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Orbx Releases An FTX Airport
Posted by akzah on Sunday, August 10 @ 09:10:08 PDT (312 reads)
Melbourne's Tullamarine International Airport is Australia's second largest in size and traffic volume and a major gateway for trans-Pacific, Tasman and Asian international flights. FTX AU YMML is a detailed major Australian airport designed for FSX, combining 1m/pixel and 15cm/pixel ground textures for a truly remarkable experience.
YMML features over 40km sq. of surrounding photoreal suburbs, industrial estates and townships, incredibly detailed custom GMAX modeling and texturing made from thousands of photos taken at the airport, full seasonal color variations, immersive approach and area lighting systems, Nose-In-Guidance systems for gates, inverse kinetic animated aerobridges and the choice of running YMML in FSX Native Mode or Gmax 15cm Poly Mode. In another Orbx exclusive, YMML features a custom set of Real Environment Xtreme (REX) airport environment textures specially made to match the YMML ground photos. This scenery is designed to compiment the Orbx FTX AU BLUE region pack released in March 2008. Visit the Orbx website for more information.
http://ftxnow.com/
Posted by akzah on Sunday, August 10 @ 09:09:25 PDT (326 reads)
Flight One Software and CoolSky have announced the release of Ultimate Airliners - The Super 80 Professional; a new addon product for MS Flight Simulator X.
Ultimate Airliners - The Super 80 Professional is a complete aircraft and panel package which simulates the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 in detail. All systems in the aircraft are simulated with a high level of accuracy to make the experience as complete as possible. This package simulates the latest Electronic Flight Deck (EFD) cockpit upgrade given to the MD-80 series. It includes a full EFIS with FMS, TCAS, Systems Display Panel, Engine Display Panel, and many more advanced systems. Real MD-80 pilots will feel right at home and beginners will be able to completely learn the cockpit due to the interactive Integrated Cockpit Training System.
The external model and Virtual Cockpit are fully featured, all designed in 3DSMax and are fully FSX/DX10 compliant. A full sound suite is also included with many audible cockpit sounds. There are also 330+ pages in the Aircraft Operating Manual accompanying this product to help you fully understand all the aircraft systems.
The Super 80 Professional features the Integrated Cockpit Training System (ICTS). The ICTS is an interactive, in-flight training system designed to teach you how to operate the aircraft while in the cockpit, and it covers all stages of flight beginning from cold and dark. Whether you are a first time or seasoned simmer, jump straight into the cockpit and start flying now!
The Training Center itself is the starting point for all interactive training. You will find training guides for the checklists, various procedures/operations, EFIS, FMS, and other complex cockpit systems. The Super 80 Professional also features the Automatic Aircraft Configuration (AAC) system. The AAC system will automatically setup the aircraft and all systems, for the selected phase of flight, at the click of a button.
The package is shipped with many liveries. In addition to the default liveries, there are additional liveries by McPhat Studios featuring various operators from around the world. McPhat Studios specializes in creating weathered and worn looking aircraft with high attention to detail.
You can get the product today at Flight1 or by visiting CoolSky. There is also a limited time discount if you are a previous Flight1/CoolSky customer of the classic Super 80. Information on the discount can be viewed on the main Flight1 Super 80 Professional product page.
http://www.flight1.com/products.asp?product=uas80pro
Boeing, Airbus Face Delays On Parts Shortage - Report
Posted by akzah on Sunday, August 10 @ 09:08:02 PDT (386 reads)
Boeing and Airbus are facing a slowdown on their older model assembly lines because of a shortage of basic components such as seats, toilets and galleys, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
The production disruption was raising costs and delaying millions of dollars in payments from customers, the paper said.
Managers at both companies suggested the holdups could affect this year's financial results, the paper reported.
The paper quoted Boeing and Airbus as saying that the delays emerged almost a year ago, but have become much worse this year.
The lack of components stem from small suppliers that have overcommitted to build equipment and did not gear up production fast enough to deliver it, the paper said.
On Thursday, Boeing announced the first cancellation of an order for its delayed 787 Dreamliner, signaling that airlines may be getting impatient for deliveries of the new, fuel efficient plane.
Also on Thursday United Airlines said it may cancel an order for 42 Airbus aircraft, forfeiting a USD$91 million dollar deposit and possibly heralding a wave of deferrals and cancellations for the major plane makers as their customers scale back growth plans.
Posted by akzah on Sunday, July 27 @ 12:20:09 PDT (419 reads)
Sky Simulations has released Service pack 3 for the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 based on customers requests. One of the basics of this package is the upgrade of the FSX version, making it completely native of this flight simulator, being compatible now with FSX-SP2 and FSX-acceleration.
Many modifications in the exterior model have been made including the engines, which have been reworked completely for both versions. The Virtual cockpit has also been upgraded, making it easier to operate. Many other details to the model, VC and gauges have been updated and refined. For more information and to download this update please browse to Sky Simulations.
http://www.skysimulations.com/
Posted by akzah on Sunday, July 27 @ 12:19:23 PDT (285 reads)
In the series of its new Airport Collection, France VFR is happy to announce its second location, representing the French Regional LILLE LESQUIN Airport.
