Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including the release date of a promising aircraft and airport releases for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane.
You can find all the flight simulation news below.
Beechcraft Starship Release Date and Pricing Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Just Flight announced the release date of the Beechcraft Starship by Black Square, which will be coming for both MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 on June 19.
We also learn that the price will be £39.99/€44.95/$54.99, depending on where you live. The initial release will be on Just Flight’s store, but launch on the official marketplace and other third-party stores will also come at a later date.
Above, you can check out another in-depth video focusing on navigation.
Nashville International Airport Released for X-Plane
Globall Art released an extensive reproduction of Nashville International Airport (KBNA) and its surroundings for X-Plane 11 and 12, available on Simmarket for $27.92.
It includes the following features:
Scenery Features
- Accurate replica of Nashville International Airport, updated for 2025.
- Precise modeling based on original references, blueprints, and other studies.
- Custom terrain mesh.
- Fully customized pavement with ambient occlusion included in the textures.
- Ground textures change dynamically with weather conditions: wet, snow, and ice.
- Custom jetways compatible with SAM plugins.
- Marchellers to lead aircraft to the stop position.
- Controlled by SAM Plugins / Stairport Sceneries (Marten).
- Static objects, vehicles, and aircraft included in the scenery.
- Custom and default vehicle traffic on roads and streets.
- Controlled by Ground Traffic Plugin (Marginal) and X-Plane.
- HDR lighting with custom night textures.
- Custom textures with ambient occlusion.
- Default animated ground service (X-Plane).
- Standard and custom Approach Lighting Systems (ALS).
- Included aircraft taxi routes (“taxi route”).
- Taxi routes compatible and configured for World Traffic (WT3) and other plugins.
- Ramp Starts defined for airlines.
- Satellite Terminal and Control Tower with rendered interior.
- 355 custom taxi signs with lighting.
- Custom taxiway markings.
Included in the package
- US-KBNA Nashville Roads
- US-KBNA Nashville Airport
- US-KBNA Nashville Mesh
- User manual
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Feelthere released a rendition of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
It’s available on the developer’s own store and Simmarket starting at $16.19
The developer claims the following features, but I’d definitely look at the screenshots above first and foremost, and that’s all I’m going to say.
- Highly detailed buildings with PBR texturing.
- Satellite Ortho Imagery (CGL) covering the airport area from USGS.
- Terminal interiors modelled.
- Complete modelled ground polygon including realistic decals, dirt, taxi lines and surfaces.
- Custom modelled jetways.
- Animated train line at Washington National Airport Station.
- Airline parking codes and modified airport services.
- Updated AFCAD, parking spots, taxiway names and taxi signs.
- Improved taxiway and runway lighting.
- Multiple objects and clutter placed over the airport using the SDK.
- Improved night lighting and apron lamps.
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport Released for MSFS 2024
iniBuilds released Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. It’s available on the developer’s own store for $13.53.
It includes the following features:
- Hand-made ground textures with crisp, bespoke texture sets for runways, aprons, paths, and roads
- True-to-life airport landside recreation with custom ground decals, signposts, vegetation, parking barriers, and more
- Accurately modeled and positioned dynamic airport lighting for enhanced realism
- First ever FSExpo Exhibition floor recreated in sim! (KPVDX)
- 180+ hand-crafted models featuring custom-made buildings, vehicles, and objects
- Hand crafted terminals with crisp textures providing a fresh, modern appearance
- HD jetways with intricate details enhancing the airport’s realism
- Highly detailed models of all airport buildings, objects, and surroundings
- Full HD ground poly matching the 2025 airport layout
- Up-to-date airport layout reflecting the current, real-world location
- Official GSX profile included in the scenery folder and iniManager download
- Level of Detail (LOD) optimization for every model ensuring the best performance possible
- Use of the latest MSFS2024 SDK features for optimal performance and smooth experience
- Bespoke taxi signage true to real-world specifications
- Full iniManager compatibility allowing easy configuration for optimal performance on your system
It’s worth mentioning that this is a separate project from the one recently announced by Dreamflight Studios, which will also be compatible with MSFS 2020.
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