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The wait is over: BlueBird Simulations has released Version 1.0 of its Boeing 757, bringing its long-awaited 757-200 to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. Available directly from BlueBird for $80 plus applicable taxes, the aircraft arrives with Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney engine options, a custom flight management computer and interconnected aircraft systems.
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BlueBird Simulations has confirmed that its Boeing 757 missed the planned October 23 release window after a team member responsible for deployment infrastructure and backend services required urgent medical care.
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OrbitForge has released its recreation of Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024, giving virtual pilots a new rendition of Cleveland’s distinctive waterfront airport.
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Headwind Simulations has shared a new development update confirming continued work on its Airbus A330-900neo, A330-800neo and Sukhoi Superjet 100 projects for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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Fenix Simulations has released Version 3 of its Airbus A320 family, delivering a free update for existing A320 and A319/A321 expansion owners in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. Available through the Fenix installer, the release brings extensive changes to navigation, aircraft handling, cockpit systems and cabin operations.
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PMDG is preparing to share fresh information about its Boeing 747 project, with Robert Randazzo telling customers that dedicated updates and potentially new previews will begin this week.
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FlightSim Social is a new, free community website from FlightSimBuilder LLC that combines automatic flight logging with pilot profiles, shared journeys, airport reviews and flying clubs.
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Rebuilt flight management, overhauled aircraft systems, improved flight dynamics, interactive cabin operations, and an entirely new sound experience headline the biggest Fenix A320 update yet.
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SayIntentions.AI says its Model Hopper aircraft-model conversion tool is now free, with all previous purchases being refunded, following a dispute involving FSLTL. The company has also disabled conversion of FSLTL base models while confirming that its X-Plane traffic system operates independently of the utility.
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SayIntentions.AI has released its Living World AI traffic system for X-Plane 11 and 12, making the feature available today to all Premium subscribers on Windows.
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BlueBird Simulations and WINGFLEX have announced a partnership to develop dedicated Boeing 757 and 767 cockpit hardware, with the new product range scheduled to arrive in 2027.
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Flight Panels has released three new Stream Deck profiles for the iniBuilds A380 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, giving pilots access to aircraft systems, autopilot controls and custom camera views through compatible desktop hardware.
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OnTime Turnaround is scheduled to launch on Saturday, October 10, bringing multi-leg airline rosters, automatic flight tracking and cascading delays to Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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FlightSim Studio’s Embraer E-Jets have officially left Early Access, with Version 1.0 released on October 5 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
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SayIntentions.AI appears ready to bring its AI-powered traffic-injection system to X-Plane, teasing a major announcement for October 16, 2026. Although the company has not formally identified the feature, the announcement points directly toward one of the most frequently requested additions from X-Plane pilots.
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Apron Life is bringing parked AI aircraft to life with animated ground vehicles, passengers, crews and complete turnaround operations. The newly released freeware utility supports Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 and can work with traffic supplied by BeyondATC, SayIntentions, VATSIM and similar systems.
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Propair Flight has released its Cheyenne III for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024, pairing the twin-turboprop aircraft with SkyPass—a structured training platform that monitors pilots, evaluates their performance and leads them toward a virtual type rating.
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Airport Control 27 has entered Steam Early Access, placing players inside detailed virtual control towers where they must manage pushbacks, taxi routes, departures and arriving traffic across four international airports. Developed and published by CCC Games, the new simulator was released on September 21 for Windows, macOS and Linux.
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Pimax brought its ultralight Dream Air virtual-reality headset to Sim Gaming Expo 2026 in Chicago, giving flight-simulation and racing enthusiasts an opportunity to test its high-resolution Micro-OLED displays, compact design and approximately 170-gram headset weight.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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After months of screenshots, feature lists, and carefully staged previews, the iniBuilds Airbus A380 has now been shown flying a complete flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
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iniBuilds has released version 1.0.2 of its Chicago O’Hare International Airport scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, bringing fixes to the airport’s Multi-Jetway system, a new GSX profile, an animated train option and a broader optimization pass across the massive scenery package
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REX Simulations has outlined its development roadmap for REX Atmos Core and REX Atmos Legacy through the end of 2026, with technical updates scheduled for September followed by two major feature releases planned for the fourth quarter.
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PMDG has pushed a substantial new round of work across its Boeing 737 and 777 product lines, rebuilding both fleets against the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator SDK in an effort to improve stability following Sim Update 6. The work also comes with a tradeoff.
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iniBuilds has released a substantial new development update covering two of its biggest Airbus projects for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, with fresh details on the upcoming A380 Airliner and confirmation that a major A350 Airliner V2 upgrade is already in development.
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The Flight Simulation Association is expanding beyond pilots and aircraft with a new project aimed squarely at the people working the other side of the frequency.
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BeyondATC has revealed a major progress update for VFR Stage Two, detailing a substantial expansion of its visual-flight-rules environment for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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Running late for pushback? Your virtual crew—and possibly Ground Control—will now make sure you hear about it.
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After years of development, anticipation and more than a few “when will it release?” questions, the Synaptic Simulations A220 is finally approaching the runway.
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SayIntentions.AI has unveiled AI Uplink for GSX, a new artificial intelligence layer designed to manage GSX Ground Services through natural conversation. Rather than simply activating GSX menu commands, AI Uplink
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The highly anticipated Synaptic Simulations Airbus A220 returned to the spotlight Wednesday during an extensive developer livestream presented in partnership with iniBuilds and Microsoft Flight Simulator. Broadcast live on the
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Orbx has announced the release of the Vortex SC from DSD Simulations, a purpose-built aerobatic aircraft now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Developed in
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iniBuilds has released the official trailer for its upcoming recreation of Chicago O’Hare International Airport, giving Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 pilots their most detailed look yet at one of the
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MOZA is making a major push into the home cockpit market with a new collection of flight simulation displays, avionics panels and modular cockpit controls aimed at airline, general aviation
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One of the most anticipated aircraft projects in Microsoft Flight Simulator is preparing to take center stage. Synaptic Simulations and iniBuilds have announced an official developer deep-dive livestream for their
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A new desktop utility aims to make every minute count by tracking complete multi-leg rosters, turnaround times and cascading delays throughout a pilot’s day. Flight simulation can reproduce everything from
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is celebrating America’s 250th birthday by giving virtual pilots a fresh look at some of the country’s most spectacular national parks, monuments and natural landmarks. Microsoft
