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#61
Off-topic forum / Re: Domestic flights map
Last post by KingAirways - September 16, 2026, 09:28:28 PMMy guess is passenger data is, in basic, something from the more beginning days of AWS. The absurd advantage LHR has is one reason for me believing this.
#62
Announcements - History and the Future / Alas Argentinas Ushers in a Ne...
Last post by Hubsi - September 16, 2026, 08:52:21 PMBUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – Just 18 months after launching operations, Alas Argentinas—the country's pioneer in long-haul aviation—today celebrated the arrival of its new flagship, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, at Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE).
The addition of seven DC-10s marks a major expansion for the airline's fleet, which already includes 21 DC-8s, 5 Boeing 737s, 4 Fokker F27s, and 16 EMB110Cs operating across EZE and its secondary base in Mar del Plata (MDQ). The new widebody jets enable daily connections from Buenos Aires to Madrid, Barcelona, Sydney, New York (JFK), and Johannesburg, further strengthening the network of Elite Worldwide Alliance.
"Today marks a watershed moment for Argentine aviation" said CEO Javier Hernández during the tarmac ribbon-cutting ceremony. "The DC-10-30 allows us to connect Argentina to the world with unprecedented comfort and efficiency, expanding our reach to five key global continents."
Joining the celebration, Transport Minister Dr. Ricardo Martínez highlighted the strategic value of the carrier's growth:
With enhanced passenger comfort and expanded cargo capabilities, the DC-10-30 sets a new benchmark for long-haul travel across the Southern Hemisphere.
The addition of seven DC-10s marks a major expansion for the airline's fleet, which already includes 21 DC-8s, 5 Boeing 737s, 4 Fokker F27s, and 16 EMB110Cs operating across EZE and its secondary base in Mar del Plata (MDQ). The new widebody jets enable daily connections from Buenos Aires to Madrid, Barcelona, Sydney, New York (JFK), and Johannesburg, further strengthening the network of Elite Worldwide Alliance.
"Today marks a watershed moment for Argentine aviation" said CEO Javier Hernández during the tarmac ribbon-cutting ceremony. "The DC-10-30 allows us to connect Argentina to the world with unprecedented comfort and efficiency, expanding our reach to five key global continents."
Joining the celebration, Transport Minister Dr. Ricardo Martínez highlighted the strategic value of the carrier's growth:
QuoteThe arrival of the DC-10-30 is a landmark milestone for our nation. By establishing daily direct links to major global hubs, Alas Argentinas is driving international trade, boosting tourism, and proudly elevating our national presence on the world stage.
With enhanced passenger comfort and expanded cargo capabilities, the DC-10-30 sets a new benchmark for long-haul travel across the Southern Hemisphere.
#63
Announcements - Airline Generations / Re: Royal Nigerian- The Best S...
Last post by KingAirways - September 16, 2026, 10:00:17 AM@NZelenkova
Feel free to give me ad headsup if I can help you whatsoever. I like and respect your style of play, even my style is LAX only basically.
Feel free to give me ad headsup if I can help you whatsoever. I like and respect your style of play, even my style is LAX only basically.
#64
Announcements - Airline Generations / Re: Fly Better and Faster!
Last post by KingAirways - September 16, 2026, 09:58:10 AMCongratulations!
I see space for Jets out of London Heathrow. Just in case you're looking for a profitable base.
Good luck!
I see space for Jets out of London Heathrow. Just in case you're looking for a profitable base.
Good luck!
#65
Announcements - The Age of Flight / Sabaku Finally Profitable!
Last post by NZelenkova - September 16, 2026, 08:40:25 AMParamaribo-
Despite a painful restructuring that led to a 50% reduction in operations and continued unrest among the remaining workforce, Sabaku has posted its first profitable month in over 400 days of operation. Margins remain narrow and we may look to retire our aging CRJ-100s sooner than anticipated but Suriname's national carrier remains well capitalized to survive long into the future. A number of modern and older aircraft designs are in consideration for future fleet expansion and replacement but for now our two CRJ-100s remain under a two year contract.
In just one year Sabaku has increased operations and international connections at the long neglected Johan Adolf Pengel airport threefold even with the recent reductions from over-ambitious expansion. We continue to serve destinations in Brazil, French Guiana, Barbados, and Trinidad.
Sabaku: No, it was Never a Good Idea! Proudly banned in most EU territories.
Despite a painful restructuring that led to a 50% reduction in operations and continued unrest among the remaining workforce, Sabaku has posted its first profitable month in over 400 days of operation. Margins remain narrow and we may look to retire our aging CRJ-100s sooner than anticipated but Suriname's national carrier remains well capitalized to survive long into the future. A number of modern and older aircraft designs are in consideration for future fleet expansion and replacement but for now our two CRJ-100s remain under a two year contract.
