Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including aircraft and airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane.
Before we move on to the news, below you can enjoy a story that received its own individual coverage.
Without further ado, I leave you with the news.
Dassault Rafale for MSFS 2024 Delayed to 2026; New Screenshots Released
Azurpoly announced that its officially licensed Dassault Rafale C won’t be released in 2025 as previously expected. We’ll have to wait for 2026.
The exterior model is 100% complete, and several liveries are in the works. A wide selection of external weapons will be available: Meteor, MICA IR/EM, AASM, GBU-12, Damocles pod, 1250/2000 L fuel tanks, and more.
The 3D model and textures of the cockpit are also finished, including all panels, surfaces, and fine details. Work is ongoing on the avionics, including the HUD, the central and lateral displays, and the HOTAS logic.
The developer is also developing a fully custom fly-by-wire system, including the Rafale’s control laws with different envelopes depending on external stores. High-alpha behavior, G-limiters, roll-rate schedules, and pitch-rate controllers are also all custom-coded. Mono-throttle operation is fully simulated, including its auxiliary levers and the IDLE/NORM/FIX modes.
De Havilland Mosquito for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
Aeroplane Heaven released new screenshots of its Mosquito, and we hear that it’ll release in early 2026. It’ll launch first for MSFS 2020 and then will be made compatible for MSFS 2024. The developer also hopes to launch it on Xbox.
They also listed a few persistent options.
- engine covers
- flame guards/hush kit removal for liveries that require that
- pilots removal
- navigator positioning over the bomb sight/ beside the pilot
The bombs will not drop but you’ll be able to toggle them via the weight and balance options.
Wolverhampton Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Burning Blue Design released Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport (EGBO) in the UK. It’s available on Orbx Direct (for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020) and the developer’s own store for $18.10
Here’s a list of official features:
- Over 200 custom 3D objects each with full Physical Based Rendering (PBR) textures
- Accurate runways, taxiways and custom taxi signs, including the recently expanded parking apron
- Detailed control room and hangar interiors with animated hangar doors that close at night (open manually with Taxi Lights)
- Working signal square
- Completely custom windsock and dynamic animated flags
- Animated spectators
- Full dynamic weather compatibility
- Custom night lighting with accurate PAPI and runway lighting
- Enhanced high-resolution color-corrected ground textures
- Native support for both MSFS 2020 and 2024
Boeing 777 Freighter Expansion for X-Plane 12 Released
FlightFactor released the Freighter version of its Boeing 777 version 2, and it’s available for X-Plane 12 on X-Plane.org for $29.99. It’s an expansion for the base package.
The developer claims the following features:
- Unique freighter systems and aerodynamics
- GE110B1L engine with unique sound and characteristics
- versatile freight planning system
- animated freight loading system
- new ground equipment
- new Load Master personality
- taxi and freight cameras (INOP in initial release)
- 3 unique freighter liveries included
777 Ultimate – The Pinnacle of Airliner Simulation
- Unparalleled Realism
- Every aspect of this model replicates the real-world Boeing 777, with aerodynamics and systems meticulously crafted to meet the rigorous standards of the FCOM.
- Developed with insights from technical manuals, maintenance guides, and certified pilots—including FlightFactor’s CEO, a CFI and 777-rated pilot.
Flight Model
- Highly Accurate
- Proprietary flight model within 2%-5% accuracy on standard certification tests, tested with real pilots.
- Fully simulated weight and balance, including cabin configurations, oil, filters, water, and waste.
3D Modeling
- Stunning Exterior & Interior
- True-to-life dimensions based on official Boeing exterior drawings.
- Highly detailed exterior modeling with ultra-high-resolution textures.
- Realistic 3D cockpit with high-resolution visuals.
- Fully modeled passenger cabin with adjustable seating configurations.
- Real working oxygen masks, dynamic sun-reactive window blinds, and fully accessible compartments.
Advanced Systems Simulation
- Authentic Aircraft Systems
- Fully simulated electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and air systems.
- Navigation systems: GPS, VOR, DME, ADF, COM, ILS.
- TCAS v7 with full collision avoidance functionality.
- Standby instruments (Classic STBY & ISFD) and working overhead circuit breakers.
- Advanced flight control system with:
- Three Primary Flight Computers (PFC)
- Four Actuator Control Electronics (ACE)
- Normal, Secondary, and Direct control modes
- New Weather Radar
- EFIS & Flight Computers
- Six LCD displays with full auto/manual source switching logic.
- Integrated checklist pages, COMM pages, and all synoptic displays.
- Dual Flight Management Computers (FMC) and three Control Display Units (CDU).
- Three Autopilot Flight Director Systems (AFDS) with full GPWS, RAAS, and look-ahead terrain alerting.
- Weather radar with realistic beam effects and ground clutter simulation.
- Ground Services
- Interactive pushback truck controllable via joystick.
- Passenger bus, stairs, or direct gate boarding.
- Functional fuel truck, de-icing truck, GPU, and ground-start units.
Custom Sound System
- Immersive Audio Experience
- Fully proprietary sound engine with hundreds of real aircraft recordings.
- 3D stereo engine sounds with realistic cabin and airport environment audio.
- Interactive crew communication, in-flight announcements, and FO voice tooltips.
Simulation Features
- Innovative Cockpit Interaction
- Multiple modes for cockpit interaction, including mouse wheel and right-button support.
- Click on controls to display manual tooltips.
- Over 2,000 custom click zones with assignable commands.
- Realistic Crew & Checklist System
- Fully interactive checklists with automatic action detection.
- Four crew voice characters with AI-driven preflight briefings.
- FO-assisted procedures, callouts, and voice-controlled interactions.
- Failure & Maintenance System
- Nearly 1,000 simulated failures with full training scenarios.
- Persistent wear and tear system—aircraft condition carries over between flights.
- Situation Save & Pre-Set Scenarios
- Save your flight at any stage and resume later.
- Preconfigured training scenarios and multiple cold-and-dark startup options.
EFB & Navigation
- Advanced Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
- Integrated Navigraph charts and airport moving maps.
- SimBrief integration for detailed flight planning.
- Interactive navlog and weight/balance optimization tools
- Exclusive Special Effects
- Multi-layer dynamic glass reflections.
- Screen glow effects and weather-enhanced wind shear simulation.
Included Extras
- FlightFactor Airport Visual System (AVS)
- High-Resolution Boeing 777v2 Poster (13,380 x 22,850 resolution, includes system schematics)
- Liveries Included:
- Air France NC
- British Airways
- Emirates
- FlightFactor House
- KLM OC
- United NC
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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