Just Flight A300B4 Professional: 2026 Release Confirmed with New Lighting Preview

Just Flight has posted a development update for the A300B4 Professional, confirming that 2026 will be the release year for their highly anticipated classic widebody. With systems coding complete and exterior artwork nearly finished, the team is now focused on one of the most atmospheric elements: lighting.

Capturing the 1970s Cockpit

Unlike modern Airbus aircraft with their clinical LED displays, the A300B4 cockpit is bathed in the warm glow of 1970s-era fluorescent tubes and backlit panels. Just Flight describes their goal as capturing not just the look, but the feel of being in the real aircraft.

The cockpit alone contains 20 individual fluorescent tubes and lamps, each requiring careful attention to intensity, beam angle, and colour temperature. The screenshots shared with this update show the distinctive amber-tinted atmosphere convincingly, with subtle reflections visible on worn surfaces like the thrust levers, centre pedestal, and the Flight Engineer pull-out table.

Real-World Reference

Gathering accurate lighting references for a classic aircraft is not straightforward. The development team has worked directly with real-world flight and ground crew, and conducted research trips to visit an actual A300B4 airframe. This hands-on approach extends to replicating cockpit, cabin, and exterior lighting in accurate detail.

A300-Specific Details

While the A300 reflects Airbus characteristically logical design philosophy, it has its own operational quirks. The update highlights:

• Dedicated towing and parking navigation lights for ground operations
• Forward and rear-facing wing navigation and strobe lights
• Independent wing and engine lights that respond to passenger door status

Whats Next

Beta testing is approaching, and Just Flight has promised more regular updates going forward. The Olympic Airways livery shown at London Heathrow demonstrates where exterior and lighting fidelity now stand.

No specific release date has been announced, but the confirmation of 2026 marks a significant step forward from their previous cautious messaging. This is definitely one to watch.