Andromeda Aviation

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Andromeda Aviation
"Return of the Jet Age"


Who are we?:

Andromeda Aviation is the worlds largest operator of the Vickers VC 10 a classic and beautiful plane from the glory days of aviation during the Jet Age. We aim to bring back the luxury in flying offering great service all around along with just being convenient and easy to use. We aim at the higher end of the market and we are not ashamed to admit this, we fully understand that it is amazing that flying is so readily accessible and so for exactly that reason we decided not to bother. We aim higher and we offer service to match that higher aim, you luggage can come along we are not going to worry about that, nor are we going to worry about you desiring a glass of fine scotch after your meal. In the days when even a small regional liner will pack 150-200 people onboard you can relax at our gates knowing no more than 76 people will join you on your flight whether that is a national route or flying across the globe. It means that our staff has ample of time to be of your service during your flights.

Who we are is simple we are the return to the jet age, but with all the modern conveniences one would


Frequent flyer program "The pathfinders"



The frequent flyer program of Andromeda Aviation comes in two flavors, one for cooperate contracts which is simply offering additional services and discounts and the private one for each flyer signing up. The later one is where the real fun is to be had as part of the idea behind Andromeda aviation is that people experience the world. So each time you fly with Andromeda Aviation you earn 'Pathfinder points.' these can than be used to book discounted or even free flights. Now the special part is that if you use them to book a flight to a destination you have not previously visited with Andromeda Aviation you actually only need half the points. This way Andromeda Aviation hopes to encourage it's frequent flyers to visit new and interesting places across the globe.

Beside this the program offers the following benefits:
*Priority boarding.
*The option to change your menu choices up to 24 hours before departure (normally 48 hours).
*The option to cancel or re-book any ticket up to 24 hours before departure at no cost (Normally 72 hours).
*Discounts with affiliated hotel brands. (For a full up to date list of hotel brands and discount figures please check the website or app).

To sign up form the program simple create an account on our website, fill out the form and a pass alongside with 2 high quality fabric patches will be send to you within 3 working days, delivery times are dependent on the location of the shipping address (naturally it takes a bit longer to send it to Antarctica than to the person living a few blocks away, but if you want it we sure will ship them there).

Fleet:

Andromeda Aviation is the worlds largest operator of the Vickers Commercial 10, or more commonly known as the Vickers VC10 and the enlarged version the Vickers super VC10. These classic bird hailing from the jet age are completely overhauled before they are put in service. This means that while you might be looking at the outside shape and appearance of a jet age era craft, but once you step inside it is beautiful, calm and relaxing science fiction. Smooth surfaces, wood and metal detailing, extremely comfortable seating with heating and cooling to keep the temperature you desire. From looking at something from 60 years ago to looking at something from 60 years in the future, one thing is certain your flight will offer you all the things you can need.

List of features per class:

Premium Economy:
*12 inch full HD touchscreen IFE display with access to major streaming services like NETFLIX and Amazon on demand.
*3.5mm headphone jacket for the IFE (headphones can be borrowed from staff, please ask before your flight departs at the gate only a limited number are onboard).
*Heated & cooled seats to main you at your most comfortable temperature.
*Sturdy fold out work space trays.
*1 Power socket selectable 100-120V/220-240V & 50/60 Hz to match your electronics
*2 3A USB charging ports
*Free encrypted wifi 20Mb/s down, 2Mb/s up.

Business class:
*15 inch full HD touchscreen IFE display with access to major streaming services like NETFLIX and Amazon on demand.
*3.5mm headphone jacket for the IFE (headphones can be borrowed from staff, please ask before your flight departs at the gate only a limited number are onboard).
*Heated & cooled seats to main you at your most comfortable temperature.
*Full flat folding seats and privacy shields.
*Slide out work space with enough room for your notebook and a note pad.
*1 Power socket selectable 100-120V/220-240V & 50/60 Hz to match your electronics
*2 3A USB charging ports
*Free encrypted wifi 100Mb/s down, 10Mb/s up.

