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iniBuilds Airbus A380 Airliner
iniBuilds' superjumbo has been flying in MSFS 2024 since September 15. Price, our review, every update so far, the airports and mods around it, and all of our coverage in one place.
Out now · Version 1.0.6
£54.99 (about $75) · MSFS 2024
Hub last updated October 29, 2026
At a glance
Developer
iniBuilds
Released
September 15, 2026
Latest version
1.0.6 (October 29, 2026)
Price
£54.99 before tax, about $75
Simulator
MSFS 2024 only
Where to buy
In-game Marketplace (timed exclusive), iniBuilds store and iniManager later
Engines
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 and Engine Alliance GP7200
Our verdict
9/10, Highly Recommended
Where things stand
iniBuilds first announced the A380 back in 2019 as an X-Plane project, shelved it, and then confirmed in late 2023 that it would be rebuilt from scratch for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The superjumbo returned as the studio’s next major aircraft in March 2026, got its first trailer in June, and finally landed on the MSFS 2024 Marketplace on September 15, 2026.
iniBuilds says the A380 was feature-complete at launch, with post-release work focused on fixes and quality-of-life improvements. So far, that is how it has played out. Version 1.0.1 arrived a week after launch with a long list of fixes and an opt-in crash reporting tool, versions 1.0.2 and 1.0.3 followed together on October 8, version 1.0.4 arrived on October 15, and version 1.0.5 followed on October 22 with a short list of fixes. A week later, version 1.0.6 kept the weekly rhythm going with fixes to ECON speed, CPDLC requests and the gear doors, plus a new OIS boot time option.
It is not the only A380 in the sim. FlyByWire’s A380X is free, although only on PC and outside the Marketplace, and LatinVFR’s A380-800 arrived in June at $39.49. At £54.99 before tax, iniBuilds’ version sits in a more premium tier, just below the price of its own A350.
Our review
9/10
Highly Recommended
We called the A380 a fully functional, feature-complete and polished product in our review, and wrote that we didn’t think iniBuilds had launched anything this stable and finished before.
What we liked
- The detail of the model, inside and out, and a cabin that is sometimes almost absurdly detailed
- A systems list that lives up to the “feature complete” promise
- The choice between Batch 2 and Batch 7 avionics
- The Jump Ahead feature for long flights
- Realistic non-normal procedures
- Integration with GSX, SimBrief, Navigraph and BeyondATC
- A dynamic sound set and a strong list of liveries
What held it back
- High VRAM usage that can hurt performance
- A couple of WASM crashes during testing
- Some stutter in ground animations and camera glitches when zooming out
- Slightly sluggish handling, mainly in roll
- No taxi camera (a free mod now adds one)
What to expect
iniBuilds describes the A380 as its most complex simulation to date, and a single purchase covers a wide spread of real-world configurations: two engine types, two avionics standards and two cabin layouts. Here is the scope at a glance, based on what iniBuilds has published and what we saw in the developer deep dive.
Engines
Two engines, two behaviors
The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 and Engine Alliance GP7200 are separate variants with their own start behavior, spool dynamics and sounds. The Trent shows N1, N2 and N3 for its triple-spool design and uses an automatic climb de-rate, while the GP7200 runs on N1 and N2 with manual de-rate steps.
Avionics
Batch 2 or Batch 7
Switch between an older avionics standard from around 2010 and a modern one. The two produce visible differences across the FMS pages, flight guidance and procedures, so you can match the airline and era you are flying.
Failures
Failures and situations
An ATA-organized failure system can trigger faults instantly or at random. Separate "situations" add less predictable events, such as a fuel leak, engine high vibration, GPS jamming or a bird strike that visibly damages the exterior.
Flight deck
Modern Airbus tools
Brake to Vacate with runway overrun protection, a Vertical Situation Display, native RAAS, a weather radar with tilt and azimuth control, Hoppie CPDLC and a modeled fuel dump.
EFB and OIS
Planning and ground ops
SimBrief import, takeoff performance with intersection departures, Lido charts, ground services and GSX integration. A persistence system keeps fuel, switch states and system conditions between sessions.
Cabin
Two cabins and a shower
An Emirates-style four-class layout or a neutral basic cabin. Water and waste are simulated through the Flight Attendant Panel and GSX, and the onboard shower even has a running timer.
Handling
A big jet to handle
A largely rebuilt fly-by-wire system with an A380-specific rotation law, working body gear steering on the ground, and a Jump Ahead feature that skips to any waypoint or phase of flight.
