On February 14th, 2025, IVAO Lebanon proudly launched Lebanon Virtual Airlines with an official HQ-recognized event. The phoenix-themed celebration marked the rebirth of Lebanon’s aviation legacy, uniting past and future under one virtual sky.

The event was met with strong participation, registering 16 outbound and 24 inbound flights at Beirut (OLBA) between 1800z and 2100z. Pilots from around the world joined the celebration, bringing vibrant activity to Lebanese airspace and showing solid support for this historic launch.