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U.S. DOT Penalizes Southwest Airlines $140 Million for 2022 Holiday Meltdown

DOT ensured Southwest paid over $600 million back to passengers and issued record penalty – 30 times larger than any in DOT history – to deter other airlines from failing to protect customers during disruptions. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a $140 million civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for numerous violations of consumer protection laws during and after the operational failures that cancelled 16,900 flights and stranded over two million passengers over the 2022 Christmas […]

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Top Air Show Performers Commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups. Performers at the 71st Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport, include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites. The event features nine air shows over seven days, including night airshows on July 24 and 27. Daily afternoon air shows […]

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FAA Shares Letter Formally Notifying Boeing of Investigation

The FAA is conducting an investigation to determine if Boeing failed to ensure completed products conformed to its approved design and were in a condition for safe operation in compliance with FAA regulations. The FAA formally notified Boeing of the investigation in a letter dated Jan. 10. The investigation is a result of an incident on a Boeing Model 737-9 MAX where it lost a plug-type passenger door (door plug) and additional discrepancies. The FAA in a Jan. 11 update […]

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Spirit Airlines to cease Denver operations on Tuesday

It’s official: Spirit Airlines will cease operations out of Denver International Airport with its last flight on Tuesday. This change will affect three routes to DIA: Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas and Miami. According to DIA’s website, the final Spirit flight to arrive at the airport coming from Fort Lauderdale will arrive at 11 p.m. on Jan. 8, the final Miami flight will arrive at 9:43 a.m. on Jan. 9 and the last flight from Las Vegas will arrive at 2:29 […]

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Kaunas Airport Passenger Terminal Expansion: Construction Set to Begin in Early 2024

The expansion of the Kaunas Airport passenger terminal is expected to be completed in mid-2025. The total area of the terminal is expected to increase by around 4 400 000 square metres and the airport will be able to handle up to six passenger flights per hour. Lithuanian Airports has signed a contract with INFES, which has won a public tender and will carry out the expansion of the Kaunas Airport passenger terminal. The value of the contract is EUR […]

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REVOLUTIONARY FLIGHT SIM CONTROLLER, YAWMAN ARROW, NOW AVAILABLE IN U.S.

Carmel, Ind. – January 8, 2023 – The YawmanTM ArrowTM, a revolutionary new compact controller for virtual flying, is now available in the United States. Exclusively available for purchase at yawmanflight.com and Sporty’s Pilot Shop, the controller combines a complex yoke, throttle quadrant and mechanically-linked rudder pedals together in a handheld package. Priced at $249, less than just one piece of advanced sim hardware. “This has been a methodical journey to bring together all the familiar pieces of flight simulation […]

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COCKSPUR – PH100 MSFS

Cockspur - PH100 MSFS at SIMMARKET is an exceptional expansion designed exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator, providing a highly detailed and authentic representation of the Phenom 100 business jet. The key features include a realistic exterior with meticulous attention to detail, an immersive cockpit that replicates every switch and control for an authentic pilot experience, dynamic systems exploration to engage with various aircraft systems, and true-to-life flight dynamics that mirror the real-world performance of the Phenom 100. View the Trailer! […]

todayJanuary 7, 2024 341 80

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HRSIMYARD – LOMN HELIPORT ARA-3 NASSFELD MSFS

Introducing the Hrsimyard - LOMN Heliport ARA-3 Nassfeld MSFS, another super realistic heliport addition to Microsoft Flight Simulator available on SIMMARKET. Nestled in the heart of the Austrian ski resort Nassfeld in Carinthia, this helipad is operational exclusively during the winter months from December to April. Serving as the home to the rescue helicopter "ARA-3," the base is authentically replicated from the real-life ARA Flugrettung operations. This premium Heliport offers a high-detail 1:1 model of the actual rescue base, complete […]

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Aerosoft – Release of Zurich V2 and Berlin Brandenburg for X-Plane 12/11

Aerosoft - Airport Zurich V2 X-Plane 12/11: Experience the grandeur of Switzerland's largest airport with Aerosoft's newly released Airport Zurich V2 for X-Plane 12/11. This meticulously crafted scenery captures every detail of Zurich-Kloten, featuring high-resolution 2K textures and intricate 3D modeling. Animated radar systems, windsocks, and airport traffic bring the environment to life, while baked textures and X-Plane's HDR rendering deliver stunning night effects. The XP12 version introduces improvements like revised custom mesh, 3D vegetation, weather effects, and enhanced performance. […]

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