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Aerosoft has recently released their Airbus A340-600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024, in cooperation with X-Plane developer ToLiss. This aircraft has been highly anticipated, especially after the disappointing release of the Aerosoft A330. Does this aircraft come as a redemption for Aerosoft's reputation? I am going to be testing this aircraft in a…

Contrail Dassault Falcon 50 jet in Microsoft Flight Simulator flying above clouds

Editorials

Review: Aerosoft A340-600 for MSFS

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Still on the fence about attending FlightSimExpo this year? To help you decide, we are taking a look back at our time at last year’s event. Our team hit the show floor at FSExpo 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island, to bring you the latest breaking news, hands-on product impressions, and unforgettable community connections. Read through…

Explore What It’s Like to Attend FSExpo

Stuttgart Airport (EDDS) is one of those airports that quietly becomes part of your regular rotation if you fly within Europe. With its mix of short and medium haul traffic, compact layout and constant activity, it offers a good balance between operational simplicity and realism. Rather than standing out immediately, it’s the kind of airport…

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George Farmer

Stuttgart Airport EDDS terminal exterior MSFS 2024 Aerosoft scenery detailed building apron buses Germany

Stuttgart Airport (EDDS) MSFS 2024 Scenery Review

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Bored of the standard PMDG 777 cockpit textures in Microsoft Flight Simulator? HUES, known for their liveries, has created a fresh set of textures for the cockpit of this long-haul plane. Are they worth your time? This improvement package is focused on the cockpit, aiming to make the feel of it much more realistic. As…

Freeware Spotlight: 777 Cockpit Textures by HUES

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Recreating real-world flights in a simulator has traditionally meant juggling multiple tools, relying on external platforms, and often accepting that not everything would match reality. Routes might differ, aircraft assignments could be outdated, and flight numbers wouldn’t always line up with real-world operations. For many simmers, this has simply been part of the experience for…

FlightRadar24 live map showing United Airlines flight UA97 from Brisbane to San Francisco with real-world route and traffic

From FlightRadar24 to SimBrief in Seconds

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The recent release of the Aerosoft A340-600, made in cooperation with ToLiss, has given flight simulator pilots an opportunity to fly the second-longest passenger jet ever created. Whilst the aircraft is now rather old and the demand for the aircraft has significantly dropped over the last decade because of its quad-engine configuration, the A340-600 can…

Aerosoft/ToLiss A340-600 for MSFS 2024 First Impressions

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Any discussion of "Realism" in home flight simulation must always be conducted within the context of the peripherals that we use to interact with our simulators. The most accurately simulated software quickly runs into the limitations of the hardware in our hands. If you have ever flown a real aircraft, you will know how incredibly…

MOZA AY210 and MFY Yoke In-Depth Review

Honeycomb has recently released its new 'Lite' product line, aimed at beginner simmers or those looking for simple, uncluttered controls. So far, Honeycomb's Alpha yoke and Bravo throttle quadrant have received this streamlining treatment. While advanced simmers may appreciate the extra switches and features, they aren't entirely essential to the product's main function. This allows…

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Asa Graf

Honeycomb Alpha Lite Review: Just The Essentials

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has just celebrated its first anniversary since the official release. Since then, it has come a long way, especially after its rough start. In this article, we will guide you through the current state of the simulator, as seen by a hardcore simulator user focused on airliners. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024…

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Jean Guiraud

MSFS 2024 One Year Later – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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When you are using a flight simulator, there is going to be a time when you will get bored with flying straight from point A to point B and will have to prepare for your flight. This is a huge part of the experience, and all should know that flight simulation is not only about…

SimBrief: How to Generate Flight Plans for Your Simulator

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Flight Simulator News

Togalock interview thumbnail with iniBuilds CEO discussing A380, A220 and future projects

Togalock’s Interview with iniBuilds CEO A380 & A220 News

3.7.2026 – Togalock, a French flight simulation creator and real-world A350 pilot, carried out an exclusive interview with iniBuilds CEO, Ubaid Mussa. Across the conversation, Ubaid outlined how iniBuilds chooses projects, how their teams are structured, what we can expect from the A380 and A220, and even dropped a small tease regarding a possible Boeing project. The…

