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22.12.2025 – Blackbird Simulations has released the beta version of its long-awaited SR-71 Blackbird for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Designed explicitly by and for dedicated “Habu” enthusiasts, the project aims to reproduce the SR-71A with an uncommon level of fidelity, embracing both its legendary performance and its very real operational quirks. Rather than presenting the Blackbird as…

21.12.2025 – TFDi Design has published its End of 2025 Development Status update, outlining the current state of its major projects and setting expectations for the coming months. The announcement focuses primarily on the long-awaited MD-11 update, progress on smartCARS, and a brief outlook on future development. MD-11: Major Overhaul Nearing Completion According to TFDi Design, the…

21.12.2025 – Leonardo Software House took to their forums earlier today to release a major, 20th Anniversary Update for their rendition of the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The “Fly the Maddog – 20th Anniversary Edition” is not a brand-new product but a major evolution of Fly the Maddog X. New Manager, Who Dis?…

20.12.2025 – JustFlight took to their blog earlier this week to publish a new development update on their upcoming rendition of the Fokker F70 and F100 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. The latest developer update also included a comprehensive trailer of the in-development aircraft. Glass Cockpit Challenges The team starts the dev update, mentioning the…

20.12.2025 – After months of development, Parallel42 has begun to bring its well-regarded quality-of-life addons into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Beginning in early December with Flow Pro, Parallel42 also released an experimental build for ChasePlane for MSFS 2024 this week. Between the two well-known products, Parallel42 partnered with Active Sky to create Typical Weather, a new approach…