Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including a look at an upcoming business jet and an update to a major airport, on top of two releases for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
Bombardier Challenger 350 For Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
FlightFX released a new batch of screenshots of its upcoming Bombardier Challenger 350 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
This time around we get to see both the exterior and the luxurious cabin of the upcoming business jet, on top of a single shot of the flight deck.
Singapore Changi Update For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 Gets New Screenshots
CloudSurf Asia Simulations released new screenshots of its upcoming update for Singapore Changi Airport (WSSS)
At the moment, a release date for this v2 has not been announced.
Haikou Meilan International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
SamScene3D released Haikou Meilan International Airport (ZJHK) in China, also including nearby city landmarks.
The airport is currently available for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on the official marketplace for $18.99, but a release for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is also coming. It includes the following features:
- Detailed modeling of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
- Includes cargo terminal and hangars
- Precision ground markings
- Moderately detailed interior of Terminal 2
- Custom movable jet bridges
- Over 50 iconic buildings and more than 300 apartment complexes included
- Beautiful nighttime lighting effects
- Compatible with MSFS2024
- Supports LOD (Level of Detail) features, frame rate friendly, tested on Xbox
Los Angeles International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
iniBuilds released its Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) in the United States for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. It’s available on the developer’s own store for $28.51.
If you already own the MSFS 2020 version, the upgrade will cost you £4.99.
It includes the following features.
- All new custom, high detail ground textures, markings and labels to FS24 standards. All ground textures across the airport have been upgraded
- Various models added and updated to reflect the latest airport layout
- Venice Beach POI pack and Hooper Heliport now included in the download (toggleable)
- All new custom jetway models built from scratch
- Updated and retextured interiors for both TBIT terminal models & Terminals 1-8
- All models have been extensively re-lodded for optimum performance
- Automated People Mover (APM) with elevated track and stations
- Hand-made ground polygons with crisp, bespoke texture sets (Runways, aprons, paths, roads)
- True-to-life airport land side recreation with custom ground decals, signposts, vegetation, parking lots and more
- Accurately modelled and positioned dynamic airport lighting within the interior and exterior
- Hand-placed, high-definition vegetation, signage, ground clutter, vehicles, handling objects and more which have been custom-modelled in house by the iniScene team
- Bespoke taxi signage as it is in the real world
- Highly detail models of all airport buildings, objects and surroundings
- Custom built jetways with PBR texturing and animations
- Accurate logos and real-world decals scattered throughout the airport to promote a true to life feeling
- Level of Detail (LOD) optimisation for every model to encourage the best performance possible
- Use of the latest MSFS SDK features to allow for the best optimisation and performance possible 30cm/px satellite imagery which has been hand cor
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.