This scenery represents an extremely detailed Regional airport in the North of France including photo-real high definition textures of ground and buildings as well as night textures. The scenery covers about 50 km2 and adds an extended photo-realistic area to the airport including specific Autogen, VFR landmarks and nearby road traffic. It can be used as a standalone product or in addition to the Nord Pas de Calais scenery without any adaptation. With its particular concept, this scenery is entirely compatible with any mesh of your choice.
This release is for FS2004 and all the details can be found on the FranceVFR website.
http://www.francevfr.com/scenes.htm
Posted by akzah on Sunday, June 29 @ 06:24:42 PDT (474 reads)
Flight Replicas is pleased announce the release of the Messerschmitt 262A-1a and 262B Trainer for FSX. Built specifically for FSX (SP2/Acceleration), this all-new extremely detailed and functional Gmax version of the famed Messerschmitt Me-262 features not only the single seat fighters, but the two-seat trainer with fully operational dual cockpits as well.
The Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe (German for "Swallow") saw action from late summer of 1944 until the end of the war, sharing the title of first operational jet fighter with the British Gloster Meteor.
Both the 262A-1a and 262B Trainer include all the features you would expect in a FSX release, such as: highly accurate and fully clickable virtual cockpits modeled after real-life photos, accurate and working buttons on systems panel, full animations (including pilot), five different models and six different liveries all done with help from a major museum for authenticity, accurate landing gear sequences, a full flight operations manual, plus much more.
You can get this FSX only product now through Flight1. For more information, screenshots, and to download this great aircraft package, you're cleared direct to the Flight1 product page.
http://www.flight1.com/products.asp?product=fsxm262
Posted by akzah on Sunday, June 29 @ 06:23:24 PDT (541 reads)
Eaglesoft Announces their Avionics Expansion Pack, it includes the following: Mid Continent 4300 ESAI, Garmin GMA340HI, AudioCenter, Garmin 106A VOR Heads 1 & 2. The Garmin GTX330 Transponder are Vatsim and IVAO Ready. Also included are the Garmin GNS 430 GPS, Garmin GNS 530 GPS, Sandel 3308 EADI, Sandel 4550 EHSI, and the Stec 55X Autopilot with Stec SA200 Altitude PreSelector and Audio Annunciator.
As a bonus the FS2004 version is included with the FSX Purchase! For more Information head on over to Eaglesoft.
http://www.eaglesoftdg.com/ESAEP.htm
Posted by akzah on Sunday, June 29 @ 06:22:22 PDT (444 reads)
Kuwait's Aviation Lease and Finance Company agreed to sell eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with a list price of USD$1.6 billion, to Saudi Arabian Airlines, Alafco said on Wednesday.
The company said in a statement the aircraft would be delivered between 2014 and 2015.
Alafco also said it would lease out four Boeings for 12 years to the Saudi carrier with delivery expected in 2012.
The list value of one plane is USD$200 million, while the leasing price is 1 percent of the purchase price paid as a monthly rent, Alafco said in the statement posted on the bourse web site.
Alafco said earlier this month it agreed with Saudia to lease five new single-aisle Airbus A320s for next year's delivery, as part of the Saudi carrier's fleet renewal program.
The Gulf aviation industry is booming as surging economies spurred by record oil prices attract tourists, business people and workers to the world's largest oil-exporting region.
Dubai-based Emirates, the United Arab Emirates' Air Arabia and Qatar Airways have bought billions of dollars worth of aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, looking to bring more people to their respective countries or hub passengers from around the world.
Posted by akzah on Sunday, June 29 @ 06:21:33 PDT (417 reads)
Tourism and Kenyan exports to the United States, especially flowers, are expected to rise due to a deal allowing direct flights between the two countries within a year, the US envoy to Kenya said on Thursday.
Transport ministers from both countries signed an 'Open Skies' deal in the United States last week.
"Direct flights could facilitate the greater export of Kenyan flowers to the US market where there is a high demand," US Ambassador Michael Ranneberger told a news conference.
Kenya's horticulture sector, the largest exporter of cut flowers to Europe, earned the country 70.3 billion Kenya shillings (USD$1.09 billion) last year. Kenyan flower exports to the United States are currently negligible.
An official at the Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya said they expected the US market to account for 2-5 percent of exports at the start of the direct flights and rise gradually.
According to the Kenya Tourist Board, 101,879 US tourists visited Kenya in 2007, up from 86,528 the previous year. Tourism took a hit in the violent aftermath of disputed presidential elections last December.
"We think that in the next 12 months or so, the US can be the largest source country for tourists to Kenya if we can get direct flights underway," Ranneberger said.
Ranneberger said flights could start after negotiations on a 'Safe Skies' agreement are completed. A Safe Skies deal is designed to ensure airlines flying to US airports and foreign airports to which US carriers fly meet US security standards.
He said US airline Delta Air Lines was expected to start flights to Nairobi via west Africa next summer.
Posted by akzah on Sunday, May 25 @ 14:07:46 PDT (792 reads)
Flight1 Aviation Technologies is pleased to announce that their Avidyne Student Simulator is now available for Flight Simulator X users. The Avidyne Student Simulator emulates the Avidyne Entegra series flight deck system in detail and allows students and pilots to practice procedures and familiarize themselves with the system. The software allows you to maintain proficiency in the privacy of your home or flight school at a fraction of the cost of the real aircraft. The new CD version release contains both the FS2004 and FSX versions. For more information, visit Flight 1 Aviation Technologies.
http://www.flight1tech.com/
Orbx Releases An FTX Airport
