Today is New Year’s Day, but this doesn’t mean that Flight Simulation developers are staying idle. We have plenty of news for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, and even one for X-Plane.
We also have more flight simulation news that received its own individual coverage.
You can check out all the news below.
BAC Lightning F.6 by DC Designs Canceled, But We’re Still Getting One
Today DC Designs announced on Discord that its BAC Lightning F.6 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 revealed a few days ago has been canceled. Basically, they have learned that another developer has been working on the same aircraft in secrecy and is close to release, so they decided not to compete with them.
As a result, a BAC Lightning F.6 is still coming soon, albeit it was not revealed who the developer is.
Boeing 757 and 767 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Get New Screenshots
Bluebird Simulations revealed four new screenshots of its upcoming Boeing 757. The fifth screenshot above is a tease of the flight deck of the 767 that will come at a later time.
A video to showcase the systems of the 757 will come later this month and more screenshots of the 767 will be shared at FlightSimExpo in June.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator; Dusseldorf Gets New Screenshots
MK Studios showcased its Dusseldorf Airport (EDDL) in Germany with new screenshots, mentioning that it should release in late Q1 2025. We also get the announcement of the developer’s next airport, which will be Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) in the United States.
While not explicitly stated, given the precedents, we can assume that these will be for MSFS 2024 and 2020.
After that, the developer will “reboot” its Rome Fiumicino and Helsinki airports.
Tokyo Haneda for X-Plane Gets New Screenshots
Dark Blue Scenery revealed new screenshots of its Tokyo Haneda Airport (RJTT) for X-Plane.
While the terminal is 95% complete, the overall completion ratio for the airport is about 30%.
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.
