Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including airports and aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and a new aircraft for X-Plane.
Before we move on to the news, below you can find a link to stories that received their own individual coverage:
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Reveals F-4 Phantom by Heatblur, City Update 10, & Much More
- DCS World Showcases Upcoming Cold War Germany Map
Kos Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Atelic released Kos International Airport “Ippokratis” (LGKO) in Greece. You can find it on Orbx Direct for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 or on Simmarket starting at $17.47.
It includes 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
Marrakesh Menara Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Ismaberk announced Marrakesh Menara Airport (GMMX) in Morocco for Microsoft Flight Simulator. It’ll release on March 20 with the following features.
- High-Quality 3D Modeling – Accurate terminal, control tower, and airport structures.
- PBR Textures – Realistic materials and lighting for a true-to-life experience.
- Handcrafted Vegetation & Surroundings – Immersive details capturing the unique Marrakech atmosphere.
- Dynamic Night Lighting – Stunning visuals for day and night operations.
- Optimized for Performance – Smooth framerates for all types of users.
Boeing 757 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
Blue Bird Simulation released new screenshots of its Boeing 757 showing off the cargo variant with the FedEx livery.
Dallas Fort Worth Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020 Gets New Screenshots
Imaginesim announced that the beta testing of its Dallas Forth Worth (KDFW) Airport in the United States is expected to be signed off early next week with the early access version coming shortly after.
Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024
Papa Delta Studio released its Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (EPSC) in Poland. it’s available on Simmarket for $8.86.
- High-quality model of EPSC Szczecin Airport, featuring the latest apron layout and extensive details
- Hand crafted buildings, including main terminal, characteristic tower and new cargo building
- Variety of static aircraft, ground vehicles, and airport clutter for enhanced realism
- All required lighted custom taxi signs
- Handcrafted taxi lines and lights
- All ground markings and lights according to current AIP (AIRAC 2502)
- Custom static airplanes: E190 Polish LOT airlines and PZL M-18 Dromader
- Car parking and area around terminal
- Custom 3D people models
- FPS-friendly design with detailed night textures, dynamic lighting, and PBR materials
- Static aircraft (E190 LOT) on Stand 1 can be disabled for online flying
- GSX Profile included
E-Jets Family 2.0 and Embraer Lineage 1000 Released for X-Plane
X-Craft released its Embraer Lineage 1000 alongside the 2.0 update to its E-Jets family for X-Plane.
The Lineage 1000 is available on X-Plane.org separately for $74.95, while the whole family including the business jet is priced at $149.95
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.