Slots, Stands & Route Management Changes
Route management with Slots
We've changed how routes are enabled and managed. From now on, all routes will require an available Slot to operate. Slots are a new type of recurring agreement within the game, designed to provide a more realistic and structured approach to network management. They come in two distinct types: domestic for internal flights and international for flights crossing borders. This change means you'll need to secure the correct type of slot for each route you wish to fly.
Manual route control
In addition to the new slot system, we're giving you more direct control over your flight network. You can now manually enable or disable routes as you see fit. This allows for greater flexibility in managing your network. Disabled routes do not contribute to your route network at all, effectively behaving as if they were deleted.
Stands for airliner parking
A new type of parking agreement, Stands, is now available. These are specifically designed for airliners. Unlike General Aviation (GA) aircraft, airliners do not accrue accelerated maintenance when parked outside, making stands a more flexible parking solution for your larger aircraft. While primarily for airliners, you can also use any spare stand capacity to store your GA aircraft, protecting them from parking fees when you find yourself in a pinch.
Auto-storage for aircraft
We've introduced a new auto-storage system that intelligently manages where your aircraft are parked. The system uses a priority-based approach to automatically assign aircraft to the most suitable available space. It will prioritise hangars for aircraft that benefit most from being sheltered and then allocate remaining aircraft to stands or other available parking. This should reduce the amount of manual shuffling required to keep your fleet organised and maintained.
Company clock visualisation
To help you better understand the activity of your business, we've added a new company clock visualisation. This feature provides a heatmap of your company's operational hours, showing you at a glance when your fleet is most active and when it's idle. You can use this information to identify patterns and make more informed decisions about your company's operations.
Other Fixes & Improvements
- A bug that sometimes prevented aircraft from loading on the flight map has been resolved.
- The user interface for capabilities has been updated with a stacked progress bar, offering a clearer view of your usage and reservations.
- You will now receive notifications for any issues related to aircraft parking and a lack of available storage space.
- General Aviation aircraft will now be subject to idle wear and tear when stored outside of a hangar.
- For easier management, all recurring payments have been consolidated and are now processed through the company clock.