Before we move on to the rest of the news, below you can check out a story that received its own individual coverage. You can also watch our brand-new video recap for the news we covered last week.
Western Sydney Airport for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Screenshots
Drzewiecki Design released more work-in-progress screenshots of Western Sydney International Airport (YSWS) in Australia for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
As usual, the developer provided a brief development update.
“This week at WSI, we’ve been polishing the details across the board. Work continued on the terminal, while the surrounding terrain – based on high-res drone scans – was carefully painted, blended, and adjusted. The sand areas have been converted to grass, and we’ve fine-tuned parking layout, fencing, lighting, and service vehicle placement.
We also completed the animated metro trains, added more street-level details in front of the terminal, and began placing license plates on cars for extra immersion.”
Incidentally, the last two screenshots above showcase the cargo ramps at Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) for X-Plane 12, which is being developed in parallel with Sydney.
Dusseldorf Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Screenshots
MK Studios released new screenshots of its rendition of Dusseldorf Airport (EDDL) in Germany. We already know that it’s launching on May 29.
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
Photorico Scenery released new screenshots of its upcoming Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (TJSJ) serving San Juan in Puerto Rico.
We also get a brief development update.
“Not a lot of time to get things done , but all Terminal A Jetways are finished with LODs and PBR textures. Also made the second jetway model, which is used on all other gates and Gate A1.”
El Dorado International Airport Announced for MSFS 2024
V-Pilot announced the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 version of its El Dorado International Airport (SKBO) serving Bogotá, the capital of Colombia.
At the moment, a release date has not been revealed, but you can see a screenshot above.
Sandtoft Airfield Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Perseverance Scenery Developers released a Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 version of its Sandtoft Airfield (EGCF) in the UK.
It’s available on Simmarket for $18.05, but if you own the MSFS 2020 version, you can upgrade at no additional cost.
F35 for X-Plane Gets New Screenshots
AOA Simulations has revealed more screenshots of its F-35B Lightning II for X-Plane 12.
We also get a brief development update:
“The jet is really coming to life. Tons of little details have been polished: from the timed gear animations to the exhaust nozzle petals opening. And the avionics? We are progressing fast! The PCD is almost fully functional, with barely any blank pages left.
Next up: polishing the cockpit animations to make it feel just right.”
If you’d like to read more flight simulation news, you can find plenty in the previous roundup article from yesterday.
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