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Q-VEII will become the second Virgin Atlantic jet named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.

[the new A330neos have already been put to work on the carrier’s popular Heathrow to Tampa (TPA) route](https://simpleflying.com/tampa-international-airport-welcomes-virgin-atlantic/). Over the next several years, Virgin Atlantic will expand its A330neo fleet over the next several years, [taking on 13 more efficient next-generation jets](https://simpleflying.com/virgin-atlantic-a330neo-fleet-2/). This fleet renewal is integral to that journey,” Koster explained during the launch of the new suites in July 2022. Your best bet will be on transatlantic services out of London Heathrow Airport ( This is the second jet to be named in honor of her late majesty. In line with Virgin Atlantic’s long history of naming its jets after strong, female icons, the latest aircraft will be named after the late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed in September 2022.

Juniper Networks today announced that Virgin Media O2 successfully upgraded its IP core backbone network with Juniper – capable of supporting 800G.

[here](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.juniper.net%2Fus%2Fen%2Flegal-notices%2F&esheet=53287740&newsitemid=20230123005101&lan=en-US&anchor=here&index=14&md5=bdb2e9c0240da95e76679d3d5d0866af) are registered trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. [joint venture](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.virginmediao2.co.uk%2Fvirgin-media-o2-launches-with-sights-set-on-upgrading-the-uk%2F&esheet=53287740&newsitemid=20230123005101&lan=en-US&anchor=joint+venture&index=3&md5=b2506e915761d6c6adf55432a548c2d7) in 2021. Juniper is not liable for any loss or damage (howsoever incurred) by any person in connection with, or arising out of, any representations set forth in the SOPD Information. Juniper provides no assurances, and assumes no responsibility, that future products, features, or enhancements will be introduced. We believe that powering connections will bring us closer together while empowering us all to solve the world’s greatest challenges of well-being, sustainability and equality. This means the company can embrace and accelerate growth and service evolution, safe in the knowledge that its millions of users will continue to be able to enjoy the best digital experiences going forward, whatever demands the future may bring.” This calls for responsible, strategic innovation and investment to create an agile network infrastructure that can simultaneously scale in step with our business, be mindful of resource consumption and deliver an extended lifecycle that protects our investment. Our solutions deliver industry-leading insight, automation, security and AI to drive real business results. Virgin Media O2 selected Juniper as the technology partner for this strategic upgrade for numerous reasons, including its previous track record as a key networking provider for more than ten years with Virgin Media and O2 before their “Service providers face a complex set of technical and commercial challenges that can be contradictory, even intractable—and likely only to multiply in the future—without the right approach. Its investment underpins the rapid introduction of revenue-generating services while delivering significantly-reduced power, cooling and space consumption and costs. As its 5G and network expansion continues, Virgin Media O2 turned to Juniper to build a network that is 400G-enabled and 800G-ready to create a near future-proofed digital foundation for its customers.

It is the second time the Queen of the Skies name has been used on a Virgin Atlantic aircraft. In 2004, her late majesty unveiled an Airbus A340-600 with the ...

She enlisted in the Wrens during World War II, took gliding lessons disguised as a boy and worked as a pioneering air hostess on the British South American Airways routes. It is the second time the Queen of the Skies name has been used on a Virgin Atlantic aircraft. Virgin Atlantic has named its newest plane, an Airbus A330neo, Queen of the Skies, in honour of the late Elizabeth II.

Virgin Red is giving you an opportunity to win a signed copy of Finding My Virginity (Updated Version), written by Richard Branson himself, ...

You can purchase a copy via Virgin Red for 1,800 Virgin Points, or enter the competition to win your very own signed version. Prizes will be dispatched by the Promoter and will be delivered within 28 days following each winner’s acceptance of the prize and provision of their delivery address. Each winner will be notified by email that they have won during the week of 20 February 2023 and asked to provide an address for delivery of their prize. Please be aware of the following key terms and conditions: Richard shares insight into his history-making spaceflight, navigating the Virgin Group through the COVID-19 pandemic, special family moments, and his latest attempts to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The new chapters make the updated paperback version an intimate account of the past 25 years of Virgin’s almost 55-year history, the challenges, difficult decisions, and extraordinary ambitions behind Virgin’s unprecedented rise from family business to a global brand.

A soon to be delivered Virgin Atlantic aircraft will have a special meaning for many. In this post: Virgin Atlantic dedicates plane to Queen Elizabeth II ...

Virgin Atlantic is continuing its tradition of honoring influential people with its aircraft, as the airline will be introducing a jet in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. Virgin Atlantic will be honoring Queen Elizabeth II with one of its planes that will be delivered in April. We’re delighted to soon be welcoming ‘Queen of the Skies’ to our fleet and hope that it serves as a fitting tribute to an unforgettable, much-loved monarch.”

The new infrastructure is designed to support superior user experiences and sustainable business growth.

This means the company can embrace and accelerate growth and service evolution, safe in the knowledge that its millions of users will continue to be able to enjoy the best digital experiences going forward, whatever demands the future may bring.” This calls for responsible, strategic innovation and investment to create an agile network infrastructure that can simultaneously scale in step with our business, be mindful of resource consumption and deliver an extended lifecycle that protects our investment. Virgin Media O2 has successfully upgraded its IP core backbone network in order to support 800G.