Laminar Research
Laminar Research is the developer behind X-Plane, creating one of the most realistic and comprehensive flight simulators with a vast aircraft library.
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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…
Laminar Research Outlines 2025 Progress and Details of X-Plane 12.4.0 “C-Check Update”
13.12.2025 – Laminar Research has released its December 2025 roadmap summarizing a year of development across air traffic control, weather modeling, graphics, avionics, and scenery systems. The update also provides new details on the upcoming X-Plane 12.4.0 “C-Check Update,” which will focus on aircraft systems refinement and avionics upgrades. ATC and Weather-Handling Revision X-Plane 12.1.3 delivered a…
