PMDG Delays Further Boeing 777 Releases
PMDG provided an update about the releases of its upcoming aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
A naming convention error has been made in the 777 line, which was exposed by the MSFS 2024 marketplace submission. The error needs to be fixed, and since it’s at the core of the product and the developer needs to test the fix to make sure it doesn’t actually break anything else.
On top of that, one of the developers involved in the fix got the flu, so that put a wrench in the works. The developer anticipates having the fix ready for test on Friday (May 30) and resubmitting the 777-200ER, 777F, and 777-300ER to Microsoft for approval for the official marketplace one week later.
This unfortunately, didn’t cause a delay only for the official marketplace releases, but also for the 777-300ER’s release for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and its update for MSFS 2020.
That being said, the developer expects to release the product on its own store “almost immediately upon us confirming that the fix works for the 200ER and the 777F.”
The beta testing of the 777-200LR has also been delayed and will begin after the other three versions are released.
The DC-6 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and its update for MSFS 2020 should be in testing “within days,” and it should be released soon after if things go well. That being said, the developer is wary of LOD changes that might come with Sim Update 3, mentioning that there is a possibility that it could cause issues when it releases.
The rest of the work required to bring the 737 line to MSFS 2024 has been mapped out, and more resources will be put back into it when the 777 issue is solved.
Manuʻa Islands Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
Kiwiflightsim released a scenery package for Manu’a Islands in American Samoa, including two airports, Ofu Airport (NSAS) and Fitiuta Airport (NSFQ).
It’s available on Simmarket for $8.56, and below you can check out a list of features.
- 3D Modelled Main Terminal for NSAS (Ofu Airfield)
- 3D Modelled Main Terminal for NSFQ (Fitiuta Airfield)
- 3D Modelled Local Asage Bridge (Ofu Island)
- 3D Modelled Detailed NSAS Airport Buildings
- 3D Modelled Detailed NSFQ Airport Buildings
- Animated Rotating Beacon (NSFQ)
- Custom Flag Models (NSAS)
- Immersive Night Lighting
- Custom Runway and Apron Textures
- Custom Windsocks
- Static and Animated People
- Correct Airport Surrounding Terrain
St. George Regional Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Propair Flight released St. George Regional Airport (KSGU) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. It’s available on Simmarket for $16.56.
Here’s what comes with it.
- High Resolution Textures (4K)
- PBR Materials
- Custom Ground Polygon
- Custom Animated Jetway
- Animated People
- Custom Night Light
- Detailed Models
Dusseldorf Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Aerosoft released a port of its Dusseldorf Airport (EDDL) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. It’s available on the developer’s own store for $24.39
It’s a single purchase with the previous MSFS 2024 version, so if you got that one, you don’t need to buy it again to get the MSFS 2020 version. Keep in mind that the trailer above depicts the airport in MSFS 2024.
It includes the following features:
- Includes a highly accurate recreation of Dusseldorf Airport (EDDL/DUS)
- Accurate models of airport buildings and facilities
- Up to date airport layout (As of April 2025)
- Custom terrain elevation mesh and runway profiles
- High resolution and realistic building textures
- Highly realistic night time effects
- Custom aerial image covering the airport boundary and close vicinity
- Custom taxiway signage models
- Accurate taxiway lighting including custom models for the light fixtures
- Custom approach light models and effects
- Stands support AI traffic with airline parking codes
- Custom jetway models
- Supports the Aerosoft VDGS module with highly accurate Type 2 safedock systems
- Includes city landmarks for the Flughafenbrücke and Rheinturm tower
- Developed exclusively for MSFS 2024 using all new SDK features – and made MSFS 2020 compatible within its limitations
- Dynamic and living airport environment with:
- Interior modeling on areas visible from the airside
- Interior animated passenger models
- Custom vehicle traffic on the apron area
- Custom ICE train traffic
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