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Since the days of FSX, flight simulators have become far more demanding in the hardware they require. With modern-day hardware prices and how it's currently trending, it can be quite an expensive demand to run any of the next-generation flight simulators. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is no exception; as a step up from MSFS 2020,…

Editorials

Best CPU for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: How to Maximise Your Performance

When you ask a flight simmer what Europe's hardest airliner approach is, you will hear the same names repeated: London City's steep glideslope, Madeira's visual (and windy) approach, or the mountainous descent and circling into Innsbruck. All of these are worth flying, but none of them are as specific as the approach to Calvi Sainte-Catherine…

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Liam Bradley

The Most Challenging Approach in Europe in MSFS You Didn’t Know About

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FlightFX is about to release its latest business jet, the Hawker/Beechcraft 800XP for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. FlightFX is no stranger to business GA aircraft, with an impressive lineup including the Citation X (read our review!), Piaggio P.180, Cirrus SF50, and the HondaJet. With so many options, why choose the Hawker? In this first impressions…

FlightFX Hawker 800XP First Impressions: The Hawker Done Right

The Honeycomb Aeronautical Sierra TPM Module has been around for over a year now. As both a flight simmer and a real-world general aviation pilot, I was hooked the moment I first saw it. After almost a year of active usage, will it stand up to my initial expectations? Unlike the Bravo Throttle Quadrant, which…

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Jean Guiraud

Honeycomb Sierra TPM Review: The Ultimate General Aviation Throttle?

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has a wide variety of aircraft available within the simulator, as well as third-party software. Choosing what to fly may be overwhelming, especially when we have a lot of variations of Airbus planes, for example. With Jean's recent article covering the best vintage airliners, it gave me an idea to cover…

Top 5 Modern Airliners in MSFS 2024

I thought I knew what to expect from an Airbus cockpit, but the A220 quickly proved otherwise. Airbus aircraft have been at the centre of my flight simulation experience for years. From the A319, A320 and A321 families — including the neo, LR and XLR — to the A330, A350 and A380, the Airbus philosophy…

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Patrik Šaray

Synaptic A220 in airBaltic livery parked at Tenerife South Airport in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Synaptic A220: Not Your Typical Airbus

If you've followed my previous reviews for MSFS2024, you'd know I have had a less than stellar impression of career mode and a particular dissatisfaction with the search and rescue and medevac operations. So when I was given a chance to review Miravia Softworks EmergencyDispatcherPro, I was excited to see how a third party could…

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David Mou

EmergencyDispatcherPro screenshot showing a vessel during a search-and-rescue mission in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Review: Miravia Softworks EmergencyDispatcherPro is a Solid Mission Add-On Held Back by Bugs

Few aircraft have generated as much anticipation in Microsoft Flight Simulator as the Synaptic A220. After almost five years of public development, the aircraft is finally approaching release, giving virtual pilots the opportunity to experience one of the most distinctive modern airliners. Although it now carries the Airbus name, the A220 did not begin life…

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Tim Barbright

airBaltic Airbus A220-300 in the Latvia 100 special livery parked on the airport apron

Five Real A220 Routes Worth Flying

Are you tired of just watching your plane fly itself from departure to final? Are you looking for a challenge? Are you seeking an analog experience while still flying an airliner, rather than your humble little Cessna 150? Do you want to relive the golden age of air travel, right within your simulator? If you…

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David Mou

Vintage airliners flying in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Top 5 Vintage Airliners for MSFS 2024

Many things can change over ten years, and they did. I finished elementary school, high school, met new people, saw many places, and my personality developed. But one thing stayed the same: my passion for aviation, and flight simulators in general. How did I get here? If you want to hear my story, read further,…

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Jean Guiraud

Flight simulator aircraft cockpit view, illustrating a decade-long passion for aviation

Decade of Flight Simulation: How a Hobby Turned my Life Around

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Patrik Šaray

Flight Simulator News

Skybound Studios Release Santarém Airport for X-Plane 12

6.11.2026 – Skybound Studios’ latest release brings Santarém Airport to X-Plane 12. The development of this scenery was a collaboration between Skybound Studios & Fernando Soares. The two have worked together to create a detailed rendition of this Amazonian airport. About Santarém Airport. First opened in 1977, Santarém Airport (SBSN|STM) is located in the Brazilian state of…

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iniBuilds Releases New Orleans KMSY for MSFS 2024

5.11.2026 – iniBuilds has released its handcrafted Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

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iniBuilds Updates A380 Airliner to v1.0.7 for MSFS 2024

iniBuilds Updates A380 MSFS 2024, Xbox Version Coming Next Week

5.11.2026 – iniBuilds has released v1.0.7 of its A380 Airliner for MSFS 2024, fixing RTO triggering, swapped cabin signs and light timing, with EFB changes.

