Month: September 2016

Bombardier Adjusts C Series Delivery Schedule

Delays in the suuply of Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW1500G engine have led Bombardier to revise its C Series delivery schedule. The Canadian manufacturer had planned to hand over 15 aircraft by the end of the year but this has been adjusted

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Malaga Now Available

Aerosoft has released Malaga X for FSX and Prepar3D. The airport is modelled in detail, including static objects, 3D approach lighting and high resolution AFCAD data. The city and surrounding area is also covered with high resolution 0.5m/pixel satellite images

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Aberdeen Out Now

UK2000 has released Aberdeen Airport for FSX and Prepar3D. Gary Summons has released several airports in the UK include major hubs such as Heathrow, Gatwick. Aberdeen Airport is a base for BMI Regional, Eastern Airways and Flybe and it also

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New Dornier Takes Flight

The DO228 100 HD Series for FSX and Prepar3D is out. The package features HD quality textures (4096 x 4096) along with six HD liveries and a blank paint scheme for creating custom artwork. The virtual cockpit is fitted with

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Maiden Flight of Spanish Air Force’s First A400M

AIRBUS DEFENCE and Space confirmed in an announcement on September 6, that the first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter ordered by the Ejército del Aire (EdA – Spanish Air Force) has made its maiden flight. The aircraft, EC-400/T.23-01 ‘31-21’ (c/n

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La Compagnie Axes Luton Links

La Compagnie has confirmed it will suspend its London/Luton to New York service from September 25.  The French boutique Business Class carrier attributed its decision on the “new economic climate in Europe, fuelled by Brexit, and that has already affected

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Colorful Guizhou Pens Embraer Deal

Chinese carrier Colorful Guizhou Airlines has signed a deal for up to five Embraer 190s, valued at $249m at current list prices.  The agreement consists of two firm orders and three purchase rights, with the former scheduled for delivery next

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Antonov Agreement with China on An-225 Programme

ANTONOV, UKROBORONPROM and Aerospace Industry Corporation of China (AICC) have signed a long-term co-operation agreement on the An-225 Mriya heavy transport aircraft programme. The agreement, signed on August 30, will initially involve completion of the second An-225, which has been

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Maiden Flight of Fourth Development CH-53K King Stallion

A FOURTH prototype CH-53K King Stallion has joined the flight test programme.  Maiden flight of this additional development helicopter was announced by Sikorsky on September 2. The first three CH-53K heavy lift helicopter Engineering Development Models (EDM) achieved their first

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Flight Angels 2016 Announced

Flight Angels 2016, which takes place on September 16 to 18, is an aviation event providing an opportunity to come together to experience some online flying whilst helping some wonderful charities. If you have Microsoft FSX you can join the

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