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Microsoft Flight Simulator Airbus A380, RV-14, & Twin Otter Get New Screenshots; Toulouse & Rovaniemi Airports Released; Molde Announced

Today third-party developers released new addons for Microsoft Flight Simulator on top of revealing new assets for upcoming ones.

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Today third-party developers released new addons for Microsoft Flight Simulator on top of revealing new assets for upcoming ones.

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First of all, FlyBYWire provided a new look at the Airbus A380, including the external model and the flight deck.

Some spiffy teaser images have also been released about the A32NX Airbus A320 showcasing the new external model in the works on top of holding patterns and VNAV.

More images have been shared by Aerosoft of the upcoming de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter.

More screenshots come from SimWorks Studios showing its Van’s Aircraft RV-14. The aircraft has been art-complete for some time and repaints are being created. SimAcoustics is also working on the sounds.

Moving on to releases, JetStream Designs launched Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (LFBO) in France.

It’s currently available on FlightBeam’s store for $19.99. Here’s what you can expect.

  • Extensive, highly detailed and realistic 4096×4096 textures
  • Detailed custom jetways
  • Multi-layered, realistic hand-painted ground textures with PBR and custom decals
  • Includes expansive surroundings of the airport
  • Includes custom static Airbus airliners at the Airbus facility
  • Key interior areas modeled in the terminal
  • 3D passengers in the terminal boarding area

Next is Mk-Studios, which released Rovaniemi Airport (EFRO) in Finland just in time for Christmas.

It’s currently available on Orbx Direct for $14.32. Here’s what it includes:

  • High-quality airport buildings
  • Terminal interior
  • Santa Claus Village
  • Airport satellite coverage
  • Detailed terrain mesh
  • Realistic runway profile
  • Realistic night lightning

Last, but least, we stay up North with Orbx, which announced Molde Airport (ENML) in Norway by Finn Hansen. On top of the airport, the scenery also covers 40 sqkm of the surrounding area with 50 cm-resolution orthoimagery.

  • Detailed depiction of Molde Airport, Norway
  • Complete with PBR textures
  • Crisp photoreal 
  • Custom GSE
  • Interior modelling of terminal
  • GA statics matching real-world liveries
  • Selection of POI buildings outside perimeter fence
  • Ground work by Jakub Łukaszewski

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