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#71
Announcements - History and the Future / New Advertising Campaign
Last post by edvonbrock - March 22, 2026, 07:54:33 PMBrockair launches its latest campaign aimed at countering the effect recent events in the travel industry, in Italy, had on air travel. It also aims to fortify its position in Italy and around Europe. Through its Alliance ATC, Brockair promises travelers the best connections world wide. Wherever you are, just look for the ATC logo and through our network you can be assured of the fastest route to your destination.
#72
Announcements - Airline Generations / Sichuan Cityflyer Celebrates H...
Last post by Minto Typhoon - March 22, 2026, 06:20:56 PMFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2023 We are proud to to announce the hiring of our 100,000th employee, marking a major milestone in our mission to connect people, places, and in‑flight snack options across the globe.
The lucky new hire, baggage handler Pat O'Luggage, was greeted with balloons, applause, and a complimentary upgrade to "Economy Plus-ish" for life.
"This is a huge achievement for our airline," said CEO Bree Jetson. "We now have enough staff to form a small city, or at least a very large conga line down the runway."
Meanwhile, CFO Gerald "Numbers" McLedger has reportedly not slept in 31 days. "I'm thrilled for the company," he said, blinking at three different reporters at once. "But every time we hire someone, I see another decimal point in my nightmares." He was perturbed as to why we were hiring Irish sounding baggage handlers when we have a billion or so locals to do the job.
To celebrate, We are offering a one‑day sale: 100,000 seats for €100 each — plus the usual fees, taxes, and a mysterious "chair usage surcharge" we're still workshopping. Oh, and a further $2m off our Embraer 170s lease prices.
About Sichuan:
Founded on the belief that flying should be both affordable and mildly confusing, we now serve over 300 destinations, most of which are spelled correctly on our tickets.
Media Contact:
press@sichuan.com
(Please allow 4–6 business days for a reply; our PR team is still recovering from the cake.)
May 28, 2023 We are proud to to announce the hiring of our 100,000th employee, marking a major milestone in our mission to connect people, places, and in‑flight snack options across the globe.
The lucky new hire, baggage handler Pat O'Luggage, was greeted with balloons, applause, and a complimentary upgrade to "Economy Plus-ish" for life.
"This is a huge achievement for our airline," said CEO Bree Jetson. "We now have enough staff to form a small city, or at least a very large conga line down the runway."
Meanwhile, CFO Gerald "Numbers" McLedger has reportedly not slept in 31 days. "I'm thrilled for the company," he said, blinking at three different reporters at once. "But every time we hire someone, I see another decimal point in my nightmares." He was perturbed as to why we were hiring Irish sounding baggage handlers when we have a billion or so locals to do the job.
To celebrate, We are offering a one‑day sale: 100,000 seats for €100 each — plus the usual fees, taxes, and a mysterious "chair usage surcharge" we're still workshopping. Oh, and a further $2m off our Embraer 170s lease prices.
About Sichuan:
Founded on the belief that flying should be both affordable and mildly confusing, we now serve over 300 destinations, most of which are spelled correctly on our tickets.
Media Contact:
press@sichuan.com
(Please allow 4–6 business days for a reply; our PR team is still recovering from the cake.)
#73
General forum / Re: Shortage of Medium/Long Ra...
Last post by KingAirways - March 21, 2026, 10:46:14 PMI like your proposal.
Alternatively and/or increase the factory size even further. If Douglas would have had orders for 5 years in 1953, they would have increased their factory sizes.
Alternatively and/or increase the factory size even further. If Douglas would have had orders for 5 years in 1953, they would have increased their factory sizes.
#74
Announcements - History and the Future / Re: New advertising campaign R...
Last post by freson - March 21, 2026, 10:21:48 PMThe newspaper advertisement.
#75
Announcements - History and the Future / New advertising campaign Risin...
Last post by freson - March 21, 2026, 02:21:10 PMNow aftermath of the stockmarket crash is over Rising Sun Airlines is starting a new advertising campaign to get the Japanese people to start flying again. With ads in newspapers and billboards RSA is informing Japan about their network and modern aircraft and of course their immaculate Japanese service from checking in till meal service on board.
Come and discover Japan the new way, via air...
Come and discover Japan the new way, via air...
#76
Announcements - The Age of Flight / ReedAir - Bold Vision for the ...
Last post by reedme - March 21, 2026, 01:52:07 AMFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — 1990
Flying First. Flying Right.
In light of recent industry announcements, ReedAir today is outlining a clear and confident vision focused not on volume alone — but on delivering smarter, more advanced, and more comfortable travel for New Zealanders and international passengers alike.
While others expand frequency, ReedAir is investing in the future of aviation.
