FlightFX Hawker 800XP First Impressions: The Hawker Done Right

FlightFX is about to release its latest business jet, the Hawker/Beechcraft 800XP for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. FlightFX is no stranger to business GA aircraft, with an impressive lineup including the Citation X (read our review!), Piaggio P.180, Cirrus SF50, and the HondaJet. With so many options, why choose the Hawker? In this first impressions…
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9 minute read
Jean Guiraud

Editorials

FlightFX Hawker 800XP First Impressions: The Hawker Done Right

FlightFX is about to release its latest business jet, the Hawker/Beechcraft 800XP for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. FlightFX is no stranger to business GA aircraft, with an impressive lineup including the Citation X (read our review!), Piaggio P.180, Cirrus SF50, and the HondaJet. With so many options, why choose the Hawker? In this first impressions…
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12 minute read
Jean Guiraud

Honeycomb Sierra TPM Review: The Ultimate General Aviation Throttle?

The Honeycomb Aeronautical Sierra TPM Module has been around for over a year now. As both a flight simmer and a real-world general aviation pilot, I was hooked the moment I first saw it. After almost a year of active usage, will it stand up to my initial expectations? Unlike the Bravo Throttle Quadrant, which…
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11 minute read
George Farmer
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Top 5 Modern Airliners in MSFS 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has a wide variety of aircraft available within the simulator, as well as third-party software. Choosing what to fly may be overwhelming, especially when we have a lot of variations of Airbus planes, for example. With Jean's recent article covering the best vintage airliners, it gave me an idea to cover…
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17 minute read
Patrik Šaray
Synaptic A220 in airBaltic livery parked at Tenerife South Airport in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Synaptic A220: Not Your Typical Airbus

I thought I knew what to expect from an Airbus cockpit, but the A220 quickly proved otherwise. Airbus aircraft have been at the centre of my flight simulation experience for years. From the A319, A320 and A321 families — including the neo, LR and XLR — to the A330, A350 and A380, the Airbus philosophy…
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12 minute read
David Mou
EmergencyDispatcherPro screenshot showing a vessel during a search-and-rescue mission in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Review: Miravia Softworks EmergencyDispatcherPro is a Solid Mission Add-On Held Back by Bugs

If you've followed my previous reviews for MSFS2024, you'd know I have had a less than stellar impression of career mode and a particular dissatisfaction with the search and rescue and medevac operations. So when I was given a chance to review Miravia Softworks EmergencyDispatcherPro, I was excited to see how a third party could…
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19 minute read
Tim Barbright
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Five Real A220 Routes Worth Flying

Few aircraft have generated as much anticipation in Microsoft Flight Simulator as the Synaptic A220. After almost five years of public development, the aircraft is finally approaching release, giving virtual pilots the opportunity to experience one of the most distinctive modern airliners. Although it now carries the Airbus name, the A220 did not begin life…
Editorials
15 minute read
David Mou
Vintage airliners flying in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Top 5 Vintage Airliners for MSFS 2024

Are you tired of just watching your plane fly itself from departure to final? Are you looking for a challenge? Are you seeking an analog experience while still flying an airliner, rather than your humble little Cessna 150? Do you want to relive the golden age of air travel, right within your simulator? If you…
Editorials
14 minute read
Jean Guiraud
Flight simulator aircraft cockpit view, illustrating a decade-long passion for aviation

Decade of Flight Simulation: How a Hobby Turned my Life Around

Many things can change over ten years, and they did. I finished elementary school, high school, met new people, saw many places, and my personality developed. But one thing stayed the same: my passion for aviation, and flight simulators in general. How did I get here? If you want to hear my story, read further,…
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12 minute read
Patrik Šaray

Deadstick Playtest First Impressions: A Bush Flight Sim With Huge Potential

If you were around in the flight simulation community in 2017, you may have heard of Deadstick. REMEX Software first presented it at FlightSim2017, where they announced that it would be a flight simulator with a focus on bush flying, realistic systems, aircraft customization, and engaging missions. In a time when all we had was…
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13 minute read
Jean Guiraud
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Review: Aerosoft A340-600 for MSFS

