Today Microsoft and third-party developers had news to share about Microsoft Flight Simulator and its add-ons.

First of all, Sim Update 9 has been officially released. It requires it’s usual preliminary download on the Windows Store or Steam weighing about 500 MB, and then a further download after the simulator is launched weighing 4.72 GB.

This update mostly focused on fixing issues related to crashes, weather, navigation, and much more, but it also introduces significant changes to the F/A-18.

You can find the full update notes here.

On top of that, we get the release of the Gee Bee Model Z Super Sportster and the Model R-2 Super Sportster for $14.99 on the official marketplace.

We also get a development update from PMDG, with CEO Robert Randazzo providing more information on the upcoming Boeing 737-700, which remains highly anticipated. No release date or pricing have been announced yet, but we also get a new and charming image from Steve Dra.

  • Tidying up sounds around the airplane, with specific focus on trimwheel and engine/apu start-and-stop sounds.Continued analysis of a particularly troublesome failure mode during landing.

Next, Sim Federation released a rendition of the business Jet Embraer Phenom 300E.

It’s available on SimMarket for $27.53 plus applicable VAT, but do keep in mind that this is not an in-depth simulation of the aircraft. It comes with standard G3000 avionics and uses the default CJ4 flight model.

You can see what it looks like below.

Last, but not least, Just Flight Released  San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (KSBP) in the United States.

It’s available in the developer’s own store for €14.49.

  • High resolution modelling of interior in the terminal and FBODetailed modelling of all hangars and buildingsAnimated boarding gatesMeticulous focus on details, creating an immersive experience at the airportRealistic markings and obstructions on and around the airportCustom animated and weather-responsive elements such as windsocks and flagsRealistic AI behaviourComplete night lighting environment for the entire airport areaEnhanced grass and vegetation on and around the airportTested and validated by actual residents and aviators from the SLO county airport communityFully designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator with hand-crafted PBR textures for every object, creating realistic depth, roughness, shadows and highlights

If you’d like to read more about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, you can enjoy our recent reviews of 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 have a beta preview of Singapore Changi airport.

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.