At the heart of this vision is a transformative fleet program, including the acquisition of fourteen brand-new Boeing 777-200 aircraft. These next-generation widebodies will enable ReedAir to introduce new long-haul, transcontinental services with unprecedented range, efficiency, and passenger comfort — unlocking direct connections previously out of reach for New Zealand travellers. As New Zealand's oldest airline this acquisition embodies our mantra of flying first, flying right.
This investment builds on ReedAir's strong and proven backbone fleet of Boeing 767 and Boeing 757 aircraft, which continue to reliably connect Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas.
A Global Network Without Compromise
Our membership in the Phoenix Alliance ensures customers are not limited by a single airline's network. Through seamless global partnerships, passengers enjoy coordinated connections to destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond—delivered with consistency, convenience, and confidence.
Where others focus on individual routes, ReedAir delivers a truly global journey.
Elevating the Domestic Experience
We are equally committed to redefining regional travel. The airline is upgrading its domestic fleet, transitioning from the reliable Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner to the modern Saab 340B, configured with a premium seating layout that offers exceptional legroom and comfort.
Looking ahead, we will further strengthen our oceanic domestic and regional network with the planned introduction of more than 100 Saab 2000 aircraft — the fastest turboprop in the world — bringing unmatched speed, efficiency, and accessibility to communities across the country.
Additionally, we have recently launched a premium 757 experience featuring our quality business class seating to Queenstown and Dunedin.
Building the Airline of Tomorrow
Our mission is clear: invest in modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, deliver superior passenger comfort, and leverage global partnerships to connect New Zealand and the broader Oceania region to the world more effectively than ever before.
This is not about flying more — it's about flying better.
ReedAir — Flying First. Flying Right.
Media Contact:
ReedAir Communications Office
Flying First. Flying Right.
In light of recent industry announcements, ReedAir today is outlining a clear and confident vision focused not on volume alone — but on delivering smarter, more advanced, and more comfortable travel for New Zealanders and international passengers alike.
While others expand frequency, ReedAir is investing in the future of aviation.
At the heart of this vision is a transformative fleet program, including the acquisition of fourteen brand-new Boeing 777-200 aircraft. These next-generation widebodies will enable ReedAir to introduce new long-haul, transcontinental services with unprecedented range, efficiency, and passenger comfort — unlocking direct connections previously out of reach for New Zealand travellers. As New Zealand's oldest airline this acquisition embodies our mantra of flying first, flying right.
This investment builds on ReedAir's strong and proven backbone fleet of Boeing 767 and Boeing 757 aircraft, which continue to reliably connect Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas.
A Global Network Without Compromise
Our membership in the Phoenix Alliance ensures customers are not limited by a single airline's network. Through seamless global partnerships, passengers enjoy coordinated connections to destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond—delivered with consistency, convenience, and confidence.
Where others focus on individual routes, ReedAir delivers a truly global journey.
Elevating the Domestic Experience
We are equally committed to redefining regional travel. The airline is upgrading its domestic fleet, transitioning from the reliable Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner to the modern Saab 340B, configured with a premium seating layout that offers exceptional legroom and comfort.
Looking ahead, we will further strengthen our oceanic domestic and regional network with the planned introduction of more than 100 Saab 2000 aircraft — the fastest turboprop in the world — bringing unmatched speed, efficiency, and accessibility to communities across the country.
Additionally, we have recently launched a premium 757 experience featuring our quality business class seating to Queenstown and Dunedin.
Building the Airline of Tomorrow
Our mission is clear: invest in modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, deliver superior passenger comfort, and leverage global partnerships to connect New Zealand and the broader Oceania region to the world more effectively than ever before.
This is not about flying more — it's about flying better.
ReedAir — Flying First. Flying Right.
Media Contact:
ReedAir Communications Office
#77
General forum / Shortage of Medium/Long Range ...
Last post by Mike Swaledale - March 20, 2026, 03:38:08 PMHello Sami,
It is very noticeable that within a couple of years of epic games starting in 1950, there are no medium and long range aircarft available on the second hand market and no medium/lomng range aircraft deliverable quickly on the new aircraft market (the shortest wait is around a year for the DC4, but most types the wait is around 2-4 years).
Part of the reason is the absence from the market of older/less efficient types that airlines would have turned to if they couldn't get the latest/more modern types. Notable examples are The Avro York, Avro Tudor, HP Hermes, SNCASE Armagnac, Canadair Argonaut, all of which were in service in the early 1950s, plus some other types which were built but never got orders.
