Flight Simulation developers shared news today, focusing on airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020, on top of an aircraft for X-Plane 12.
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Without further ado, I leave you with the news.
ATR 72-500 for X-Plane 12 Gets Dev Update and Screenshots
Mango Studios provided on Discord a few new screenshots and a development update of its upcoming ATR72-500.
The developer is confident about managing to release the aircraft in 2026 and has done the following since the announcement.
- Continued refinement of PBR textures
- Improved surface details such as panel lines, rivets, and weathering
- Adjustments for X-Plane 12 lighting
- Ongoing performance optimization
San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots and Details
Photorico Scenery is preparing to release Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (TJSJ) serving San Juan in Puerto Rico
The listing page on Orbx Direct is already up for both MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020, letting us in on quite a few details and screenshots.
- Fully detailed terminals, Cargo Areas, GA ramps
- All terminal boarding areas modeled to match real life
- Terminal A (Jet Blue) ticketing and baggage areas detailed
- Three custom jetways as can be seen in real airport
- Custom taxi lights and taxi reflectors (construction areas)
- Hato Rey Financial District modeled including the San Juan Coliseum (El Choli)
- Areas surrounding the airport modeled (Isla Verde, Marginal Los Angeles, Moscoso Bridge)
- Highly Detailed Muñiz ANGB base (excellent for Mil ops!)
- Parking spots correctly labeled for AI Traffic use
- LOD optimization for both simulator versions
- Realistic apron weathering
Ulsan Airport Released for MSFS 2024
YSG 3DMesh released Ulsan Airport (RKPU) in South Korea.
It’s available on Simmarket for MSFS 2024 for $17.54,
Airport Facilities & Detailed Modeling
- Highly detailed interior and exterior modeling of the Ulsan Airport terminal
- Terminal structure and proportions closely matched to the real airport
- Realistic representation of the airport’s overall spatial layout and atmosphere
- Precise 3D modeling of terminal buildings and various auxiliary facilities
- Major airport-related buildings including:
- Power plant facilities
- Ulsan Aviation Meteorological Office
- Recently installed facilities such as parking lot solar panel systems are also carefully modeled
- Major airport-related buildings including:
Runway & Ground Accuracy
- Accurate recreation of runway, taxiways, and terminal signage
- Layout, positioning, and markings based on real Ulsan Airport reference data
- Ground markings reproduced to match the real airport
- Ground markers and vehicle road markings are also included for added realism
Ulsan Urban Environment
- More than 70 major apartment buildings placed around the airport
- Creates a city skyline similar to the real environment during approach
- Especially realistic layout with apartment complexes located directly behind the terminal building
- Checker marker technique applied
- Visual patterning used to naturally represent repetitive structures
- Improved visual recognition during VOR approach flights
Performance-Oriented LOD Optimization
- Level of Detail (LOD) optimization applied
- Minimizes frame rate loss even on lower-end PC systems
- LOD popping effects at long distances are significantly reduced
- Designed with a balanced focus on visual quality and performance
Haugesund Airport Announced for MSFS 2024
iniBuilds announced Haugesund Airport (ENHD) in Norway. It’ll be released “soon” for £9.99.
It’ll be only for MSFS 2024 and it’ll include the following features:
- Custom ground textures for entire airport area
- High Quality Buildings Interiors
- Detailed recreation of landside area with custom models
- Fully custom night lighting, including runway and taxiway lights
- Custom Taxiway Signs
- High-quality, optimized textures
- Custom Norwegian airside clutter to reflect real-world operations
- Custom models of surrounding buildings
- Custom static aircraft
- All models optimized for performance with Level of Detail (LOD)
- 10cm high quality CGL
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