Third-party developers have showcased upcoming aircraft add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while an airport has been released.
We start with the freeware Embraer E170 and E175 by Ouroboros, which got a development update and new screenshots on the developer's Discord server.
Specifically, we get to see the new flight deck lighting, with the following changelog.
- Interior Lighting
- All Emissives Updated
- Legacy XML Code Removed
- Fully Adjustable Floodstorm/Glareshield Lighting
- New PFD, MFD, EICAS, Potentiometer values
- Custom dome lighting effects
- Chart lights added with custom effects to futher simulate bulb warmth
- Interior
- EFB
You can check out the new screenshots below.
More work-in-progress images come from SimWorks Studios showing progress on the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress.
The exterior is almost finished including various configurations, tall and short tail fins, 3 different noses, 4 different tail gun setups, 2 different wings, and 3 engine types.
The "likely" release strategy will include two packages, one with earlier models (from B to F) including NASA's "Balls 8" and “Diamond Lil”, and the second with B-52G and H.
Last, but not least, Aerosoft and Sim-Wings released Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (LEBL) in Spain.
It's available on Aerosoft's own store for $29.27 including the following features.
- Highly detailed scenery of the international airport Barcelona "Josep Tarradellas - El Prat" and the immediate vicinity
- All buildings and service facilities
- Realistic 3D terrain made from DEM (elevation data) with sloped taxi- and runways
- Custom aerial image for the airport, elaborately color-corrected and retouched
- Up to date runway, taxiway, apron and stands layout (2024)
- Custom taxiway lights, with some made to work in one direction only (at one-way rapid exits for instance)
- Custom and accurate taxiway signage
- Extremely detailed airport buildings, Terminal T1 and T2 with interior airside
- Terminal T1 has recently constructed southern connection buildings and jetways
- Animated jetways, static jetways at alternate parkings
- Aerosoft VDGS safegate system
- Many custom-made static apron vehicles and cars
- Realistic night time dynamic lighting
- Car bridges added to upper highway system
- Replaced MSFS default street overlays with custom ones
- MSFS SDK materials (PBR)
It's worth mentioning that this is a completely separate project compared to the rendition released just a couple of days ago by MK Studios.
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