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Airport Control 27 has entered Steam Early Access, placing players inside detailed virtual control towers where they must manage pushbacks, taxi routes, departures and arriving traffic across four international airports.

Developed and published by CCC Games, the new simulator was released on September 21 for Windows, macOS and Linux.

via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/airport-control-27-opens-its-virtual-tower-in-early-acces

Pimax brought its ultralight Dream Air virtual-reality headset to Sim Gaming Expo 2026 in Chicago, giving flight-simulation and racing enthusiasts an opportunity to test its high-resolution Micro-OLED displays, compact design and approximately 170-gram headset weight.

via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/pimax-dream-air-vr-headset-lands-at-chicago-sim-exp

Federal officials are promising a more resilient air traffic control network after a telecommunications failure disrupted approximately 9,500 flights across the United States, halted arrivals at major Northeast airports and exposed the consequences of relying on aging aviation infrastructure.

via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/faa-air-traffic-control-modernization-accelerates-after-outag

FlightSim Studio has released the Tecnam P2012 Traveller V2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, rebuilding the versatile twin-engine aircraft with seven cabin configurations, native Career Mode support, revised systems, updated visuals and a substantially expanded electronic flight bag.

via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/tecnam-p2012-traveller-v2-arrives-for-microsoft-flight-simulator-202

Eleven flight-simulation streamers will fly from Chicago to Los Angeles during the Route 66 Sky Relay, a continuous 24-hour online event raising money and awareness for Orbis and its sight-saving Flying Eye Hospital.

via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/route-66-sky-relay-unites-flight-simmers-for-orbi

Propair Flight has released New Orleans Lakefront Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. The new scenery recreates the historic Louisiana airport with detailed buildings, high-resolution PBR materials, custom ground textures and realistic nighttime lighting.

via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/new-orleans-lakefront-airport-arrives-for-msfs-2020-and-202

BlueBird Simulations has officially set October 23, 2026, as the release date for its long-awaited Boeing 757. The developer says the aircraft is largely complete, with remaining work focused on launch infrastructure, final refinements and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 compatibility.

via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/bluebird-757-sets-october-23-release-date-for-msf

Alaska Flight Academy has installed its first ELITE PI-235 Pro Advanced Aviation Training Device, adding a flexible new platform for instrument instruction, avionics familiarization and scenario-based pilot training at the academy's Wasilla facility.

via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/alaska-flight-academy-adds-first-elite-pi-235-pro-aat

Hangar Addons has launched as a new community platform for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane, promising unrestricted freeware downloads without countdown timers, speed limits or a paid premium tier. The service also gives creators control over how their work is hosted, credited and removed.

via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/hangar-addons-launches-free-flight-sim-download-hu

FSDreamTeam has updated GSX Pro with support for custom multi-jetway systems used at select iniBuilds airports. Introduced in Couatl version 4.0.22 and followed by a 4.0.23 hotfix, the change prevents GSX from incorrectly sending buses and passenger stairs to stands where external jetways are already operating.

via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/gsx-pro-adds-support-for-inibuilds-multi-jetway-gate