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#11
Announcements - The Age of Flight / Brand new SAAB 2000 aircraft a...
Last post by jezbanks - April 11, 2026, 03:55:28 PM2 listed now on the used market
1 more to come
1 more to come
#12
Feature requests / List Aircraft to Entire Allian...
Last post by TheGrew - April 10, 2026, 05:10:36 AMForgive me if this has been suggested before but I wasn't able to find anything using the search function.
Right now when listing aircraft we can either do so to the entire open market or as is typically used with alliances , specific airlines.
I think it would be great to have a third option of 'Within my alliance' the hope with this option would be for airlines that aren't specifically selling aircraft to a target airline but also want to keep the aircraft out of the potential hands of competitors where they could be used against them.
What do people think?
Right now when listing aircraft we can either do so to the entire open market or as is typically used with alliances , specific airlines.
I think it would be great to have a third option of 'Within my alliance' the hope with this option would be for airlines that aren't specifically selling aircraft to a target airline but also want to keep the aircraft out of the potential hands of competitors where they could be used against them.
What do people think?
#13
General forum / Re: Costs as Game Nears the En...
Last post by groundbum2 - April 10, 2026, 05:04:20 AMit doesn't matter why, because it's not a situation a sharp CEO gets him/herself in....
#14
General forum / Re: Costs as Game Nears the En...
Last post by Karl - April 09, 2026, 12:14:55 PMQuote from: groundbum2 on April 09, 2026, 06:44:03 AMA solution would be for the player to anticipate the end of the game, and to get these things sorted years in advance rather than wait until a few months before the end of the game? AWS is all about anticipation and planning ahead..
Good thinking, but even 15 1/2 years before the end of a game and one leases an aircraft for the maximum 15 years, it would still cost a fortune to lease the aircraft for an additional several months. Why?
#15
General forum / Re: Costs as Game Nears the En...
Last post by Sami - April 09, 2026, 07:18:59 AMYes, I remember from the past that there was an actual reason why it was modified the way it is now.
#16
General forum / Re: Costs as Game Nears the En...
Last post by groundbum2 - April 09, 2026, 06:44:03 AMA solution would be for the player to anticipate the end of the game, and to get these things sorted years in advance rather than wait until a few months before the end of the game? AWS is all about anticipation and planning ahead..
#17
General forum / Costs as Game Nears the End Da...
Last post by Karl - April 08, 2026, 05:52:08 PMAs a game nears its end date, an airline can purchase an aircraft with D check dates up to seven years after the scheduled end date of a game.
However, an airline can only lease an aircraft for a period no longer that 2 or 3 months beyond the game end date. This means that the cost to lease an aircraft can become very expensive - especially if an aircraft needs to be leased for only several months.
Why can't leases be extended as usual -up to 15 years - even if that date is well beyond the scheduled end date? This could save an airline a lot of money and keep the player actively maintaining the airline up to the very end.
However, an airline can only lease an aircraft for a period no longer that 2 or 3 months beyond the game end date. This means that the cost to lease an aircraft can become very expensive - especially if an aircraft needs to be leased for only several months.
Why can't leases be extended as usual -up to 15 years - even if that date is well beyond the scheduled end date? This could save an airline a lot of money and keep the player actively maintaining the airline up to the very end.
#18
Announcements - History and the Future / Five years of Gharbi Air
Last post by Andreas1975 - April 08, 2026, 11:55:35 AMFive years of Gharbi Air
#19
Announcements - History and the Future / SOUTHERN STAR - EXCLUSIVE AUST...
Last post by AndrewM - April 07, 2026, 11:58:56 AMFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SYDNEY — Southern Star, Australia's premier luxury carrier and a proud member of the prestigious World Stars Alliance, is thrilled to announce a monumental leap in commercial aviation with the arrival of our first Breguet 763 Provence.
Affectionately known as the "Deux-Ponts," this magnificent aircraft is the world's first full-body, double-decker airliner. Southern Star is proud to be the exclusive operator of this revolutionary aircraft in Australia, ushering in a new era of capacity, comfort, and technological marvel for the Australian domestic travelling public.
A New Dimension of Flight
The Breguet Provence is unlike any aircraft ever seen in southern skies. Its unique, bulbous fuselage houses two full-length decks, offering a level of spaciousness that traditional single-deck aircraft simply cannot match. For our passengers, this means:
Unrivaled Space & Comfort: With a passenger capacity exceeding 100, the Provence eliminates the cramped cabins of the past. Passengers can now enjoy wider aisles and more generous legroom across both levels.
