Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including aircraft and airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
You can find all the flight simulation news below.
FSS Discusses Updates for Boeing 727 and E-Jets
FlightSim Studio discussed what we can expect from the further development of its Boeing 727 and E-Jets.
For the 727, the developer is working the 727-200RE, or “Super 27,” modernized with the JT8D-217s from the MD-80 series.
We’ll also be getting several cockpit changes, including new engine gauges, some updated instruments, and a planned EFIS variant with advanced autopilot paired with the GNS-XLS. More details will be shared at FSExpo in June.
The developers also mention that they received requests for the 727-100, but for now, they’re focusing on the Super 27. They can’t make promises about potential releases or timelines for the -100, but it’s on their radar.
On the front of compatibility with MSFS 2024, for now, it’s available only on Contrail, but the developers are working on adding that to Aerosoft One in the future.
Moving on to the E-Jets, the developer is working on the promised custom FMS with VNAV and LNAV. It’s already being tested, and above you can see some of the bugs encountered by testers. They have already been fixed, but they are showcased for illustration purpose. For the moment, a release date for this feature has not been provided.
In terms of compatibility with MSFS 2024, the same goes as mentioned for the 727. That being said, a native MSFS 2024 version with new features is planned but will be started only after the custom FMS is complete.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Screenshots and Details
We have plenty of new screenshots and details about MXI Design’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (LTFJ) serving Istanbul in Turkey. They were shared on the Orbx Direct store page, which has been published ahead of tomorrow’s release.
Here’s what you can expect from the airport:
- Real world replica of Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen Airport
- High resolution PBR textures and modelling
- Interior modelling with 3D people.
- Parallax windows for all airport buildings around.
- Custom ground polygons and markings
- Custom jetways
- Up to date airport layout as of May 2025
- Hand crafted terrain mesh and runway profiles
- Custom CGL covering for the airport
- Custom light fixtures models for taxiways
- Custom taxiway signs
- Custom animated Windsock and Anemometer
- Custom GSE vehicles in operations
- Animated custom apron vehicles
- Interior models for all hangars
- Animated doors with proximity for all hangars
- Ambient sound effects and announcements for the Terminal building and both ATC towers
- Night light animation for ATC tower
- Snow piles when the Simulator time is between December and February in snowy weather
- Dynamic GSX doors in the terminal building can trigger with Boarding/Deboarding
- Custom GSX profile is ready for ground services, pushback, and passengers.
- Nool VDGS module
Tulsa International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets First Screenshots
Fly2High revealed the first screenshots of Tulsa International Airport (KTUL) in Oklahoma, United States.
You can check them out above.
If you’d like to read more flight simulation news, you can find plenty in the previous roundup article from yesterday.
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