Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited

Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited

Trading as: Virgin Atlantic Airways
#01600117 Active

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Founded: 26/11/1981
Industries: Scheduled passenger air transport
Location: Hounslow

Financial Snapshot

Last accounts made up to 31 December 2024
Next accounts due 30 September 2026 (16 months)
Cash in Bank £406.1m
↑ 2%
Turnover £3,118.9m
↑ 9%
EBITDA £356.1m
↑ 115%
Total Liabilities £1,753.3m
↑ 14%
Employees 7,342
↑ 12%

Directors

Role:
Investment Professional
Appointed:
31/12/2024
Nationality:
German,british
Age:
35 years
Role:
Ceo
Appointed:
31/12/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
52 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
01/04/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
08/06/2022
Nationality:
British,romanian
Age:
39 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
06/05/2022
Nationality:
American
Age:
62 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
11/02/2021
Nationality:
American
Age:
63 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
20/01/2021
Nationality:
Italian
Age:
41 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
21/09/2020
Nationality:
British
Age:
40 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
01/07/2019
Nationality:
Finnish
Age:
49 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
01/08/2017
Nationality:
Dutch
Age:
53 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
24/06/2013
Nationality:
American
Age:
67 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
21/01/2013
Nationality:
British
Age:
57 years
Role:
Self Employed
Appointed:
01/07/2012
Nationality:
British
Age:
70 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
31/12/1991
Nationality:
British
Age:
74 years

People with Significant Control

Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
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1 shareholder available
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Charges

50 charges registered
Umb Bank, N.A. Outstanding
Created 20/12/2024
#016001170235 Negative Pledge
Umb Bank, N.A. Outstanding
Created 20/12/2024
#016001170236 Negative Pledge

Properties

10 properties
Regions
3
Freehold
0
Leasehold
10
SOUTH EAST

Hangar 7, Gatwick Airport, Gatwick

Leasehold
Added 21/12/2015 CRAWLEY
SOUTH EAST

Hangar 7 Maintenance Area 2, Gatwick Airport

Leasehold
Added 07/09/2006 CRAWLEY
SOUTH EAST

Room V4002, North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick (RH6 0PJ)

Leasehold RH6 0PJ
Added 07/11/2019 CRAWLEY
4 issuances recorded

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Grants

Total grant funding received: £184,851.85

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
£166,900.17

Full Grant details (including summaries) can be found on the Gateway to Research website: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10023201

Date Awarded:
01/04/2022
Programme:
UKRI - ISCF - Scheme 22/23
Department for Education
£17,951.68

To fund the provision of apprenticeship training.

Date Awarded:
01/04/2020
Programme:
Apprenticeships Participation 18+

Group Structure

Government Council Contracts Beta

No council contracts found

Company Filings

08/04/2025 Accounts

Accounts With Accounts Type Group

19/03/2025 Mortgage

Mortgage Satisfy Charge Full

29/01/2025 Officers

Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date

09/01/2025 Officers

Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date

30/12/2024 Mortgage

Mortgage Satisfy Charge Full

23/12/2024 Mortgage

Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date

23/12/2024 Mortgage

Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date