Microsoft Flight Simulator news, add-ons & reviews
October 29, 2026
Gaya’s Santa Barbara arrives tomorrow on PC and Xbox
A new trailer starts the countdown to KSBA, which goes on sale October 29 at 6 PM PDT through five stores, including the MSFS Marketplace.
October 28, 2026
Got Friends’ first MSFS 2024-only aircraft takes shape: the Piper Super Cub, with 15 configurations
The studio is now working full time on the PA-18, with five landing gear options, three engines and the Craft Pad customization tablet back for a second outing.
October 28, 2026
Aerosoft opens an experimental branch for the A340-600 Pro to tackle stutters, while the new 3D model enters wider beta
Owners who have struggled with performance can now opt into a separate build through Aerosoft ONE, and the reworked wings are about to reach a larger group of testers.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
A2A’s Accu-Sim Legacy RG550 is out now for MSFS 2024
The Accu-Sim kitplane is on sale for $49.99, alongside a 10-livery pack.
iFly Schedules leaves Alpha with a full redesign, and now has its own Windows desktop app
Free Flight and Career Mode now share one look and toolset, while Career pilots can bid for preferred destinations and get flown home from wherever their last trip ended.
FlightFX’s Avanti II gets a new EFB, flexing wings and reworked icing in v2.5.0
The team continues to update this very quirky turboprop, now with an updated EFB to support its operation.
Tecnam P2012 V2 review: FlightSim Studio’s utility twin finally has a home in MSFS 2024
Seven cabins, two computer-run engines and a gorgeous VIP interior. But where is my coffee?
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EARLIER NEWS
BlueBird admits the 757 launch “was not a smooth release” and sets out what comes next
A flight model sensitivity slider and Xbox controller support are headed to the next patch, while most texture improvements will wait for the native MSFS 2024 version.
Auto-throttle officially arrives on the FSReborn Embraer Phenom 300E
Version 1.40 also brings the long-requested Vertical Situation Display, new hardware bindings and a ground-up rebuild of the aircraft’s LOD system.
A2A’s Accu-Sim Legacy RG550 is out now for MSFS 2024
The Accu-Sim kitplane is on sale for $49.99, alongside a 10-livery pack.
CAS’s much-loved J-3 Cub is now under $9 for MSFS 2024
The Classic Aircraft Simulations Cub is half price in Contrail’s Halloween sale, and it remains one of the most praised small aircraft in the sim.
PMDG 737-800 returns to PS5 for MSFS 2024 after summer removal
PMDG confirms its 737-800 is back on the PlayStation 5 Marketplace for MSFS 2024, months after the first release was pulled.
iFly Schedules leaves Alpha with a full redesign, and now has its own Windows desktop app
Free Flight and Career Mode now share one look and toolset, while Career pilots can bid for preferred destinations and get flown home from wherever their last trip ended.
MSFS 2020 isn’t finished yet: Sim Update 17 beta brings over the 2024 water masks
The first numbered sim update for the 2020 edition since August 2025 adds an in-game sim rate readout, default profiles for 16 newer controllers and a few SDK fixes.
FlightFX’s Avanti II gets a new EFB, flexing wings and reworked icing in v2.5.0
The team continues to update this very quirky turboprop, now with an updated EFB to support its operation.
LATEST REVIEWS
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BlueBird Simulations Boeing 757 review: an incredibly deep, high-fidelity airliner. But does it justify its premium price?
Four years in the hangar, going so deep into the simulation that the visuals were left behind. But the hopes are very high.
FlightSim Studio E-Jets 1.0 review: worth the wait after four years in Early Access?
Flying the long-awaited 1.0 release to see how far the FSS E-Jets have come, and what still needs work.
iniBuilds Addis Ababa Bole International Airport review: an interesting high-altitude haven
At 7,600 ft, can people really hear you scream? Yes, they can! Stop doing that; everyone in this huge terminal is looking at you.
Tecnam P2012 V2 review: FlightSim Studio’s utility twin finally has a home in MSFS 2024
Seven cabins, two computer-run engines and a gorgeous VIP interior. But where is my coffee?
iniBuilds El Hierro Airport Review – A cozy place where winds will mess up your haircut
Just did a quick hop to this small airport to challenge myself to land an A320 there.
Thrustmaster TCA Sky Yoke review – the full-package controller at a reasonable price
Thrustmaster aims for that entry-level sweet spot and really nails it.
LATEST FREEWARE
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Headwind Simulations says its A330neo and Superjet projects are “very much alive”
The freeware team shares a rare progress report on the A339, A338 and SSJ100, with a clear focus on MSFS 2024 and a Superjet with its own systems.
Free Animal Finder tool finally helps you track down MSFS 2024’s wildlife
A new freeware utility on Hangar Addons adds a live animal map, per-species alerts, and optional Little Navmap and Flow Pro support for safari flights and drone hunts.
Never forget where you parked your aircraft with the “Where I Left It” app
A free MSFS 2024 add-on that saves where you parked, reloads your aircraft there next time, and can fill your ramp with your own parked fleet.
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