October 10th, 2024 - Development Update - Microsoft Flight Simulator

This week’s Screenshot Challenge winner is Twitter user @BasedRaccoon! If you’re interested in participating in our weekly Screenshot Challenges, check out the details in the Community section below!

Earlier today we launched Expert Series 1: ATR 42/72-600 Expansion, which features a number of bug fixes and improvements to this popular turboprop. Additionally, this expansion also includes two new variants of the plane for your enjoyment: the 42-600S (short take-off and landing / STOL) and 72-600F (freighter). Owners of the Expert Series ATR 42/72-600 aircraft can download this FREE update via the Content Manager.

In the run up to the launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on November 19th, we are hosting a number of Developer Livestreams. The next Developer Livestream will be broadcast on Wednesday, October 16th at 10:30am PDT (1730 UTC) and focuses on 1st Party Aircraft Partners. We will be livestreaming the event on our official Twitch channel! The full schedule for our upcoming Developer Livestreams is below:

If you missed the last Developer Livestream with the Asobo SDK (Software Development Kit) Team, you can watch the VOD over on our YouTube channel here:

Finally, earlier this week we announced the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Technical Alpha, which is now open for applications via our Insider Sign-Up Survey. Please note that this is only available for the Windows PC (Windows Store) platform. For more details on the Technical Alpha please see our web post, which includes a summary as to what content will be available, as well as other important information.

– MSFS Team

Development Update

Feedback Snapshot

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No update

SDK UPDATE

Asobo

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Working Title / MSFS Avionics Framework

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Marketplace

Featured Release

This week, we’re pleased to highlight the A330-200 from developer LVFR!

The Airbus A330-200 is a versatile wide-body aircraft known for its efficiency and long-range capabilities. Launched in the late 1990s, it features a streamlined design that allows it to cover distances of up to 7,400 miles, making it ideal for both medium and long-haul routes. With a typical seating capacity of around 210 to 250 passengers, the A330-200 is favored by airlines for its comfort and operational flexibility. Its advanced aerodynamics, coupled with modern engines, contribute to lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions, aligning with the industry’s push towards sustainability. Additionally, the spacious cabin layout provides passengers with a pleasant flying experience, making it a popular choice among travelers.

LVFR’s A330-200 for Microsoft Flight Simulator offers the following features:

Customized systems of the Airbus A330-200, simulating its basic cockpit functionalities.
Highly detailed external and interior model with high-definition textures.
Realistic A330 cockpit with functionality in most of the basic systems.
Cabin announcements, automatically sound based on phase of flight, with optional 6 languages.
3 engine variants, GE, RR and PW with their respective airline operators.
Simulation of the auto transfer of the Trim tank, based on Aircraft’s CG and auto logic.
Fuel dumping capabilities.
Cabin model with Business class, premium economy, economy seats and galleys.
40 custom liveries from real world airlines and real operators of the A340-300.
Excellent flight dynamics that resemble the Airbus A330-200, characteristics, power management, fuel systems etc.
VNAV implementation.
EFB (electronic flight bag) with weather, aircraft loading, simbrief, navigraph charts, GSE options.
Navigraph charts implementation on EFB. Subscription required.
Navigraph OANS (on-board airport navigation system) implemented on the Navigation display. Subscription required.
Simbrief flight plan injection to CDU, allowing for long haul flight planning and insertion of complex routes (with oceanic crossings).
Ground service equipment on demand via the EFB.
Cabin interior, depicting the selected airline.
Realistic sounds.
Further updates enhancing this addon further in the coming months.

Marketplace Releases

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There are 64 NEW and 50 UPDATED products in this week’s Marketplace Update.

Released Earlier:
2 UPDATED Products: 1 ON PC, 1 ON XBOX
Updated on PC and Xbox

Released Monday, October 7:
14 NEW Products: 7 ON PC, 7 ON XBOX
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
	New on PC and Xbox

Released Thursday, October 10:
50 NEW Products: 23 ON PC, 27 ON XBOX
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on Xbox	New on Xbox	New on Xbox

Released Monday, October 7:
11 UPDATED PRODUCTS: 5 ON PC, 6 ON XBOX
Updated on PC	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on Xbox
	Updated on PC and Xbox

Released Thursday, October 10:
37 UPDATED PRODUCTS: 19 ON PC, 18 ON XBOX
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
	Updated on PC

Marketplace Backlog

Current Backlog: 366 Total

BACKLOG: NEW PRODUCTS

Content Type	In MS Processing	In MS Testing	In 3P Testing	Total
	*Testing Status*
Aircraft	22	2	7	31
Mission	34	1	96	131
Scenery	11	3	11	25
Livery	8	2	6	16
Airport	26	0	18	44
Other	7	1	10	18
Total	108	9	148	265

BACKLOG: UPDATED PRODUCTS

Content Type	In MS Processing	In MS Testing	In 3P Testing	Total
	*Testing Status*
Aircraft	23	0	6	29
Mission	0	0	0	0
Scenery	3	5	7	15
Livery	4	0	15	19
Airport	21	0	11	32
Other	6	0	0	6
Total	57	5	39	101

THIRD PARTY UPDATE

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Community

Community Fly-In Friday

The Community Fly-In Friday World Tour continues!

This week, we’re journeying northbound toward the Baltic Sea and onward to our next world capital city, Copenhagen! The flight will begin in Berlin where we left off last time then head north toward Denmark. En route we will see several POIs from World Update V and XV, so be sure to install them from the Marketplace!

Event details are available here. All are welcome to participate!

Community Video

Did you know that Flight Simulator is Microsoft’s longest running franchise, even pre-dating Windows and Office?! In our Community Video for this week, we join MIG as they describe a brief look back at the history of Microsoft Flight Simulator titles.

With the release of FS1.0 dating back to 1982, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch 42 years later! What was your first Flight Simulator title?