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PMDG Releases 777-300ER for MSFS 2024

The highly anticipated PMDG 777-300ER has finally arrived for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, featuring completely reworked systems and stunning visual fidelity.

ReleaseMSFS 2024James Mitchellabout 10 hours ago4 min read

X-Plane 12.1 Brings Volumetric Clouds and Enhanced Weather

Laminar Research rolls out a major update to X-Plane 12 with stunning volumetric cloud rendering and improved weather simulation systems.

NewsX-Plane 12Sarah Chenabout 12 hours ago3 min read

iniBuilds A310 Gets Major Systems Update

iniBuilds delivers a comprehensive systems overhaul for their A310, bringing improved FMGS, enhanced hydraulics simulation, and reworked electrical systems.

NewsMSFS 2024David Park1 day ago5 min read

Orbx Announces TrueEarth Great Britain v2

Orbx reveals their next-generation TrueEarth Great Britain scenery package with photogrammetry coverage of major cities and hand-crafted landmarks.

ReleaseMSFS 2024Emma Wilson1 day ago4 min read

DCS World F-4E Phantom II Enters Early Access

Heatblur's long-awaited F-4E Phantom II module is now available in early access, featuring multicrew capability and a detailed Weapons System Officer station.

ReleaseDCS WorldAlex Romanov2 days ago6 min read

MSFS 2024 World Update 14: Japan Now Available

Microsoft and Asobo deliver a stunning Japan world update featuring hand-crafted airports, photogrammetry cities, and custom landmarks across the country.

NewsMSFS 2024James Mitchell3 days ago5 min read

Editorial: The State of Flight Simulation in 2026

As we enter 2026, the flight simulation landscape has never been more vibrant. We take stock of where the hobby stands and where it's heading.

EditorialMSFS 2024Captain Robert Hayes4 days ago8 min read

ToLiss A340-600 Released for X-Plane 12

ToLiss expands their Airbus lineup with the A340-600, featuring a detailed cockpit, custom FBW system, and comprehensive FMGS based on real-world data.

ReleaseX-Plane 12Sarah Chen4 days ago5 min read

Active Sky Launches for MSFS 2024 with Real-Time Data

HiFi Simulation Technologies brings their acclaimed Active Sky weather engine to MSFS 2024, featuring enhanced turbulence modeling and cloud injection.

ReleaseMSFS 2024David Park5 days ago4 min read

Flightbeam KJFK v3 Released — Most Detailed JFK Ever

Flightbeam Studios releases version 3 of their John F. Kennedy International Airport with terminal interiors and real-time gate assignments.

ReleaseMSFS 2024Alex Romanov6 days ago4 min read

P3D v6 Hotfix 3 Brings Significant Performance Gains

Lockheed Martin releases the third hotfix for Prepar3D v6, addressing memory leaks, improving VR performance, and adding DX12 optimizations.

NewsP3D v6David Park7 days ago3 min read

DCS World Dynamic Campaign Engine — Exclusive Preview

Eagle Dynamics gives us an exclusive first look at the long-awaited dynamic campaign engine, promising persistent battlefields and evolving scenarios.

NewsDCS WorldAlex Romanov9 days ago7 min read

FSLabs Concorde X for MSFS 2024 Announced

Flight Sim Labs announces development of Concorde X for MSFS 2024, aiming to deliver the most accurate supersonic simulation ever created.

NewsMSFS 2024James Mitchell11 days ago5 min read

Editorial: Will AI Copilots Change Flight Sim Forever?

As artificial intelligence advances, we explore how AI-powered virtual copilots and instructors could revolutionize the flight simulation experience.

EditorialMSFS 2024Captain Robert Hayes13 days ago7 min read