Third-party developers had interesting news to share about upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons including an aircraft and scenery.
We start with Blue Bird Simulations, which provided new screenshots of its upcoming Boeing 757, alongside a handy Q&A confirming that the aircraft is also coming to Xbox and more.
A couple of exciting updates. We have been working on the nose gear textures and for the first time imported them into the sim. We’ve also added native wing and engine flex. Both updates have yielded great results in the sim.
For the next couple of updates we’ll be showcasing the 300 version. I also wanted to answer a couple of FAQ’s that I have gotten:
Q1- What versions will you be making?
A – The initial release will be the passenger version with both the 200 and 300 variants. Each variant will have the PW and RR ( E version ) along with winglet and non-winglet typesQ2 – Is it coming to Xbox?
A- Yes absolutely. We don’t know if it will be on the initial release but this plane is definitely coming to Xbox.Q3 – Will there be a cargo version
A – Yes but it will be a separate expansion pack. The cargo variant will get lots of attention
Just Flight released new images and an update on the Fokker F28 Fellowship.
We’re pleased to be able to bring you our next Development Update on the F28. The Fokker F28 development team have been hard at work finishing off fixes and upgrades to our four F28 variants following some extensive testing, so we thought now would be the perfect time to show you the latest build.
We’ve talked in previous In Development updates about how vibrant and quirky the F28 cockpit is when compared to other airliners, and these screenshots showing our 8k cockpit with night lighting, a vast array of multi-coloured lamps and annunciators, emphasise just how immersive an environment it is.
We’ve just finished adding our new virtual cabin to all four variants of the F28, with their different fuselage and emergency exit configurations. With our custom views you can sit back and enjoy the unique wing views, including a great view of the tail-mounted engines.
The optional engine hush-kits are shown here for the first time, along with some stunning new liveries, and we’ll soon be showing off some of the systems coding.
An update also came (a few days ago, but I missed it when it was released) from Ouroboros showing off its freeware Embraer E170-100.
“Right now the Ejet is going through some remodels based on the new resources acquired. As mentioned the fuselage itself is undergoing major changes and it is becoming much more accurate to its real-life counterpart. We will show you parts of these new models next month. For the wait, I found a bunch of screenshots “in between” that didn’t quite make the cut for previous updates and thought it would be nice to share some with y’all.”
To follow the developer’s progress, you can check out its Discord server.
Another update came from FlightFX, which announced that its Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 has passed an important development milestone, having entered its beta phase today.
The developer promised on its discord server to process feedback as quickly as possible and provide updates along the way.
Moving on to airport releases, Airwil Sceneries launched its Francisco Bangoy International Airport (RPMD) serving Davao, Philippines.
It’s currently available on Simmarket for $11.75 plus applicable VAT.
- More than 250 custom modeled 3D objects
- Old Davao Airport Terminal (with interior modeling)
- New Davao Airport Terminal (with interior modeling)
- Davao Control Tower Cab (with interior modeling)
- Moving ground vehicles at the ramp area
- Moving ground vehicles at the terminal parking area
- Highly detailed terminal parking area
- Work in progress RPMD parallel taxiway
- Popular Davao City Landmarks (Gaisano, Grand Regal Hotel, SM Lanang, etc2 just to name a few)
- Filipino Houses
- Filipino Jeepneys
- Maligaya Taxi
- Davao Metro Shuttle Bus
- Mindanao Star Bus
- Highly detailed vicinity surrounding the airport to capture that Davao City feel
- Color corrected orthophoto
Lastly, Double T launched Muscat International Airport (OOMS) in Oman.
It’s currently available on Simmarket for $15.67 plus applicable VAT.
- Hand made and detailed PBR ground markings and textures according to the most recent airport situation.
- Hand made, Realistic terminals, cargo buildings airport buildings using MSFS PBR materials.
- Realistic airport lighting.
- Taxiways, aprons, runways sloped using the native MSFS system
- Optimized for performance to be used on most types of systems.
- Custom jetways
If you’d like to read more about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, you can enjoy our recent reviews of the Twin Otter, Auckland International Airport, Skiathos Airport, Athens International Airport, Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Amami Airport, Bristol Airport, Marrakech Menara Airport, Great Britain Central, Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport, Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, Shanghai Pudong Airport, Kraków Airport, Fukuoka City & Airport, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Chongqing City & Airport, Manila Airport, Santiago Airport, the Frankfurt City Pack, Key West Airport, the Okavango Delta, Bali Airport, London Oxford Airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the CRJ 550/700, the PA-28R Arrow III, Kristiansand Airport, Macau City & Airport, Bonaire Flamingo Airport, Milano Linate Airport, the Singapore City Pack, Tokyo Narita Airport, Yao Airport, the F-15 Eagle, the Paris City Pack, Greater Moncton Airport, Tweed New Haven Airport, Santorini Airport, Sydney Airport, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Reggio Calabria Airport, Bastia Poretta Airport, Munich Airport, Paris Orly Airport, Newcastle International Airport, Sankt Johann Airfield, Dublin International Airport, and Seoul City Wow. We also have a beta preview of Singapore Changi airport.
If you want to learn more about the game itself, you can read our review which will tell you everything you need to know about Asobo Studio’s game.
Microsoft Flight Simulator is available for PC (Windows 10 and Steam), and Xbox Series X|S.
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