#Flight Simulation

DeltaWing Releases ATR 72-600 for X-Plane 12

DeltaWing Simulations has released its ATR 72-600 for X-Plane 12, bringing a new regional turboprop option to pilots looking for detailed short-haul operations.

HarExperience Brings Edinburgh Airport to X-Plane 12

HarExperience has released Edinburgh Airport (EGPH) for X-Plane 12, adding a new Scottish destination for virtual airline, cargo and general aviation operations.

Cleared for Takeoff: BlueBird Simulations Releases Its Boeing 757

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.

GFlight Camera Puts MSFS 2024 Views Within Easy Reach

GFlight Camera offers Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 pilots a dedicated application for creating, organizing and recalling cockpit and exterior views.

BlueBird Shares 757 Launch Update as Team Supports Developer

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.

Fenix A320 Version 3 Lands With Major Systems Overhaul and Virtual Cabin Crew

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.

SayIntentions.AI Launches Living World Traffic for X-Plane

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.

BlueBird and WINGFLEX Reveal 757 and 767 Hardware Plans

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.

OnTime Turnaround Sets October 10 Launch for MSFS Pilots

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.

X-Plane 12.4.4 Beta Adds New Stability and VR Fixes

Laminar Research has released another update to the X-Plane 12.4.4 public beta, with October 6 changes addressing graphics stability, virtual reality rendering, navigation and plugin behavior.

SayIntentions Teases X-Plane AI Traffic for October 16

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.

Propair Flight Cheyenne III Launches with SkyPass Training

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.

Airport Control 27 Opens Its Virtual Tower in Early Access

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.

X-Plane 12.4.4 Beta Expands SDK and Boosts Performance

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.

SayIntentions.AI Adds Pushback Pressure for Late Departures

Running late for pushback? Your virtual crew—and possibly Ground Control—will now make sure you hear about it.

VECTOR 787-9 Alpha Testing Milestone for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Vector has reached a major milestone in the development of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, officially moving the aircraft into alpha testing.

MSFS Weekly Briefing: Sim Update 6 Progresses as the A220 Prepares for Marketplace Arrival

Microsoft Flight Simulator’s latest weekly briefing brings encouraging news for pilots awaiting Sim Update 6, along with a firm Marketplace window for one of the community’s most anticipated new airliners.

SayIntentions.AI Brings Natural-Language Ground Handling to GSX

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

Contrail Releases the FA50 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024

Business aviation has gained a new three-engine thoroughbred as Contrail officially releases its highly anticipated FA50 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Developed over approximately two

FSDreamTeam Expands the Ramp Experience with GSX Pro Update 4.0.4

New vehicle cameras, customizable service routes, electric ground equipment, and major reliability improvements arrive for GSX users. FSDreamTeam has released Couatl Live Update version 4.0.4, bringing a significant collection of

The Pilot Club Announces Aviation Career Center Initiative

The Pilot Club has made what it is calling one of its biggest announcements yet, introducing the Aviation Career Center, a major step forward in its mission to help inspire,

Orbx Releases Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

One of the busiest airports on Earth has officially touched down in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Orbx has released KATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, developed by Matteo Veneziani, bringing a

PMDG DC-6 Cloudmaster Now Compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

PMDG has brought one of flight simulation’s most beloved classic airliners into the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 era. The PMDG DC-6 Cloudmaster has been updated to work in both Microsoft

MSFS Weekly Briefing: SU5.1 Beta Continues, Italy Fly-In Announced, and More Marketplace Updates

The latest Microsoft Flight Simulator Weekly Briefing has arrived, and this week’s update brings a mix of development news, community events, Marketplace activity, and a little Tuscan flavor for pilots

SayIntentions.AI Launches SkyNet Live Multiplayer for X-Plane

X-Plane pilots, welcome to the shared sky. SayIntentions.AI has officially launched SkyNet Live Multiplayer for X-Plane, marking a major step forward for pilots who want a more connected and lively

Rhodiumcode Reveals Upcoming Airbus A350 for Microsoft Flight Simulator

A new developer has stepped onto the Microsoft Flight Simulator flight line, and it is bringing a major long-haul aircraft with it. Rhodiumcode has revealed an upcoming Airbus A350-900 for

Local Legend 24 Brings Australia’s CAC Boomerang to Microsoft Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator’s latest Local Legend has arrived, and this one comes spinning back from Australian aviation history with a growl, a roundel, and a name that absolutely refuses to

Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update 21 Takes Pilots Back to Australia

Microsoft Flight Simulator pilots have a fresh reason to point the nose south. World Update 21: Australia is now available, bringing a major visual refresh to one of the simulator’s

Evan from FlightSimExpo Joins The JT Show This Thursday on Sky Blue Radio

Sky Blue Radio is turning up the aviation chatter this Thursday, and you’ll want your headset plugged in for this one. During the first hour of The JT Show, we’ll

FlightSimExpo 2026 Announces 60+ Confirmed Partners Ahead of June Event

Flight Simulation Association has revealed that more than 60 partners are already confirmed for FlightSimExpo 2026, bringing a stacked lineup of hardware makers, software developers, aviation training organizations, virtual communities,

X-Plane 12.4.2 Heads to Public Beta with Nice Airport Overhaul and Key Fixes

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.

FlightFactor Rolls Out 777 v2 Update 2.5.4 for X-Plane 12

FSDreamTeam Keeps GSX Pro Rolling with Big Couatl Updates, Smarter Towing, and Faster Hotfixes

FSDreamTeam has been busy in the maintenance hangar, and the latest Couatl Live Update Notes show GSX Pro getting a healthy dose of new features, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes

iniBuilds Releases TriStar Airliner v1.0.2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

iniBuilds has rolled out version 1.0.2 of its TriStar Airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, bringing a hefty batch of fixes and refinements to the classic widebody. The update was

MSFS 2024 Beta Adds VTOL Certification to Career Mode

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is giving Career Mode pilots something new to chase. In a forum post published on April 14, 2026, Microsoft announced that VTOL Certification is now available

Just Flight’s Cessna 152 Arrives for X-Plane 12

Just Flight has officially released its Cessna 152 for X-Plane 12, giving fans of general aviation a new way to enjoy one of the most recognizable trainers in the skies.

GSX 3.9.1 Adds Towing Capability and Expands Ground Operations

Ground handling in Microsoft Flight Simulator just got a little more interesting. FSDreamTeam has released GSX version 3.9.1, and one of the biggest additions in this update is towing capability.