Gulf Operations Network
From one virtual airline in 2021 to today's Gulf Operations Network, with six airlines, one crew center, built for serious online pilots.
GCC Virtuals was created with the vision of standing apart from the rest. Officially launched in mid-April 2021, GCC Virtuals brought together a collection of certified virtual airlines, including Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways, and Etihad Airways.
Operating from major hubs across the Gulf region without restrictions, GCC Virtuals has continued to evolve through several successful iterations since its establishment. Every enhancement and development has been carefully implemented to keep the community modern, innovative, and up to date, while delivering a professional and immersive virtual aviation experience for all members.
Inspired by a passion for Gulf virtual airlines and the desire to represent the region's world-class carriers in a professional virtual environment, GCC Virtuals was built by aviation virtual enthusiasts with experience since 2011, aiming to create something different — a community focused not only on flying, but also on teamwork, realism, creativity, and continuous improvement.
GCC Virtuals launched in 2021, uniting six IVAO-certified Gulf carriers under one crew center. Several virtual airlines had already been flying independently for years and joined the network at launch; others came aboard as GCC Virtuals grew.
Kuwait Airways is the main national carrier for the State of Kuwait. It operates scheduled international services throughout the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America from its main base at Kuwait International Airport (OKBK).
Kuwait Airways Virtual was born in 2011 and joined GCC Virtuals in 2021.
Jazeera Airways is the second national carrier for the State of Kuwait. It operates scheduled services across the Middle East, India, Sri Lanka, and Europe from its main base at Kuwait International Airport (OKBK).
Jazeera Airways Virtual was born in 2011 and joined GCC Virtuals in 2021.
Qatar Airways is the state-owned flag carrier for the State of Qatar. It operates scheduled services across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania from its main base at Hamad International Airport, Doha (OTHH). The cargo flights are operated by QatarCargo.
Qatar Airways Virtual was born in 2014 and joined GCC Virtuals in 2021.
Emirates Airline is the largest airline and flag carrier for the United Arab Emirates. It operates scheduled services across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania from its main base at Dubai International Airport (OMDB). The cargo flights are operated by Emirates SkyCargo.
Emirates Airline Virtual was born in 2019 and joined GCC Virtuals in 2021.
Gulf Air is the state-owned flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It operates scheduled services to 28 countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe from its main base at Bahrain International Airport (OBBI).
Gulf Air Virtual was born in 2021 as a founding carrier of GCC Virtuals.
Etihad Airways is the second-largest airline after Emirates and the flag carrier for the United Arab Emirates. It operates scheduled services across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania from its main base at Abu Dhabi International Airport (OMAA). The cargo flights are operated by Etihad Cargo.
Etihad Airways Virtual was born in 2023, joining GCC Virtuals as its newest Gulf carrier.
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