The European airline easyJet has partnered with Microsoft Flight Simulator to bring its aircraft to Asobo’s latest release. With over 300 aircraft and nearly 1,000 routes, easyJet, one of the main airlines in Europe, will introduce its iconic fleet of A320 family aircraft to MSFS2024 users.
The Airline Takes Flight in MSFS2024
The simulator, available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Steam, will allow aviation enthusiasts worldwide to experience being behind the controls of easyJet aircraft, including the A319, A320, A320neo, and A321neo. Users will be able to fly the airline’s real fleet to destinations across the airline’s network of over 1000 routes to 160 destinations in 37 countries, just like in real life.
easyJet Comments and Contest Announcement
Captain David Morgan, the airlineโs Chief Operating Officer, expressed enthusiasm and positivism about the collaboration, stating:
โWeโre excited to be a part of the Microsoft Flight Simulator community, which is not only a fantastic opportunity for us to share our passion for flying with players around the world, but something we hope will help to inspire the next generation of pilots and aviation enthusiasts.โ
To celebrate this partnership, the airline, in collaboration with Xbox UK, is hosting a competition on Instagram. Aviation enthusiasts have the chance to win a Premium Jumbo Deluxe Edition of the game. To participate, entrants must follow the @easyJet and @xboxuk Instagram accounts and comment on where they would fly using the airlineโs in-game livery. The competition ends today.
Closing Notes
With this partnership, easyJet aims to participate in the flight simulation community, not only as a place to share but also as a motivation for people who wish to work in the industry in the future. The original announcement can be found on easyJet’s Media Centre, along with the competition’s Terms and Conditions. If you would like to read more about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, check out our MSFS2024 Hub.
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