IMPORTANT SERVER ANNOUNCEMENT - EVERYONE PLEASE READ - NEW SUPPORT
We apologise if any of our customers experienced any downtime or drop-outs since last week. The main reason for the drop out is that Ariane has been in the process of putting in place new and important mail servers (as well as revising and installing a new system with a new security level this last week) and other server related issues.

A number of new email addresses are due for announcement this week including the activation@arianedesign.com new address which is available to use now. There will be new email addresses for many areas from information to support as new, more secure and more advanced features become available to improve the way we support all our customers. During the period of change, both AOL and new emails will be checked.

Please watch this area for more information as this becomes available.

737-900 ER X - SP1. Service Pack Software Released

News Update: 18 August 2008 ... Service Pack SP1 for the Boeing 737-900 ER X is available. Have you got your SP1? (see download page for info). A new document has been released for Airline Expansion Pack owners to read. SP1 was placed on every customers order as of 1800 GMT Fri 8th Aug. When downloaded, the zip file contains not only updates to the manuals (The SP1 Reference Guide) but also to install parts of software (small files to update the INI working). The SP1 Manual is available via the download page for everyone who would like to see the work involved ... continued on our news page...

New Boeing 737-Series Airline Upgrade Packs - Fleets on the Approach

News Update: 18 August 2008 ... Following many requests from customers to add diveristy as well as popularity, more airlines of the Boeing 737-Series of FS9 & FSX Ranges are being added for crews to fly out of respective hubs to international destinations.  Each one of the Boeing 600-/-700-/-800-/-900 and 900er and 900 ER X series packs will now be updated and released as special edition, one pack sets for FS9 and FSX; all of them updated with HD enhancements. The acccurately-depicted and highly finished HD file sets also expand base packs by including new enhancement modules. These modules allow crews to adjust power output of engines across CMI ranges (example: crews flying @ 18,000 lb thrust levels can increase power to 22,000 lbs)...
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New 900 ER X Airline Pack download & box version update

News Update: 18 August 2008 ... The Boeing 737-900 ER X Airline Pack [Special Edition] for the Boeing 737-900 ER X, isdue for updating this week in order to cover the new customers announced. The comprehensive pack contains all of the original Boeing 737-900ER customers as well as those who placed order options. The new set will also includes three further programs; ENGINE MANAGEMENT MODULES. These modules allow users to increase or decrease the power of the CMI CFM677b engine series, unique to FSX management.

OPS Series Phase 1 - The Next Iteration

Updated 11 June 2008... The Highly-Anticipated native FSX version of the Boeing 737-900er has been astounding crews around the world since its roll out. A comprehensive, state-of-the-art package for crews seeking more for growing simulation requirements; to advance skills in extended range familiarisation and to practice mission-intensive routing. We introduced 'OPS' - the new development taking software toward 100% operational ability - with the 900ER X but intend to take the project a step further to a 100% operational target. The OPS project is one of the most anticipated to be developed by a Flight Simulator Developer Company.

Engine covers off. Pre-Flight everyone...

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Hardware and Software - Compatability Issues

Updated 8 Apr 2008 ... New considerations have recently come to light in the search for the ultimate in solutions for professional and domestic use. Following research and extensive testing, a new range of exceptionally stable, highly efficient software modules are being completed for several hardware units (for those wishing to venture outside of their TFT screen area) that will help manage complete Boeing 737 environments in terms of hardware. New releases (and their documentation) are in various stages of development and will be ready soon with a further announcement regarding software, hardware interfacing and areas pertaining to units to be made available.

News From the Hangar - A New Level

When we began work on something we called 'Project X'; a new operations-critical simulation level (we called OPS) we discussed its structure and content with a number of professional pilots. The professional pilots we regularly talk to not only hold their long-gained 737 rating but also fly a wide range of general aviation aircraft and thus understand a wide range of disciplines. Many pilots asked us if it was possible to use our product to help them meet navigation data management and other similar, task-orientated requirements. In 2005, Boeing showed interest in our advanced work when they procured a classic Boeing product for one of their engineering and simulation departments...
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Boeing Officially Licensed Product

The greatest award any aerospace company can receive is that of recognition. We are proud to be 'Boeing Officially Licensed' on all our product lines. When recognition and approval comes from a company you work with and admire, it is a very special thing. We were awarded 'official' Boeing status after a long and successful relationship with Boeing as a licensed partner. Working with Boeing means that their support to us will be reflected in the quality of the product we offer to our customers. The Boeing presence will accompany all of our products in the future whether it is placed on our packaging or sitting by the side of our products during download. It is both our assurance of good quality and Boeing's commitment to the licensing program.

New Horizons - New Directions

We are proud to have learned a lot of things from our customers over the many years we have been producing a Boeing product that many professional pilots have called 'The Leading Edge'. We share the same goal as our licensing parent Boeing and that is to provide the best. Our signoff: "If it ain't Boeing, I ain't going" has become synonymous with our commitment to producing the most advanced, quality products for simulator users around the world and we aim to continue to offer such a commitment and to introduce many new and innovative projects.
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Twenty Questions

For many people there may be the odd question regarding new FSX products, old orders, re-activations as well as questions about our new or forthcoming admin. systems or our new secure ordering. We have tried to answer as many of the questions most likely to ask our support section. Please navigate by clicking on the support button above and choose a question. If the question you see is not in the support section, please check carefully before contacting us using the about us button. This area is being revised and is constantly under construction. Updated: April 2008