Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including scenery and aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
Before we move on to the news, below you can check out a story that received its own individual coverage.
- Jurassic World: Archipelago for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Release Date and Price Announced
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 4 Beta Now Available
On top of that, today we released the 20th episode of “This Week in Flight Simulation News” recapping last week’s news stories for your perusal.
You can find all the flight simulation news below.
F-22 Raptor Gets New Screenshots
Iris Simulations released new screenshots of the upcoming F-22 Raptor, alongside a mention that work is progressing on the cockpit and avionics.
YF-23 Black Widow II for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Released
From the Raptor, we move to the prototype it defeated in the Advanced Tactical Fighter competition, the YF-23 Black Widow II, which is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on the official marketplace.
The price is $29.99, but those who already purchased the MSFS 2020 version can upgrade at no additional cost.
Barranquilla Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport Announced
Teikof Studio announced that Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (SKBQ) serving Barranquilla in Colombia will release “very soon” for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
You can see the first screenshots above.
Vessels: AU New South Wales for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Gets New Trailer
Seafront Simulations released a new trailer of its Vessels: AU New South Wales package.
We learn that it’ll include over 15,000 handcrafted static boats and over 1,000 animated vessels. It’ll include the entire New South Wales coastline, including Burraneer, Sylvania Waters, and Kogarah Bay.
You’ll also see historical ships like Duyfken replica, HMAS Vampire, and HMAS Onslow, on top of modern sea power with the Canberra-class Landing Helicopter Dock ships, the Daring-class destroyers, and the ANZAC-class frigates.
Leeds Bradford Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
iniBuilds released the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 rendition of its Leeds Bradford Airport (EGNM) in the UK. It’s available on the developer’s own store for $16.21, but those who already own the MSFS 2020 version can upgrade for $5.41.
It includes the following features.
- Hand-made ground textures with crisp, bespoke texture sets (Runways, aprons, paths, roads)
- True-to-life airport landside recreation with custom ground decals, signposts, vegetation, parking barriers and more
- Accurately modelled and positioned dynamic airport lighting
- Highly detailed models of all airport buildings, objects and surroundings
- Up to date airport layout reflecting the current, real-world location
- Custom built jetways with realistic variations using PBR texturing and animations
- Official GSX Profile included in scenery folder
- Level of Detail (LOD) optimisation for every model to encourage the best performance possible
- Use of the latest MSFS SDK features to allow for the best optimisation and performance possible
- Full iniManager compatibility to configure your scenery for the best possible performance for your system
- Bespoke taxi signage as it is in the real world
If you’d like to read more flight simulation news, you can find plenty in our previous roundup article from yesterday.
If you want to go further back, we have a handy overview video of the major flight simulation news in the past week. You can watch it below. As usual, leaving a like and a comment and subscribing to our growing YouTube channel is extremely helpful.
