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Laminar Research Releases X-Plane 12.4.1 Open Beta
The latest X-Plane 12 beta brings aircraft systems improvements, scenery fixes, performance tuning, and expanded SDK capabilities.
Ryan•Mar 12, 2026•1 min read
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Aerosoft and ToLiss Release A340-600 Pro for MSFS 2020 and 2024
The highly anticipated quad-jet lands in Microsoft Flight Simulator — a collaboration between Aerosoft and X-Plane ToLiss bringing deep systems simulation to the long-haul market.
Ryan•Mar 12, 2026•2 min read
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Aerosoft A340-600 Pro Launching March 12 for MSFS
Aerosoft has confirmed the release date for its highly anticipated A340-600 Pro, developed in partnership with ToLiss. The widebody airliner arrives on March 12, 2026.
Ryan•Mar 10, 2026•2 min read
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metar.cloud Brings Clean, Visual Weather Briefings to Flight Simmers
A free weather platform from the developer of Cabby turns raw METAR data into beautiful visual dashboards with instant runway wind analysis, crosswind calculations, and native mobile apps.
Ryan•Mar 4, 2026•2 min read
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Navigraph Charts Adds Scratchpads — Digital Notepad for Pilots
Navigraph rolls out Scratchpads for Charts, giving simmers a built-in notepad for ATC clearances, ATIS, and flight planning — no more paper or alt-tabbing.
Ryan•Mar 3, 2026•2 min read
Microsoft Flight Simulator
New Studio Vector Unveils Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for MSFS 2024
A brand-new development studio called Vector has announced its debut project — a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner built from scratch for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, with a team of over 20 developers including real-world 787 pilots.
Ryan•Mar 1, 2026•2 min read
Microsoft Flight Simulator
FlyByWire A380X: What to Expect from the Free Open-Source Superjumbo
FlyByWire Simulations outlines what the A380X developer preview will include — from flight management systems to failure simulations — and what's still in the works.
Ryan•Feb 24, 2026•2 min read