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HarExperience Brings Edinburgh Airport to X-Plane 12

Posted by skyblueradio — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:25 GMT

HarExperience has released Edinburgh Airport (EGPH) for X-Plane 12, adding a new Scottish destination for virtual airline, cargo and general aviation operations. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/harexperience-edinburgh-airport-x-plane-12

Airport Live AI Brings More Life to the MSFS 2024 Ramp

Posted by skyblueradio — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:14 GMT

Airport Live AI is giving Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 pilots another way to make the airport around them feel busier, adding automated ground-service activity around nearby aircraft. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/airport-live-ai-msfs-2024-ground-activity

Cleared for Takeoff: BlueBird Simulations Releases Its Boeing 757

Posted by skyblueradio — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:07 GMT

The wait is over: BlueBird Simulations has released Version 1.0 of its Boeing 757, bringing its long-awaited 757-200 to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. Available directly from BlueBird for $80 plus applicable taxes, the aircraft arrives with Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney engine options, a custom flight management computer and interconnected aircraft systems. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/bluebird-757-released-msfs-2020-2024

GFlight Camera Puts MSFS 2024 Views Within Easy Reach

Posted by skyblueradio — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:09 GMT

GFlight Camera offers Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 pilots a dedicated application for creating, organizing and recalling cockpit and exterior views. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/gflight-camera-msfs-2024-camera-management

BlueBird Shares 757 Launch Update as Team Supports Developer

Posted by skyblueradio — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:30 GMT

BlueBird Simulations has confirmed that its Boeing 757 missed the planned October 23 release window after a team member responsible for deployment infrastructure and backend services required urgent medical care. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/bluebird-757-launch-update-october-24

Fenix A320 Version 3 Lands With Major Systems Overhaul and Virtual Cabin Crew

Posted by skyblueradio — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:51 GMT

Fenix Simulations has released Version 3 of its Airbus A320 family, delivering a free update for existing A320 and A319/A321 expansion owners in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. Available through the Fenix installer, the release brings extensive changes to navigation, aircraft handling, cockpit systems and cabin operations. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/fenix-a320-version-3-lands-with-major-systems-overhaul-and-virtual-cabin-crew

OrbitForge Brings Cleveland's Burke Lakefront Airport to MSFS 2020 and 2024

Posted by skyblueradio — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:50 GMT

OrbitForge has released its recreation of Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024, giving virtual pilots a new rendition of Cleveland's distinctive waterfront airport. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/orbitforge-brings-cleveland-s-burke-lakefront-airport-to-msfs-2020-and-2024

Headwind Shares Fresh Progress on A330neo Family and Superjet 100

Posted by skyblueradio — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:40 GMT

Headwind Simulations has shared a new development update confirming continued work on its Airbus A330-900neo, A330-800neo and Sukhoi Superjet 100 projects for Microsoft Flight Simulator. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/headwind-a330neo-superjet-development-update

PMDG Teases Fresh 747 Reveals as Development Takes Priority

Posted by skyblueradio — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:08 GMT

PMDG is preparing to share fresh information about its Boeing 747 project, with Robert Randazzo telling customers that dedicated updates and potentially new previews will begin this week. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/pmdg-747-development-update-october-2026

FlightSim Social Connects Pilots Through Shared Flight Logs

Posted by skyblueradio — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:29 GMT

FlightSim Social is a new, free community website from FlightSimBuilder LLC that combines automatic flight logging with pilot profiles, shared journeys, airport reviews and flying clubs. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/flightsim-social-community-flight-logging

Tailstrike and TFDi Make the MD-11 a Living Shared Aircraft

Posted by skyblueradio — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:15 GMT

Tailstrike and TFDi Design have launched a new integration that allows individual MD-11 airframes to retain their cockpit configuration, system condition and operating history between pilots. The companies describe it as flight simulation's first fully shared, persistent aircraft experience. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/tailstrike-and-tfdi-make-the-md-11-a-living-shared-aircraft

X-Plane 12.4.4 Beta Adds New Stability and VR Fixes

Posted by skyblueradio — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:15 GMT

Laminar Research has released another update to the X-Plane 12.4.4 public beta, with October 6 changes addressing graphics stability, virtual reality rendering, navigation and plugin behavior. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/x-plane-12-4-4-beta-stability-vr-fixes

Flight Panels Brings A380 Controls to the Stream Deck

Posted by skyblueradio — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:14 GMT

Flight Panels has released three new Stream Deck profiles for the iniBuilds A380 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, giving pilots access to aircraft systems, autopilot controls and custom camera views through compatible desktop hardware. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/flight-panels-brings-a380-controls-to-the-stream-deck

Just Flight Reveals Six A300B4 Variants for MSFS

Posted by skyblueradio — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:13 GMT

Just Flight has shared a major development update for its A300B4 Professional, confirming six planned variants and reporting that aircraft systems are feature complete and undergoing intensive testing. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/just-flight-reveals-six-a300b4-variants-for-msfs

BlueBird and WINGFLEX Reveal 757 and 767 Hardware Plans

Posted by skyblueradio — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:12 GMT

BlueBird Simulations and WINGFLEX have announced a partnership to develop dedicated Boeing 757 and 767 cockpit hardware, with the new product range scheduled to arrive in 2027. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/bluebird-wingflex-757-767-hardware-partnership

SayIntentions.AI Launches Living World Traffic for X-Plane

Posted by skyblueradio — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:11 GMT

SayIntentions.AI has released its Living World AI traffic system for X-Plane 11 and 12, making the feature available today to all Premium subscribers on Windows. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/sayintentions-living-world-traffic-x-plane-launch

Fenix Breaks Its Silence: Massive A320 Version 3 Update Coming Next Week, Free for Existing Owners

Posted by skyblueradio — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:11 GMT

Rebuilt flight management, overhauled aircraft systems, improved flight dynamics, interactive cabin operations, and an entirely new sound experience headline the biggest Fenix A320 update yet. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/fenix-a320-version-3-free-update-msfs-2024

SayIntentions Makes Model Hopper Free After FSLTL Dispute

Posted by skyblueradio — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:05 GMT

SayIntentions.AI says its Model Hopper aircraft-model conversion tool is now free, with all previous purchases being refunded, following a dispute involving FSLTL. The company has also disabled conversion of FSLTL base models while confirming that its X-Plane traffic system operates independently of the utility. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/sayintentions-model-hopper-free-fsltl-dispute

MSFS 2024 Targets October 13 for Free Air Racing Expansion

Posted by skyblueradio — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:53 GMT

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's National Championship Air Races expansion is scheduled for release today, October 13, bringing five racing classes, a new STOL competition and aircraft wear-and-tear to the simulator. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/msfs-2024-air-racing-october-13

OnTime Turnaround Sets October 10 Launch for MSFS Pilots

Posted by skyblueradio — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 20:17 GMT

OnTime Turnaround is scheduled to launch on Saturday, October 10, bringing multi-leg airline rosters, automatic flight tracking and cascading delays to Microsoft Flight Simulator. via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/story/ontime-turnaround-october-10-msfs-launch