Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including airports and scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020, and an aircraft for X-Plane.
Without further ado, you can check out the news below.
Toliss Releases Airus A320 CEO Expansion for X-Plane
Toliss released its expansion for its A320 package that adds the Airbus A320 CEO for X-Plane 11 and 12.
It’s priced at $29.95, and you can find it on Simmarket.
It includes the following features:
Highlights:
- 2 additional engine types for the ToLiss A320
- Adapted systems and performance to account for differences between A320neo and A320ceo
- Choice between old style wing tip fences and new style sharklets
New engine types
- CFM56-5B4 and IAE V2527-A7
- Accurate aircraft climb performance as function of engine selection
- Appropriate fuel burn as function of engine selection
- Detailled 3d model for each engine model
- Specific TSS sound sets for each engine type
Aircraft Adaptations
- Fuel system configuration adapted to the initial Airbus A320 family fuel system with electrical center tank pumps feeding the engines. (Switches automatically with engine selection.)
- Weight envelopes change with engine selection to account for differences between A320ceo and A320neo.
- Possibility to change between wing tip fences or sharklets when one of the CEO engines is selected. The selection affects the aircraft drag.
- Avionics: Displays and Flight Management Systems adapted to account for the most frequent A320CEO configuration.
Te Anau Airport and Manapouri Region Announced for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
NZA Simulations announced its next scenery package in New Zealand, and it’ìs Te Anau Airport (NZMO ) and the surrounding Manapouri Region.
The scenery is massive, spanning 5000-6000 square kilometers. It includes the following:
- 1 Airport – NZMO Te Anau-Manapouri Airport
- 1 Airstrip – Monowai Airstrip
- 7 Heliports – including Luxmore Hut, Fiordland Medical Center, and The Blanket Bay Hotel Pad
- 1 Float Landing Pad – Cascade Cove
- 1 Closed Airstrip – NZTZ Farm Airstrip (included and marked as closed)
On top of that, it comes with 36 custom Points of Interest, like mountain huts, cruise terminals, iconic landmarks, and the Manapouri Power Station.
Zvartnots International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Amsim released Zvartnots International Airport (UDYZ)N in Armenia. It’s available on Orbx Direct and Simmarket starting at $16.34.
It includes the following features:
- On-site photo references: our team visited the airport in person, capturing terminals, aprons, and surroundings for maximum authenticity
- Built from scratch for MSFS 2024: all 3D models, textures, aprons, runways, and ground markings created new
- Detailed terminals and interiors: both modern terminals and interior areas are carefully modeled
- Historic Soviet-era terminal: the iconic 1980s ring-shaped building recreated in full detail
- Scenic view of Mount Ararat: cinematic approaches and apron positions with Armenia’s legendary landmark
- Accurate Airport Layout 2025: all runways, taxiways, and stands reflect the latest real-world AIP data
- Custom animated jetways
- High-resolution ground textures & markings
- Animated Wig Wag lights: dynamic taxiway intersection signals.
- Realistic night lighting: hand-tuned illumination for terminals, aprons, and taxiways
- Optimized for MSFS 2024: multiple LODs, balanced detail for smooth performance on PC and Xbox
Wolf’s Fang Runway Released for Free for MSFS 2024
iniBuilds released Wolf’s Fang Runway (AT98) in Antarctica for MSFS 2024, and it’s free
You can find it at the developer’s own store with the following features:
- Hand-made bespoke texture set, including custom ice and snow textures, which show footprints and tracks
- Custom modelled and positioned airport lighting, built to suit environment
- Highly detailed models of nearby camps & clutter, including tents, vehicles and custom static aircraft
- Up to date airport layout reflecting the current, real-world location
- 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 How does that sound
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