Month: May 2016

TBM Ready to Roll

Carenado has launched the TBM 850 HD SERIES for X-Plane 10, 64-bit. The package comes with HD quality textures (4096 x 4096) along with five high-definition liveries and a blank paint scheme for creating custom artwork. The virtual cockpit is

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Ultimate 717 Upgraded

Perfect Flight has released a new version of the Ultimate B717-200 for FSX. The package is an improved version of the ‘Fly The B717-200 X’ with additional features, new liveries and a rewritten Missions Pack. Features: • Moving control surfaces

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PMDG DC-6 closer to takeoff

According to PMDG’s CEO, Robert Randazzo, beta testing for the DC-6 Cloudmaster is nearly completed. Randazzo released the following statement: “Captains! On our Facebook page, we have been giving you occasional glimpses of the PMDG DC-6 with images taken by

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New Weather Radar from REX

Milviz and REX Simulations have released the WX Advantage Radar System for FSX, FSX:Steam Edition and Prepar3D. The WX Advantage Radar is based on the Bendix RDR-4B system and features a non-fading, high-resolution colour display with selectable transmitter/receiver ranges up

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ATCPro Updated

Flag Mountain Software and Aerius Designs have released a new major update for ATCPro. The package simulates the TRACON environment of air traffic control where aircraft are monitored on radar and guided to their destinations within 30 miles of major

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Just Flight Tornado GR1: Update

A new Service Pack 4.1 software for the Just Flight Tornado GR1 is now available to download Just Flight has announced the release of a new Service Pack for their Tornado GR1 which was reviewed in issue 101 of PC

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Delta Continues Spending Spree

Following its announcement that it is purchasing up to 125 Bombardier CS100s, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has also signed for 37 Airbus A321ceos.  This latest contract, valued at $4.25 billion, is the carrier’s third such deal for the type in

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Extended ETOPS Approval

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Airbus A350-900 for ‘beyond 180 minutes’ extended-range twin engine aircraft operations (ETOPS).  This means that when the first FAA-affiliated carriers (including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines) start taking deliveries

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A New Chopper for DCS

New SA342 Gazelle helicopter released for DCS The makers of the ever-popular DCS franchise have sent us the following communique. Polychop Simulations in cooperation with The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics, are pleased to announce that DCS: SA342 Gazelle is

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First neos for Africa

Air Côte D’Ivoire has become the first African carrier to select the Airbus A320neo after placing a firm order for two examples. The deal, which also includes two A320ceos, is also the Abidjan-based flag carrier’s first direct agreement with the

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