Aerosoft has recently released their Airbus A340-600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024, in cooperation with X-Plane developer ToLiss. This aircraft has been highly anticipated, especially after the disappointing release of the Aerosoft A330. Does this aircraft come as a redemption for Aerosoft's reputation? I am going to be testing this aircraft in a…
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24 minute read
Patrik Šaray

Flight Simulator News

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iniBuilds Releases Dubai v2 for MSFS 2024

13.9.2026 – The developer iniBuilds has released their updated rendition of Dubai International Airport (OMDB) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The release has been announced through the developer’s social media and brings an updated recreation of this airport with better visuals and accuracy. The iniBuilds team stated that their “Dubai v2 Premium” features completely new terminal models,…

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1 minute read
Patrik Šaray
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X-Plane SDK Update 12.4.4 Beta Released

12.9.2026 – Laminar Research has released the public beta for SDK update for X-Plane 12 as version 12.4.4. This release comes packed with a wide range of improvements, expanding the simulator’s capabilities and potential for third-party developers and flight simmers alike. Though version 12.4.4 is ostensibly more developer- and technology-focused, many of its improvements will be broadly…

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5 minute read
Stig Hansen

FSReborn Releases TL Ultralight Sirius Floats for MSFS

11.9.2026 – FSReborn has released a float-equipped version of its TL Ultralight Sirius for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS). The TL Ultralight Sirius Floats became available on September 9 exclusively through the Microsoft Marketplace for PC, with Xbox support planned for the following week and a PlayStation 5 release to follow. The add-on is based on the existing…

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2 minute read
Immanuel
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TaiModels Releases Billund Airport for MSFS

11.9.2026 – TaiModels has released Billund Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024, bringing the Danish airport to the simulator. TaiModels has released several airports for the simulator in the past, such as Porto, Singapore Changi and Kansas City. About Billund Airport Billund Airport and its history all began in 1961 with the son of the…

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2 minute read
Liam Bradley

iniBuilds A380 Showcased Live by Streamers on Different Platforms

11.9.2026 – With the iniBuilds A380 releasing in the coming days, multiple internet personalities and livestreamers took to their platforms of choice to showcase this new add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. iniBuilds provided these streamers with a pre-release version of this add-on so they could use it in a livestream to show it to the community…

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2 minute read
Santiago

Flight Simulator News

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Atelic Announces Venice Airport for MSFS

11.9.2026 – The developer Atelic announced a new scenery in development for Venice Marco Polo Airport (LIPZ) for MSFS 2020 and 2024. The developer initially revealed the scenery just yesterday through their Facebook page. Atelic didn’t share much information at the moment on this upcoming scenery, only stating that it is coming to both MSFS 2024 and…

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1 minute read
Patrik Šaray
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iniBuilds A380 Arrives Next Week for MSFS 2024

9.9.2026 – The iniBuilds A380 Airliner will arrive on the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Marketplace next week, according to the developer’s Facebook announcement. The news follows the September 8 release of an extended video introducing the aircraft and its operating features. Originally announced in 2019, the project now has a launch window after several years of development.…

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3 minute read
David Mou

FlightFX Releases Hawker 800XP for MSFS2024

9.9.2026 – FlightFX, known for its private-jet add-ons such as the Cessna Citation X, has released the Hawker Beechcraft 800XP for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, adding another business jet to its lineup. About the Hawker 800XP The Hawker 800XP is a midsize business jet designed for corporate, charter, and private aviation, combining a relatively spacious cabin with…

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3 minute read
Filip
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FlightFX Hawker 800XP Arrives September 8 for MSFS 2024

7.9.2026 – FlightFX has announced the Hawker 800XP for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, with release scheduled for September 8, 2026, exclusively through the in-sim Marketplace. The midsize business jet arrives with a Pro Line 21 flight deck, interactive system diagrams and persistent aircraft states. A launch trailer and new exterior, cockpit and cabin screenshots accompany the reveal,…

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4 minute read
David Mou

iniBuilds Showcases Upcoming A380 for MSFS 2024

6.9.2026 – The next big aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is currently taking shape in the hands of iniBuilds. One of the largest aircraft in commercial operations, the A380, is being crafted by this developer. This new add-on by iniBuilds is their fourth native aircraft release for MSFS 2024, following the A300, A340-300, and L1011, and…