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Alan Mikuta

Side view of iniBuilds Tristar flying above clouds

iniBuilds Brings Updated L-1011 Tristar to iniBuilds Store and Announces New Variant Pack

2.7.2026 – Developer iniBuilds has updated the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar to v1.0.8 and brought the iconic trijet to the iniBuilds store. As shared by mattY on the iniBuilds forums, this update brings further improvements to navigation logic, systems reliability, and overall operational stability for the classic widebody. Lastly, the developer gave a first look at an upcoming…

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LevelUP 737NG aircraft preview in X-Plane 12

LevelUP Teases New 737NG Update for X-Plane 12

2.7.2026 – LevelUP, the team behind the 737NG series for X-Plane, has returned with a set of updates for Version 2 of the 737NG series for X-Plane 12. The update confirms continued work on Stage 2 of the aircraft’s development and introduces additional team members working on the flight model and 3D model of the aircraft. Team…

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Alan Mikuta

FlightFactor Airbus A350v2 model preview showing detailed aircraft exterior in X-Plane 12

FlightFactor Previews Modelling of Their Upcoming Airbus A350v2 for XP12

2.7.2026 – Long awaited update of FlightFactor’s Airbus A350 is taking shape.

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Muhammad Baig

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 5.1 Available Now

30.6.2026 – Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has received its latest update to Sim Update 5.1, two months after the main 5.0 update. Much like its beta release, this update primarily focuses on performance and stability improvements, along with various bug fixes and platform-specific enhancements. As detailed by community manager Chewwy94 on the official Microsoft Flight Simulator forums,…

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Flight Simulator News

Gaya Studios Releases Corfu Airport for MSFS 2024

30.6.2026 – The developer Gaya Studios has, after a long while, released their first standalone scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This time, the developer takes us to one of the busiest and most popular airports in Greece, and that is Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (LGKR). Gaya Studios has announced the release just now and has teased…

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Digital Aeronautics Releases the Mi-2 for MSFS 2024

30.6.2026 – From Soviet design tables to Polish assembly lines, the Mi-2 carved out a lasting presence in rotary-wing aviation. This helicopter was a workhorse that became familiar in both training pads and also in frontline service. Now Digital Aeronautics is carrying that legacy into MSFS 2024 with this study-level recreation. This build arrives as a detailed…

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Aerial view of SJOY Aeroparque Aldeia da Serra in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Flyt Releases SJOY for MSFS 2024 Marketplace

30.6.2026 – Flyt has officially released SJOY Aeroparque Aldeia da Serra (SJOY) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, making the Brazilian private airport available through the simulator’s in-game Marketplace on Xbox. Developed by Flyt in partnership with Aeroparque Aldeia da Serra, the scenery recreates the real-world private airport located in Palmeira, Paraná, Brazil. The project was created to…

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Microsoft Flight Simulator screenshot of Long Beach Airport scenery by Shore Pilot Sim

Shore Pilot Sim Releases Long Beach Airport (KLGB) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

30.6.2026 – Shore Pilot Sim has released their first scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS2020) with a recreation of Long Beach Airport (KLGB), bringing an enhancement of one of Southern California’s most recognizable airports to the simulator.Located around 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach Airport serves a diverse range of traffic,…

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Immanuel

MSFS view of Tocumen International Airport scenery by DominicDesignTeam

DominicDesignTeam Releases Tocumen (MPTO) for MSFS

29.6.2026 – Developer DominicDesignTeam has just released its rendition of Tocumen International Airport (MPTO) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. This brings a detailed recreation of Panama City’s main airport, also known as the Hub of the Americas. Tocumen International Airport is located about 9 nmi east of Panama City, the capital of Panama. It is…

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Jean Guiraud

Flight Simulator News

FlyByWire A380X aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

FlyByWire Simulations Releases Native A380X Version for MSFS2024

29.6.2026 – FlyByWire Simulations has released a native version of the A380X for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This marks a significant step forward for the community-led project and comes shortly after the developer adopted simulator-specific development branches. This full commitment to the newer simulator allows use of MSFS2024-specific features, bringing up-to-date immersion to the A380, while making…

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A rendition of Marsh Harbor Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator by Astralis Studios.

