Walter Leiser
Walter is a flight simulation writer and aviation operations specialist with more than twenty years of experience in commercial and general aviation. He mentors sim pilots worldwide and writes for FSNews with a focus on factual reporting, operational context, and technical clarity. Multilingual and connected to a broad network of aviation professionals, he brings both real world expertise and global perspective to the flight simulation community.
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X-Plane 12.4.0 Update Released with Multi-Threaded Processing and ACARS Support
20.2.2026 – Laminar Research has released X-Plane 12.4.0 as a public update for all users, with the build declared final on February 18, 2026. The “C-Check Update” introduces multi-threaded scenery processing, native Tobii Eye Tracker 5 support on Windows, a major refresh of the default Airbus A330-300 including ACARS capabilities via a third MCDU, expanded avionics features…
Axonos Confirms RJTT Tokyo Haneda Progress as X-Plane Version Enters Beta
22.1.2026 – Axonos has confirmed that Tokyo Haneda Airport (RJTT) is nearing release for X-Plane, with the project now officially entering beta testing. Developed by Lee Miles, the airport has been in production for nearly two years and represents one of the most complex scenery projects currently underway for the platform. Progress updates were shared via the…
Carenado Releases T-34B Mentor for MSFS 2024
18.1.2026 – Carenado has released the T-34B Mentor for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, adding a classic military primary trainer to the platform’s expanding aircraft lineup. The add-on is available exclusively through the in-sim Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace and is compatible only with MSFS2024. The release brings a historically significant training aircraft into the simulator, with a focus…
FlightSim Studio AG Releases Boeing 727-100 Package for MSFS
14.1.2026 – FlightSim Studio AG has released the Boeing 727-100 package for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. The add-on introduces the original short-body variant of Boeing’s classic trijet to the platform, expanding on the developer’s earlier 727-200 series with a focus on early jet-era operations, system depth, and multi-crew workflows. Early Jet Era Context and Aircraft…
FlyByWire Adds Secondary Flight Plan Support to A32NX
22.12.2025 – FlyByWire has released an update for the A32NX, introducing secondary flight plan functionality within the Airbus MCDU’s Flight Management System. The feature allows pilots to pre-plan an alternate routing that runs in parallel with the active flight plan, supporting realistic handling of abnormal, contingency, and time-critical scenarios in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Secondary Flight Plan Capability…