The easiest to add to the game would I think be the HP Hermes - you already have a HP manufacturer category and other types with Bristol Hercules engines. In real life they were still in production in 1950 and BOAC put 29 examples on the secondhand market in 1951. The best data I can glean are that it had:
A minimum crew of 7 (5 cockpit, 2 attendants), it was a heavy aircraft so only had a maximum payload of about 6,400kg (typpical all economy seating of 72), a maximum payload range of approximately 1,200 nm (the longest route it operated as an airliner was Tripoli-Kano), a maximum ramge with reserves of about 2,500 nm. An economical cruising speed of 230 knts, runway requirement of approximately 1,500 metres, A fuel consumption of approximately 1,800 kg/hour. Cargo capacity is unclear - but probably similar to DC4. Cost probably similar to DC6 as it was a heavy, pressurised airrcaft.
Others may have a better suggestion - but the current lack of medium/long range aircraft in the early 1950s would make it very hard for new players entering the game at that point,
Best wishes and thanks as ever for a good game.
Mike
It is very noticeable that within a couple of years of epic games starting in 1950, there are no medium and long range aircarft available on the second hand market and no medium/lomng range aircraft deliverable quickly on the new aircraft market (the shortest wait is around a year for the DC4, but most types the wait is around 2-4 years).
Part of the reason is the absence from the market of older/less efficient types that airlines would have turned to if they couldn't get the latest/more modern types. Notable examples are The Avro York, Avro Tudor, HP Hermes, SNCASE Armagnac, Canadair Argonaut, all of which were in service in the early 1950s, plus some other types which were built but never got orders.
The easiest to add to the game would I think be the HP Hermes - you already have a HP manufacturer category and other types with Bristol Hercules engines. In real life they were still in production in 1950 and BOAC put 29 examples on the secondhand market in 1951. The best data I can glean are that it had:
A minimum crew of 7 (5 cockpit, 2 attendants), it was a heavy aircraft so only had a maximum payload of about 6,400kg (typpical all economy seating of 72), a maximum payload range of approximately 1,200 nm (the longest route it operated as an airliner was Tripoli-Kano), a maximum ramge with reserves of about 2,500 nm. An economical cruising speed of 230 knts, runway requirement of approximately 1,500 metres, A fuel consumption of approximately 1,800 kg/hour. Cargo capacity is unclear - but probably similar to DC4. Cost probably similar to DC6 as it was a heavy, pressurised airrcaft.
Others may have a better suggestion - but the current lack of medium/long range aircraft in the early 1950s would make it very hard for new players entering the game at that point,
Best wishes and thanks as ever for a good game.
Mike
#78
Announcements - Airline Generations / FLY BIG, PAY SMALL Lease rates...
Last post by Minto Typhoon - March 18, 2026, 03:19:19 PM✈️ "Fly Like a CEO... Pay Like a Carpooler!" ✈️
Ever dreamed of owning the skies without selling your house, your car, and your cousin's stamp collection?
Now you can lease an Embraer 195 from just $80 an hour from Sichuan cityflyer.
That's right — for less than the price of a fancy dinner, you could be cruising at 35,000 feet, sipping coffee that actually tastes better than the one at the office.
Why choose us?
More seats than your living room (unless you live in a cinema).
Speed that makes traffic jams cry.
Enough luggage space for your ego AND your golf clubs.
So stop dreaming and start taxiing.
Embraer 195 — because life's too short for middle seats.
📞 Call Sichuan Cityflyer or look on the used aircraft pages. Your wings are waiting.
(Fuel, pilots, and in‑flight peanuts sold separately.)
Ever dreamed of owning the skies without selling your house, your car, and your cousin's stamp collection?
Now you can lease an Embraer 195 from just $80 an hour from Sichuan cityflyer.
That's right — for less than the price of a fancy dinner, you could be cruising at 35,000 feet, sipping coffee that actually tastes better than the one at the office.
Why choose us?
More seats than your living room (unless you live in a cinema).
Speed that makes traffic jams cry.
Enough luggage space for your ego AND your golf clubs.
So stop dreaming and start taxiing.
Embraer 195 — because life's too short for middle seats.
📞 Call Sichuan Cityflyer or look on the used aircraft pages. Your wings are waiting.
(Fuel, pilots, and in‑flight peanuts sold separately.)
#79
Announcements - History and the Future / Re: Spirit of fun takes flight
Last post by Stefan - March 18, 2026, 07:09:53 AMLol 
#80
Announcements - History and the Future / Gharbi Air reached its fleet s...
Last post by Andreas1975 - March 18, 2026, 04:26:20 AMGharbi Air announces that the final one of the new Lockheed Constellations is currently being delivered. Gharbi has thus reached its provisional fleet size. In addition to offering greater comfort for passengers, the new aircraft also have a longer range. Gharbi now also flies to destinations in South-East Asia such as Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Whilst one or two pilots are still studying the POH, our flight attendants are looking forward to their new workplace and their guests.
Whilst one or two pilots are still studying the POH, our flight attendants are looking forward to their new workplace and their guests.