diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 04a7b01ed..707b4d952 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 New in 0.9.8
-* December 20, 2004
+* January 18, 2005
 
 * Added an encoder and transponder to the available avionics modules.
 
@@ -40,9 +40,9 @@ New in 0.9.8
 * gcc 2.95 and 4.0 fixes.
 
 * Updated aircraft: 737, A-10, AN-225, B-52, BAC-TSR2, Concorde,
-  Spitfire, BO-105 Helicopter, F-15 (updated flight control system),
-  Fokker DR1, Fokker 50, Fokker 100, Seahawk made carrier capable (working
-  arresting hook), 
+  Spitfire, BO-105 Eurocopter, DHC2, F-15 (updated flight control system),
+  Fokker DR1, Fokker 50, Fokker 100, OV10, Seahawk made carrier
+  capable (working arresting hook), 
 
 * New aircraft: Cessna Citation-II (wip), Beech 1900D, DHC-2 Beaver
   (on floats)
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ New in 0.9.8
   added Oracle head quarters to bay area scenery, added Dumbarton
   bridge at the south end of the SFO bay, added a model of Alcatraz, 
 
+
 New in 0.9.6
 * October 12, 2004
 
diff --git a/configure.ac b/configure.ac
index ed46c80a3..a505a5b34 100644
--- a/configure.ac
+++ b/configure.ac
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ AC_PREREQ(2.52)
 dnl Initialize the automake stuff
 dnl set the $host variable based on local machine/os
 AC_CANONICAL_TARGET
-AM_INIT_AUTOMAKE(FlightGear, 0.9.8-pre2)
+AM_INIT_AUTOMAKE(FlightGear, 0.9.8)
 
 dnl Checks for programs.
 AC_PROG_MAKE_SET
@@ -360,11 +360,11 @@ if test "x$ac_cv_header_plib_ul_h" != "xyes"; then
     exit
 fi
 
-AC_MSG_CHECKING([for plib 1.8.0 or newer])
+AC_MSG_CHECKING([for plib 1.8.4 or newer])
 AC_TRY_RUN([
 #include <plib/ul.h>
 
-#define MIN_PLIB_VERSION 170
+#define MIN_PLIB_VERSION 184
 
 int main() {
     int major, minor, micro;