The third-party industry bound to Microsoft Flight Simulator never stops, and developers shared news about upcoming and released add-ons today.

We start with IndiaFoxtEcho, which provided news about its Aermacchi M-346 Master, Tornado, TA-4J and (possibly) A-4 Skyhawk, and Aermacchi MB-326, on top of their stance on Xbox support.

The developers also teased “a couple of surprises” which should make their fans happy.

We also get an update from DC Designs about the AV-8B Harrier II, showing the work-in-progress cockpit for the first time.

Moving on to releases, TEIKOF Studio launched Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (SKCL), also known as Palmaseca International Airport in Colombia.

It’s currently available on SimMarket for $16.28 plus applicable VAT.

  • High quality representation of the terminal, insde and outsidePBR TexturesDetailed platform markingsCali Stadium, Cristo Rey, AIP Reference ItemsATC Tower with inside modeling to allow virtual ATC Controllers to have a live view.

The next release comes from France VFR and it’s Paris Heliports & Helipads.

It’s available on SimMarket for $25.37 plus applicable VAT.

  • 28 detailed Heliports and Helipads all over the Paris Ile-de-France region.Specific photo-realistic 3D buildings.Realistic and detailed ground markings and light beacons.Numerous animations and details.Vegetation reworked on each platform and its surroundings.Realistic night lighting.Photo-realistic ground texture areas reworked for specific platforms.Compatible with all our others product ranges.Geo-referenced data for maximum compatibility with future add-ons installed on the same area.Development process 100% SDK (System Developement Kit) specifications compliant, ensuring maximum compatibility with new releases.SIA – VAC charts provided (if available).NOTE: To start a “cold and dark” flight choose a parking location rather than a runway.

Last, but not least, PMDG released an update for its excellent Boeing 737-700 and more details about the state of the 737-600 and for the EFB tablet that will be included in all of its 737 models.

Change List for 3.00.0025

  • 0011293: [General – Documentation] Incorrect Switch illustrated for TO/GA (hvanrensburg)0011420: [General – Unsure] Cockpit control knobs not working with mouse correctly when using PMDG mouse interaction (hvanrensburg)0011476: [Main Panel – MCP] HDG SEL and LNAV buttons illuminated at the same time (emvaos)0011208: [FMS/AFDS – LNAV] Holding Entry when within 3 minutes ETA from fix (emvaos)0011532: [General – Documentation] Typo error in the tutorial (hvanrensburg)0011481: [External Model – Geometry] Seats textures issues after 3.00.0024 update (jbrown)0011311: [General – Unsure] Paintkit: Right side overwing exit gray outline is missing (jbrown)0011539: [Systems – Lighting – Exterior] Beacon reflection in Engine inlet (jbrown)0011525: [AFDS – General] Dual channel approach nose up trim magnutude at 400ftRA needs adjustment (emvaos)0011303: [AFDS – Roll Modes] Non-damping Left/Right roll excursions in cruise (emvaos)0011506: [FMS – Route/Legs Pages] RWY Dashed Lines should not be present without departure airport entered (emvaos)0011415: [FMS/AFDS – VNAV] SPD INTV should result in FMC SPD FMA not MCP SPD (emvaos)0011516: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Cabin can be seen from VC on specific position (jbrown)0011288: [General – Flight Model] Rudder operation with XBOX controller not possible (rsrandazzo)0011355: [Systems – Wheels & Brakes] Nosewheel Animation and Aircraft turning behavior not in sync with Rudder pedal steering (rsrandazzo)0011350: [Systems – Wheels & Brakes] Move tiller steering input to new (SU9) Nose Wheel Steering input (rsrandazzo)0011521: [External Model – Geometry] Floating bolts/nuts in nose gear bay (jbrown)0011518: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Speed Brake Handle Textures are Blurry (vscimone)0011494: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Inside of stab trim cutout guards should be red (vscimone)0011503: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Rudder trim off flag missing (vscimone)0011514: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Oxy. Press. needle does not illuminate with overhead backlighting (vscimone)0011499: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Placard missing from back of jump seat (vscimone)0011488: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] ‘ENGINE START’ missing from overhead panel (vscimone)0011486: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Space missing between R and WIPER (vscimone)0011490: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Floating decal text on fuel control levers (vscimone)0011491: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Engine 2 fire handle floats when pulled (vscimone)0011492: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Glareshield document holder lacks visible bottom (vscimone)0011496: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Text remnant to the right of “AILERON” (vscimone)0011498: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Dots missing from crew oxygen pressure gauge (vscimone)0011493: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Lines missing from cabin pressure gauge (vscimone)0011487: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] ‘NORMAL’ missing from overhead panel temp control panel (vscimone)0011501: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Pass oxygen guard should be safety wired (vscimone)0011497: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] + missing from cargo fire panel (vscimone)0011505: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] AO spots on ACP panels (vscimone)0011495: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Text on yoke is crooked (vscimone)0011483: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Aux Fuel Panel shows pasrt of the Nose Wheel Steering Panel on BBJ (vscimone)0011446: [External Model – Liveries] Injestion Warning Decal (jbrown)0011447: [External Model – Liveries] Gaps in Left Side Injestion Waring Line (jbrown)0011434: [External Model – Liveries] Texture Mapping. Element Moves Depending on viewing Angle (jbrown)0011521: [External Model – Geometry] Floating bolts/nuts

If you’d like to learn more about Microsoft Flight Simulator, you can check out our brand new interview with head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann about the 40th Anniversary Edition, the world update, and more.

If you’re curious about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, you can enjoy our recent reviews of Beijing Capital International Airport, Anchorage International Airport, Fenix’s Airbus A320, West Virginia International Yeager Airport, Kansai International Airport, Toronto Pearson Airport, the Twin Otter, Auckland International Airport, Skiathos Airport, Athens International Airport, Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Amami Airport, Bristol Airport, Marrakech Menara Airport, Great Britain Central, Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport, Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, Shanghai Pudong Airport, Kraków Airport, Fukuoka City & Airport, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Chongqing City & Airport, Manila Airport, Santiago Airport, the Frankfurt City Pack, Key West Airport, the Okavango Delta, Bali Airport, London Oxford Airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the CRJ 550/700, the PA-28R Arrow III, Kristiansand Airport, Macau City & Airport, Bonaire Flamingo Airport, Milano Linate Airport, the Singapore City Pack, Tokyo Narita Airport, Yao Airport, the F-15 Eagle, the Paris City Pack, Greater Moncton Airport, Tweed New Haven Airport, Santorini Airport, Sydney Airport, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Reggio Calabria Airport, Bastia Poretta Airport, Munich Airport, Paris Orly Airport, Newcastle International Airport, Sankt Johann Airfield, Dublin International Airport, and Seoul City Wow.

We also recently published a review of the Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition, which is a great controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

If you want to learn more about the game itself, you can read our review which will tell you everything you need to know about Asobo Studio’s game.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is already available for Windows 10 and Steam, and Xbox Series X|S. A free 40th Anniversary Edition with plenty of goodies has recently been announced.

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