First class:
*20 inch 4K touchscreen IFE display with access to major streaming services like NETFLIX and Amazon on demand.
*3.5mm & 7.5mm headphone jacket for the IFE (headphones can be borrowed from staff).
*Heated & cooled seats to main you at your most comfortable temperature.
*Full private cabin with flat folding seat with adaptive cushioning to provide the best comfort either when seated or laying down.
*Full slide out work space
*2 Power socket selectable 100-120V/220-240V & 50/60 Hz to match your electronics
*4 3A USB charging ports
*Free encrypted wifi 200Mb/s down, 20Mb/s up.

For all classes:
*Select your meals in advance and change them up to 48 hours before your flight departs. Our menu choices are extensive and cover kitchens from many regions and all recipes are made by local high end chefs to be used exclusively onboard Andromeda Aviation flights.
*Free to cancel or rebook tickets up to 72 hours before departure, can just be done online within minutes.
*Access to all Andromeda Aviation lounges and those of code share partners or other affiliated brands. (for a full up to date list please check the website or the app).
*No added charges, you pay for your ticket and everything we offer is included in that ticket. (Please note abuse of any offerings will be dealt with, if you truly want to take along excessive luggage for example please contact us beforehand and arrive on time for proper handling)

Vickers Standard VC10
Currently 21 of this type are in service with Andromeda Aviation.


Vickers Super VC10
Currently 23 of this are in service with Andromeda Aviation.


Expansion plans:

It is no secret that the Vickers VC10 has not been in production for a long long time, as a result Andromeda Aviation is always looking for second hand examples to buy up. Once a new one has been acquired it is flow to Toronto where it will undergo a full refit. The planes are stripped down to their skeletons and rebuild from there, an extensive process that takes about a month to 2 months depending on the state of the plane. Once this process has been completed they are like brand new planes again and are put into service flying commercial passengers once more.


Andromeda Aviation also acquired the full blue prints of the Vickers VC10 and the Conway engines and studies are ongoing to regarding modernization of flight systems and engines.


Staff:


CEO & Founder: Jun'ko Zane




Former RCAF CF-188 pilot and black sheep of the Sarrif family she founded Andromeda Aviation after her time in the RCAF came to an end. Known for a love of speed, the classics and the future all mixed into one complicated package with a 'fuck it we can do it' attitude to just about everything. She took a family inheritance buyout and used that to start Andromeda Aviation buying up old VC10 planes right away before really having much of a plan of what to do with them. This move pretty much signals her way of operating, doing things and figuring out as she goes and so far she tends to come out rather well. Perhaps not entirely what one would expect from a former RCAF major, but those who served with her confirm that this was how she operated when she could. However she also fully understands the needs for procedures and careful planning. Jun'ko Znae is a former Royal Canadian Air Force Major. During her time in service she was trained and flew the CF-188 and during the last 5 years of her service she served as the second in command to the 409 tactical fighter squadron. She took an honorable discharge after 15 years of service citing it was time to do something else beside escorting unfriendly bears from Canadian airspace. Those who worked with her in the force stated that she was a hard, but fair officer who was always more demanding on her own performance than that of others. "She would not ask you to do something if she could not do it herself." A fellow pilot stated when questioned about her.

Her private life however was more complicated her choices to join the service as well as other matters she has not disclosed swiftly made her a black sheep within the wealthy Sarrif family. As a result she changed her name when she turned 18 and a few years ago she took an inheritance buyout from the family to completely cut ties. With this money she started Andromeda Aviation buying up any and all Vickers VC10 she could get her hands on, a plane she fell in love with during a inflight refueling session near the UK. With a plan in her mind she started to gather the people she needed a lot of those to no one's surprise tend to be also former RCAF. As a result corporate structure is more military than standard business and many tend to call each other by old ranks just because it is something familiar. Though a bit of a culture shock for those who come to work for Andromeda Aviation from the civilian side, most state that it is nothing mandatory and that overall the staff is hard working and very competent and will respect talent and knowledge from anyone who knows their job.

So now with a successful airline running Jun'ko Zane is often found either working hard or partying hard she might be hitting 33 soon she is clearly not planning to slow down anytime soon. It also makes her a bit of an outsider in the world of airline CEOs, a world she tends to avoid most of the time unless it is for actual fun events like an airshow.

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