Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including several releases for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 and one for X-Plane.
Before we move to the rest of the news, below you can enjoy a special interview about a highly anticipated airport and another story that received its own individual coverage.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator Atlanta Airport Interview – a Solo Developer Making the Massive KATL
- TDS GTNXi Released for X-Plane 12 and 11
You can check out all the flight simulation news below.
Hiller UH-12B Raven Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Nemeth Designs released a brand new helicopter for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the. It’s available on Simmarket for $17.87.
We also hear that this small but versatile bird is also being developed for MSFS 2024. Nemeth is going to release MSFS 2024 upgrades for all of its products “in the coming weeks” and they will come with new features dedicated to the new simulator.
El Hierro Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020
FSDG released El Hierro Airport (GCHI), serving the Spanish island in the Canaries. It’s available on Simmarket and the developer’s own store for approximately $16.
It includes the following features:
- Very detailed rendition of El Hierro Airport, Canary Islands (GCHI)
- Interior modeling
- 3D airport layout with sloped terrain
- Realistic light environment and detailed modeling
- MSFS technologies (dynamic lighting, reflective textures and more)
- Optimized for great performance and visual quality
- Compatible with all known add-ons including GSX and Islandcreations El Hierro island scenery
City of Derry Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
UK2000 Scenery released City of Derry Airport (EGAE) in Northern Ireland. It’s available on Simmarket for $19.14.
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 GA aircraft
Indianapolis International Airport V2 Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Dominicdesignteam released version 2 of its Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) in the United States for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020. It’s available on Simmarket for $24.90.
Those who purchased the original version can upgrade for free.
- PBR Textures
- Dynamic Lighting
- Real Ground Markings
- Custom, painstakingly hand-crafted pavement, showcasing all imperfections including dirt
- Custom jetway
- Custom animation object, passenger animation , bus airport animation …
- Custom taxiwaysign
- Adjust lod to increase performance
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport Released for X-Plane 12
FSX3D released Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (LFKJ) in Corsica, France, for X-Plane 12. It’s available on Simmarket for $25.53.
ChasePlane Swhocased in New Videos
Parallel 42 showcased once again its upcoming camera add-on ChasePlane, this time showing off how you can set up views and shortcuts for every view you have in the handy dedicated UI.
SEPECAT Jaguar for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020 Nearing Release
![SEPECAT Jaguar | AzurPoly | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [Official Trailer]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZQGtit8Pmr4/hqdefault.jpg)
Azurpoly announced that its SEPECAT Jaguar attack aircraft for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020n is “nearing release” and it’ll be made available in the same time frame for PC and Xbox and on both simulators.
The MSFS 2024 version is built natively for the new sim, and it leverages its new features.
You can also watch a trailer above.
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.