Today third-party developers had news to share about add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including aircraft and airports.
We start with a small update about the Boeing 757-200/300 in the works at Bluebird Simulations.
According to the simulator, which has shared the screenshot below, there has been “lots of progress on the virtual cockpit’s switches and animations along with some systems implementation for the FMS.”
That being said, there is still a “long way to go.”
Aerosoft announced another upcoming airport and it’s Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (EDSB).
It’s not a massive airport, but it’s the second-largest in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, after Stuttgart. It’s mostly served by Ryanair and Wizz Air.
Aerosoft also had a release with its partner developer Stairport, and it’s Exeter International Airport in the UK.
It can be purchased on Aerosoft’s own store for $14.63 including VAT.
- Realistic replica of the last state of construction of EGTE Exeter Airport
- Fully custom modelling and texturing using 4K PBR throughout the entire airfield
- Clutter objects and 3D people to bring the airport to life
- Custom HD ground layout with special reflection effects
- Handmade mesh to correct the coast line and realistic runway slope
- Custom static aircrafts reflecting the real traffic at the airfield (randomized)
- Perfectly embedded in the MSFS environment
- Optimized for performance based on specifications by Microsoft
- Compatible with MSFS World Update III: UK and Ireland
Another release comes from MK Studios and it’s the Tenerife combo with Tenerife South (CGTS) and Tenerife North (GCXO)
It can be purchased on Simmarket for $16.52 plus applicable VAT.
- High-quality rendition of Tenerife South Airport GCTS,
- High-quality rendition of Tenerife North Airport GCXO,
- Satellite coverage around the airports,
- Detailed mesh for the airports area,
- Custom POIs around the island.
Last, but definitely not least is news that comes from Flightbeam Studios which announced a massive free update of its Denver International Airport (KDEN).
It will include all of the new terminal expansions and recent updates, plus the following.
- All new, highly detailed interiors
- Passengers (static + animated)
- Custom jetways
- Custom VDGS
- Updated ground visuals
- more
KDEN was the among the very first wave of add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator all the way back in August 2020 and Flightbeam has improved massively since then. It’s awesome that it’s getting an update.
The developer is also continuing to work on KMSP (Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport), KSFO: Captain’s Edition (San Francisco International Airport), and KPHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport).
If you’d like to learn more about Microsoft Flight Simulator, you can check out our brand new interview with head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann about the 40th Anniversary Edition, the world update, and more.
If you’re curious about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, you can enjoy our recent reviews of Beijing Capital International Airport, Anchorage International Airport, Fenix’s Airbus A320, West Virginia International Yeager Airport, Kansai International Airport, Toronto Pearson Airport, 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 recently published a review of the Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition, which is a great controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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 already available for Windows 10 and Steam, and Xbox Series X|S. A free 40th Anniversary Edition with plenty of goodies has recently been announced.
