Garuda Virtual Update - July 2025

To all @Pilot , The first stage of our update is now complete. We have also updated our route offerings and fleet. If we missed anything, don't hesitate to let us know at #route-update-requests.

We are very excited to finally reveal what we have been working on the past month. You may already have seen some changes to the site since the big update, but we have many more changes still to come! Please take your time to explore these new features, and let us know what you think about it. We'll be happy to hear your opinion, positive or negative.

The following are the list of changes and new features that are now live on the website for all to use!

Live changes

• Random Flight suggestions - from current airport (doing these flights will earn you 2x pay!)
• Monthly Flight Assignments - Plan your flights around these
• Events - See upcoming Garuda Virtual and IDvACC events on this page
• Tours - Fly special limited-time routes to earn a tour completion badge! you'll need these to progress ranks

July Tours/Events

• Tour de Java
  Bring passengers from all corners of Java to our main hub in Jakarta! In collaboration with Aldomampir. Launching 01/07/2025, until 30/09/2025

• PK-GDC ferry flight
  A unique opportunity to ferry the newest aircraft in our fleet, from Seattle (KBFI) to Jakarta (WIII)! You'll be able to fly this from 25/06/2025 to 31/07/2025

Upcoming changes:

Over the next few months, we are planning to change some aspects of our VA. These may include:

• Currency rework
• Rank rework - don't worry, everyone will keep their current ranks
• Marketplace - future tours may require tokens to be purchased in the marketplace
• GV Knowledge Base - Our VA will have a complete documentation of all features for our pilots

Garuda Virtual is hiring

Want to help out? we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We are currently looking for:

• Community Manager
• Operations Staff
• Social Media Staff

tl;dr:

• New Features: Flight assignments and tours
• Fleet update
• Route refresh
• 2 new tours in July

We thank you so much for taking the time to read through everything. Your continued support, enthusiasm, and feedback mean the world to us. We truly wouldn't be where we are without you.

Wishing you clear skies, smooth landings, and many enjoyable flights ahead.

With gratitude,

The Garuda Virtual Team

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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 5:09 PM