Top 5 Vintage Airliners for MSFS 2024

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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11 minute read
Jean Guiraud
Vintage airliners flying in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

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

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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19 minute read
Tim Barbright
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Five Real A220 Routes Worth Flying

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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15 minute read
David Mou
Vintage airliners flying in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Top 5 Vintage Airliners for MSFS 2024

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…
Editorials
14 minute read
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

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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12 minute read
Patrik Šaray

Deadstick Playtest First Impressions: A Bush Flight Sim With Huge Potential

If you were around in the flight simulation community in 2017, you may have heard of Deadstick. REMEX Software first presented it at FlightSim2017, where they announced that it would be a flight simulator with a focus on bush flying, realistic systems, aircraft customization, and engaging missions. In a time when all we had was…
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13 minute read
Jean Guiraud
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Review: Aerosoft A340-600 for MSFS

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…
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24 minute read
Patrik Šaray

Explore What It’s Like to Attend FSExpo

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…
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13 minute read
George Farmer
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Stuttgart Airport (EDDS) MSFS 2024 Scenery Review

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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9 minute read
David Mou
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Freeware Spotlight: 777 Cockpit Textures by HUES

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…
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5 minute read
Patrik Šaray
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From FlightRadar24 to SimBrief in Seconds

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…
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5 minute read
David Mou

Flight Simulator News

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Project Airports: Two Weeks Later

23.7.2026 – Project Airports has released a two-week update outlining new features, catalogue additions, development changes, and user activity since the platform’s launch. According to the developer, more than 600 users have joined the platform during the first two weeks, with airports created across multiple regions. The update expands the Hangar Catalogue from approximately 10,000 to nearly…

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2 minute read
Filip
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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…

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1 minute read
Patrik Šaray
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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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3 minute read
Kieron Ferreira
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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…

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2 minute read
Stig Hansen
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Synaptic A220 Launches Next Week

21.7.2026 – The wait is almost over. Synaptic Simulations has confirmed that its A220 will arrive on the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace next week, bringing the long-awaited airliner project to the edge of release. The announcement does not reveal an exact launch day or price, but it is the clearest confirmation yet that the aircraft is now…

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3 minute read
David Mou

Flight Simulator News

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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…

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2 minute read
Patrik Šaray
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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…

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2 minute read
Stig Hansen
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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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1 minute read
Mario Cabezas
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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.…

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2 minute read
Patrik Šaray
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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…

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2 minute read
Patrik Šaray

Flight Simulator News

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525Charlie Relaunches for CJ4 Home Cockpit Builders

17.7.2026 – Building a full-scale home cockpit rarely comes down to a single dramatic piece of hardware. More often, it is the accumulation of smaller decisions: panel dimensions, wiring standards, firmware, manufacturing methods and the redesigns that follow the first prototype. 525Charlie has relaunched with the aim of documenting that entire process in public. What began as…

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2 minute read
David Mou
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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…

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3 minute read
Kieron Ferreira
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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…

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2 minute read
Stig Hansen
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FlightFactor Shares New Preview Images of Boeing 787 for X-Plane 12

13.7.2026 – Boeing 787 Taking Shape

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2 minute read
Muhammad Baig
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iniBuilds Previews Chicago O’Hare Airport for MSFS 2024

12.7.2026 – iniBuilds recently took to its Discord server to share a fresh set of preview images from its upcoming Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ICAO: KORD) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The scenery package is currently targeting a summer release, though a specific launch date has not yet been announced. Previews The screenshots, shared in the iniBuilds…

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2 minute read
Alan Mikuta

Flight Simulator News

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FSLabs Updates A321 Series for MSFS

11.7.2026 – The developer Flight Sim Labs has released another update improving their A321 Series for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. This update is mostly focused on flight management, guidance, ground operations, and even home cockpit hardware support. The biggest improvements were received by the Flight Management System with this update. There are many improvements to…

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2 minute read
Patrik Šaray
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Miravia Softworks Launches EmergencyDispatcherPro for MSFS 2024

10.7.2026 – Ever watched emergency response helicopters race overhead on their way to a mission and wondered what that would be like? Now you can experience the intensity of emergency operations with the high‑fidelity add‑on EmergencyDispatcherPro by Miravia Softworks. This add‑on brings emergency response operations directly into the simulator. From medical evaluations and search‑and‑rescue to law enforcement,…

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2 minute read
Justin Ash
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MSFS 2024 Sim Update 6 Beta Now Live

10.7.2026 – A new Sim Update has entered its beta stage in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. As with any previous sim updates, this one focuses on performance improvements, additional quality-of-life features, and bug fixes in the simulator. With Sim Update 6, virtual pilots will get a major optimisation feature that may help with visuals, as well as…

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2 minute read
Patrik Šaray
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Pyreegue Shares More Previews of LEPA for MSFS

8.7.2026 – The developer Pyreegue has shared some more previews of their upcoming scenery of Palma de Mallorca Airport (LEPA) for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The previews were shared through their Facebook page, and are showing off both the exterior and the interior of the airport. The previews mostly focus on Concourse A of the airport. As mentioned,…

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2 minute read
Patrik Šaray
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Skybound and Mango Studios Release Inverness for X-Plane 12

8.7.2026 – Developers Mango Studios and Skybound have released a new scenery of Inverness (EGPE) for X-Plane 12. This scenery, rebuilt from the ground up, aims to offer a highly detailed scenery of this Scottish Highlands gateway. Inverness Airport is known for its longest domestic flights in the United Kingdom, connecting it to London Gatwick with easyJet.…

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2 minute read
Patrik Šaray