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23.12.2025 – The 2026 edition of FlightSimExpo is set for June 12–14, 2026 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota. Located minutes from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, the venue will host what’s arguably the world’s largest gathering of flight simulation developers, enthusiasts, and aviation professionals. Registration is now open, with ticket prices announced at up…

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…

22.12.2025 – It’s a remarkable week for supersonic icons in Microsoft Flight Simulator. As Blackbird Simulations launches its long-awaited SR-71A in open beta, KwikFlight brings a different chapter of aerospace history to the sim with Archangel, a meticulous recreation of the Lockheed A-12, better known as the CIA’s secret predecessor to the Blackbird. Available now for both…

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…