As of 2025, "Beauty Queen" holds the distinction of being Virgin Atlantic's oldest active aircraft, having served the airline for well over a decade, per Planespotters.net. This aircraft – an Airbus A330-300 bearing the registration G-VSXY – has carried millions of passengers across continents and has remained a vital part of the airline’s long-haul operations.

Joby Aviation is partnering with Virgin Atlantic to launch electric air taxis in the U.K., marking the seventh country in which the startup hopes to one