FS News & Scenery Reviews
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FLIGHTSIM EXPO 2027 ANNOUNCED - RETURNING TO LAS VEGAS . . .
The next FlightSim Expo for 2027 has been announced and it will take place at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in the City of Las Vegas in the State of Nevada USA. Formerly known as the Las Vegas Hilton and originally opened in 1969, next year's Event will take place on the weekend of 11th to 13th June 2027. Located just off the Strip, this hotel hosted many Elvis Presley Shows during it's heyday. Stay tuned for more details and the new webpage as more is released.
TAIMODELS RELEASES KANSAS CITY AIRPORT FOR MSFS2024 . . .
Developer TAIMODELS has released their latest offering for MSFS2024, the airport of Kansas City International in the American State of Missouri. The host of several World Cup Soccer matches this year, the new scenery features a detailed Terminal interior, realistic airport lighting, handmade buildings and considerable performance optimisation throughout. The product can be purchased now for UK£21.90 (€25.27 or US$29.02) including tax. More details HERE . . .
LATINVFR ANNOUNCES THEIR NEXT PROJECT - THE AIRBUS A380 . . .
In a move that surprised many in the Flight Simulation Community, Developer LATINVFR has announced the development of their version of the Airbus A380 Super Jumbo airliner for both MSFS2020 and MSFS2024. This is almost certain to be an MS Market Place exclusive and the team have released some interesting images showing both the interior and external part of the aircraft. You can view these images on the FSELITE News page HERE . . . and you can watch the trailer video from the team at AviationLads HERE . . .
DEVELOPER JUSTFLIGHT PREVIEWS THEIR FOKKER F70 AND F100 JETS . . .
Developer JustFlight has released a video previewing their upcoming Fokker F70 and F100 small Jet Airliners for both MSFS2020 and MSFS2024. There is much to take in regarding this news and you can read the latest on the FSELITE News page HERE . . . and then check out the current YouTube preview video HERE . . .
DEVELOPER VECTOR GOES INTO HIGH DETAIL ON IT'S UPCOMING 787 . . .
With the current FlightSim Expo 2026 show now in progress, developer VECTOR has gone into great detail about it's upcoming Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft for MSFS2024. With an expected release this year, 2026, they have stressed total connectivity and showcased many systems already developed and working. Read about the details and watch the video on the FSELITE News page HERE . . .
INIBUILDS & SYNAPTIC SHOWCASE THEIR UPCOMING A220 . . .
Developers Inibuilds and Synaptic have released a trailer video showing their joint venture, the Airbus A220 aircraft for MSFS2024. You can find out more by watching the trailer video HERE . . .
SOFLY RELEASES BUDAPEST AIRPORT (LHBP) FOR MSFS2024 . . .
Developer SOFLY has surprised us all by releasing a new version of Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (LHBP) for MSFS2024. Some images were released a while ago, but no one expected a release so soon. The product is out now for purchase. You can find out more about the product, currently offered at a discount price HERE . . . and watch a trailer video HERE . . .
DEVELOPER INIBUILDS SHOWCASES THEIR UPCOMING AIRBUS A380 . . .
Developer INIBUILDS has gone into much more detail about what will feature on their new Airbus A380 Superjumbo Airliner for MSFS2024. The 3-minute video, released at the FlightSim Expo 2026 Show, gives a lot of details of what to expect on this massive project. You can watch the video HERE . . .
INIBUILDS RELEASES LONDON CITY AIRPORT (EGLC) FOR MSFS2024 . . .
Developer INIBUILDS has finally released their version of London City Airport (EGLC) for MSFS2024. This iconic central London airport, known for it's unconventionally steep 5.5 degree approach slope, is rendered in full definition and showcases this amazing aerodrome located in the heart of London's Docklands. The product is available over at the INIBUILDS store for just UK£15.59 (around EURO€10.02 or US$20.96) including TAX. Check out the preview video HERE and you can find out more details HERE . . .
DREAMFLEET SHOWS DETAILS OF THEIR UPCOMING QUITO SCENERY . . .
Developer Dreamfleet, having recently released an updated and vastly improved Teterboro Airport for MSFS, are revealing details of their next project, Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador (SEQM). Opened in 2013, to replace the old high altitude airport SEQU, the new airport is some 400 metres lower at 2400 metres or 7874 feet above sea level. Check out the developer's Facebook page for more details HERE . . .
ORBX RELEASES ATLANTA-HARTSFIELD (KATL) for MSFS2024 . . .
Developer ORBX has at last released the long awaited new scenery of Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport (KATL). Developed exclusively for MSFS2024 by Matteo Veneziani, the scenery features custom vehicles, accurate gate layouts, animated passengers and full VDGS support, as well as animated ramp workers, a first as far as I can tell. Accurate Mesh and stunning night lighting also forms a large part of the project and a GSX profile is also included. You can find out more HERE . . .
MK STUDIOS ANNOUNCES THEIR NEXT PROJECT - MAMI AIRPORT . . .
Developer MK STUDIOS has confirmed their next scenery project, Miami International airport in Florida, USA (KMIA). This product, to be designed for MSFS2024, is already in active development and is planned for possible release in Q3 of 2026. However, prior to this release, pilots can expect both Tenerife South Airport and Vagar Airport to be available first. For some screenshots and more details, head to their Facebook page HERE . . .
Westchester County Airport, White Plains, New York for MSFS2024 by Fly2High
Starting off the week, we check out the new scenery of Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York USA, by developer Fly2High. This important Regional airport is located just 3.5 miles from downtown White Plains in New York State and since we didn't get the chance to look at it last week, we check it out next week. More details HERE . . .
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International for MSFS2024 by SoFly
For our second review, we take a look at another MSFS2024 scenery, the airport of Budapest, Ferenc Liszt International located in the eastern State of Hungary. This major International airport serves the cicty of Budapest, the Capitol city. The airport has many high detail features and enjoys regular scheduled airline traffic. We take a close look. More details can be found HERE . . .