Flight Simulation developers shared news today, focusing on aircraft and airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane, in addition to a highly anticipated sound pack.
Without further ado, you can check out the news below.
Boris Audio Works Releases Boeing 777 Sound Set for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Boris Audio Works released its sound packages for MFS 2024 and MSFS 2020, designed to integrate and improve the Boeing 777 models by PMDG.
They include the following features and are compatible with all the 777 variants released by PMDG.
- Fully re-recorded engine sets (GE90 / Trent 800 / PW4000)
- Authentic cockpit and cabin ambience
- Detailed switch, hydraulic, and environmental systems
- Headphone Simulation
- Optimized for performance and realism
- Differences between the older and newer GE engine variants are simulated
- Developed by Boris Audio Works in collaboration with Dave from Fenix, the same team behind the industry’s most acclaimed audio packages.
The full package is available on Orbx Direct for MSFS 2024 or MSFS 2020, priced at $14.92. Keep in mind that you get both versions with a single purchase, regardless of which one you buy.
For those who’d rather purchase a single-engine variant, that’s also possible. Each is priced at $7.83 and can also be purchased on Orbx Direct.
Black Square Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza Professional Coming for Microsoft Flight Simulator “in the Coming Weeks”
Black Square announced via Just Flight that the previously revealed Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza Professional will be released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 “in the coming weeks.”
Product pages will be made available next week with more details and screenshots, while videos will come afterward. For now, we get to see a gallery of screenshots of the Baron.
Toliss Discusses Aerosoft Airbus A340-600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Aerosoft is ready to open the floodgates of information on the Airbus A340-600 it’s building in collaboration with Toliss, since we’re getting “closer and closer to the release date.”
According to the developer, the release date will be announced soon, and there will be a new video roughly every weekend showcasing different aspects of the aircraft.
This introductory video is actually an interview with Toliss founder Torsten Liesk, who provides quite a lot of interesting information on the level of simulation that can be expected from this aircraft.
Albuquerque International Sunport for MSFS Gets New Screenshots and Development Update
Pacific Islands Simulation provided an update on its Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) in New Mexico, United States.
We also get a brief development update:
“Exterior work on KABQ main terminal building with concourses A, B and C is now complete. Ground/tarmac grunge work and tiling around the terminal area also complete. Night lighting for terminal signs and gate numbers with neon lights in progress. Rear main carpark/garage currently under construction and hope to complete over the weekend. Will return to interior main terminal work after Kirtland AFB, Cargo and GA area builds.”
Fairbanks International Airport Released for X-Plane 12
Realworldscenery released Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA) in Alaska, United States, for X-Plane 12.
It’s available on Simmarket for $16.20.
The developer promises the following.
- PBR textures
- custom made models for every building on the grounds
- optimized for great performance
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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