Business
Virgin America Inc., a U.S. airline that plans to fly under British billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin brand, said it had secured $177.3 million to begin service next year.
Dec. 9, 2005
A dispute seems to be brewing between Alaska Airlines and Sir Richard Branson, the billionaire businessman who helped create California-based Virgin America.
March 31, 2017
Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has invested in Hyperloop One, a Los Angeles company that is developing a super-fast transport system and soon will change its name to Virgin Hyperloop One, the companies said Thursday.
Oct. 12, 2017
With the parent company of Alaska Airlines closing its deal to buy Virgin America, the now fifth-largest domestic carrier is set to do battle to be the dominant airline on the West Coast.
Dec. 14, 2016
Saudi Arabia’s primary wealth fund plans to invest about $1 billion in British billionaire Richard Branson’s three commercial space companies, including space tourism firm Virgin Galactic.
Oct. 26, 2017
Entertainment & Arts
Virgin Music Denies Sale Rumor: Virgin Music Group formally denied that it is about to be sold or merged with another company.
Nov. 20, 1991
Four Media Co., Burbank, a unit of AT&T;’s Liberty Media Group that sells post-production services for movies and TV, said it bought four competitors from Richard Branson’s Virgin Media Group for $40 million.
May 16, 2000
Virgin Retail Group’s second U.S.
Nov. 11, 1993
Virgin Group and others want to inject ‘substantial new equity’ and rename the company Virgin Money.
Oct. 13, 2007
Music
The chief executive of Virgin Records, Matt Serletic, resigned Tuesday, according to a statement released by Virgin’s parent company, EMI Group.
Oct. 19, 2005