(Prague) - Jan Štindl (CSAV CEO) today announced that a new VA - Czech Airlines Virtual has opened its doors and is now accepting pilots. He commented the opening by saying: "I and my friends and colleagues have worked hard to open before Christmas. I believe we are now building the best VA on the net."

Czech Airlines Virtual combines futuristic design, high-quality aircraft and friendly staff. Almost unlimited web space also allows it to experiment and try out new ways to make the airline even better.

Czech Airlines Virtual cooperates with the VA Stock Market to offer stocks for sale and also to pay its pilots in virtual dollars. This gives active pilots the opportunity to make the most out of their flights. They are also motivated to fly more.

CSAV accurately copies real-world Czech Airlines - the award-winning national carrier of the Czech Republic. The route system is based on real-world CSA and so are the aircraft (ATR-42/72, Boeing 737 and Airbus A310). Its main hub is centred in Prague (special scenery available for FS98/2000/2002), operations are also conducted from Brno and Ostrava.

CSAV has ordered a total of 4 ATR72 and will start operations in the Central European region soon. Repainters and webdesigners are now working on repaints of the B737 and A310 and a route-system.

Finally, Czech Airlines Virtual cooperates with VACC-Czech Republic (a subsidiary of VATSIM) and will soon organize fly-ins and fly-outs from Prague and other major airports. The first fly-in is expected to take place after the New Year. Furthermore, CSAV cooperates with leading internet virtual airports (including Virtual Munich) to offer the most realistic and entertaining services.

Czech Airlines Virtual is simply growing to become the best VA on the net soon. The airline is now accepting pilots and is looking for some management personnel as well so do not hesitate and visit www.csav.cz - an airline that will surely make you feel "At home in the skies"

Jan Štindl, CEO (jan.stindl@csav.cz)

For more information and a press package, contact the Director of Public Relations: Lubos Jahoda (lubos.jahoda@csav.cz) or visit our website at www.csav.cz