In just one year Sabaku has increased operations and international connections at the long neglected Johan Adolf Pengel airport threefold even with the recent reductions from over-ambitious expansion. We continue to serve destinations in Brazil, French Guiana, Barbados, and Trinidad.
Sabaku: No, it was Never a Good Idea! Proudly banned in most EU territories.
#66
Announcements - Airline Generations / Fly Better and Faster!
Last post by Tzal1979 - September 16, 2026, 05:28:53 AM26th of November the best airline in Britain joins Jet Age! Lancashire starts all jet flights and planes keep coming. Forget your old slow ways, use the proper and better British way : Lancashire Air Service!
Lancashire, on time, on target like the Royal Air Force
Veteran pilots who saved your country!
Fly safe - Fly Lancashire
Lancashire, on time, on target like the Royal Air Force
Veteran pilots who saved your country!
Fly safe - Fly Lancashire
#67
Announcements - The Modern Times / 1AlbertWoof - all planes are n...
Last post by groundbum2 - September 15, 2026, 02:55:58 PMBased out of Atlanta 1AlbertWoof, the worlds most profitable airline, is proud to announce that all our planes are now owned outright by the airline. This has been many years in the making, and has cost billions, and is an even more notable achievement given we have 1,884 aircraft in total!
We will continue to serve our superb public with humility and the best flight experience bar none.
Simon, CEO
We will continue to serve our superb public with humility and the best flight experience bar none.
Simon, CEO
#68
Off-topic forum / Re: Domestic flights map
Last post by NZelenkova - September 15, 2026, 07:41:14 AMI do believe the OP is correct that especially in smaller countries this game does ignore local domestic markets and dirt fields that nevertheless serve significant enough domestic traffic to make for a profitable turboprop run even if it's mostly cargo. I get it might be hard to translate a once a week route that sells out thirty seats in this game but the more I learn about obscure operations, the more I realize we don't make much room for the bush pilots.
#69
Announcements - Beginner's World #2 / AIRTRAN AIRWAYS EXPANDS GLOBAL...
Last post by trambo - September 15, 2026, 07:29:39 AMAtlanta-based carrier to launch ultra-long-haul premier routes from Hartsfield-Jackson to Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, while streamlining international operations with the Boeing 787.
ATLANTA, GA — In a bold and monumental step forward for its long-haul international network, AirTran Airways is proud to announce a firm order for five state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range) aircraft. This strategic widebody acquisition will serve as the cornerstone of AirTran's new premier intercontinental service, unlocking non-stop global destinations directly from the airline's primary hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Recognized as the world's most capable ultra-long-range airliner, the A350-900ULR will allow AirTran to connect Atlanta directly to distant economic and cultural centers across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. By leveraging the aircraft's revolutionary range and fuel efficiency, AirTran will bypass traditional layover hubs to offer nonstop service to markets previously out of reach.
To match the extraordinary capability of these new routes, all five Airbus A350-900ULRs will be outfitted with AirTran's acclaimed AirTran One cabin suites. Passengers booked on these ultra-long-haul flights will experience the ultimate in private luxury, featuring the airline's signature First Class full-layback suites and Premium Business suites designed to deliver unmatched comfort on journeys spanning upwards of 15 to 20 hours.
Strategic Fleet Harmonization: Transitioning from the A380 to the Boeing 787
As part of AirTran's ongoing commitment to operational efficiency and elevated passenger comfort, the airline also announced a major evolution in its broader widebody strategy. While the iconic Airbus A380 has served the airline exceptionally well on initial international routes, AirTran has made the deliberate choice to phase the A380s out of its fleet.
To maximize fleet commonality, reduce operating complexity, and further improve overall cabin comfort and passenger wellness on international flights, AirTran is transitioning its core international widebody operations entirely to the advanced Boeing 787 family.
"Ordering five Airbus A350-900ULRs for our ultra-long-haul expansion represents a defining moment in the history of AirTran Airways," said the Chief Executive Officer of AirTran Airways. "While our iconic A380s have served us wonderfully and I am personally very proud to have utilized them for our original international flights, harmonizing our international fleet around the Boeing 787 will give us incredible commonality and unmatched passenger comfort. Coupled with the arrival of the A350-900ULR and our acclaimed AirTran One suites, we are opening up direct, premier travel corridors from Atlanta straight into Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. The future of AirTran international travel is brighter than ever."
