PMDG Releases High Detail Update for 737-900, Updates 737-600 and 737-700 Fleets

PMDG has rolled another major update out of the hangar, this time bringing the PMDG 737-900 into the company's growing High Detail Update lineup. The release, announced by PMDG's Robert S. Randazzo on April 24, gives the 737-900 fleet a significant visual and model-detail overhaul, while also delivering smaller updates for the already-refreshed 737-600 and 737-700 fleets.




The 737-900 update is the third of four planned High Detail Update packages for PMDG's 737 series. The 737-600 and 737-700 received their updates over the past couple of weeks, with the 737-900 now joining the party just in time for weekend flying. Somewhere, a virtual dispatch office just got a little louder.

A Sharper, More Detailed 737-900

According to PMDG, the 737-900 update brings a major increase in both large-scale and fine-scale model detail. The improvements include operating access panels, enhanced ground equipment, upgraded gear bays, improved lighting, and better textures throughout the aircraft.




PMDG says the update brings the 737-900 up to the visual standard the development team wanted for the aircraft. In addition to the aircraft model itself, all PMDG 737-900 liveries have also been updated so their resolution and detail match the refreshed model. Users with liveries installed through the PMDG Operations Center should expect to see a number of related livery updates available.




PMDG also noted that a new paintkit for livery artists is expected to be made available following the release.

737-600 and 737-700 Receive Additional Tweaks

Alongside the 737-900 release, PMDG has pushed smaller updates for the 737-600 and 737-700 fleets. These updates are intended to keep the already-updated aircraft aligned with the rest of the 737 family as the High Detail Update rollout continues.




Randazzo noted that the change list for the 600 and 700 is smaller than recent updates, with much of the team's current work focused on model-related improvements, broader code-base work across PMDG product lines, and ongoing development inside the 747 program.

PMDG Operations Center 2.0 End of Life Date Set

PMDG also used the announcement to remind users that PMDG Operations Center 2.0 will reach end of life on May 31, 2026. The company says this will not affect Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 users, but it is important for those still using FSX or Prepar3D.




PMDG is encouraging Prepar3D users to manually back up any liveries they wish to keep, as those liveries will no longer be installable through Operations Center 2.0 after the end-of-life date.

WASM Crash Work Continues for MSFS 2024

The update also included a note on PMDG's ongoing work to reduce WASM crashes in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Randazzo described this as the development team's current top strategic objective, with the first of multiple targeted updates currently in testing.




PMDG stressed that WASM crashes are not unique to its products, nor to any single third-party developer, and that the wider developer community is still working with limited debugging visibility into the root causes inside MSFS 2024. Still, PMDG says it is investing significant engineering time to ensure its own products are not contributing to the issue.

What's Next?

With the 737-600, 737-700, and now 737-900 receiving High Detail Updates, attention naturally turns to the remaining 737 variant. In the forum discussion following the announcement, PMDG's Mathijs Kok said work on the 737-800 update is progressing, with livery updates taking a significant amount of time.




For now, PMDG 737-900 pilots have a refreshed aircraft waiting in the hangar, complete with sharper details and a bit more visual swagger. Fire up the Operations Center, grab those updates, and give the -900 a proper weekend run. The virtual ramp just got a fresh coat of polish.



via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/2026/04/24/pmdg-releases-high-detail-update-for-737-900-updates-737-600-and-737-700-fleets/