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

We start with the release of World Update 11, dedicated to Canada, alongside the Local Legend 7, which is the Cessna 195 Businessliner. The former is free for everyone, while the latter is priced at $14.99 on the official marketplace.

You can check out the Businessliner below. It’s built by Carenado.

The World Update includes a ton of photogrammetry cities, airports, and more, all for free. You need to download it manually from the marketplace.

Cities

  • HalifaxSherbrookeAbbotsfordSaskatoonTorontoMontrealReginaCalgaryVictoriaSt. CatharinesLavalVancouver

Points of Interest

  • A. Murray MacKay BridgeAbsolute WorldAlex Fraser BridgeAlexandra BridgeAmbassador BridgeAngus L. Macdonald BridgeBanff Springs HotelBasilica of Notre Dame du CapBig Nickel, Sudbury, ONBiodomeBishop’s Falls Trestle BridgeBloedel ConservatoryBurrard Street BridgeBurton BridgeCabot Tower CanadaCambridge Bay Radar StationCanadian High Arctic Research StationCanadian Museum for Human RightsCape Bonavista LighthouseCape Enrage LighthouseCape Forchu LighthouseCape Spear Lighthouse National Historic SiteCardston Alberta TempleCarleton Martello TowerChateau FrontenacChateau Lake LouiseCitadel Hill (Fort George)Cloudraker SkybridgeColumbia Icefield SkywalkCommonwealth StadiumConfederation BridgeCraigdarroch CastleDavid Dunlap ObservatoryDeh Cho Bridge, Northwest TerritoriesDiavik Diamond MineEsplanade Riel BridgeFiggaurd LighthouseFirst Nations University of CanadaFogo Island InnFortress of LouisbourgGeorges Island National Historic Site (POI+ additional lighthouse)Great Wolf LodgeGreen Island LighthouseHabitat 67Hartland Covered BridgeHatley Park National Historic SiteHaut-fond Prince LightHell’s Gate AirtramInco SuperstackJacques Cartier BridgeL’Anse aux MeadowsLegislative Assembly of British ColumbiaLethbridge ViaductLions Gate BridgeMaugher Beach LighthouseMaxville Water TowerMontmorency Falls Suspension BridgeMontreal BiosphereMount Royal CrossOcean Science CentreOlympic StadiumOur Lady of Victory Catholic ChurchParliament of Canada, House of CommonsParliament of Canada, Peace TowerParliament of Canada, East BlockPeace BridgePeggy’s Point LighthousePierre-Laporte BridgePinawa Dam Provincial ParkPlayground of the GodsPoint Abino LightPrince of Wales HotelPrince of Wales Tower National Historic SiteQuébec BridgeR.C. Harris Water Treatment PlantRegina Legislature BuildingRogers PlaceS.S. Klondike National Historic SiteSaint Jude’s Anglican CathedralSamuel de Champlain BridgeSeal Island BridgeSkylon TowerSpirit Catcher SculptureSt. Thomas’ Anglican ChurchThe Centre of CanadaThe One, TorontoThousand Islands BridgeTrent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of CanadaWorld’s Largest Axe

Airports

  • CYBD – Bella Coola AirportCYCG – Castlegar AirportCYDA – Dawson City AirportCYDF – Deer Lake AirportCYFB – Iqaluit International Airport

Missions

  • Three bush trips (Vancouver Island, Newfoundland, and the Canadian Rockies)Three landing challenges (Castlegar, Barkerville, and Calgary)Three discovery flights (Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto).

Aerosoft and Sim Design released Kyritz Airport (EDBK) in Germany.

It’s available at the developer’s own store for €10.04 plus applicable VAT.

  • Highly detailed modeling of the buildings with hangar interiorsRealistic PBR texturing on all objectsStatic aircraft with partially real paint schemesRealistic replicated taxiway signageRealistic night lightingUser-defined aerial view for the entire airfield area as well as the surrounding areaManual as PDF (English and German)Many animations and dynamic changes depending on the time of day (e.g., train traffic, vehicles, hangar gates, people, airplanes, awnings, lawn mowers etc.)Actual runway, taxiway and stand layoutsRebuilt vegetation, roads and elevations around the airfieldTrue-to-life KMG hospital Kyritz (incl. landable helipad)Optimized for excellent performance and visual qualityMany VFR objects including transmission mast, AGRAVIS silos, road patrol depot, solar parkModels and textures are based on hundreds of photos taken on location

MK Studios revealed more screenshots of Shannon Airport (EINN) in Ireland. and mentioned that it’s in “short final.”

Last, but not least, we learn that IndiaFoxtEcho plans to launch the M-346 Master advanced trainer jet during the weekend if the fixing of a couple of fixes goes as planned.

If you’d like to read more about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, you can enjoy our recent reviews of 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 available for PC (Windows 10 and Steam), and Xbox Series X|S.COMMENTS