iniBuilds Teases Airbus A380 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

The superjumbo may finally be taxiing toward the spotlight.




iniBuilds has teased new progress on its long-awaited Airbus A380 project for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, signaling that a fuller reveal could be coming soon. The developer reportedly posted a short teaser message referencing "four engines," "two decks," and "a global icon," alongside new work-in-progress screenshots of the aircraft.




For flight sim fans, the A380 has always carried a certain thundercloud-sized presence. It is not just another airliner. It is the double-deck giant, the flying cathedral of long-haul aviation, and one of the most requested aircraft types in the Microsoft Flight Simulator world.




The iniBuilds A380 has been a long-running topic in the community. The project traces its roots back years, with earlier discussion around an A380 for X-Plane before renewed attention shifted toward Microsoft Flight Simulator. More recently, iniBuilds confirmed that work was underway on the aircraft, including systems development, modeling, and real-world aircraft research.




What makes this tease especially interesting is the timing. According to MSFS Addons, iniBuilds suggested that "this month" would be when the curtain is pulled back on the aircraft, which could point toward a larger reveal in June.




There is already an A380 available in the sim world through FlyByWire's freeware A380X for PC users, but iniBuilds could bring something different to the table, especially if the aircraft eventually reaches the Microsoft Marketplace or Xbox audience. That would make the A380 more accessible to a wider group of sim pilots.




No release date, pricing, or final feature list has been confirmed yet, so for now this remains a teaser rather than a launch announcement. Still, the arrival of fresh screenshots and a more direct hint from iniBuilds is enough to get long-haul fans reaching for their virtual pushback tug.




For Sky Blue Radio pilots, this could become one of the biggest heavy-aircraft releases to watch in MSFS 2024. Whether you are dreaming of London to Singapore, Dubai to Sydney, or a full-fat long-haul across the Atlantic, the A380 could bring some serious big-jet energy back to the virtual skies.




Stay tuned to Sky Blue Radio as we continue watching this one. The whale is awake, and the ramp crew may want to bring the extra-wide stairs.



via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/2026/06/02/inibuilds-teases-airbus-a380-for-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024/