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BLUEBIRD SIMULATIONS RELEASES 757-200 UPDATE   . . .

Developer Bluebird Simulations has released an update to it's Boeing 757-200 airliner.   Update Patch 1.1 updates the NEST utility and adds and improves a number of facilities in the App that is designed to run behind the aircraft in the Simulator.   The developer also states that they are working hard to resolve a memory leak and WASM issues and hope to have the problems solved quickly.   You can find out more about the update patch on their Facebook page HERE and see about purchasing the product on the Bluebird Simulations website HERE . . . 

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DEVELOPER MILTECH SIMULATIONS SHARES NEW DASH-8 PREVIEWS . . .

Developer Miltech Simulations has released more preview images of their upcoming Dash8-200 and -300 aircraft.    Partnering with the likes of PAL Airlines, FSimStudios and PAL Aerospace, the project is set to deliver study-level avionics by drawing on the expertise of a real-world airline partner organisation.  As well as the Passenger versions of the aircraft, Military and specialist variants are also planned.   For details, visit their DISCORD channel HERE . . .

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FREEWARE DEVELOPER HEADWIND RELEASES NEWS ON THEIR A330-900 . . .

Freeware developer HEADWIND has shared news of the updates and improvements to come to their popular Airbus A330-900NEO airliner.   They also confirmed work to continue on their A330-800NEO and their Sukhoi Superjet 100.   The team is focused on carrying out a large number of improvements to the aircraft which is good because no news has been forthcoming since last year.   Much of the detail has been posted on their Discord channel and you can view that HERE . . .

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FLYTAMPA RELEASES BOSTON AIRPORT VERSION 2.0 . . .

Developer Flytampa has updated their popular Boston Logan Airport (KBOS) to Version 2.0, adding new taxiway lighting, two new building models, and several layout and navigation fixes.   The recent 1.7 update added the revised taxiway layouts and new​ Terminal E modernisation.   For more details, check out the FSELITE News page on the subject HERE . . .

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PMDG & GAYA SIMULATIONS COLLABORATE ON THE BOEING 747 AIRLINER . . .​

Developer Precision Manuals Development Group (PMDG) CEO Robert Randazzo, in answer to a forum question, has confirmed that a close relationship has existed for some time with developer GAYA SIMULATIONS.   Further more, GAYA, who have a reputation for excellent artistic and graphic skills are working on the Boeing 747-400 Airliner flight deck.   You can see these latest images on Gaya's Facebook page HERE    Using the latest LIDAR scanning technology promises a highly detailed and graphically accurate flight deck model.   We await more information on what looks like and fascinating partnership.

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MK STUDIOS RELEASES IT'S MK AIRPORTS EFB APP  . . .

Developer MK Studios has released an EFB App, exclusively for MSFS2024 that allows you to connect Jetways using the EFB, including it's Multi-Door Jetways at it's Miami airport scenery.   The App also allows Simbrief support and importation, allowing you to download your flight data to display in the interactive VDGS.    However, the MK Airports App is not required to make the multi-door Jetways and VDGS work.   Currently, the App only works in the Miami scenery and at gate J17 specifically, but support for more of their scenery products is set to follow.   More details HERE . . .

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INIBUILDS ANNOUNCES NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT FOR MSFS2024 . . .

Developer INIBUILDS has announced their latest Airport scenery, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY).   This product, built exclusively for MSFS2024, is apparently nearing completion.   Located in Louisiana in the United States, the airport is reportedly the third lowest lying airport in the world, situated at just 1.4 feet or 4.5 metres above sea level.    The scenery is set to feature handcrafted Runway and Taxiway textures, detailed Terminal buildings, dynamic lighting, optimised level of detail implementation, custom signage, vegetation, ground equipment and much more.   GSX compatibility is also planned with a profile to be available in the download.   You can check out their original forum post on the subject HERE for all the details.

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GAYA SIMULATIONS REVEALS SANTA BARBARA PREVIEW IMAGES . . .

Developer GAYA SIMULATIONS has finally released preview shots of it's next project, the airport of Santa Barbara in California (KSBA), again, built exclusively for MSFS2024.   The images available show a much closure view of the Terminal and facilities.   The developer has stated that the product will focus extensively on California, showcasing not only the airport, but also the Pacific Coastline, the scenic approaches and the mountains nearby.   Check out the FSELITE News page HERE to view these latest images . . . .   

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CLASSIC AIRCRAFT SIMULATIONS SHOWCASES COMET 4 DEVELOPMENT . . .

For the classic Jet Aircraft buffs among us, developer CLASSIC AIRCRAFT SIMULATIONS has released and update on their COMET 4 Jet Airliner project for MSFS2024.   The developer has stated that the Jet will be developed as a study-level simulation showcasing many of the features of the real aircraft and is being created to fly very close to the real thing.    Navigation options include a complete and fully modelled LORAN system, including an APN-9 unit and custom designed navigation maps.  Astronavigation will also be fully simulated, allowing pilots to use a periscopic sextant and the stars to navigate as they would have done way back in 1958.   You can visit their website HERE to find out more about this amazing classic aircraft. 

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FLIGHTBEAM & JETSTREAM DESIGNS PREVIEWS NEW PHOENIX AIRPORT . . .

Developers Flightbeam and Jetstream Designs are collaborating on a brand new scenery of Phoenix Sky Harbour airport in Arizona, USA (KPHX).   I am excited about this, since, as we all know, both developers are a class act and produce some eye watering stuff!   They have released some preview images for your viewing pleasure on the FSELITE News page.   You can take a close look HERE . . .

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FENIX SIMULATIONS RELEASES DETAILS OF THEIR AIRBUS 320 V3 UPDATE . . .

Developer FENIX SIMULATIONS have released details of what is actually going to be a very large and major update to their Airbus A320 series.   Whilst FENIX have said that the new Version 3.0 update focuses mainly on ECAM and VNAV improvements, the update has increased to also include major  improvements to Navigation, Cabin overhauling and most Systems on the aircraft.   Much of this work is in preparation for the upcoming release of the NEO Series of the A320.   The Update is set to be released next week, the 19th October 2026.   You can check out a major new in-depth video presentation HERE  that details much of what is to be improved.    For more details and some images, you can visit the FSELITE News page HERE . . .

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