Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including new looks at upcoming airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020 and an update for X-Plane 12.
Before we move on to the news, you really should watch our latest interview with Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann, who talked about the current state of MSFS 2024 and the plans for the future.
Speaking of watching, we have an interesting livestream coming, discussing the state of the simulator with other flight simulation journalists and content creators.
We also have a story that received its own individual coverage:
You can check out all the flight simulation news below.
X-Plane Update 12.1.4 Officially Released
Laminar Research released officially version 12.1.4 of X-Plane, the “Flightlesson Update.” Interestingly, we learn that it’ll conclude the 12.1.X series of update and the next will be 12.2.0, which will be a “major” update.
You can find the release notes on the official website.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Justsim released Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (LFMN) in France for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. It’s available on Simmarket for $22.24. Upgrade prices are available for owners of the previous versions of the airport.
- High resolution ground textures
- High resolution building textures
- Highly detailed 3D models
- Many animated custom ground vehicles
- Fully AI traffic compatible (not all parking lots at the airport are modeled to avoid ai aircraft collisions)
- Optimized for excellent performance
- Animated Jetways
- Custom GSX Pro profile (parking’s specifications, vehicles, working VDGS, passengers ways)
Rijeka Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020 Gets New Screenshots
Pilot Experience Sim released new screenshots of its Rijeka Airport (LDRI) in Croatia, which is coming to both MSFS 2024 and 2020 and is “nearing completion.” Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is still being worked on, but the developer has nothing to show for now.
Following Rijeka, the developer will focus on MSFS 2024-native products.
Nuuk Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
MM Simulation revealed new screenshots of Nuuk Airport (BGGH), serving the capital city of Greenland.
Birmingham Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Gets New Screenshots
Pyreegue released new screenshots of its Birmingham Airport (EGBB) in the UK for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Imaginesim released new screenshots of Dallas Forth Worth (KDFW) Airport in the United States, showing off Terminal D.
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.