Performance
Built around frame times
With the doors closed, the cabin isn't rendered at all, and an optional no-cabin mode frees up more headroom. iniBuilds says it targets performance close to its A350, though our review still found VRAM usage high.
Update history
October 29, 2026
Version 1.0.6
Another short changelog, a week after 1.0.5. It fixes an ECON speed mismatch, Navigation Display airport filtering, incorrectly formatted block flight level requests via CPDLC, and flight path and PFD colors. On the visual side, it corrects unequal horizontal stabilizer dihedral angles, the aileron actuators and gear doors that stayed open in flight. The moving map now renders properly on the EFB and OIS, the OIS gets a boot time simulation option configurable via the EFB, and the taxi rumble sound is less repetitive.
October 22, 2026
Version 1.0.5
A short changelog. It fixes the missing ranges on the captain's Vertical Situation Display (VSD), duplicated numbering on upper deck seats 7A and 7K, incorrect light states reported via SimVars that affected external clients such as ACARS, and en route map tiles in the EFB that weren't rendering.
October 15, 2026
Version 1.0.4
A month after launch, another Marketplace update. iniBuilds says it gets TCAS traffic and resolution advisories working again and improves flight control protections, navigation and vertical guidance. It also fixes a WASM crash when pulling wind data into the FMC, adds persistence for the RMP frequency, transmit and receive selections and volume knobs, opens up the entire cabin in walkaround mode, and fixes cabin announcements that stopped after switching views.
October 8, 2026
Versions 1.0.2 and 1.0.3
Released together, after 1.0.2 hit what iniBuilds called a roadblock in testing. Highlights include nosewheel steering lockout raised to about 60 knots, body gear steering animation working again, British Airways and Emirates checklist versions, cabin announcements playing again and a batch of livery fixes.
September 23, 2026
Version 1.0.1
The first update, a week after launch. It fixes VNAV, Brake to Vacate and autobrake behavior after a go-around, thrust reversers that accelerated the aircraft, and a DTO function that could wipe part of the flight plan. It also adds WINCTRL hardware compatibility and an opt-in crash reporting tool.
September 15, 2026
Launch (version 1.0.0)
Released on the MSFS 2024 Marketplace as a timed exclusive, at £54.99 before tax.
Around the A380
- Multi-jetways: iniBuilds’ multi-jetway system connects several jet bridges to the A380 at supported gates. It debuted with Chicago O’Hare and has since reached Hong Kong, London Gatwick and New York JFK. Doha Hamad joined on October 17 with version 1.1.0, which adds the feature to every gate, and Manchester followed on October 26 with version 1.2.0, at selected gates in Terminals 1 and 2. GSX Pro now recognizes the feature too.
- Liveries: 17 launch liveries are available through the iniManager, covering Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Korean Air, plus special schemes.
- Taxi camera: the A380 doesn’t have one, but a free community mod adds a PFD taxi camera and supports it.
The road to release
December 23, 2023
iniBuilds confirms the A380 will be rebuilt from scratch for MSFS
June 12, 2026
The first trailer and a systems reveal
August 21, 2026
A development update fills out the feature list
September 3, 2026
The A380 flies end to end in a two-hour developer deep dive
September 12, 2026
The price surfaces: £54.99, below the A350
September 15, 2026
Out now on the MSFS 2024 Marketplace
iniBuilds A380: quick answers
How much does the iniBuilds A380 cost?
£54.99 before tax, roughly $75. That puts it just below iniBuilds’ own A350, which sells for £59.99.
Is the iniBuilds A380 available for MSFS 2020?
No. The A380 is an MSFS 2024 title only, a change from the A350, which was released for both simulators.
Where can I buy the iniBuilds A380?
On the MSFS 2024 in-game Marketplace, as a timed exclusive for now. Versions through the iniBuilds store and iniManager are expected to follow later.
Is the iniBuilds A380 on Xbox or PS5?
During the September developer deep dive, iniBuilds said the Xbox build was already in testing and running well. For PlayStation 5, the studio said it would like to bring the aircraft over but has some hurdles to clear first.
What is the latest version of the iniBuilds A380?
Version 1.0.6, released on October 29, 2026. See the update history above for what changed.
Which engines does the iniBuilds A380 include?
Both real-world options: the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 and the Engine Alliance GP7200, each with its own behavior and sounds.
How does the iniBuilds A380 perform?
It is demanding. Our review found high VRAM usage, so expect to adjust some graphics settings. iniBuilds offers a performance mode and an optional no-cabin mode, and says it targets performance close to its A350.
Does the iniBuilds A380 have a taxi camera?
