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The team behind Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has officially released Sim Update 4 (version 1.6.32.0), bringing a wave of performance improvements, bug fixes, and a few new touches aimed at polishing the core sim experience. Players on PC and Xbox will notice a range of ground-zero fixes — from corrected crashes in the ATC system, flight planner, radar, airport vehicle simulation, terrain rendering and more — to broad performance optimizations: […]
Bright holiday greetings from the Sky Blue Radio family! This year, we’re going full throttle on festivity with Big Blue Christmas — a spectacular 12-day celebration of music, flightsims, giveaways, and community spirit. From December 12 through December 23, tune in for a nonstop sleigh-ride of seasonal fun that blends the skies, the sounds, and the spirit of giving. 🎁 What to Expect: A Unique Winter Adventure Each day during […]
Registration for FlightSimExpo 2026 opens next weekend, with tickets officially going on sale at 12pm CT on Sunday, December 14. The three-day event returns to the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Minnesota from June 12–14, welcoming flight simulation enthusiasts, developers, and aviation professionals for seminars, exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, and community events. An “Entire Event” ticket includes access to all seminars and workshops, the #FSExpoFriday lineup, three days of exhibits, a new […]
Attention simmers! Orbx has just dropped a stunning new addition for Microsoft Flight Simulator: YPPH Perth International Airport, the beating heart of Western Australia’s aviation scene. Whether you’re flying heavy metal across Asia or hopping on a FIFO run to the outback, this scenery is packed with detail and ready to impress. Perth isn’t just another airport—it’s a gateway connecting millions of travelers every year. And now, thanks to Orbx, […]
Just Flight has officially released version 2.4 of the 146 Professional, marking one of the first major regional airliner updates built with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 in mind. The aircraft is now fully compatible with both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024, and the update focuses heavily on performance improvements and new features unique to the 2024 platform. One of the most notable additions is a fully interactive pre-flight walkaround, which […]
Honeycomb Aeronautical has announced its newest piece of hardware, the Echo Aviation Controller, a compact gamepad-style device designed specifically for flight simulation. Unlike standard controllers, the Echo integrates many of the functions typically found on full-sized flight decks, offering a surprising amount of realism in a handheld form. The controller features four individual throttle levers, allowing users to control multi-engine aircraft with far more precision than a traditional gamepad. It […]
Air travel across the globe is feeling the turbulence this week as Airbus has initiated one of the largest aircraft recalls in commercial aviation history. More than 6,000 A320-family aircraft—nearly half of all A320s flying worldwide—have been temporarily grounded or restricted while airlines perform critical software updates. The move follows a serious mid-air incident in late October, when an A320-family jet experienced an unexpected altitude drop linked to corrupted data […]
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Today, we’re giving thanks for you — our amazing listeners all around the world and at every altitude! Whether you're cruising FL350, taxiing for departure, or relaxing at home with family and friends, we’re grateful to be part of your journey. Thank you for tuning in, sharing the music, supporting our shows, and keeping this incredible aviation community flying high. ✈️💙 From all of us at Sky Blue Radio, we […]
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