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Are you passionate about aviation and looking for a professional and immersive flight simulation experience? Fly Equinox is now hiring virtual pilots to join our growing community. We are a virtual airline dedicated to providing a realistic and engaging environment for flight simulation enthusiasts.

A Chat with the CEO (Exclusive Interview)

The Eve of a New Era: A Conversation with Fly Equinox CEO Nicolai Jensen

Johannesburg, South Africa — [14/08-2025] : Author: Equinox News

An Exclusive Moment with Fly Equinox Founder Nicolai Jensen

The hangars at O. R. Tambo International are quiet tonight, a calm before the storm of tomorrow's inaugural flight. For one man, the silence is filled with reflection. On the eve of a historic day, we sat down with Nicolai Jensen, the veteran pilot who founded Fly Equinox, to discuss his journey and the unique feeling of entrusting his dream to the men and women he personally hired to fly the first flight.

Fly Equinox Announces Inaugural Routes and Flight Times

Fly Equinox Announces Inaugural Routes and Flight Times

Johannesburg, South Africa — Fly Equinox is thrilled to announce its first two routes, marking the official launch of our virtual airline. Our maiden flights will connect our hub at O. R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR) with two of South Africa's most dynamic cities: Cape Town and Durban.

First Airbus A320-251N Neo Arrives Ahead of Fly Equinox Launch

 Johannesburg, South Africa — Today, August 9, 2025

The skies over O. R. Tambo International Airport buzzed with excitement today as Fly Equinox, South Africa's newest virtual airline, marked a major milestone with the arrival of its first Airbus A320-251N Neo. The state-of-the-art aircraft touched down to a ceremonial water salute Just after 6:30 on Saturday Morning from two massive Oshkosh Striker 8x8 fire trucks, signifying the official beginning of the airline’s journey.