Flight Simulation developers had plenty of news to share today about scenery and aircraft coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020, including a release.
On top of that, Microsoft itself had its own news to deliver.
Yet, before we get into it, you can take a look at more news from earlier today that received its own individual coverage.
- Diamond DA40-XLS for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 Released
- Piaggio P.180 Avanti for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets Release Date & Pricing Details
You can check out all the news below.
Microsoft Releases New Feedback Snapshot and Announces Developer Livestream
Microsoft has released a new Feedback Snapshot with a whopping 4 slides of information on the bugs that are being addressed in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, alongside information on when they may be solved between Sim Update 1 and Sim Update 2.
On top of that, we hear that a new pre-release build with more fixes and improvements is coming soon. Last, but not least, the much-awaited developer livestream has been dated and will happen on February 5 on Twitch at 18:30 UTC. We’re likely to hear much more about the simulator’s future then, and you can expect a full report here on Simulation Daily.
Eurofighter Typhoon for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
Indiafoxtecho revealed new screenshots for its Eurofighter Typhoon. Unfortunately, the developer did not manage to have an alpha build ready for testing by the end of this month, but they’re close and they’re prioritizing quality over speed.
Isla Grande Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets a Release Date and Details
PhotoRico Scenery announced that its Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (also known as Isla Grande Airport, bearing the ICAO code TJIG) serving San Juan in Puerto Rico will be released on February 6, 2025.
The store page on Orbx Direct is already available spelling out the airport’s features.
- High-detail recreation of Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (TJIG)
- General Aviation hub—busiest GA airport in the West Indies
- World-class FBO facilities for corporate jets and GA flights
- Home to Puerto Rico Army National Guard Aviation HQ (UH-60 helicopters)
- Hosts Flight Schools and Rapid Response Police Unit (FURA)
- Services regional airlines with flights to Vieques, Culebra, Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic
- High-detail airport facilities with HD textures
- Modeled terminal interior to match real-life counterpart
- Hybrid fences and detailed ground textures
- GA airplane models currently based at TJIG
- REIL lights added for realism
- PanAmerican Cruise Port
- T-Mobile Entertainment District
- Puerto Rico Convention Center
- Crowley Cargo/Transfer Docks
- Main terminal parking lot
- Argos Cement Terminal
- Levittown Water Tank
- Palo Seco Power Generation Plant (West Approach)
- West Shore area (Bacardi Rum Distillery)
- Dos Hermanos Bridge (Rwy 27 short base)
- Viejo San Juan shoreline improvements (Capitol building, El Morro, Muelle 4)
- Detailed Army Ramp
- Landable helicopter dollies throughout GA ramps
- HeliTours Pad on the San Juan islet side
Region of Waterloo International Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Astralis Studios announced its next release, and it’s Region of Waterloo International Airport (CYFK) in Canada.
It’ll release on February 6 and above you can check out both screenshots and a trailer.
Muan International Airport Gets New Screenshots
While the timing may be slightly questionable, Fly2High released the first in-sim look at Muan International Airport (RKJB) in South Korea.
It’s worth mentioning that the developer clarified that the airport has been ready for a while, but they have decided to wait following the crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 a month ago.
University of Illinois Willard Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
UK2000 scenery returned to the United States with the University of Illinois Willard Airport (KCMI) in the United States. It’s available on Simmarket for $12.47.
It includes the following features.
- Full detail Buildings
- Realistic Ground Markings
- Stunning Night Effects
- High details Airport Vehicles
- Excellent Frame Rates
- Full set of signs
- Fencing
- Vegatation
- PBR Materials
- Static aircraft
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.
