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- IATA/ICAO Code:
- VS/VIR
- Airline Type:
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s):
- London Heathrow Airport
- Year Founded:
- 1984
- CEO:
- Shai Weiss
- Country:
- United Kingdom
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