Before we move on with the news, below you can check out a story that received its own individual coverage. On top of that, today we also published our weekly video recap, including the most relevant news from last week.
Airvan for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Video Showing Exterior and Cockpit
SimWorks Studios released a new video showcasing the exterior model and cockpit of its upcoming GippsAero GA8 Airvan.
You can watch it above.
Avro Lancaster for Microsoft Flight Simulator is “Ready;” Pricing, Details, and Screenshots Revealed
Aeroplane Heaven announced that its Avro Lancaster WWII bomber is now “ready” and should be released shortly. The store page is already available and reveals plenty of details, and the pricing, which will be $34.99.
Incidentally, Aeroplane Heaven cautions that this is an MSFS 2020 native product and only compatible with MSFS 2024, so one should not expect native MSFS 2024 features. That being said, the developer might consider a MSFS 2024 native version down the line.
Here’s a list of features.
- All new Hi-Fidelity models with exceptional levels of detail.
- Beautifully crafted exterior and interior models built using factory plans and drawings for complete accuracy.
- Accurately modeled crew stations with many unique features and animations.
- All 3 turrets modeled with interior details and special camera views.
- Unique configuration panels at each station control camera view selection and crew selection (visibility).
- Complete 7- man crew faithfully modeled and each toggled on or off via special configuration controls.
- Immersive diorama including standing crew by rear door, authentic “Matador” fuel truck, period starting cart and bomb trolley with various bombs.
- Beautifully rendered, detailed Rolls Royce Merlin XX beneath removable engine cover.
- Highly accurate flight dynamics and performance based on real-world data.
- Specially created sound pack, authored by Echo19 to provide the finest Lancaster sounds ever heard in a simulator.
- Completely authentic engine start and running routines and engine management.
- Separate “Dambuster” version depicting Guy Gibson’s Lancaster with rotating “Upkeep” bomb and twin height-defining spotlights.
- Separate “H2S” version with H2S radar dome and internals.
We also get a list of liveries.
- ME649 “AR_J” 103 Squadron RAF
- W4783 “AR_G” 469 Squadron RAAF
- Battle of Britain Memorial Flight -PA474 currently painted as JB607 “AR_L” 460 Squadron RAAF
- RF128 “QB V” 424 Squadron RAF
- ED932 “AJ G” 617 Squadron RAF
- R5868 “PO S” 457 Squadron RAF
- LM591 “VN B” 50 Squadron RAF
Kalymnos Island National Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
AviaSim Designs announced Kalymnos Island National Airport (LGKY) in Greece for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
The developer shared a few screenshots and mentioned that it’s aiming for a mid-August release. The exterior is nearly complete, while interiors and details are well underway.
Airbus A350 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Released for Xbox
iniBuilds released the Airbus A350 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on the official marketplace for Xbox Series X|S.
To celebrate, the marketplace version is now on sale 25% off at $63.99 until July 21st, 2025..
Below, you can check out a comparison between the features you can expect on PC and Xbox.
It’s worth mentioning that the MSFS 2020 version for Xbox is not yet ready for release, albeit iniBuilds has committed to get it done.
If you’d like to read more flight simulation news, you can find plenty in our previous roundup article from yesterday.
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