A Smoother Journey: Powered by four dependable Pratt & Whitney engines, the Provence provides a stable, quiet, and reliable platform for long-distance travel across the vast Australian continent.
A Future Without Borders
As a member of the World Stars Alliance, Southern Star's acquisition of the Provence signifies our soaring ambition. While our current focus remains on perfecting the premium travel experience within our golden shores, we look forward with great anticipation to the day when Southern Star wings connect directly to the vast global network of the World Stars Alliance flight paths.
"The arrival of the Provence isn't just an addition to our fleet; it is a promise to the Australian people," says the Southern Star Board of Directors. "By bringing the world's first double-decker to our shores, we are ensuring that Australia remains at the absolute forefront of aviation innovation as we prepare for a global future."
The Breguet 763 Provence will enter regular service this month. Passengers are invited to experience "The Southern Cross" in the sky—where the future of flight has finally arrived.
SYDNEY — Southern Star, Australia's premier luxury carrier and a proud member of the prestigious World Stars Alliance, is thrilled to announce a monumental leap in commercial aviation with the arrival of our first Breguet 763 Provence.
Affectionately known as the "Deux-Ponts," this magnificent aircraft is the world's first full-body, double-decker airliner. Southern Star is proud to be the exclusive operator of this revolutionary aircraft in Australia, ushering in a new era of capacity, comfort, and technological marvel for the Australian domestic travelling public.
A New Dimension of Flight
The Breguet Provence is unlike any aircraft ever seen in southern skies. Its unique, bulbous fuselage houses two full-length decks, offering a level of spaciousness that traditional single-deck aircraft simply cannot match. For our passengers, this means:
Unrivaled Space & Comfort: With a passenger capacity exceeding 100, the Provence eliminates the cramped cabins of the past. Passengers can now enjoy wider aisles and more generous legroom across both levels.
A Smoother Journey: Powered by four dependable Pratt & Whitney engines, the Provence provides a stable, quiet, and reliable platform for long-distance travel across the vast Australian continent.
A Future Without Borders
As a member of the World Stars Alliance, Southern Star's acquisition of the Provence signifies our soaring ambition. While our current focus remains on perfecting the premium travel experience within our golden shores, we look forward with great anticipation to the day when Southern Star wings connect directly to the vast global network of the World Stars Alliance flight paths.
"The arrival of the Provence isn't just an addition to our fleet; it is a promise to the Australian people," says the Southern Star Board of Directors. "By bringing the world's first double-decker to our shores, we are ensuring that Australia remains at the absolute forefront of aviation innovation as we prepare for a global future."
The Breguet 763 Provence will enter regular service this month. Passengers are invited to experience "The Southern Cross" in the sky—where the future of flight has finally arrived.
#20
Game talk - History and the Future / Re: Delayed DC6 Delivery
Last post by Johnr09 - April 06, 2026, 07:37:56 PMActually, that isn't true. My order was pushed back. I didn't pay super close attention, but my automated press release has my first order arriving on October 1, 1957. My current slot and New Aircraft on Order says January 6, 1958. (My Airlines - News and Press Releases)
And the issue is, is that I am some "other airline" that is now years and years away from first delivery. This isn't a matter of weeks or months. I'm not going bankrupt, but I'm getting seriously penalized. I was fine with waiting until 1958 for delivery because the DC6 was a core part of my strategy and getting in line was the fastest way to getting those deliveries started even if those deliveries were years away. But it seems unfair that tying up my capital and making that commitment to lease now means that larger/ older /newer airlines can make this commitment to lease after me and take delivery years before me. In real life I would be able to call Douglas and move my production slot up to the same spot to someone else who was ordering today with no penalty. As is, I can cancel and reorder but I'd be walking away from $1,000,000 of my startup capital. It would take me a year to earn that back in profits at this point.
And the issue is, is that I am some "other airline" that is now years and years away from first delivery. This isn't a matter of weeks or months. I'm not going bankrupt, but I'm getting seriously penalized. I was fine with waiting until 1958 for delivery because the DC6 was a core part of my strategy and getting in line was the fastest way to getting those deliveries started even if those deliveries were years away. But it seems unfair that tying up my capital and making that commitment to lease now means that larger/ older /newer airlines can make this commitment to lease after me and take delivery years before me. In real life I would be able to call Douglas and move my production slot up to the same spot to someone else who was ordering today with no penalty. As is, I can cancel and reorder but I'd be walking away from $1,000,000 of my startup capital. It would take me a year to earn that back in profits at this point.