Stig Hansen

12.9.2026 – Laminar Research has released the public beta for SDK update for X-Plane 12 as version 12.4.4. This release comes packed with a wide range of improvements, expanding the simulator’s capabilities and potential for third-party developers and flight simmers alike. Though version 12.4.4 is ostensibly more developer- and technology-focused, many of its improvements will be broadly…

31.8.2026 – Honoring the centenary of German flag carrier Lufthansa, Microsoft has announced a set of highly detailed liveries, recreating the airline’s already iconic special anniversary colorway in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. To celebrate its important milestone in 2026, Lufthansa has selected and painted six representative aircraft, including the 787, A320neo, A350, A380, and 747-8 in a…

27.8.2026 – After Chicago O’Hare (KORD), iniBuilds has now updated its London Heathrow (EGLL) for Microsoft Flight Simulator to include the developer’s multi-jetway functionality. Version 1.1.0 now supports multiple jetway operations at all dual or triple jetway stands across all terminals for compatible aircraft. Further, the update fixes various issues and includes the latest GSX profile for…

21.8.2026 – Asobo has relased its latest Aircraft & Avionics Update (AAU) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This update contains significant fixes and improvements for various aircraft, including the ATR series, as well as bringing several aircraft to 2024-native status with the corresponding improved flight models and career mode compatibility. This update will be particularly welcomed by…

4.8.2026 – The popular X-Plane scenery generation utility Ortho4XP has received its newest update to version 3. As the developer Ypsos has stated on the X-Plane forum, the update is focused on improving stability, cleaning up the codebase, and refining the launcher’s usability. While this is not not a feature-heavy release, the update continues the ongoing modernization…