Developers
BlueBird Simulations has officially set October 23, 2026, as the release date for its long-awaited Boeing 757. The developer says the aircraft is largely complete, with remaining work focused on launch infrastructure, final refinements and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 compatibility.
Real World
Alaska Flight Academy has installed its first ELITE PI-235 Pro Advanced Aviation Training Device, adding a flexible new platform for instrument instruction, avionics familiarization and scenario-based pilot training at the academy’s Wasilla facility.
Developers
Hangar Addons has launched as a new community platform for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane, promising unrestricted freeware downloads without countdown timers, speed limits or a paid premium tier. The service also gives creators control over how their work is hosted, credited and removed.
Developers
FSDreamTeam has updated GSX Pro with support for custom multi-jetway systems used at select iniBuilds airports. Introduced in Couatl version 4.0.22 and followed by a 4.0.23 hotfix, the change prevents GSX from incorrectly sending buses and passenger stairs to stands where external jetways are already operating.
X-Plane
Laminar Research has released X-Plane 12.4.4 into public beta, delivering one of the simulator’s largest developer-tool expansions in years. The update also targets nighttime performance, cockpit clarity and loading times while adding an enhanced airport, hundreds of Gateway updates and new static aircraft.
MSFS
Microsoft has opened beta testing for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 7. The first test build, version 1.9.10.0, confirms that the upcoming National Championship Air Races will be part of SU7 while introducing fixes for aircraft, ATC, Career Mode, traffic and developer tools.
Scenery
OrbitForge has released Luxembourg City Landmarks for Microsoft Flight Simulator, adding more than 70 handcrafted buildings across the European capital. The new scenery package supports both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 and is available now through SimMarket.
MSFS
FSReborn has launched a new amphibious version of its TL3000 Sirius for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Equipped with floats and retractable landing gear, the lightweight aircraft can operate from lakes, rivers and conventional airport runways.
MSFS 2024
FlightFX has released its highly anticipated Hawker 800XP for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, bringing one of business aviation’s most recognizable midsize jets to the simulator with detailed systems, persistent aircraft states and an extensive selection of operational features.
MSFS
Microsoft has opened beta testing for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 7. The first test build, version 1.9.10.0, confirms that the upcoming National Championship Air Races will be part of SU7 while introducing fixes for aircraft, ATC, Career Mode, traffic and developer tools.
Scenery
OrbitForge has released Luxembourg City Landmarks for Microsoft Flight Simulator, adding more than 70 handcrafted buildings across the European capital. The new scenery package supports both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 and is available now through SimMarket.
MSFS
FSReborn has launched a new amphibious version of its TL3000 Sirius for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Equipped with floats and retractable landing gear, the lightweight aircraft can operate from lakes, rivers and conventional airport runways.
MSFS 2024
FlightFX has released its highly anticipated Hawker 800XP for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, bringing one of business aviation’s most recognizable midsize jets to the simulator with detailed systems, persistent aircraft states and an extensive selection of operational features.
X-Plane
Laminar Research has released X-Plane 12.4.4 into public beta, delivering one of the simulator’s largest developer-tool expansions in years. The update also targets nighttime performance, cockpit clarity and loading times while adding an enhanced airport, hundreds of Gateway updates and new static aircraft.
X-Plane Scenery
X-Plane 12 pilots looking for a richer and more recognizable world now have a major new scenery option.
X-Plane
X-Plane pilots have a fresh update to check out, and while Laminar Research is calling X-Plane 12.4.2 a smaller release, it still packs a few meaningful improvements where it counts.
Developers
BlueBird Simulations has officially set October 23, 2026, as the release date for its long-awaited Boeing 757. The developer says the aircraft is largely complete, with remaining work focused on launch infrastructure, final refinements and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 compatibility.
Developers
Hangar Addons has launched as a new community platform for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane, promising unrestricted freeware downloads without countdown timers, speed limits or a paid premium tier. The service also gives creators control over how their work is hosted, credited and removed.
Developers
FSDreamTeam has updated GSX Pro with support for custom multi-jetway systems used at select iniBuilds airports. Introduced in Couatl version 4.0.22 and followed by a 4.0.23 hotfix, the change prevents GSX from incorrectly sending buses and passenger stairs to stands where external jetways are already operating.
Developers
OnTime Turnaround will launch on October 10, 2026, with support for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane 12. The operational-realism utility will debut during FSimUK at Aerospace Bristol and will be available online for €22.99.
Real World
Alaska Flight Academy has installed its first ELITE PI-235 Pro Advanced Aviation Training Device, adding a flexible new platform for instrument instruction, avionics familiarization and scenario-based pilot training at the academy’s Wasilla facility.
Real World
FlightSimExpo is heading back to Las Vegas. The annual flight simulation convention will take place June 11-13, 2027, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, bringing the event’s hotel rooms, convention space and activities together under one roof.
Real World
Qantas has confirmed that it will begin retiring its Airbus A380 fleet from mid-2028, bringing forward the superjumbo’s exit by roughly four years as the airline accelerates a major long-haul fleet renewal program.
Real World
United Airlines is preparing for its largest international network expansion in company history, and the Airbus A321XLR will be one of the aircraft making it possible.
