Virgin Galactic has announced a delay in its return to commercial spaceflight operations, pushing the restart to February 2027. This decision comes as a result of unforeseen delays in the installation of avionics and other critical systems.
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The delay is a significant setback for the company, which has been working towards resuming commercial flights. However, the demand for seats on these flights remains high, with the company reporting that interest exceeds the number of seats available at the current price point of $750,000. As a result, Virgin Galactic plans to increase ticket prices later this year to capitalize on the strong demand.
