BlueBird Simulations has shared a new set of previews of its highly anticipated Boeing 757 for Microsoft Flight Simulator via Facebook, continuing what’s been a steady stream of development updates as the project moves closer to its final production stages. The latest images continue to highlight the aircraft’s external model and detailing progress, and confirm that the airliner remains on track for a Q3 2026 release window.
The new post follows a familiar pattern for BlueBird’s communication strategy over the past year, with a few visual updates paired with reassurance that development milestones continue to be on track. According to recent reporting, the aircraft has already entered multi-stage beta testing, with systems gradually being handed over to testers as the developer works toward full feature completion ahead of release.
The newly shared screenshots appear to focus heavily on external modelling progress, showcasing refined surface detail, lighting interaction, and the aircraft’s evolving texture work. This aligns with previous BlueBird previews, which have consistently emphasized visuals as one of the project’s core selling points.
The 757 has been one of the most closely followed aircraft projects in the Microsoft Flight Simulator world as of late. Originally announced several years ago, the aircraft has gone through multiple redesigns and scope expansions, eventually evolving into a high-fidelity simulation addon, rather than an average release. According to earlier updates, this shift in scope required significant redevelopment of core systems, including avionics and flight modelling, extending the timeline but ultimately aiming for a more complex and study-level aircraft experience.
BlueBird has confirmed with their latest post that they are maintaining a Q3 2026 release target – great news for the community, particularly as competing high-fidelity airliners in Microsoft Flight Simulator have raised expectations for system depth and realism. The developer has also indicated that more detailed feature information is expected in the coming weeks, suggesting that a full systems overview and possibly further previews may be released soon as the project transitions closer to final stages.
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