Before we move on to the flight simulation news, you can check out today’s episode of our “Can You Guess this Airport?” video series.
We also have two flight simulation stories that received their own individual coverage:
- Korean War Flight Simulator Korea: IL-2 Series Reveals Full Release Date
- Aerosoft Halts Development of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Without further ado, I leave you with today’s flight simulation news
Boeing 737 MAX8 Service Pack 1 Coming Soon for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
iFly released a new video showing the Service Pack 1 update coming for its Boeing 737 MAX8.
It’ll include “an all-new EFB, dozens of new model features, new seating configurations (166, 178, 189, and 200 seats), upgraded sounds, numerous system fixes/adjustments, and more,” on top of the MAX8-200 model.
Since (for some reason) publisher FlightOneSoftware made the video impossible to embed, you’ll have to watch it on YouTube.
Boeing 707 for X-Plane 12 Gets New Video.
Nimbus Simulation Studios released a video showing its upcoming Boeing 707, showing the cockpit lighting and the fact that the oxygen masks move according to physics.
Work on the aircraft is progressing, but a release date has not been announced.
Rockwell Commander 114 Announced for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 by Black Square
Black Square announced via Just Flight the upcoming release of another high-definition general aviation aircraft.
It’s a Rockwell Commander 114, and more information will come tomorrow.
Netherthorpe Airfield Announced for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Burning Blue Design revealed the upcoming release of Netherthorpe Airfield (EGNF) in the United Kingdom.
It’s coming for both MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Dubai International Airport V2 Announced for MSFS 2024
iniBuilds announced that it’s developing another major airport in the United States, and it’s Chicago O’Hare International Airport (KORD). We get to see a few screenshots above (the first 4 in the gallery).
Another project in the works is version 2 of Dubai International Airport (OMDB), which will feature “improvements across modelling, texturing, interiors, ground detail, airport infrastructure and overall visual fidelity, whilst taking full advantage of the latest optimisation techniques available within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.”
It’ll also come at no additional cost for existing customers of the airport.
Interestingly, the developer is also working on a multi-jetway system, which will work natively with its sceneries without the need of any additional program. It’ll actually work even on Xbox and PS5.
Chicago will be one of the first airports to take advantage of the system, which will then be rolled out gradually througout the developer’s catalgue.
As usual for this developer, everything is only for MSFS 2024.
Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante v2 Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
NextGen Simulations released the Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante v2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
It’s currently available on the official marketplace for $34.99, with an upgrade price of $13.99 for existing users. It’s for both PC and Xbox.
Sitia Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
MM Simulations released Stia Airport (LGST) in Greece for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020.
You can find it on Orbx Direct, Simmarket, and Contrail, including the following features, starting at $17.35.
- Highly detailed terminal building with custom interior
- Custom ground textures and apron markings
- Custom airport assets and signage
- Accurate runway, taxiway, and parking layout
- Detailed control tower
- Optimized for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024
Limberlost Ranch Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Emerald Scenery Designs released an interesting scenery that has been in development for years, Limberlost Ranch (CA21) in California, United States.
It’s available for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 on Orbx Direct. It includes the following features:
- One detailed ridge-top ranch and airstrip with custom models and vegetation, using PBR materials.
- A Hangar with a parking spawn, environment-triggered lights, and an aircraft/avatar-triggered hangar door.
- A custom high-resolution asphalt apron near the Hangar.
- A Ranch House with a navigable interior model (designed for 2024’s avatar mode).
- A pool with depth, animated water caustics, and an inflatable animated with wind direction.
- Custom animated wildlife: A Fox and Wild Boar roam the coverage area. Also, Horse.
- Environment-triggered sounds using Wwise: Fox, Horse, Hangar lights, Pool, and Fountain.
- Environment-triggered visual effects: Fountain and Chimney Smoke.
- Hand-crafted terraforming with custom 15cm/px aerial imagery.
If you’d like to read more flight simulation news, you can find plenty in our previous roundup article from yesterday.
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