News
Updates and announcements from the shared world.
August 13, 2026
Everything in Tailstrike at launch
Tailstrike is out of beta. Here is everything the persistent shared world does at launch, and what's new.
May 11, 2026
We're Going to FlightSimExpo 2026
Tailstrike is heading to FlightSimExpo 2026 in Saint Paul. Come find us at Booth 526.
April 8, 2026
Cessna World Tour - Tailstrike Community Challenge
Bigger and better, with a twist!
March 27, 2026
March 2026 Tailstrike Aircraft Update
Over 150 new aircraft are now available to lease, spanning 35+ airlines across the globe.
February 23, 2026
We're Going to FSWeekend 2026
Tailstrike is heading to FlightSimWeekend 2026 (and we're bringing stickers).
February 17, 2026
Update: Parking and Pilot Notes
This Tailstrike update adds more depth and cohesion to flights, including parking spots and pilot notes.
February 6, 2026
February 2026 Tailstrike Aircraft Update
We've added 230 new aircraft including suggestions directly from the community.
January 28, 2026
Tailstrike Memphis Fly-In
Join the Tailstrike community on February 7 from 1800z to 2000z for a group fly-in to Memphis airport!
January 15, 2026
Tailstrike Launch Recap
One month into the Tailstrike beta and we're overwhelmed by the community response!
January 2, 2026
Cessna to SoCal - Tailstrike Community Challenge
Join the Tailstrike community as we take a single, shared Cessna 172 coast to coast from New York to LA.
December 28, 2025
December 2025 Tailstrike Aircraft Update
Tailstrike has added 128 new aircraft in the December 2025 update.
December 24, 2025
Tailstrike 2025 NYC for NYE Community Challenge
Tailstrike hosts the first-ever community challenge: Fly in to any New York City airport this week before the ball drops at midnight Dec 31.
December 16, 2025
Tailstrike launches open beta, bringing persistent real-world aircraft to VATSIM
Tailstrike is now in open beta and available to anyone with a VATSIM account.