Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including updates and announcements about aircraft and scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020. We also get plenty of new releases.
Yet, before we move on to the news, here are a few stories that received their own dedicated coverage:
- Atlanta International Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Embraer ERJ 145 Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Devs Reveal Update Roadmap for 2025 and Plans to Improve the Sim
You can check out all the news below.
Piaggio P.180 Avanti Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The Piaggio P.180 Avanti for Microsoft Flight Simulator has been released by FlightFX. For now, it’s available exclusively for MSFS 2020 on the official MSFS marketplace, since the MSFS 2024 marketplace isn’t open just yet.
It’s priced at $24.99.
Isla Grande Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
PhotoRico Scenery released its Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (also known as Isla Grande Airport, bearing the ICAO code TJIG) serving San Juan in Puerto Rico. It’s available on Orbx Direct for $15.51.
It includes the following features.
- High-detail recreation of Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (TJIG)
- General Aviation hub—busiest GA airport in the West Indies
- World-class FBO facilities for corporate jets and GA flights
- Home to Puerto Rico Army National Guard Aviation HQ (UH-60 helicopters)
- Hosts Flight Schools and Rapid Response Police Unit (FURA)
- Services regional airlines with flights to Vieques, Culebra, Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic
- High-detail airport facilities with HD textures
- Modeled terminal interior to match real-life counterpart
- Hybrid fences and detailed ground textures
- GA airplane models currently based at TJIG
- REIL lights added for realism
- PanAmerican Cruise Port
- T-Mobile Entertainment District
- Puerto Rico Convention Center
- Crowley Cargo/Transfer Docks
- Main terminal parking lot
- Argos Cement Terminal
- Levittown Water Tank
- Palo Seco Power Generation Plant (West Approach)
- West Shore area (Bacardi Rum Distillery)
- Dos Hermanos Bridge (Rwy 27 short base)
- Viejo San Juan shoreline improvements (Capitol building, El Morro, Muelle 4)
- Detailed Army Ramp
- Landable helicopter dollies throughout GA ramps
- HeliTours Pad on the San Juan islet side
Muan Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020
Fly2High released Muan Airport (RKJB) in South Korea. It’s available on Orbx Direct for $17.63.
It includes the following features.
- Realistic Terminal Modeling
- Hand-made ground textures (Runways, aprons, paths, roads).
- Accurately modeled and positioned dynamic airport lighting.
- Highly detailed models of all airport buildings, objects, and surroundings.
- Good optimization of FPS
Region of Waterloo Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020
Astralis Studios released Region of Waterloo International Airport (CYFK) in Canada. It’s available on Simmarket for both MSFS and MSFS 2024 on Simmarket for $16.05.
It comes with the following perks.
- Up-to-date airport layout
- Over 60 custom objects
- Enhanced night lighting
- Custom ground markings
- PBR Textures
- Detailed airport surroundings
SEPECAT Jaguar for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Getting GR1 Exterior
AzurPoly announced that its Jaguar will also get a version with the exterior of the British GR1. For the moment, it won’t have the GR1’s avionics and cockpit because it’s too different. A dedicated cockpit may be considered after release.
The developer is utilizing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s features like pre-flight checks with interactions, more realistic hydraulic and electrical systems, and overall deeper systems fidelity. A 2020 version won’t be considered until after release.
Hawker Nimrod and Fury Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Aeroplane Heaven announced both the Hawker Nimrod II and the Hawker Fury Mk.I. For now, bi further information was provided, but you can check them out in some pictures above.
Airbus A350 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020 Coming by the End of February
iniBuilds hosted a live stream providing an extensive look at its Airbus A350, which we learn will come in February 2024.
The aircraft will be released for both MSFS 2024 and 2020, and you can see it in action below.
Chania Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
29Palms Scenery Design announced its first scenery made from scratch up for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. It’s Chania International Airport “Daskalogiannis” (LGSA).
The developer has opted not to upgrade the existing version for MSFS 2020 since it was already a P3D conversion, They will instead remake it from scratch with “extremely detailed 3d objects, the upgraded parking area of the airport, a detailed passenger terminal interior, brand new ground polygons and textures, enhanced airport surrounding area with buildings and vegetation trimming, and many other features.”
It should come in the summer of 2025, and more Greek Island airports will come afterward.
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.
