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News   The Jacksons announce first UK gigs since the death of Tito Jackson

The Jacksons have announced their first UK concerts since the passing of Tito Jackson.

The beloved singer - who was the older brother of late King of Pop Michael Jackson - passed away in September, at the age of 70, and his bandmates in the legendary family pop group, Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson, are set to reunite to perform two huge outdoor concerts backed by the stars of London's hit West End Michael Jackson musical 'Thriller'.

First up, on July 19, the 'ABC' hitmakers will perform in the picturesque grounds of Englefield House, in Pangbourne near Reading, Berkshire. Special guests include Sister Sledge and Boney M featuring Maizie Williams.

On July 31, The Jacksons will play Audley End Estate in Essex, with Sister Sledge and Miss Disco.

Both concerts are part of the Heritage Live Festivals series. For ticket information, head to axs.com/heritagelive.

As well as The Jacksons, Roger Daltrey will headline Heritage Live Festivals at Audley End, with support from Britpop legends Ocean Colour Scene and Cast on August 1.

Englefield House will also host The Beach Boys in what marks their only UK show for 2025, joined by special guests David Essex and Lulu.

Tito suffered a fatal heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma on September 15.

Iconic group The Jacksons had played several shows last year, with Tito last onstage in Munich, Germany on September 10.

Tito shot to fame alongside his siblings in the Jackson 5 - who would later become The Jacksons - in the late 1960s and 1970s under the legendary Motown label.

The original lineup consisted of Tito, Jackie, Marlon, Michael, and Jermaine Jackson.

Their best-known hits included 'ABC', 'The Love You Save', and 'I'll Be There'.

 

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News Lisium - EVRA Riga Latvia MSFS20/24

News   Lisium - EVRA Riga Latvia MSFS20/24

Get some fresh air and explore the Baltic region with Riga International Airport (EVRA) designed with stunning details by Lisium for MSFS24 and MSFS20, now available at SIMMARKET! This quality and already popular scenery brings Latvia's largest airport to life with high-resolution textures, parallax interiors, and custom ground details, ensuring an immersive experience for virtual pilots. As the primary hub for airBaltic and a key gateway to Northern Europe, EVRA's latest airport layout and accurate PBR materials deliver outstanding realism. Whether you're flying regional routes or long-haul connections, this scenery perfectly captures the charm and operational complexity of Riga Airport.

Designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, with future updates to enhance MSFS 2024 compatibility, this add-on provides state-of-the-art visuals, including highly detailed terminal interiors and realistic ground textures. Please note that MSFS 2024 may introduce slight behavioral differences, but a full update will follow soon. This product features SIMMARKET's simInstaller technology, making installation seamless via the SIMMARKET APP after purchase.

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News SiamFlight - VTSP Phuket Thailand MSFS

News   SiamFlight - VTSP Phuket Thailand MSFS

Come here, there's a tourists and holiday destination airport alert ! SiamFlight - VTSP Phuket Thailand MSFS is a highly detailed recreation of this Thailand's premier tourist gateway for MSFS 2020. This add-on captures the airport's modern infrastructure, including the International and Domestic Terminals, cargo areas, VIP lounges, and key facilities like the ATC tower, fire stations, and private jet terminals. Featuring a custom DEM with a sloped runway, hand-placed taxiway guidance signs, and realistic lighting systems, this scenery ensures an authentic experience for pilots. The newly added taxiways H and J, high-quality CGL aerial imagery, and animated jetways further enhance realism.

From the iconic Welcome to Phuket Airport sign to the Splash Jungle Water Park near the airport, every detail has been carefully crafted. With accurate gates, stands, helipads, and full airport services, this scenery mirrors real-world operations, including ILS, VOR/DME, and offset ILS for RWY27. Lush surroundings, including beachside pine trees, and custom static objects bring the airport to life. Available now at SIMMARKET, this product utilizes simInstaller technology, allowing seamless installation via the store app.

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News FSDG - Greenland Kulusuk MSFS

News   FSDG - Greenland Kulusuk MSFS

FSDG - Greenland Kulusuk MSFS brings you back to Greenland with a highly detailed and realistic rendition of Kulusuk Airport (BGKK) and its surroundings. Just 400 miles from Keflavik, Iceland, this small yet beautiful airport serves as the perfect stopover on your way to Nuuk. The scenery features sloped terrain, realistic lighting, and a fully detailed town complete with buildings, vehicles, ships, and icebergs, immersing you in the Arctic atmosphere.

Designed with MSFS technologies like dynamic lighting and reflective textures, this add-on ensures excellent performance while maintaining high visual quality. It supports both MSFS 2020 and 2024 and is fully compatible with all known add-ons. Whether you're exploring Greenland for the first time or preparing for the upcoming Nuuk scenery, FSDG - Greenland Kulusuk MSFS offers a stunning gateway to the Arctic. Get it now at SIMMARKET!

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This new edition brings a host of changes to the already impressive Dubai scenery for MSFS2020, including; an updated Dubai landmarks pack integrated into the scenery, which can be toggled on/off via the scenery config panel in the iniManager, including a new terminal interior for concourse A, MSFS2024 LOD work to ensure a smooth and seamless experience and so much more! You'll also get all the immersive details, from beautifully updated ground textures to carefully recreated terminal layouts, this product further expands on the already immersive nature and energy that Dubai Airport is known for.

