Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including a look at upcoming scenery and a release from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020, alongside welcome news from PMDG.
Boeing 777 by PMDG Enters Beta Testing for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Boeing fans have been eagerly waiting for PMDG’s aircraft on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel
The developer announced today that compatible builds of the 777-300ER, 777-200ER, and 777F freighter have been distributed to beta testers for testing.
They are not simple ports, but “complete refactors of the existing MSFS 2020 products built in compliance with the new MSFS 2024 SDK directives so that they run most efficiently on the new simulation platform, leveraging the simulator developer’s intentions so that the product will look well, perform well and be stable.”
That being said, a release date has not been announced as the developer prefers to make sure everything works correctly and provides the expected experience before committing.
Naha Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
Aco Design Studio released new screenshots of its Naha Airport (ROAH) in Japan. According to the developer, the terminal exterior, terrain, and runway and taxiway markings have been completed. The overall development progress is approximately at 55%.
It’s worth mentioning that this is a completely separate project from MK-Studio’s rendition of the airport, which has been released a while ago.
Portland Airport v2 Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
iBlue Yonder released its version 2 of Portland International Airport (KPDX). It’s available on Contrail for $20.29.
Those who already own version 1 can upgrade with a 50% discount on the price. The airport has the following features.
- Highly detailed rendition of the airport as it will look at the end of 2025
- New terminal building
- New B concourse
- New E concourse extension
- The terminal and concourses have full interiors
- Many new buildings and garages
- Completely re-worked ground textures
- Expanded taxiway sign network
- Four new custom jetways, complete with branding
- Animated features such as flags and a Tri-Met Max light rail train
- Includes custom GSX Pro profile that you can enjoy on day 1 (install via the Contrail App)
London Gatwick Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
iniBuilds announced its next airport coming for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and it’s London Gatwick (EGKK).
The airport is “coming soon” but a release date has not been announced just yet. We do get a few screenshots, which you can enjoy 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.