JUL18 - GLVA presents: Wamos to New York! @KJFK STT. Vol. 69

[GOL_Intelligent_VA]

KJFK

New York - John F. Kennedy Intl

Altitude:	12ft
Runway:	13.087 x 200 - 04L/22R
	8.404 x 200 - 04R/22L
	10.007 x 200 - 13L/31R
	14.521 x 200 - 13R/31L

Why New York and Wamos?

The city that will be the focus of this event is one of the most famous in the world and is synonymous with work. Not surprisingly, it will be one of the first long-haul routes to be operated by GOL. The real-life company is acquiring its first widebody aircraft, the A339 Neo. However, until the aircraft officially begin operations, Wamos Air’s A332s will temporarily operate the route (yes, in real life. For those who don’t know, Wamos Air is a wet lease and charter company and is a sister company of GOL, as it is part of the ABRA group – the main air transport group in Latin America).

The reasons for this event are also intertwined with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, whose final is scheduled to take place on July 19th in New Jersey. Therefore, New York John F. Kennedy Airport will be the main airport for those traveling to the stage of the final of the most beloved sport in humanity, or those who want to get as close as possible to it.

Another reason is that GOL’s strategy is to transform Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Tom Jobim Intl into its main hub. Therefore, its long-haul routes tend to depart from this city, which is also one of the most famous in the world, especially when talking about or thinking about Brazil.

Embark on this new journey with GOL Intelligent Virtual Airlines!

Smiles Travel Tour

A project created by GOL Intelligent Virtual Airlines to promote traffic at the airports served by the company, including airports served through realistic codeshares, inspired by the Smiles frequent flyer program. The tour takes place on VA’s internal server and is an edition promoted at IFC - Let’s enjoy it together!

The event will operate in Fly-in mode - Select an origin and fly to New York JFK. Arrivals must occur within a 24-hour window on Saturday, July 18th.

This proposal highlights the Rio - NY route with the A332 Wamos Air, however, the choice of origin is free for those who will be flying.

SBGL » KJFK
Rio de Janeiro - New York

Route Brief

Distance:	2.270nm
Flight Time:	09:30
Aircraft:	A332
Airline:	Wamos Air

We invite the entire community and virtual airlines to participate.

See other options at flightconnections.com

VA	Origin	Arr Time	Aircraft	Airline
@INDGO_AIR	OTHH	0600Z	A359	Qatar
@EVAVirtual	RCTP	0600Z	B77W	Eva Air
@DubaiVirtual	OMDB	0700Z	A388	Emirates
@RoyalJordanianVA	OJAI	0800Z	B788	Royal Jordanian
@JuneyaoAirVG	SBGL	1200Z	A332	Wamos Air
@GOL_Intelligent_VA	SBGL	1500Z	A332	Wamos Air
@Xiamen_VA	SBGL	1500Z	A332	Wamos Air
@LuftyVirtual	OERK	1500Z	B77W	Saudia Airlines
@LionGroup.VA	GOBD	1500Z	A339	Lion Air
@SuisseVirtual	LSGG	1500Z	A333	Swiss
@AirChinaVirtual	SBGL	1500Z	A332	Wamos Air
@GarudaVirtualGroup	SBGL	1500Z	A332	Wamos Air
@Sichuan_VA	SBGL	1530Z	A359	Sichuan
@norwegianairvirtual	EGKK	1600Z	B789	Norse Atlantic
@IndianVirtual	SBGL	1630Z	A332	Wamos Air
@Oman_Air_Virtual	SBGL	1750Z	A332	Wamos Air
@QatariVirtual	OTHH	1800Z	B77W	Qatar
@Atlas_Virtual	KORD	1850Z	B744	Atlas Air
@FijiAirways_VA	OTHH	1900Z	A359	Qatar
@IcelandicVirtual	BIKF	2100Z	B38M	Icelandair
@AmericanVirtual	SBGR	TBD	B789	American Airlines
@StarluxVirtual	RCTP	TBD	A35K	Starlux

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

Frequency	Time	Controller
SBGL local	@Rafael_Bullara	2130Z-2230Z (Friday 17)
Radar
Center

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[Rafael_Bullara]

Gol 044GL Heavy

[Vinicius_Costa]

This event will take place on my birthday. Gol 018GL. I’ll be there to celebrate/participate with you !!!

[comadante_lucas]

Gol 050GL will be present!

[Orobix]

Gol 007GL will be present!

[Rafael_Bullara]

this will be the event of the year!

[A320ifly]

I could take GTS at JFK at roughly 2026-07-18T07:00:00Z, if that is okay.

[GOL_Intelligent_VA]

It’s great to have the controllers collaborating on the event. Would you like to specify a time limit for the session?

[A320ifly]

Hey, there! Turns out I actually have plans at that time, so these new times: 2026-07-18T11:00:00Z→2026-07-18T15:00:00Z would fit me best. Sorry about any inconveniences.

[GOL_Intelligent_VA]

Your information is already in the topic. Thank you for your support! We will notify you of any special updates.

[LionGroup.VA]

Although we currently lack viable routes to the U.S., it was a pleasure to visit New York City, as it allowed us to broaden our global exploration.

Thank you for the invitation; our pilots would be delighted to participate. We look forward to seeing you there.

[GOL_Intelligent_VA]

It’s always good to offer these opportunities to the pilots. It will be a lot of fun at JFK.

[GOL_Intelligent_VA]

Hey @A320ifly, as you’ve likely noticed, the event is featured on the ATC Schedule, so we dont recommend reserving a frequency for KJFK. If you’d like to reserve a slot for another airport, please let us know.

[Kostas_K]

It is actually allowed. Controllers can reserve a spot for planned events.

[GOL_Intelligent_VA]

Yes, this is permitted. However, we do not recommend it due to the high demand for controllers at KJFK when it is a featured airport.

[A320ifly]

Take me off then

[GOL_Intelligent_VA]

Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing you controlling on the day.

[GOL_Intelligent_VA]

GLVA wishes everyone a great event!

Pay close attention to ATC instructions, stay close to your device, and avoid getting distracted by other apps during critical vectoring phases—help ensure smooth airspace flow by following these guidelines.

Have fun!
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[CA3115]

I have to say it is a interesting travel with the flight irl