Virgin Atlantic turns 25

London: Virgin Atlantic marked its 25th anniversary on Monday by announcing what it described as a recession-beating deal for 10 Airbus passenger jets worth 2.1 billion dollars (1.27 billion pounds).

Richard Branson's Virgin said it had ordered 10 mid-sized and fuel-efficient A330-300 passenger in a further sign it was doing far better at beating the downturn compared to its beleaguered rival British Airways. 

Image: Virgin Atlantic boss Richard Branson poses with model Kate Moss on the wing of a jumbo jet at Heathrow Airport on June 22 in London. Virgin Atlantic celebrated its 25th anniversary.

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