Flight Simulation developers continue to provide daily news about upcoming products for Microsoft Flight Simulator and more, and relevant updates.
Every day, Simulation Daily publishes a roundup of all the news across the industry, to let you stay up to date with what’s going on.
But before we get down to business, here’s a link to relevant news that has been covered individually.
Without further ado, I leave you with the flight simulation news. If you’re interested in general gaming news, we also have a dedicated recap for that.
PMDG Boeing 777 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released for Xbox, 777 Freighter About to Enter Beta
Today PMDG released its Boeing 777-300ER on Microsoft Flight Simulator’s official marketplace, and it has been made available for Xbox from the get-go.
The price is $74.99. Of course, the aircraft can still be purchased (only for PC) on its own on PMDG’s store.
CEO Robert Randazzo also mentioned on the official forums of the developer that the freighter version of the 777 “nearing the end of development and is being prepared to enter into beta testing.”
Lastly, he teased a surprise reveal.
For those that stuck around to read the credits at the end: Keep paying attention and you might just see something you didn’t expect to see about a project you didn’t know anything about.
Airbus A300B4 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
Just Flight released new screenshots of the upcoming vintage airliner Airbus A300B4,
We get to see more of the avionics including the Attitude and Director’s Indicators, the engine instruments, the Master Warning panel, the standby gauges, the N1 limit computer, the mechanical indicators for the flap and flight control positions, the landing gear lever, the autobrake selector buttons, and the controls for the Automatic Flight Control System.
The developer promised to provide a look at the flight engineer’s panel next.
Istanbul Cityscape Revealed for Microsoft Flight Simulator
AC Scenery revealed another of its city landmark packages, and this time around it’s Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey. It’ll include the following.
- Over 150 custom hand build buildings
- Night textures
- PBR textures
- Compatible with SceneryTR Istanbul Airport LTFM
Marsa Alam Airport Released
FSDG released its rendition of Marsa Alam International Airport (HEMA) in Egypt. It’s currently available on its own store for €14,99.
It includes the following features.
- Fully accurate rendition of Marsa Alam airport (HEMA) and surroundings
- Updated ground layout
- Realistic light environment and detailed modeling
- Includes hotels + buildings at Port Ghalib
- MSFS technologies (dynamic lighting, reflective textures and more)
- Optimized for great performance and visual quality
- Compatible with all known add-ons including GSX
CH-47F Chinook for DCS World Gets New Video Showing Landing
Today DCS World developer Eagle Dynamics shared an extensive new video of the upcoming helicopter Boeing CH-47F Chinook.
This time around we get to see the landing techniques, albeit some features still aren’t implemented and will be introduced during the early access, which will start “soon.”
Specifically, LCT, DASH functions, and rotor droop will come during the early access phase.
If you’d like to read more Microsoft Flight Simulator news, you can enjoy yesterday’s roundup featuring plenty of reveals and releases.
If you’re new to flight simulation and you’re interested in trying it out, you can find help in our starting guide, our second article on how to install and maintain add-ons in Microsoft Flight Simulator, and the third that will help you learn the basic flight instruments.