Month: January 2017

A Good Year for Airbus

Record deliveries and a strong order intake marked a robust 2016 for Airbus.  At the company’s annual year-end briefing it revealed it had delivered 688 aircraft to 82 customers, a new record.  This is 53 more  than the previous record of

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GoAir Doubles A320neo Commitment

Mumbai-based GoAir has firmed up an order for 72 Airbus A320neos, taking its firm commitments for the type to 144. The deal was finalised on December 30 and comes on the back of an MOU signed during last year’s Farnborough International

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Jeju Air Makes 737 Order

South Korean low-cost carrier Jeju Air has been named as the customer for a previously undisclosed order for three Boeing 737-800s. The deal, which is valued at nearly $300m at current list prices, marks the airline’s first direct-purchase from Boeing.

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New Yoke Incoming

Snakebyte group has announced Honeycomb Aeronautical, a new brand of flight simulation hardware.  With the first products expected to ship this summer, the range is designed to offer authentic flight simulation products, suitable for both enthusiasts and students training for

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Transall C-160 Out Now

JSS-Simulations, in partnership with Flight One Software, have announced the release of the Transall C-160 for FSX, FSX: Steam Edition and Prepar3d.  The C-160 spent 50 years providing logistical support to many of the world’s air forces. A truly versatile

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NAC Acquires ATRs from ALC

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has acquired 25 ATR turboprops from Air Lease Corporation. The deal includes 23 ATR 72-600s and two ATR 42-600s, which are currently leased to nine airlines. “We are delighted to have completed this transaction with ALC. 

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Logitech Unleashes New Wireless Headset

Logitech has launched the G533 Wireless Gaming Headset, featuring advanced Pro-G audio drivers to accurately replicates 7.1 surround sound for in-game environmental effects and positional audio. According to Logitech, the headset utilises lossless digital audio transmission with a wireless range

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Bella Coola for X-Plane

Beti-X, the maker of CZST- Stewart, one of the most beautiful scenery you will find on X-Plane, have released CYBD Bella Coola for X-Plane 10 and 11. CYBD – Bella Coola goes even further and is even more detailed.  It

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More MAXs for Travel Service

Czech carrier Travel Service has finalised an order for five additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, valued at $550m at current list prices. Travel Service, which already operates a fleet of 32 737s, initially placed an order for three 737

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Captain of the Ship L049 Constellation Out Now

A2A Simulations have released Captain of the Ship L049 Constellation for FSX and Prepar3D. The product includes both the aircraft and associated Captain of the Ship expansion pack. Every aircraft is unique and with persistent wear and tear so the

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