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FlightSim Studio Updates E-Jets to v1.1 for MSFS, Native Version for MSFS 2024 Coming Before Christmas

4.11.2026 – FlightSim Studio’s E-Jets Service Update 1 adds vertical direct-to, reworked step climbs, FIX INFO, RAAS, new sounds and engine dry motoring for MSFS.

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Carenado Releases Saab 340B for MSFS 2020

4.11.2026 – Carenado’s Saab 340B twin-turboprop, in Passenger and Cargo variants, is now on the MSFS 2020 Marketplace for USD $19.99.

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Flight Simulator News

SimWorks Studios Details the Classic Dash 8 for MSFS 2024

3.11.2026 – SimWorks Studios has detailed its Classic 8 Series for MSFS 2024, with separate Q100, Q200 and Q300 releases, a custom engine and deep systems modelling.

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ToLiss Announces VOA Partnership for X-Plane Instructor Station

3.11.2026 – ToLiss has partnered with Voa on a new Instructor Operator Station for X-Plane, with an iPad EFB and four versions, though no price or release date is set.

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Captain Sim Releases Space Shuttle For MSFS2024

2.11.2026 – Captain Sim’s latest release brings the legendary Space Shuttle into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Initially released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 in 2025, Captain Sim claim they were already pushing the sim’s limits. Now in MSFS2024, following a long development run, they have been able to squeeze even more features in, and claim that the…

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IniBuilds Further Teases Global Jet

1.11.2026 – IniBuilds has doubled down on opulence in a new teaser for its upcoming Global Jet for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The developer first showcased its progress on the ultra-long-range biz jet on the official iniBuilds forum in October. While the previous announcement focused largely on laying out what simmers can expect from the aircraft in…

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Stig Hansen

BlueBird Simulations Updates 757 to v1.1 for MSFS

1.11.2026 – BlueBird Simulations has released Version 1.1 for its Boeing 757 in MSFS 2020 and 2024, with an extensive change log while a memory leak remains open.

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Flight Simulator News

SimWorks Studios Releases PC-12 Legacy for MSFS 2024

31.10.2026 – SimWorks Studios has released a native MSFS 2024 version of its PC-12 Legacy with a new CFD flight model and Working Title v2 avionics, at around €35.

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Hoowalt Opens Pre-Orders for D303 Helicopter Cyclic Stick

31.10.2026 – Hoowalt has opened pre-orders for the D303, a non-centering helicopter cyclic with adjustable damping and Hall sensors, with an early bird discount until November 7.

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Fenix Updates A320 with Ground Handling Fixes for MSFS

31.10.2026 – Fenix has updated its A320 Family for MSFS 2020 and 2024 with ground handling fixes, A319 IAE changes and many avionics, sound and EFB fixes.

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SkyNexus Unveils its Latest Feature: Full Route Weather Briefing

31.10.2026 – Last week, the flight simulation community was introduced to a new tool created to help improve the realism and depth of your flights. This new tool is SkyNexus, a web browser-based Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) that aims to improve on the default EFB from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 while also being compatible with other simulators…

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Santiago

Mango Studios Shares ATR 72 Progress, Release Date Uncertain

31.10.2026 – Mango Studios says its ATR is still in development, with systems and bugs the focus, the FMC and EFB missing, and no release date announced.

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Flight Simulator News

A2A Simulations Releases Legacy RG550 for MSFS2024

30.10.2026 – A2A Simulations took to their Facebook page to announce the release of their rendition of the Legacy RG550 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Brought to life by Accu-Sim, A2A’s simulation engine, the developer teased the aircraft just a few days ago, while an in-depth update was provided just over a month ago. About the Legacy…

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Mustafa Ariwala

HarExperience releases Edinburgh Airport for X-Plane 12

30.10.2026 – HarExperience’s latest scenery release brings Edinburgh Airport (EGPH|EDI) in stunning detail for X-Plane 12. Recently announced on X via the official X-Plane profile, this marks the eleventh scenery rendition by the developer. About Edinburgh Airport First opened to commercial traffic in 1947, Edinburgh Airport serves Scotland’s capital and handles nearly 17 million passengers per year…

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Horizon Simulations Details 787 v2 Progress for MSFS

29.10.2026 – Horizon Simulations shares a long 787 v2 update covering rebuilt electrics, engines, EFB and moving map for MSFS 2020 and 2024, with no release date yet.

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iniBuilds Announces Ilulissat BGJN for MSFS 2024

28.10.2026 – iniBuilds has announced its Ilulissat Airport (BGJN) scenery for MSFS 2024, built with LiDAR data and drone imagery. Price and release date are not yet known.

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Navigraph Releases IFR Approaches Course in Navigraph Academy

28.10.2026 – Navigraph has launched IFR Approaches, the third free course in Navigraph Academy, covering VOR, RNAV LNAV and LPV approaches in the Cessna 172 with G1000.

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