¬ VAT-SPY RELEASED FROM VATSIM
05 MAY
VATSIM, the Virtual Air Traffic Simulation has released VAT-Spy, a traffic and ATC viewer application exclusively for the VATSIM network. VAT-Spy was developed by Ross Carlson, an ATC radar simulator for VATSIM. VAT-Spy was closely modelled after ServInfo, a popular traffic and ATC viewer for multiple online flying networks. This program will allow you to view live traffic and controller's coverage in the VATSIM environment, including fellow BVAir pilots. To find out more about this new application, view screenshots and download the free program, visit http://www.metacraft.com/VATSpy/
 

 ¬ PHOTO OF THE WEEK SETUP MODIFIED
02 MAY
We have taken the decision to modify the "photo of the week" setup in order to make it more open to everyone, and more adaptable to change. Instead of being a process of submitting a photo, all pilots can now freely upload their own snapshots onto the "photo gallery" part of the forum. From there, we will be picking the best shots (up to 52 per year) and starting the voting from the forum itself. To be in with a chance to win, get posting! Please remember that submitted entries must now contain any drawing software modifications (no added effects or modifications from Photoshop etc.) in order to be considered for the competition.
 

 ¬ NEW COCKPIT FOR FSX AIRBUS 380
01 MAY
We are pleased to announce the release of a new cockpit for the Airbus A380-800 for Flight Simulator X. The updated models is a leap forward on the previous offering, which was directly taken from the built-in Boeing 747-400 simulator. The new file is now available for download from your login screen then download library.
 

 ¬ CONCORDE RETIRED
18 MARCH
After careful consideration and debate, we have decided to retire Concorde of the BVAir.com fleet. The decision was not taken lightly, but had to reflect the fact that the aircraft is the most under-utilised in the fleet (averaging one sector per week for the last six months) and it is proving difficult to find an acceptable aircraft model for FSX. The schedules and timetables have been updated and the supersonic services (flight number 001-004) have been discontinued. Concorde was in the British Virtual Airways fleet since 1999 when pilots had to pass an online test to be allowed to fly it. In 2003 the aircraft became available to all pilots, and in 2006, we re-designed the installation process for Concorde, due to its complex series of updates. Concorde will be missed by a lot of our pilots, but we hope we can celebrate the amazing adventure Concorde has been, both online and for British Airways.

 ¬ HEAVY SNOW FORECAST FOR EUROPE
09 JANUARY
The coming weeks are likely to see our on-time performance slip as snow and high winds batter Western Europe. In the UK, snow is expected to fall in Scotland, the Midlands are the South today, up to 2 inches, although most of it should be cleared by the end of the week. Heavy snow has already covered most of central Europe and we are 3 points below our target for punctuality. Congestion is also more likely, especially at Heathrow where un-experienced pilots struggle with high winds and poor visibility.
 

 ¬ NEW REPORT EDITING FACILITY NOW LIVE
03 JANUARY
Following pilot's feedback, we're pleased to announce that we have implemented a report editing facility on all pilot's logbook. From today, any report entries can be edited from the logbook page. This function will allow pilots to correct typos and invalid entries themselves rather than having to email us in order to action the modification. All reports can be changed within 4 weeks of submission. Look out for more improvements in reporting procedures in the coming weeks.