Your Journey Starts With Us
Feel what it’s like to fly for Aer Lingus realistic operations with a friendly Irish touch.
A Legacy of
Virtual Aviation.
ALVA has been in service since 2004. For over two decades, we have strived to bring the best possible experience to our members, combining realistic route planning with a welcoming atmosphere.
We pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art pilot dashboard, which records every aspect of your flight and syncs it to your personal logbook.
More than just software, we are a community. Our active staff members are always one message away, ready to assist you via our Discord channel.
From the Flight Deck
A Message from the Director
"What a journey this has been with all the changes taking place within that time. We now find ALVA to be on the short list of Virtual Airlines that have been in service for over twenty five years.
We utilize all the very best in modern technology and knowhow to provide our members the very best in flight simulation. This in turn helps us provide a realistic true to real world as Irelands flag ship carrier airline as we can possibly get. We access flight reports like you have never seen before for an in-depth critique of all your stages of flying.
ALVA still remains a friendly VA with an excellent community spirit, always willing to guide and help our members. Our staff work full throttle on ALVA striving to make it the best and up to date. Long may this continue !"
Why Choose ALVA
Professionalism Meets Passion
We combine advanced simulation technology with a welcoming community to create the ultimate Aer Lingus virtual experience.
Modern Fleet
Command the skies in our state-of-the-art Airbus fleet, including the A320neo, A321LR, and A330-300.
Realistic Ops
Experience authentic schedules, real-world routes, and professional dispatch briefing packages based on real-world data.
Career Progression
Start as a Cadet and earn your stripes. Rank up through flight hours, automated scoring, and operational excellence.
Powered by VAMSYS v3
We utilize the latest VAMSYS v3 technology for seamless ACARS tracking, flight booking, and automated logbooks.
Events & Community
Join weekly group flights on VATSIM, community tours, and connect with fellow pilots in our active Discord.
Professional Staff
Our dedicated staff team and training department are here to support your virtual aviation journey every step of the way.
Our Aircraft
Our range of aircraft in service today
Airbus A330-300
The largest aircraft in the fleet
Airbus A330-200
The longest range capability
Airbus A321XLR
The newest member of our fleet
Airbus A321neo LR
Transatlantic and European service
Airbus A320neo
The newest in our short haul fleet
Airbus A320
The most common aircraft in our fleet
ATR 72-600
Operated by Aer Lingus Regional
Our Team
Meet the Crew
The dedicated individuals working behind the scenes to ensure your virtual aviation career is smooth sailing.
Shaun Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Harrison
Finance Director Co Founder
Simon Grant
Operations Manager
Jamie Gilligan
Training Coordinator
Muhammad Abdullah
Route Coordinator
Dylan Kelly
Membership Coordinator
Our Alliance
"We have worked hard to bring you reliable and loyal partners over the years."
Pilot Stories
What our crew is saying
"ALVA is a great virtual airline to be part of. The community is friendly and supportive, and the events are always well run and enjoyable. The SOPs are clear and detailed, which really adds to the realism and overall experience in MSFS 2024. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a professional but welcoming VA."
"Honestly couldn't have found a better community, everyone is so kind and friendly, the routes are interesting and the events are so fun too, genuinely love being a part of ALVA"
"ALVA is a great virtual airline to be part of. The community is friendly and supportive, and the events are always well run and enjoyable. The SOPs are clear and detailed, which really adds to the realism and overall experience in MSFS 2024. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a professional but welcoming VA."
Community Showcase
Views from the Cockpit
Captured By
"Sunset arrival into Dublin"