Ah, the first VS aircraft that will fly long-haul on just two engines!:eek:

I’m sure its probably been said before, but isnt it ironic that VS used to say “4 engines 4 long-haul” on the side of some of their aircraft, and yet now they have ordered and are going to be flying just 2 engines on some.

And, I still prefer the old scheme to this latest one…the font that is used on the “virgin atlantic” wording at the front is just awful (far too big, not bold/”Virgin” enough), and the white c/s on the main fuselage makes it look just a lot cheaper than it used to.

That said though, could this be Virgin’s strategy in terms of ways of saving money and adapting to the market conditions by choosing to use smaller aircraft and not applying as much paint or trying to make as much of a statement as they used to; compared to BA’s current strategy which appears to take it out on their staff first and foremost, usually by attacking their pay-packets or working conditions.

Times change , many airlines fly longhaul with only 2 engines.
Engines are more advanced and so are well able to handle the longhaul sectors.
I hate the revised paint job , where is the Union Jack ?