Virgin Atlantic swings to $21m profit in 2014British-based airline Virgin Atlantic has reported a profit before tax and exceptional items of GBP14.4 million ($21.2 million) in 2014, as against a pre-tax loss of GBP51 million ($75.1 million) in the previous year. This represe More… |
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Flight ban would hurt Russia most: BransonRussia would be the biggest loser if it carried out a threat to ban Western airlines from flying over its territory, Richard Branson, the founder of British airline Virgin Atlantic, said on Friday. "It would cost us quite a l More… |
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Land Rover, Virgin Galactic in global tie-upLand Rover has entered into a long-term global partnership with Richard Branson’s commercial spaceline, Virgin Galactic. The alliance was announced against the backdrop of SpaceShipTwo, the world’s first commercial pas More… |
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Qtel, Virgin Group launch new mobile serviceQatar Telecom (Qtel), the leading telecom services provider in Qatar, and Virgin Group, a well-known branded venture capital organisation, have launched a new prepaid mobile service in Qatar. Virgin Mobile Qatar, which is available from to More… |
Virgin Atlantic to test bio fuelBillionaire Richard Branson said his Virgin Group hopes to produce clean biofuels by around the start of the next decade and early next year will test a jet plane on renewable fuel. Virgin hopes to provide clean fuel for buses, trains and More… |