Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including aircraft and scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane 12.
You can find all the flight simulation news below.
Free KAI T-50B for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets First Trailer
Above, you can see the first trailer of the KAI T-50B Golden Eagle for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Recently, the developer EaglesFlight announced on its Discord Server that the initial T-50B version will be completely free, and release is “near.”
On the other hand, the KAI FA-50, which is expected around October, will be payware. It’ll have “Much More Sophisticated Systems, Along With Custom Avionics/Various Weapon Selections.”
This will include working EDP, CMFD, and GDAS, and the package will come with the FA-50PL, GF, and PH, the versions for Poland and the Philippines.
The T-50I and A (for Indonesia and the US) will come in 2026 and will be a freeware add-on.
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator
MM Simulation announced its next airport, and it’s Hahn Airport (EDFG), also known as Frankfurt-Hahn Airport in Germany.
The developer did not provide further details, but we have a single screenshot, which you can see above.
Palm Beach International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Video
Verticalsim revealed a new video of the upcoming Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) in Florida, United States.
Since the video was posted on Facebook, you’ll have to check it out directly there. It features the NetJets FBO terminal at the airport.
Culebra Benjamín Rivera Noriega Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
SLH Sim Design released the MSFS 2024 version of its Benjamín Rivera Noriega Airport (TJCP), serving the island of Culebra in Puerto Rico.
It’s available on Simmarket for $11.38, and if you already have the MSFS 2020 version, you’re entitled to a free upgrade.
It includes the following features.
- Custom 3D Models
- 3D Animated Passengers
- 4K PBR Textures
- Dynamic Lighting
- Modelled Inteior
- Corrected Terrain
- Updated Apron Layout
- Updated/Corrected Vegetation
- Custom Boat Model
Newark Liberty International Airport for X-Plane 12 Gets New Screenshots and Dev Update
Drzewiecki Design released more screenshots of its upcoming Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) for X-Plane 12.
We also get a development update with the latest progress made on the airport.
“Development of KEWR Newark for X-Plane 12 continues to move forward with strong progress across multiple areas.
All jetways are now implemented in-sim, with configuration and performance testing underway to ensure reliable operation with a wide range of aircraft. The cargo aprons are being populated with detailed clutter and service equipment, enhancing the sense of a busy, operational airport environment. Approximately half of the clutter pass is now complete.
Significant effort is being invested into performance optimization. Newark sits in one of the most demanding regions of the simulator, and careful testing has been ongoing to balance visual fidelity with smooth performance. This includes a focus on VRAM usage, scalability across different hardware configurations, and extensive use of LOD strategies. Results so far are very promising, and optimization work will continue as development progresses.
Surrounding areas are also being refined. Using native Laminar assets, we are carefully reproducing the environment around the airport, ensuring accurate approach corridors and recognizable landmarks while maintaining the excellent performance characteristics of X-Plane’s default resources.
Looking ahead, the remaining conversion work is scheduled to conclude in September, with October dedicated to comprehensive testing and final optimization. Given the complexity of KEWR, this stage will be critical in ensuring stability, performance, and consistency across all systems. Interior previews will be shared later in the testing phase, once optimization work has advanced further.
Newark Liberty is on track to become one of the most detailed and feature-rich airports available for X-Plane 12, capturing both the scale and operational intensity of one of the busiest hubs in the United States.”
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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