[27 Jun 2025 07pm-11pm ET] Friday Night Ops: FNO into FlightSimExpo

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• Date: Friday, June 27, 2025  
• Time: 1900-2300 ET (2300-0300z)  
• Airspace: Boston (ZBW), New York (ZNY), and Washington (ZDC) ARTCCs and Montreal (ZUL) and Moncton (ZQM) FIRs 
• Live from the FlightSimExpo 2025 event floor!

Get ready for one of the most thrilling Friday Night Operations (FNO) events of the year as VATSIM and VATUSA take the spotlight at FlightSimExpo 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island! For one night only, the bustling airspace of the Boston, New York, and Washington ARTCCs, as well as the Montreal and Moncton FIRs will come alive with LIVE staffing directly from the event floor!

• Live Atmosphere: Experience the unique energy of controllers working side-by-side at FSExpo, combining their expertise and the excitement of a live audience.
• Iconic Airspace: Fly into some of the busiest and most famous airspace in the world, including hubs like Boston (KBOS), New York JFK (KJFK), Newark (KEWR), and Washington Dulles (KIAD). Additional support staffing will feature Providence (KPVD), Washington National (KDCA), and New York LaGuardia (KLGA). International neighbors will feature Montreal (CYUL) and Moncton (CYQM) airports!
• FlightSimExpo Magic: Be part of the global flight simulation community as FlightSimExpo showcases cutting-edge technology, top-tier exhibitors, and the vibrant culture of aviation enthusiasts.

Whether you're flying a regional hop, a transcontinental route, or just stopping by to enjoy the fun, this event promises incredible ATC coverage, heavy traffic, and the unmistakable camaraderie of the VATSIM, VATUSA and FlightSimExpo communities.

Pilots:
Plan your routes, brush up on your procedures, and bring your A-game to handle the high traffic volume and professional-grade ATC coverage. Departure and enroute delays are expected for capacity constrained airports, so plan accordingly.

Not at FlightSimExpo?
No problem! Connect with the action from home and tune into the buzz through live streams and updates from the expo floor. More information can be found at https://flightsimexpo.com/register.

Don’t miss this epic convergence of simulation and community. Mark your calendars, load up your favorite aircraft, and let’s make FNO into FlightSimExpo a night to remember!

See you in the skies!