Astralis Studios Releases Marsh Harbour Airport for MSFS

28.6.2026 – Make your approach into the beautiful blue waters and islands of The Bahamas. Astralis Studios has officially released its latest destination, Marsh Harbour Airport, for MSFS 2020 and 2024. Situated in the Abaco Islands, Marsh Harbour Airport is a major destination for flights in The Bahamas and a jumping‑off point for exploring islands across the…

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Preview of Gaya Simulations’ Corfu Airport scenery in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Gaya Simulations Shares New Corfu Previews for MSFS 2024

28.6.2026 – As the team at Gaya Simulations targets a release for the end of June, they have launched a new community Discord server, where they shared a selection of exclusive preview images showcasing their upcoming Corfu (ICAO: LGKR) scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Previews The latest screenshots highlight both landside and airside areas of the…

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Alan Mikuta

FlightSim Studio Embraer E-Jet in flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator

FSS Announces Updates for 727, E-Jet, and Tecnam Lineup

27.6.2026 – Flight Sim Studio AG has announced major updates for their flagship products, including the 727v2, a new variant of the 727, E-Jets v1.0, as well as v2 updates for the Tecnam P2012 and P2006T. Some information about FSS’ plans for the E-Jets’ post-1.0 updates was also shared. E-Jets V1.0 According to FSS, their much awaited…

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iniBuilds Airbus A380 exterior preview in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

iniBuilds Shows New Previews of A380 Airliner for MSFS 2024

27.6.2026 – iniBuilds has just released new previews of its upcoming A380 Airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The A380 Airliner is set to be a detailed recreation of the Airbus A380 for MSFS 2024, and these new previews give us a glimpse at some more of the exterior and cockpit modelling. Two of the images shared…

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Jean Guiraud

Flight Simulator News

CSS Boeing 737 Classic freighter add-on preview in Microsoft Flight Simulator

CSS Shares a First Look of the 737 Classic Freighter for MSFS

27.6.2026 – After the release of their promised 737-300 and -400 passenger aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Commercial Simulation Systems (CSS) just released new information and a first look at their next release. This upcoming add-on form CSS is the continuation of their ongoing development of the 737 Classic Family of aircraft for MSFS, starting with the…

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MSFS screenshot of FSDG's Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport scenery

Martinique Aimé Césaire International (TFFF) by FSDG Released for MSFS

26.6.2026 – Flight Sim Development Group (FSDG) returns to the Caribbean, this time to the French Overseas territory of Martinique, with Aime Cesaire International Airport (TFFF) for MSFS, the developer announced over on their Facebook page. Recall that FSDG has already shown us what they can do in the Caribbean, having produced renditions of George F L.…

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Kieron Ferreira

Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace listing showing MScenery products before their removal from the in-game Marketplace

Microsoft Removes MScenery from MSFS Marketplace

26.6.2026 – Microsoft has announced the immediate removal of all MScenery products from the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 in-sim Marketplace following extensive community feedback regarding the developer’s content. The decision marks one of the strongest actions Microsoft has taken against a Marketplace partner and comes after months of criticism from simmers who…

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Contrail Releases the FA50 for MSFS

26.6.2026 – Contrail has officially released its debut aircraft, the Dassault Falcon 50, for MSFS, delivering a moment the community has been anticipating since its reveal at FlightSimExpo 2025. The community has high expectations as this will be the first Falcon released on MSFS. With the FA50 now cleared for takeoff, Contrail is stepping into a bold…

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Aircraft parked at London City Airport in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 scenery

iniBuilds Delivers Quality-Of-Life Update for London City Airport for MSFS 2024

25.6.2026 – iniBuilds has released a quality-of-life update for London City Airport and it hits harder than its modest size suggests. Now, iniBuilds has returned to this iconic airport and sharpened accuracy across the scenery by correcting visual inconsistencies. This includes tightening ground service behavior and polishing the small details that define London City’s unforgiving environment. These…

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