Flight Simulation developers shared a metric ton of news today for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020, including both relevant airports and aircraft.
Before we move on, you can check out a story that received its own individual coverage.
You can find all the flight simulation news below. You’d better sit comfortably and grab a cup of your favorite beverage, because it’s going to take a while.
Seattle Tacoma Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Screenshots and Details Ahead of Tomorrow’s Release
MK Studios released a ton of screenshots and details about its Seattle Tacoma Airport (KSEA) in the United States for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
The airport releases tomorrow, and thanks to the shop page on Orbx Direct we also get a list of features on top of the big gallery.
- Highly detailed rendition of Seattle Airport KSEA
- Interiors modelled
- Up-to-date high-quality ground textures
- Accurate airport and runway elevation data
- Custom jetways
- Custom vehicle models
- Custom approach, runway, taxiway lights, ILS, and other objects
- Custom taxiway labels
- AI compatible
Aeroprakt A-32 for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Screenshots
GotFriends shared new images of its upcoming Aeroprakt A32 Vixxen. Interestingly, we learn that the simulated aircraft will be used as the IFR training tool at Heavenbound Aviation, Aeroprakt Aircraft’s official distributor for North America.
That’s certainly a flattering testament to the simulation precision of the aircraft.
That being said, we hear that the AS33Me glider is still the next planned release for the developer, while the Discus 2C glider will receive an MSFS 2024 upgrade, including the following.
- Enhanced LX gliding computer simulation
- Refreshed textures
- Native electrical FES simulation
- Major coding optimizations
Bolzano Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Orbx announced the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 of its Bolzano Airport (LIPB) in Italy. It should come soon and will include the following features.
- Realistic HD textures created from on-site photography provide the most immersive experience possible
- Updated layout of the apron area, including ground markings
- Custom static DC-3 and helicopters
- Main terminal with interior modelling
- Custom ortho
Airbus A220 for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Screenshots and Development Update
Synaptic Simulations released an extensive development update for its Airbus A220 Airliner, including plenty of screenshots that you can see above.
For the moment, a release date has not been announced, but a development livestream will be aired in May. That’s when the developer plans to provide a “more detailed release timeline.”
The aircraft will be released for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020, with a base package including the A220-300, followed by the A220-100 as a free update that will be accompanied by quality-of-life improvements.
If you want to read a lot more about the aircraft’s capabilities and development, you can check out the official forum post.
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
AUScene released new screenshots of the models created for its Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (YBWW) in Australia.
Boeing 737 Classic For Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
CSS revealed new screenshots of the classic Boeing 737-500 on its official Discord server.
We hear that the developers are currently working on the EFB. All aircraft systems are ready and they’re being tested internally. The external model is finished and the animation is almost finished.
The external model for the passenger -300, -400, and winglets versions are also ready, but the -500 passenger version will be coming first.
C-130 Hercules for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Shows its Liveries
We get to see the liveries of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which will release in paid alpha on May 1.
There’s quite a variety, and, of course, we’ll also get a paint kit.
Bishop International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Announced
Fly2High announced Bishop International Airport (KFNT) for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The release date has not been announced just yet.
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Lastly (I told you there was a lot today), FSXcenry released Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (KRKS) in the United States, also known as Rock Springs Airport. It’s priced at $19.26 on Simmarket.
If you’d like to get into flight simulation but you’re perhaps a bit intimidated by its apparent complexity, you can read our introductory guide, alongside the second episode focusing on installing add-ons, and another showcasing the basic instruments.
You can also read more flight simulation news in the previous roundup article.
