Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including aircraft and airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane.
Incidentally, earlier today, we released the 30th episode of our weekly video series “This Week in Flight Simulation News” recapping the past seven days of news. Make sure to check it out to catch up.
Without further ado, I leave you with the news.
Embraer Phenom 300E for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Gets New Screenshots
FS Reborn released a new set of screenshots of its upcoming Embraer Phenom 300E light business jet.
We get to see several angles of the aircraft, but also a bizjet terminal that appears to aim to provide a “Private Jet life experience.”
Papua New Guinea Highland Bush Strips Pack 5 Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Independent developer Ken Hall revealed another of its packages of small but scenic and challenging bush strips in Papua New Guinea under Orbx’s umbrella.
The add-on, which is the fifth of the series, will include the following strips.
- AYDS Dusin: 5.1999°S 144.4905°E, Runways: 29-11, Alt: 6274ft, Runway length: 1482ft
- AYJE Yomneri: 5.2346°S 144.6053°E, Runways 20-02, Alt: 5994ft, Runway length: 1495ft
- AYKJ Kanainj: 5.2845°S 144.7547°E, Runways 27-09, Alt: 3969ft, Runway length: 1206ft
- AYBJ Bank: 5.3742°S 144.7660°E, Runways 29-11, Alt: 3989ft, Runway length: 1584ft
- AYOU Kombaku: 5.3809°S 144.6526°E, Runways 36-18, Alt: 5333ft, Runway length: 1288ft
- AYMI Ambaluwa: 5.7806°S 145.2292°E, Runways 32-14, Alt: 6505ft, Runway length: 1294ft
- AYDI Bundi: 5.7393°S 145.2429°E, Runways 33-15, Alt: 4443ft, Runway length: 1986ft
It’ll also come with the following features.
- Developed exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Fully utilizes the latest MSFS 2024 SDK features
- Benefits from major improvements over the previous SDK for enhanced immersion
- Pack 5 includes 7 hand-crafted airstrips in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea
- Scenic and challenging highland flying
- Airstrips located on elevated plateaus with dramatic terrain
- Offers some of the most visually stunning departures and approaches in MSFS
- Custom-modelled infrastructure
- Unique terminal buildings for each strip
- Airstrip name and elevation displayed on signage
- Noticeboard with local area map
- Incorporation of PNG-inspired artwork to reflect regional culture
- New modelling techniques explored
- More features planned for future updates
- Foundation for additional bush flying adventures
Poitiers–Biard Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
Sierrasim Simulation released Poitiers–Biard Airport (LFBI) in France. It’s available on Simmarket for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 for $15.56. That being said, you get both versions regardless of which one you purchase.
It includes the following features.
- Custom Ground Texture
- Aerial Images
- PBR textures for buildings, vehicles, etc.
- Airport Objects
- Internal terminal models and many objects
- Optimized models with LODS
- Poitou Aeroclub hangars
- Custom night lighting
Phrae Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
Simman released another airport in Thailand, Phrae Airport (VTCP). It’s available on Simmarket for $14,14.
It includes the following features.
- Realistic terminal and almost building in airport area.
- Realistic aircraft parking position.
- Realistic runway attitude and slope profile.
- You can walk inside the passenger terminal.
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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