About Us

Not just a virtual airline.
A group of them.

Four Airlines | Global Presence | Endless Possibilities

The Story

Built on the foundations
of Manston Air.

The Manston Air Group — MAG for short — is a strategically established conglomerate of virtual airlines with an emphasis on fun. Manston Air, StratusJet, Vorona and Wayam make up the group, covering operations that span the entire globe. Whether it's a short hop across Kent or a larger one across "the pond", you'll find a flight that suits you.

Established in 2020 with headquarters in Manston, Kent, the group operates a huge range of aircraft types into environments and airports of every complexity, from grass strips to mega-hubs.

What sets MAG apart is the relaxed atmosphere, coupled with the expertise of real-world aviation professionals. Our number one aim is to have fun — underpinned by a commitment to a realistic operating environment that's never imposed on you. No matter your experience level, we're here to support you.

How We Fly

Realism when you want it.
Freedom when you don't.

One flight per six months

That's all it takes to stay current. Real life comes first — always has, always will.

Learn as you fly

An optional learning programme with guidance from a professional instruction team, open to all levels.

MSFS 2020 & 2024

Full support for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with ongoing legacy support for P3D, X-Plane and FSX.

VATSIM & SimBrief ready

Built in collaboration with VATSIM UK and Navigraph SimBrief, so online flying just works.

Milestones

Two decades in
the making.

2006

Vorona takes flight

Long before the group existed, Vorona Aviation was founded on 30th June 2006 — flying passengers and cargo out of Madagascar.

2020

Manston Air is born

Founded to put Manston back on the map, connecting Kent to the rest of the world — and laying the foundations of the group.

2021

Vorona joins the group

Rebranded with new aircraft, a new livery and a new route network, "The Spirit of Madagascar" becomes part of MAG.

2022

Screenshot of the Month begins

The competition that became our Hall of Fame — a winner crowned every single month since March 2022.

2024

Wayam launches

Our Middle-East venture starts its journey from Dubai and Abu Dhabi with a fleet of brand-new A320s.

2026

MAGCARS goes live

Our own ACARS suite — desktop tracker, live map, smart PIREPs and a full crew portal, built in-house for the group and beyond.

The Airlines

Pick your colours.
Or fly them all.

Your MAG pilot ID gives you a seat in every airline of the group. Each one flies differently — that's the point.

Manston Air

Manston Air · MSE

Kent's Favourite Virtual Airline

Based out of Manston (EGMH) in Kent, Manston Air connects the Garden of England to the rest of the world. Founded in 2020 and rapidly expanding, with a fleet of over 80 aircraft and 160+ routes, our mission is simple: put Manston back on the map.

From short hops across the south-east to leaps across the Atlantic — plus a fully-fledged awards, achievements and ranking system to show your progress.

Manston Air A320neo above the clouds
StratusJet landing
StratusJet

StratusJet · STR

The VA That Takes You Further

Our low-cost carrier, operating fuel-efficient Airbus A320-series and Boeing 787 aircraft primarily across Europe. StratusJet was incorporated to give every MAG pilot a wider variety of routes and schedules to fly.

Ten European bases: Alicante, Athens, Bergamo, Bristol, Doncaster, Liverpool, Stansted, Southend, Tallinn and Florence.

Vorona

Vorona · VRN

The Spirit of Madagascar

"Tonga soa!" — welcome aboard. Vorona is our Madagascan airline, flying an elaborate mix of passenger and cargo aircraft across a wide and varied network throughout Africa and beyond. Established on 30th June 2006, it's the oldest name in the group.

Four African hubs: Ivato and Nosy Be in Madagascar, Nairobi in Kenya, and Accra in Ghana.

Vorona aircraft boarding
Wayam A320 over Dubai
Wayam

Wayam · WYM

Connecting Dreams, One Flight at a Time

Wayam — meaning "harmony" in Arabic — is our Middle-East venture, based in the United Arab Emirates. Starting its journey in 2024 with a fleet of brand-new A320s, Wayam aims to fly the most modern and comfortable fleet in the virtual skies.

Two prime bases: Dubai (OMDB) and Abu Dhabi (OMAA) — a wealth of opportunity throughout the region and beyond.

Hall of Fame

Every winner.
Since March 2022.

One screenshot is crowned every month by community vote. Click any shot to view it full-size.

Join The Story

The next chapter has your name on it.

Applications take two minutes. Your pilot ID, your logbook and four airlines' worth of destinations are on the other side.

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