Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including airports and aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
Embraer ERJ 145 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
FlightFX released the first in-sim screenshots of the exterior of its upcoming Embraer ERJ 145 on its Discord server. No further info has been shared for now.
Fokker F28 Fellowship v2 Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020
Just Fligt finally released version 2 of its Fokker F28, including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 compatibility.
It’s available on the developer’s own store for €46.76 including taxes. If you have v1, you get the updated version at no additional cost.
Kos Airport Revealed for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Atelic fully revealed Kos International Airport “Ippokratis” (LGKO) in Greece following yesterday’s tease. The store games for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 are already available on Orbx Direct.
It’ll include the following features:
- Handcrafted airport area
- High-quality PBR textures
- Up-to-date airport layout
- Realistic night lighting
- Iconic church on the landside of the airport
- Detailed terminal and tower interiors
- Interior of Hertz and AutoUnion car rental
- Animated air conditioning on the terminal roof
- Custom taxiway signs
- Custom ground vehicles and clutter
- Ultra-realistic terrain
- Custom vegetation
- Custom roads
- Various buildings outside the airport area (school, fuel station, etc.)
- Hotels on Runway 32 approach path (Atlantica Beach, Porto Bello, etc.)
- Football stadium
Raleigh-Durham International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Gets New Screenshots
Pacific Islands Simulation released a new batch of screenshots of its upcoming Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU) in the United States. The airport is now 3/4 complete and below you can find a list of what is done and what remains to be done.
It’s worth mentioning that the screenshots are from MSFS 2024.
Items Completed:
- Terminal 1 and 2 buildings (exterior)
- Freight terminals (FedEx, UPS, American Airlines Cargo, etc)
- Parking garage structures
- North Carolina Army National Guard buildings
- GA Hangars and buildings at midfield
- Taxiway Bridges (north, south and midfield)
- KRDU Fire Station
- Toll booths and parking lots structures (Avis, Hertz, National, Enterprise, Budget, Thrifty, etc)
- Fuel Farm
- Added new vehicles/NC National Guard chopper, etc
- FAA Tower
Still to Complete:
- Taxiway lines and aircraft parking spot/bays
- Fencing
- Night lighting
- Ground Service Equipment (GSE) at airside
- Cargo pods, etc at all freight terminals
- Terminals 1 and 2 interior work
Medina Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport Released for MSFS 2020
Tuwaiq Designs released Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (OEMA) serving Medina in Saudi Arabia. It’s available on Orbx Direct and Simmarket starting at $21.51.
It includes the following features:
- Realistic Airport Model: Accurate terminal designs and Terminal Interior modeled with stunning attention to detail.
- PBR Textures: Physically-based rendering (PBR) textures for lifelike reflections, materials, and environmental effects, adding depth and authenticity.
- Custom Ground Textures: High-resolution textures for runways, taxiways, and aprons, complete with realistic wear, markings, and surface variations.
- Dynamic Night Lighting: Stunning night environments featuring authentic lighting for runways, taxiways, apron areas, and terminals.
- Custom Jetways: Beautifully designed and accurately positioned jetways, crafted to match the real airport layout, adding to the immersive experience of boarding and deplaning.
Guaymaral Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020
Colombian Virtual Design released Guaymaral Airport (SKGY) in Colombia. It’s available on Simmarket for $11.98.
The developer claims the following features.
- Accurate 3D Modeling: Every hangar, runway, and building has been carefully modeled to replicate the real airport with unparalleled precision.
- High-Definition Textures: Enjoy detailed and realistic textures that capture the essence of Guaymaral, from the runway asphalt to the subtle nuances of the buildings.
- Dynamic Lighting: Experience an impressive day/night cycle with advanced lighting effects that change based on the time of day and weather conditions.
- Lush Vegetation and Natural Surroundings: The rich vegetation and surrounding landscapes have been carefully recreated, creating a natural environment that fully immerses you in the region.
- Optimized for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024: Take advantage of the latest graphical technologies, including enhanced weather conditions, reflections, and dynamic shadows.
- Performance Optimization: Designed to offer a smooth and uninterrupted experience, even on modest systems, without sacrificing visual quality.
Rangiroa Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Pearl Simulations released a rendition of Rangiroa Airport (NTTG) for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020. It’s available on Simmarket for $13.20.
The developer claims the following features.
- Extremely detailed terminal interior
- detailed custom apron markings
- detailed custom runway markings
- detailed custom parking area markings
- detailed custom apron and runway lighting system
- handcrafted detailed high quality buildings
- handcrafted detailed high quality miscellaneous objects around the scene
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.