Features List (new to Enhanced Version):

All new custom, high detail ground textures, markings and labels to FS24 standards. All ground textures across the airport have been upgraded.
Added detailed interior to Terminal A
All models have been extensively re-lodded for optimum performance
Added 11 new highly detailed landmark buildings
Added detailed interior for Emirates Engineering hangar with animated doors

Other Details
- Price: £21.99
- Upgrade price: £4.99 (for those who own the 2020 edition)

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Fly in Thursday with The Pilot Club is tonight! We are Aspen Bound

TPC Flight Ops team, in coordination with VATUSA, invites you to FLY-IN THURSDAY group flight, brought to you by SKY BLUE RADIO.KASEBriefing Date/Time: 6 February 2025 2024, 8p EST (01:00z)Hosted by: Dylan | TPC1496 ATC: VATSIM (IFR or VFR)VATSIM Event Link: N/A Discussion Thread (Discord): HEREInternal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel A/C: Airliners, Bizjets, Turboprops, Light GA. This is a hybrid event - a/c is your choice - all are welcome! TIME ON TARGET: Departure airport is at pilot discretion. Arrive at destination airport between 0200z-0300


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Positive Rate turns 3 years old!

Positive Rate turns 3 years old!

Positive Rate turns 3 years old!  Join Willy Canuck and the Positive Rate team this Saturday at 11am London Time for a very special stream celebrating Positive Rate's third anniversary.

Joined by Just Flight, Hanger Studios 7.1.3. and P.M.S.50, Willy Canuck will be giving away some amazing prizes to lucky viewers during the stream as well as showing off some of the best add-ons in Flight Simulation as the Team tours the picturesque countryside of Vietnam.

Departing from Ho Chi Minh City, viewers can join in on the action and fly with Willy up to Da Nang while Nick from Hanger Studios 713 talks about his awesome L.17 bravo which is available for both PC and Xbox simmers.  Willy will also be showing off the amazing Black Square Duke Turbine from Just Flight.

Don't forget, you must subscribe to the channel to win.  Head over to YouTube and google Willy Canuck for show notifications.  See you on Saturday!

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SayIntentions.AI Introduces OpenSky: A New Era of AI-Driven ATC for Flight Sim Enthusiasts

Flight simulation aficionados, brace yourselves for a game-changing development! SayIntentions.AI has unveiled OpenSky, free, ad-supported platform designed to offer a streamlined yet immersive AI-driven Air Traffic Control (ATC) experience.urrently in private beta, OpenSky serves as an accessible entry point into the expansive SayIntentions.AI ecosystem.

Key Features of OpenSky:

  • Unscripted AI ATC: ngage in dynamic, realistic ATC interactions without pre-recorded scripts.-
  • IFR Gate-to-Gate Coverage: eceive AI guidance throughout your entire flight, from departure to arrival.-
  • AI Co-Pilot Assistance: enefit from support with flight procedures and communications.- Voice Control: nteract seamlessly with the AI system using voice commands.-
  • Real-World Data Integration: tilize authentic taxi instructions, frequencies, sectors, and navigational data.-
  • Compatibility: esigned for MSFS 2024, with VR support and integration with Simbrief and Navigraph.-
  • Cloud-Based Processing: nsures minimal impact on your hardware performance. hile OpenSky offers a robust set of features, it's important to note that certain advanced functionalities are reserved for the premium version.hese include faster response times, a more sophisticated AI model, VFR support, AI cabin crew interactions, and multiplayer capabilities.dditionally, OpenSky operates on a flight plan adherence model, meaning deviations from your filed plan are not accommodated.

    While OpenSky offers a robust set of features, it's important to note that certain advanced functionalities are reserved for the premium version. These include faster response times, a more sophisticated AI model, VFR support, AI cabin crew interactions, and multiplayer capabilities. Additionally, OpenSky operates on a flight plan adherence model, meaning deviations from your filed plan are not accommodated.

    Getting Started with OpenSky:

    To join the OpenSky private beta, visit the SayIntentions.AI website.f you have an invite code, you can register immediately; otherwise, you can join the waitlist and will be notified via email upon approval.ll new OpenSky accounts come with a 24-hour free trial of the premium ecosystem, automatically transitioning to the OpenSky beta version after the trial period or a visual overview and more insights into OpenSky, check out the official announcement video below:



    Experience the future of flight simulation with OpenSky and elevate your virtual flying adventures to new heights!

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    BREAKING... American CRJ700 on approach to DCA collided.

    Prelimiary reports indicate that American Airlines, Flight 5342 on approach to Reagan International Airport collided with a US Army Blackhawk Helicopter.  Stay tuned to Sky Blue Radio for up to date details. 


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    Backwood Studios is back with another stunning airport release, bringing the historic charm of Greensboro Municipal Airport (7A0) in Alabama to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024! Whether you're looking for a small-town GA flying experience or the perfect base for agricultural operations, this highly detailed scenery is now available to enhance your MSFS adventures.

    A Deeply Immersive Airport Experience
    Located in the heart of Alabama, Greensboro Municipal Airport serves as an important hub for local aviation. With meticulously crafted details, this add-on brings the airport and its surroundings to life, making it a must-have for flight sim enthusiasts.

    Key Features:
    Highly Detailed Airport Modeling - Experience a true-to-life representation of Greensboro Municipal with accurate runways, taxiways, aprons, and custom buildings that capture the essence of this charming airport.

    Enhanced Scenery - The surrounding forests, roads, and even local cemeteries have been precisely recreated, adding to the realism and immersion.

    Agricultural Aviation Hub - Greensboro plays a key role in supporting local farming operations, making it the perfect Career Mode base for pilots looking to take on agricultural spraying missions in MSFS 2024.

    Custom Night Lighting - Fly in or out under the cover of darkness with beautifully lit airport environments that enhance the nighttime experience.

    Take Flight Today!
    Backwood Studios' Greensboro Municipal Airport (7A0) is available NOW on OrbxDirect! Grab your copy and explore the historic and natural beauty of Alabama in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

    Get it here: Backwood Studios 7A0 - OrbxDirect

    Stay tuned to Sky Blue Radio for the latest in Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, scenery releases, and aviation news!

     

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