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Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 757 Gets New Screenshots, Several Airports and More Released

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Published: February 24, 2024 4:07 AM

Third-party developers have shared new screenshots of upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while three airports and an interesting utility have been released.

We start with BlueBird Simulations' Boeing 757, which received a new gallery of screenshots.

We get to see the untextured model of the reworked virtual cockpit as the developers are working on the ambient occlusion. Next month we'll see a small video update and an in-depth preview will happen at Flight Sim Expo in June.

Next, Drzewiecki Design shared new screenshots of its Warsaw Landmarks add-on, also including several minor airfields and heliports. We learn that this is the last batch of screenshots before the scenery's release, so it should be really close.

 

SamScene3D released Sanya Phoenix International Airport (ZJSY) in China. It's available on the official marketplace for both Xbox and PC for $13.99. 

It includes the following features:

  • detailed terminal T1 and T2
  • detailed ground markings
  • simple design of T2 interior as to balance the fps
  • moving custom jetways
  • includes over 80 iconic hotels
  • detailed airport surroundings
  • frame rate friendly with LOD function and tested with xbox

Next is the release of Anacortes Airport (74S) in the United States by Orbx. You can find it on Orbx Direct for $12.35 with the following features.

  • A Prepar3D & FSX classic Reborn for MSFS
  • A successful continuation of the series of VFR airfields in the Pacific Northwest
  • Complete dynamic & emissive night lighting
  • Full PBR UHD texturing
  • Incredibly detailed, high-definition rendition
  • Photorealistic HD textures created from actual on-site photos to make the experience as realistic as possible
  • Perfect landing challenges for the VFR fliers

The last airport released is Lommis Airfield (LSZT) in Switzerland by AG Sim. It's available on Simmarket for $9.90.

It includes the following perks.

  • 3D Buildings created with details
  • 8K High Quality and PBR textures
  • Handmade ground textures based on Swisstopo Aerial Images
  • Handplaced custom direction and runway markings
  • Vegetation and Watercourse arrangement
  • 3D People, static aircrafts, working clock, working landing “T”, wind dependent flags, custom windsocks, living atmosphere
  • Memorial and special details around the airfield
  • Accurate slope

Yet, that's not all we get today, as Aerosoft released Toolbar Pushback Pro, a version of the popular freeware tool with additional features and polish. You can purchase it on Aerosoft's own store for $12.19.

The Pro version includes automatic forward towing, Xbox support (when it releases on the official marketplace), Wwise audio, VR compatibility, full compatibility with aircraft add-ons, different languages and accents for the ground crew and pilots, visual feedback from the tool, and improved flow.

Future updates promise seaplane support, new 3D objects, and connectivity with Aerosoft's own VDGS system.  

As usual, please keep in mind that we publish daily Microsoft Flight Simulator news to keep you up to date with the ins and outs of this lively and complex hobby. 

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