Fleet
The Virgin Express fleet consisted of the following aircraft (as of August 2006) :
| Aircraft | Total |
|---|---|
| Boeing 737-300 | 5 |
| Boeing 737-400 | 5 |
Three Boeing 737-300 (OO-VEX, OO-VEG and OO-VEH) were fitted with winglets (March 2007). All the aircraft of Virgin Express have now been painted in Brussels Airlines colours. The airline operated a maximum of 26 737 at its peak, and was given the first Joint Aviation Authorities air operator's certificate delivered by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authorities.
After the merger, all ten of the Virgin Express fleet went to Brussels Airlines.
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