No. The button even carries an INOP sticker in the cockpit. A free community mod adds a PFD taxi camera and supports the iniBuilds A380.
How does it compare with the FlyByWire and LatinVFR A380s?
FlyByWire’s A380X is free but only available on PC, outside the Marketplace. LatinVFR’s A380-800 costs $39.49 and supports MSFS 2020 and 2024. iniBuilds’ A380 sits in a more premium, feature-rich tier at a higher price.
Every A380 story we’ve published
iniBuilds A380 v1.0.6 fixes ECON speed, gear doors and that repetitive taxi rumble
A week after 1.0.5, the Super-Jumbo gets another round of fixes, from CPDLC requests to a new OIS boot time option on the EFB.
iniBuilds A380 v1.0.5 fixes the captain’s VSD ranges and blank EFB map tiles
A short changelog this time, but it sorts out the captain’s VSD ranges and the en route map tiles that weren’t rendering in the EFB.
iniBuilds updates the A380 Airliner to version 1.0.4
Still no iniManager integration, but that may be just around the corner.
The giant iniBuilds A380 Airliner has been updated to version 1.0.3
A testing roadblock held back the previous build, but both updates are now live on the Marketplace, with dozens of systems, art and EFB fixes.
iniBuilds JFK v1.1.0 brings multi-jetway boarding for the A380 to New York
Yet another destination for your bigger aircraft that require multi-jetways to turn around faster.
iniBuilds A380 v1.0.1 arrives a week after launch with go-around fixes and opt-in crash reporting
The superjumbo's first patch targets VNAV, braking and thrust reverser bugs, and asks simmers to help track down WASM crashes.
This free mod adds a feature some say is “impossible”: a PFD taxi camera
Once more, the community "solves" a problem some developers deemed "too complicated" or even "impossible" to do.
iniBuilds A380 Airliner Review – 4 engines, 2 floors and 1 stressed Graphics Card
Truly "feature complete" as promised, but it still needs a bit of maintenance.
iniBuilds’ A380 is out now on the MSFS 2024 Marketplace
The high-fidelity superjumbo arrives as a Marketplace timed exclusive, with both engine options, two cabin styles and the full iniBuilds systems suite.
Part II of the iniBuilds A380 Airliner “Welcome” videos is now live
Now the star is a "Speedbird" A380 equipped with the Rolls Royce powerplant.
The iniBuilds A380 will cost less than its A350
The studio put up the store page without a visible price, but the code puts the superjumbo at £54.99 (around $75 USD).
Celebrate the iniBuilds A380 Airliner launch with a multiplayer event on VATSIM
Get ready to fly the most recent and shiny new releases from iniBuilds on VATSIM.
You can now download liveries for the upcoming iniBuilds A380 Airliner
While you wait for the "bigbus" release, get one of those shiny liveries ready.
The wait is almost over: iniBuilds says its A380 lands next week
The superjumbo finally has a release window!
iniBuilds presents the A380 Airliner in the first part of their traditional “Welcome” videos
There are also a few screenshots of the airplane in the upcoming Dubai V2 airport.
iniBuilds’ A380 takes to the air for the first time in a full deep dive
A two-hour Cardiff to Heathrow flight walked through the cabin, the engines, the systems and the performance mode built for the superjumbo's scale.
iniBuilds updates progress with their A380 Airliner
Inibuilds next big project is going to push the team to new limits. The airplane will introduce some new technology learned from past projects. And you can even select the batch you want to fly.
Four new iniBuilds A380 shots to tide us over while we wait
Two fresh exterior previews and two from the flight deck, though iniBuilds is still holding back on a release date.
iniBuilds releases A380 trailer, teases Bombardier-shaped jet
Seven years after the original announcement, the superjumbo gets its first trailer, a deep dive into systems and cabin work, and a cheeky teaser for whatever comes next.
iniBuilds announces Chicago O’Hare and the multi-jetway system the A380 has been waiting for
A new multi-jetway system will let several boarding bridges connect to a single aircraft at once, with KORD and Dubai V2 leading the rollout.
iniBuilds teases Airbus A380 for MSFS 2024 and promises full reveal this month
Seven years after the original announcement, iniBuilds says this month is when they pull back the curtain on the A380 airliner for MSFS 2024.
iniBuilds confirms the A380 is next, with real-world research well underway
As the TriStar wraps up, iniBuilds turns its attention to the A380.
iniBuilds A380 to be rebuilt and released exclusively on Microsoft Flight Simulator
iniBuilds has said that its Airbus A380 project, first announced back in 2019, is to be rebuilt "from scratch" before being released on MSFS.
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