Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including aircraft and airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane.
Without further ado, I leave you with the news.
Orbx Releases Four Norwegian Airports for MSFS 2024
Orbx released four airports in Norway by local developer Finn Hansen for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. They were previously available only for MSFS 2020.
The first is Notodden Airport, available on Orbx Direct for $12.21.
It includes the following features.
- Complete upgrade of the original Notodden Airport with updated high-resolution textures and full PBR implementation
- Includes the airport and the surrounding townsite, offering numerous POIs and off-airfield areas to explore
- Authentically recreated mid-runway road crossing on Runway 12 – one of the few in the world
- Accurately modeled terminal and restaurant, ideal for realistic “$100 hamburger” flights
- Perfect location for VFR flying, situated in a scenic valley at the edge of Heddalsvannet
- Proximity to other Orbx Scandinavian destinations including Ålesund, Gothenburg, Malmö, and Scandinavian Mountain Airport
- Dedicated water landing and docking area for amphibious aircraft operations
- Highly detailed scenery and custom assets across both the airport and town area
- Optimized for performance and built natively for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Includes numerous small improvements and refinements enhancing realism and immersion
Next is Sandefjord Airport (ENTO), available on Orbx Direct for $16.92. It includes the following features.
- Ultra-detailed depiction of Sandefjord Torp Airport, Norway
- Made from the ground up for MSFS using PBR and 4K textures
- Interior modelling and passengers
- Custom PR included
- Unique GSE vehicles, as well as GA statics
- Custom cars in carparks
- Unique terraforming and mountainside modelling
- Carefully optimized for high performance using the latest techniques
- The latest major project from Norwegian developer Finn Hansen
We then get Alesund Vigra Airport (ENAL), available on Orbx Direct for $15.98 with the following features.
- Complete depiction of Ålesund Vigra Airport, Norway
- Ultra high-detail rendition of the the airport
- UHD PBR texturing
- 15cm custom aerial ground imagery
- Functioning hold-short wig-wag lights
- Ultra-HD unique GSE, boats and vehicles exclusive to Ålesund
- Custom ground poly textures
- Famous sloped runway
- Numerous POI and landmarks beyond the primary coverage area
- Subsea 7 North Sea Spoolbase and Giske Bridge
- Weather-dependent ground polygon
- Custom edited ILS
- Close to Notodden, Trondheim and Gothenburg
- Carefully optimized for very high performance using the latest techniques
Last, but not least, you can find Molde Airport on Orbx Direct for $16.92.
It includes the following perks.
- Highly detailed recreation of Molde Airport, located on the scenic shores of the Moldefjord
- Comprehensive PBR texturing across all airport assets for maximum realism
- 40 sq km of 50 cm ortho imagery, replacing default terrain for enhanced visual fidelity
- Detailed interior modelling of the main terminal building
- Custom ground service equipment (GSE) unique to Molde
- General aviation static aircraft featuring accurate, real-world Norwegian liveries
- Selection of custom POI buildings beyond the airport perimeter for greater immersion
- Accurate elevation and terrain detailing, including the runway positioned just 3 metres above sea level, reflecting the real-world tidal influence
- Ideal location for short regional flights to Trondheim, Sandane, Sogndal, Bergen, Oslo, and Gdansk
- Crisp photoreal textures and a handcrafted environment by Finn Hansen, with groundwork by Jakub Łukaszewski
- Optimized performance and lighting, designed natively for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Santa Fe Regional Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 Released
Fsxcenery released Santa Fe Regional Airport for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020, and it’s available on Simmarket for $19.66.
You can see what it looks like above.
Boeing 747-200F Cargo Released for X-Plane 12
Felis Planes released its 747-200F for X-Plane 12. It’s available on X-Plane.org and Simmarket starting at $70.00.
It includes the following features.
Key Features
- Fully modeled main cargo deck with floor rollers, lighting, and freighter-specific details.
- Operational nose and side cargo doors, with controls available from both the deck and the pilot’s EFB (Electronic Flight Bag).
- Dynamic container appearance based on cargo load distribution across zones.
- Upper-deck windows configurable by livery artists (open or sealed).
- Redesigned cockpit panels for freighter configuration.
- Optional tape-style flight instruments alongside the classic analog layout.
- Powered by GE CF6-50E2 engines with authentic performance and sound.
Systems and Simulation
- Accurate electrical system with fully simulated bus logic and current calculations.
- Realistic fuel system requiring manual management and transfer operations.
- Dual-loop fire detection and suppression system.
- Four independent hydraulic systems modeled with real pressure logic.
- Fully functional pneumatic and pressurization systems with bleed air control.
- Custom autopilot and autothrottle systems with full auto-land capability.
- Integrated CIVA INS navigation for authentic long-range operations.
- EFB with load, fuel, performance, and ground service management.
Modeling and Visuals
- High-detail exterior and cockpit models with full PBR materials.
- Freighter-specific interior layout and door mechanisms.
- Optimized for X-Plane 12 lighting, reflections, and performance.
Included Content
- Liveries: Air France, Atlas Air, Lufthansa Cargo, Southern Air, Aerostan, Air Hong Kong and Martinair Holland.
- Paint kit: Substance Painter project + layered Photoshop files for custom liveries.
- Full documentation and quick-start guide.
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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