Flight Simulation developers shared news today, and it has been a big day indeed with plenty of aircraft and scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
You can find all the flight simulation news below.
Boeing 757 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots and Development Update
Bluebird Simulations released a development update and new screenshots of its Boeing 757 for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Incidentally, if the mention about coming before GTA6 is accurate, I suppose now we know that it’ll release before May 26, 2026.
You can read the development update below (sic).
“We wanted to do a “quick” update since several people have recently been asking us for some news. Since the Expo, A LOT of progress has been made but I don’t want to break my own rule of not making any more release predictions. What I will say is that we are planning just two more video updates on our YT channel before release of this plane. The first of the two will come in Q4 of this year. It will go over more systems in depth such as pneumatics, FMS, landing gear, ice and rain, oxygen, doors and others. I will say that the pneumatics system is absolutely amazing and goes to a new level of detail. I’ve listed the features of the pneumatics in one of the screen shots. LNAV and VNAV is about 70% complete in total and progressing very nicely. Other systems like the doors and oxygen system have also been simulated to a very high level. So far we have 153 working circuit breakers and counting on our way to over 200 by release. But again, we’ll go more in depth on the systems in the next update video.
We’ve also begun some more testing in FS2024. In fact all of the FS screen shots here are from FS2024. These are still very much a WIP in 2024. We are really hopeful to have a compatible ( not Native ) version for 2024 available either on release or very shortly after release.
As for beta, we are approaching the first stage finally in the next few weeks. The key holdup was the pneumatic system which took much longer than expected but well worth the effort. We are rigorously testing all of our systems before we even get it to the beta testers. While that was being worked on, several systems that actually are part of the second stage of beta were being worked on/completed as well such as doors, oxygen and landing gear. The biggest remaining item system- wise is the EFB which we will cover in our final update video before release.
And just to recap on the pricing, for $80 USD you are entitled to the 757-200/300 RR and PW for both MSFS2020 and 2024 (2024 compatible version initially with native version to come much much later after release).
Finally, yes this will come out before GTA6 … oh I kind of broke my own rule there.”
Fokker F70/F100 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots and Development Update
Another development update with screenshots came from Just Flight about the Fokker F100 and F70 package.
We get to see the TCAS screen, the weather radar, the interactive speed flipchart, the interactive paper checklists, some of the optional equipment, the EFB tablet, and the cabin with the functional lighting panel and digital music player.
You can read the full development update (which would be too long to include here) on the official website.
Jurassic World: Archipelago Shows Liveries in New Screenshots
Orbx announced the liveries that will come with official Jurassic World liveries in its Jurassic World: Archipelago scenery. You can see them in the gallery above and they’ll be for the following aircraft.
- Airbus H125
- CubCrafters XCub
- Beechcraft King Air 350i
- PAC P-750 XSTOL
More liveries will also be added in future updates.
It’s worth mentioning that the PAC P-750 XSTOL is not a default aircraft. It’s available for purchase by Orbx itself.
Helsinki Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Delayed
MK Studios announced that its Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (EFHK) and Rome-Fiumicino Airport (LIRF) have been delayed and will now come in the fall, as the developer gathers some references it needs to complete them.
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets Release Date
Auscene announced that Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (YBWW) will release on September 4.
We also get a few new screenshots, which you can enjoy above.
Airbus A340 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots, Videos, and Development Update
iniBuilds shared an extensive development update for its Airbus A340, including new screenshots and videos.
We get to see the exterior, the engines and their animations, the dynamic wear and tear, the wingflex, the visual effects, and the interactable elements during the walkaround, as follows.
- Fuel Loading
- Fuel Coupling
- Gear Door Ground Opening Hatches
- Low Pressure Ground Air
- High Pressure Ground Air
- External Power
- APU Access
- Engine Cowling
- Potable Water
- Wastewater
- Cargo Door Opening
- Cargo Control Panel
The developers also shared the two instrument configurations available: EIS1 with older gauges and CRT screens, and EIS2 with a full LCD glass cockpit.
Lastly, we take a look at the passenger freighter option with the seats removed to make room for cargo, on top of the cabin.
You can find the full details on the developer’s official forums.
Tokyo City Times Scenery Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
SamScene3D released Tokyo City Times for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020. It’s available on Orbx Direct, Simmarket, and the developer’s own store for approximately $20.
This is a highly updated successor to the developer’s Tokyo Landmarks for MSFS 2020. If you have that, you are entitled to a 25% discount.
- Over 500 handcrafted building models
- Added many handcrafted buildings to the Haneda airport surroundings
- Beautiful night effects
- Many famous museums, buildings, malls, hotels, banks, towers, plazas, universities, hospitals, landmarks, etc
- Tokyo area in high detail JR stations with shopping centers: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ginza, Ueno, Roppongi, Osaki, Shinagawa, etc
- Added the missing windmills to the default Tokyo area
- Many landable rooftops for helicopters
- Bonus: Yokohama city with details
- Bonus: Added the animated 1:1 Gundam to the Yokohama Bay (the real-world one is closed already)
- Free updates in the future
Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
FSDG released Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport (LIRI) in Italy. It’s available on the developer’s own store, Aerosoft, and Simmarket for approximately $17.
It includes the following features.
- Very detailed and up to date rendition of Salerno Airport (LIRI)
- Interior modeling
- Updated ground layout with extended runway
- Realistic light environment and detailed modeling
- MSFS technologies (dynamic lighting, reflective textures and more)
- Thousands of greenhouses in the area included
- Optimized for great performance and visual quality
- Compatible with all known add-ons including GSX (download a custom profile here from the ‘Tools’ section)
Roatán Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Fsxcenery released Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (MHRI) serving Roatán in the Caribbean.
It’s available on Simmarket for $19.77, and you can see what it looks like in the gallery above.
Leutkirch-Unterzeil Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Leutkirch-Unterzeil Airport (EDNL) in Germany has been released by Digitale Produkte Frederik Blatter. It’s available on Simmarket and on the developer’s own store.
On the former, it costs $7.11, while on the latter, you can pay what you want, starting at $3.51.
It includes the following features.
- more than 20 unique buildings
- tower and hangar with interior;
- includes the nearby castle “Schloss Zeil”
- immersive lighting
- high res PBR textures
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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