Singapore Virtual Airlines Group was founded in Dec 2007 on the Simmiles platform by aviation enthusiasts Rema Allen and Lester Lee to address the lack of an SIA-based virtual airline. Starting with a handful of routes loosely based on major SIA destinations, it wasn’t long before SilkAir and SIA Cargo were added to the list. Mr. Lee took over as CEO in 2010 when Mr. Allen left the airline due to real world commitments.
As the virtual airline grew, so did our requirements. In 2011, all operations were moved to the VA Financials System as Simmiles could no longer meet our needs and expectations. In addition to a proper client, VAFS added a new dimension of realism to the airline; economics. No longer just flying from A to B, we now had running expenses, fuel costs, ticket prices and airport-specific demand to contend with. As revenue grew, we could afford more aircraft to serve more routes.
Over the years, we’ve forged new partnerships with various VATSIM divisions, working closely with them to organize regular events and fly-ins on the network. We also held events to commemorate significant milestones such as the last SIA 747 flights in 2012 and our fifth anniversary in 2013.
In 2014, we were accepted into Aerosoft’s official partner program which allows our pilots and staff discounts on various simulation products and in 2015 we started codeshares with Virgin Australia and EVA virtual airlines.
2016 saw new partnership with Air New Zealand virtual to open up routes in the Pacific and 2017 with Imaginesim, Virgin Atlantic virtual, Air France Virtuel, and the merger of Tigerair and Scoot. Closer ties between SVAG and SINvACC produced two successful large scale events.
In 2018, we launched a massive new division for our friends down under with Virgin Australia and Tigerair Australia, featuring 287 brand new routes all over the region. Most notable was a groundbreaking year-long event celebrating the airline’s tenth anniversary which took our pilots on groupflights across the globe.
Almost a decade ago we committed to a massive overhaul. In view of the airline’s ever-changing needs, stability, and long term sustainability, we’ve done it again and have fully transitioned to a more flexible and customizable standalone platform.
We continue to adapt and evolve in a changing flight simulation landscape, one that leverages on improvements in technology to deliver more immersion, interaction and purpose to your virtual flying.
If you share with us the same passion for flight, join us today.
Currently flying for a local airline and a former Changi air traffic controller, Lester’s lifelong passion for flying is what drives this organization.
Former VATSIM South East Asia Division Director of Conflict Resolution, Controller and current Senior Instructor.
SVAG veteran, management and design graduate currently in the media and broadcasting industry. Oversees all visual media, communications, day-to-day administration, and assists with Ops where necessary.
Avid plane spotter, aviation industry veteran and EMT specialist, JS brings a wide variety of skills and expertise to the table. As Chief Pilot, he ensures that the airline’s professional and realism standards are upheld, and assists pilots who require training and guidance.
Aerospace technology graduate and aspiring pilot.
Responsible for all affairs related to the roster and pilot welfare.
Aerospace engineering graduate, aviation enthusiast and aspiring pilot.
In charge of planning, coordination and execution of events and all the other fun stuff.
A true blue aviation enthusiast, Delwyn harnesses his programming and technical expertise to maintain and develop front and backend web services which form the backbone of the airline’s operations.