Further details regarding inaugural routes, flight schedules, and ticket launch dates for the new Asia, Africa, and Pacific services will be announced in the coming months.
About AirTran Airways
Headquartered at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, AirTran Airways is a premier commercial airline dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and high-value passenger air transportation. Operating a diverse, modern fleet that includes the Airbus A350-900ULR, Boeing 787, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and a revitalized McDonnell Douglas MD-83 fleet, AirTran connects travelers to major domestic business centers, premier vacation destinations, and critical global gateways across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.
Media Contact:
Corporate Communications Department
AirTran Airways
Email: media@airtran.com
Phone: (555) 019-8472
ATLANTA, GA — In a bold and monumental step forward for its long-haul international network, AirTran Airways is proud to announce a firm order for five state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range) aircraft. This strategic widebody acquisition will serve as the cornerstone of AirTran's new premier intercontinental service, unlocking non-stop global destinations directly from the airline's primary hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Recognized as the world's most capable ultra-long-range airliner, the A350-900ULR will allow AirTran to connect Atlanta directly to distant economic and cultural centers across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. By leveraging the aircraft's revolutionary range and fuel efficiency, AirTran will bypass traditional layover hubs to offer nonstop service to markets previously out of reach.
To match the extraordinary capability of these new routes, all five Airbus A350-900ULRs will be outfitted with AirTran's acclaimed AirTran One cabin suites. Passengers booked on these ultra-long-haul flights will experience the ultimate in private luxury, featuring the airline's signature First Class full-layback suites and Premium Business suites designed to deliver unmatched comfort on journeys spanning upwards of 15 to 20 hours.
Strategic Fleet Harmonization: Transitioning from the A380 to the Boeing 787
As part of AirTran's ongoing commitment to operational efficiency and elevated passenger comfort, the airline also announced a major evolution in its broader widebody strategy. While the iconic Airbus A380 has served the airline exceptionally well on initial international routes, AirTran has made the deliberate choice to phase the A380s out of its fleet.
To maximize fleet commonality, reduce operating complexity, and further improve overall cabin comfort and passenger wellness on international flights, AirTran is transitioning its core international widebody operations entirely to the advanced Boeing 787 family.
"Ordering five Airbus A350-900ULRs for our ultra-long-haul expansion represents a defining moment in the history of AirTran Airways," said the Chief Executive Officer of AirTran Airways. "While our iconic A380s have served us wonderfully and I am personally very proud to have utilized them for our original international flights, harmonizing our international fleet around the Boeing 787 will give us incredible commonality and unmatched passenger comfort. Coupled with the arrival of the A350-900ULR and our acclaimed AirTran One suites, we are opening up direct, premier travel corridors from Atlanta straight into Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. The future of AirTran international travel is brighter than ever."
Further details regarding inaugural routes, flight schedules, and ticket launch dates for the new Asia, Africa, and Pacific services will be announced in the coming months.
About AirTran Airways
Headquartered at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, AirTran Airways is a premier commercial airline dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and high-value passenger air transportation. Operating a diverse, modern fleet that includes the Airbus A350-900ULR, Boeing 787, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and a revitalized McDonnell Douglas MD-83 fleet, AirTran connects travelers to major domestic business centers, premier vacation destinations, and critical global gateways across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.
Media Contact:
Corporate Communications Department
AirTran Airways
Email: media@airtran.com
Phone: (555) 019-8472
#70
Announcements - Airline Generations / Re: Royal Nigerian- The Best S...
Last post by NZelenkova - September 15, 2026, 07:19:03 AMI've done this before in the very distant past which is why I have a logo but back then it was with a swarm of EMB-120s in a much shorter more modern scenario. One day I suddenly had the money to get L-1011s and MD-80s and near the end I was in a big alliance. That was my first success. I followed it up by surviving a DoTM scenario as an all-Soviet before it was cool and started the original Red Star Alliance for less serious folks. Then I believe I had an even bigger swarm of EMB-120s in French Polynesia. Basically my philosophy back in like 2012 was to do everything they said not to do. Never base in Africa, check. Don't ever fly Soviet planes, check. Small planes never work, check. I'm happy the Soviet planes and small turboprops are somewhat popular these days but I can't help but notice multiple viable African nations are neglected again. I guess with the advent of extremely long scenarios nobody has the patience to perhaps be a ten plane operation for twenty or thirty years before lesser nations develop. As for me, I have a fatal tendency to be hyper-focused on this game for a couple of weeks then forget about it long enough for things to get too bad to recover from. So I've had the idea to create small but stable survivors. We'll see if the elites bully me or not.