Welcome to the Silk Road in the Sky! Join us as we depart from the bustling cities of China and Korea towards the enchanting destinations of Baku, Istanbul, Athens, and Cairo on 10th August! Remember to book your slot at event.vatprc.net by 10th May, 1600z.

Here are the results of the voting for your favorite airports for Cross the Land Eastbound 2024! Bookings open Aug 31 - Sept 12. For airport details visit: blog.vatsim.net/cross-the-land…

Our community discord features a weekly 'Photo of the Week' competition 📷. This weeks winner was Noah, with the theme of 'Cargo Hauling', winning with a beautiful image of the Boeing 747. You can find the full image here: vats.im/potw-35

Cross Africa - 5 days to go We now have 5 days to go to Cross Africa. Get your bookings in: bookings.vatssa.com. Keep up to date in the discord: vats.im/caf/discord

✈️ Get ready for VATSIM's Elite Wings challenge! Fly from Lisbon (LPPT) to Madeira (LPMA). Experience the thrill of LPMA's famous approach with steep turns and short runway. Slots required to ensure smooth operations. Book at booking.vatsim.net and test your skills! 🌍🛫

Our community Discord features a weekly 'Photo of the Week' competition 📷. This week's winner is Dominik, with the theme of 'Retro Liveries', winning with a beautiful capture. You can find the full image here: vats.im/potw-36

🚨 Experience the life of air traffic controllers with VATSIM's "Behind the Scopes"! 🚨 Join us this week for the Hong Kong Overload event as local controllers showcase the pulse of their skies. 📅 Date: Aug 17, 2024 🕒 Time: 1400z-1700z 📺 Watch live: twitch.tv/vatsimnet

VATSIM-Radar is here to enhance your virtual skies experience! Enjoy real-time pilot tracking, detailed airport info, and customizable displays. Seamlessly integrate with your VATSIM account for effortless flying. Discover more at vatsim-radar.com! 🚀✨

Our community Discord features a weekly 'Photo of the Week' competition 📷. This week's winner is Kaeden, with the theme of 'Formation Flying ', winning with a beautiful capture. You can find the full image here: vats.im/potw-ff

Join us for the 8th annual Copenhagen LIVE 2024! On September 21st, we'll fully staff Copenhagen and nearby airports from 4z to 22z. Expect a day packed with action and excitement. For more information visit cphlive.vatsim-scandinavia.org

Join us on VATSIM Colombia for the Boeing B727 Freighter launch by FSS Flight Sim Studio AG! Fly Bogotá (SKBO) to Puerto Inírida (SKPD) on Aug 24, 20:00Z–23:59Z. Experience stunning skies, full ATC, and be among the first to pilot this iconic aircraft.

Our community Discord features a weekly 'Photo of the Week' competition 📷. This week's winner is Matthew , with the theme of 'Gliders ', winning with a beautiful capture. You can find the full image here: vats.im/gliders

VATSIM extends Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) trial in VATUSA till further notice, with more divisions joining soon. Stay updated on further details. Pilots must refer to my.vatsim.net/pilots/aip or Aerodrome Charts for CTAF frequencies.

Our community Discord features a weekly 'Photo of the Week' competition 📷. This week's winner is Luigi , with the theme of 'Seaplanes ', winning with a beautiful capture. You can find the full image here: vats.im/potw-seaplanes

Have you made a VATSIM account but feel intimidated speaking on frequency? This event is for you! Fly between Birmingham (EGBB) and Newcastle (EGNT), both ways, on 1 September. Book your slots at booking.vatsim.net and join us to get comfortable with VATSIM!

VATSIM is trialing Auto ATC in VATUSA! This new system assigns beacon codes in unstaffed airspace and provides automated ATC advisories like descent, crossing restrictions, and arrival procedures. Available in select ARTCCs. Your feedback is welcome! #VATSIM

Get ready for the latest challenge in VATSIM's Elite Wings series! This edition will take you on an exhilarating journey from Brisbane (YBBN) to Port Vila (NVVV). Slots required to ensure smooth operations. Book at booking.vatsim.net and test your skills! 🛫

Aviate your way across 6 continents in 20 exciting legs, from Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia all the way to Oceania, and experience the best VATSIM has to offer! Which legs will you fly across the globe? More information: vats.im/24hov-2024-2

To All VATSIM Controllers: Update Euroscope & VRC to the latest version by Sept 7, 2024, to connect to VATSIM. Older versions will no longer work. Download here: blog.vatsim.net/final-reminder…. Contact your division or use VATSIM Forums for help.

Our community Discord features a weekly 'Photo of the Week' competition 📷. This week's winner is Matt , with the theme of 'Island Hoping ', winning with a beautiful capture. You can find the full image here: vats.im/potw-seaplanes