Month: April 2016

The Airport in the Clouds

Orbx has released Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX) for FSX and Prepar3D. Telluride is a well-known airport in the flight simulation world. It is located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. At 9078ft, KTEX is the highest commercial airport in

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Flight School’s Piper PA-28 Cherokee

Dovetail Games release shots of Piper PA-28 Cherokee in DTG Flight School Dovetail Games has released a fresh selection of striking screenshots of their Piper PA-28 Cherokee in Flight School. The shots also reveal the rich quality of the Orbx

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Flight School: ‘World Tour’ video released

Dovetail Games release new Flight School Video Dovetail Games has released another video for ‘Flight School’ called ‘World Tour’, which is designed to showcase some of the scenery in their upcoming simulation – due out at the end of this

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Aspen Extended

The new and updated Aspen Pitkin County Airport is now available for FSX and Prepar3D. Aspen is a ski resort for its rich and famous and is mostly used by private jets. The runway is only usable in one direction,

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New version of SIMstarter Out Now

Aerosoft has released SIMstarter NG for FSX and Prepare3D. SIMstarter NG allows you to manage graphics and performance settings from one central application. It can be used to create multiple profiles with predefined settings and sceneries, allowing you to set

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BAVirtual achieves VATSIM ATO Status

The next generation in Virtual Aviation training is set for take-off as BAVirtual receives Authorised Training Organisation status from the VATSIM network. BAVirtual members will now be able to achieve their VATSIM P1, P2 and P3 ratings through in-house training

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Aeroflot Reorganises

Aeroflot has adjusted the delivery schedule for its outstanding aircraft orders.  According to Russian business daily Vedomosti, the Moscow/Sheremetyevo-based carrier will now accept its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, despite claims it was attempting to cancel the order.  “We’re trying to exit

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First ATR for Sunrise

Sunrise Airways has taken delivery of its first ATR 42-320, OY-CIU (c/n 112).  The aircraft will be used to expand the company’s network in the western Caribbean.  Operations began in early March between Port-au-Prince, Haiti and destinations in Cuba including

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First US-Built Airbus Takes Flight

The first Airbus aircraft produced in the US made its maiden flight on March 21.  The Airbus A321, destined for JetBlue Airways took off from the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, Alabama for a test flight, which lasted 3hrs and 26min.

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European Test for CS100

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has successfully completed its C Series European route-proving trial.  The programme was conducted in partnership with launch customer Swiss International Air Lines and included more than 30 city-pair flights to European destinations over a three-week period. Peter

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