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4 minute read
Santiago

Flight Simulator News

Project Airport Releases The Livery Workshop And Charts

6.9.2026 – Project Airport, a freeware project for creating custom airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, has released a brand-new tool for creating aircraft liveries, along with a custom charts configurator. The Livery Workshop The Livery Workshop allows users to create their own liveries on a 3D aircraft model with options to add fills, stripes, text, and…

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2 minute read
Filip
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Navigraph Previews BlueBird’s 757 for MSFS 2024

5.9.2026 – Navigraph has published a new preview of the BlueBird Simulations 757 beta for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024, drawing on technical specialist Jason Sokoloff’s experience flying full sectors. His September 3 report examines flight planning, systems and sound after several weeks of testing, with at least six real-world 757 pilots also contributing feedback to the…

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4 minute read
David Mou

FlightSimExpo 2027 Attendee Travel Savings Released

5.9.2026 – Flight Simulation Association, organizer of the yearly event FlightSimExpo, has just released its travel savings deals for attendees. These include discounts on flight tickets, car rentals, other activities, and a special rate for those staying at the venue hotel. 2027’s event will be held from June 11-13 in the city of Las Vegas at the…

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2 minute read
Jean Guiraud

iniBuilds Releases El Hierro Airport for MSFS 2024

4.9.2026 – iniBuilds took to its Facebook page to announce the release of its new add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, El Hierro Airport (GCHI). El Hierro Airport is located on the southernmost and westernmost island of the Canary Islands. Opened to commercial service in 1972, it serves as a gateway to the island. With its relatively…

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1 minute read
Filip
Left and right sided Rowsfire A117 A320 Glareshield units connected to a simulated Airbus cockpit in flight simulator.

Rowsfire Opens Preorders for A117 A320 Glareshield Panel

4.9.2026 – Home Airbus cockpit builders can now get one step closer to completing their full build with the A117 A320 Glareshield Panel from Rowsfire, now available for preorder. Rowsfire’s founding principle of bringing affordable professional-grade hardware to the flight simulation community continues to shine through in this piece of hardware’s promised solid build quality. The A117…

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3 minute read
Kieron Ferreira

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Ilyushin Il-18D by Nemeth Designs Available for MSFS 2024

4.9.2026 – A Soviet-era classic arrives for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 courtesy of the team over at Nemeth Designs. No strangers to the flight sim space, Nemeth Designs departs from their long tradition of producing rotary-wing and classic general aviation aircraft to bring us the Ilyushin Il-18D. This aircraft is the largest one they’ve developed to date.…

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2 minute read
Kieron Ferreira
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Headwind Seeks Aerosoft A330 Collaboration for MSFS

4.9.2026 – Community backing could help Headwind pursue the A330-200, A330-300, A330-800neo and A330-900neo, although no agreement has been announced. Headwind Simulations’ freeware A339X in flight. The team is seeking community backing before approaching Aerosoft about selected assets from older A330 projects. Image: Headwind Simulations. Headwind Simulations has turned to its community with a clear proposal: help…

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4 minute read
David Mou
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Cockpit2Ground Brings the Ramp to Life in MSFS 2024

3.9.2026 – A pushback should feel like a conversation, not a recording. That is the idea behind Cockpit2Ground, a new utility from AviationLads and LAND3 Simulations that turns GSX ground-handling events into two-way, context-aware exchanges between the ramp and flight deck. Unveiled on September 3, Cockpit2Ground is scheduled to arrive five days later for Microsoft Flight Simulator…

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5 minute read
David Mou
MSFS2024 Lufthansa 100th Anniversary LIveries

MSFS Introduces Lufthansa Centenary Liveries

31.8.2026 – Honoring the centenary of German flag carrier Lufthansa, Microsoft has announced a set of highly detailed liveries, recreating the airline’s already iconic special anniversary colorway in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. To celebrate its important milestone in 2026, Lufthansa has selected and painted six representative aircraft, including the 787, A320neo, A350, A380, and 747-8 in a…

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2 minute read
Stig Hansen

City Update 16 Released for MSFS

31.8.2026 – The Microsoft Flight Simulator development team has released a new update for the simulator. This update is part of their City Update collection, which aims to improve cities in the simulator with new elevation data, modeling, and texturing. This particular update brings some of Italy’s most important and historic urban areas to life in MSFS.…

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2 minute read
Santiago