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Sky Simulations DC-9 Receives 3.3 Update
29.7.2026 – Sky Simulations has released Update 3.3.0 for its McDonnell Douglas DC-9 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The update contains numerous improvements and additions to the vintage short-haul jet, ranging from refined cabin and cockpit details to adjustments to the aircraft’s systems simulation. According to the changelog posted on the developer’s website, the update primarily deals…

Horizon Simulations Shares 787 V2 Update Showcasing Textures by HUES
28.7.2026 – Horizon Simulations has shared a new development update on the upcoming Boeing 787 Version 2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, which is set to introduce significant improvements to systems depth and visual fidelity for the Boeing widebody. In a recent post on the developer’s Discord server, accompanied by three new preview images showcasing the latest texture…

Fly the Maddog 20th Anniversary Edition Updated, Bringing Native MSFS 2024 Build
28.7.2026 – Leonardo Software House has released an update to the Fly the Maddog 20th Anniversary Edition for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. This update is punctuated by the inclusion of an MSFS 2024-native model, capitalizing on the features and technologies afforded by Microsoft’s latest flight simulation platform. In the official announcement on the Fly the…

MOZA Releases More New Hardware for Flight Simulator Users
28.7.2026 – MOZA has again released some more hardware to the public, following the recent batch, which has been absolutely focused on flight simulator hardware, like autopilot panels, control display units, and so on. This time, the team has released a new motion system platform and a force-feedback yoke base. The two mentioned above are the most…

Synaptic Simulations A220 Released for MSFS
28.7.2026 – The developer Synaptic Simulations has finally, officially released their highly anticipated rendition of the Airbus A220 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. The release has been announced today through iniBuilds social media pages. The Synaptic Simulations A220 features a custom flight management system, accompanied by a custom fly-by-wire system and faithful recreation of the…
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Verticalsim Shares First Previews of KSNA for MSFS
23.7.2026 – The developer Verticalsim has released a set of first previews of their upcoming scenery of Santa Ana John Wayne International Airport (KSNA). The previews were shared through the developer’s Discord server, and there are five different previews in total. The previews only show the exterior of the airport, with details of the airport’s fire brigade…

JetStream FS CIS Piper Chieftain Released for X-Plane 12
22.7.2026 – We previously reported that JetStream FS held July 17 as a potential release date for their Captain Iceman Series (CIS) Piper Chieftain for X-Plane 12. Iceman and the rest of his team were able to adhere to that plan and successfully make the product available for purchase on the specified date.To celebrate the successful launch,…
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FTXDes Shares Progress Update for EHEH Eindhoven
22.7.2026 – Scenery maker FTXDes has shared several progress updates for its Eindhoven airport scenery on the developer’s Discord channel. Owner FelixTch has posted the first few images of the Eindhoven airport terminal inserted into the simulator, marking a major step in the development of the scenery. The new set of images showcases a highly detailed recreation…

BlueBird Simulations Shares Full Feature List of 757
21.7.2026 – The developer BlueBird Simulations has, through their Discord server, unveiled a complete feature list of their upcoming Boeing 757 series for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. In addition, they have clarified some information regarding pricing and possible release. Together with all that mentioned above, a new website representing BlueBird Simulations is now live, with…

Carenado Releases DO228 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
18.7.2026 – Developer Carenado has released the Dornier DO228 utility aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Designed for regional transport and demanding operations, the rugged German turboprop features detailed systems, realistic flight dynamics, and support for Career Mode missions. First entering service in the 1980s, the Dornier DO228 is a highly versatile twin-engine turboprop designed for operations…

Synaptic & iniBuilds Preview A220 for MSFS
17.7.2026 – Synaptic Simulations & iniBuilds, the developers behind the new A220 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, recently showcased their new product on a livestream with the MSFS team. The team took the audience on a full flight from Zurich to Innsbruck, exploring the features of the new airliner. Livestream Shots Livestream, Price, & Date of Release The…
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Axonos Releases Tokyo Haneda for X-Plane 12
17.7.2026 – The developer Axonos has released their highly anticipated scenery of Tokyo Haneda International Airport (RJTT) for X-Plane 12. The scenery is now fully available for users of Laminar Research’s platform, with the Microsoft Flight Simulator version coming soon. Axonos describes this scenery as their most ambitious project, with hundreds of custom buildings and various details.…

iniBuilds Releases Chicago ORD for MSFS 2024
17.7.2026 – The developer iniBuilds has released their highly anticipated rendition of Chicago O’Hare International Airport (KORD) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The scenery not only brings this Illinois hub to life in the simulator but also adds a significant, immersive feature. IniBuilds Chicago O’Hare is the first scenery that includes IniBuilds’ Multi-Jetway Technology. As its name…

JetStream FS CIS Piper Chieftain On Short Final for X-Plane 12
16.7.2026 – After being worked on in the background for some time, the CIS Piper Chieftain for X-Plane 12 was first revealed last November and entered beta testing on June 22 of this year, 2026. JetStream FS lead developer, Iceman, recently shared via their Discord server that feedback from beta testers has been great and they are…

Discipline-focused Utility Announced for MSFS, OnTime Turnaround
14.7.2026 – A new desktop utility for Microsoft Flight Simulator hopes to take airline operations to the next level of realism by making every minute count. The application, named OnTime Turnaround, tracks an entire day’s roster instead of individual flights, allowing delays to carry over between sectors and introducing real operational consequences. Unlike other tools that focus…


















