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Toliss has released version 1.2 of their highly anticipated A340-600 for X-Plane. This update brings several new features and improvements to enhance the user's flight experience. One notable addition is the completion of the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), which now allows users to communicate with Air Traffic Controllers via the Hoppie Network. The EFB also provides accurate performance data for takeoff and landing calculations. The interactive checklist on the EFB can be customized by modifying the XML files to suit individual preferences. Additionally, users can obtain METAR weather reports for any user-selectable airport directly through the EFB. Toliss has also focused on improving compatibility for Mac users, with native support added for Mac devices using the M1 chip, resulting in better performance when using the aircraft. If you're interested in flying the Toliss A340 for X-Plane, you can purchase it from the X-Plane.org Store. Currently, the product is on sale for $67.49, which is a 25% discount from the regular price of $89.99. Keep in mind that the sale is for a limited time, and once it ends, the price will return to $89.99.

Chudoba Design has recently released their rendition of Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (Otopeni) for both X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12. As Romania's busiest international airport, Otopeni is located north of Bucharest, which is a popular tourist destination known for its iconic landmarks. In 2019, the airport served well over 14 million passengers. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the total number of passengers significantly decreased by nearly 60% in 2020. Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport offers a wide selection of airlines that operate flights throughout Europe and some parts of the Middle East and Asia. The airport features two parallel runways, each with a length of 3500 meters. The Chudoba Design scenery for Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport can be purchased from SimMarket for $16.99. To install the scenery in X-Plane, a minimum of 2GB of free disk space is required.

Orbx has recently announced their upcoming project, Detroit Metropolitan Airport (KDTW), for X-Plane 12. The development of this airport is being undertaken by a group of independent developers who have had exclusive access to real-world drawings and the airport itself for reference. Detroit Metropolitan Airport, with an average of 35 million passengers annually, is one of the busiest airports in the United States. It serves the city of Detroit, as well as Toledo (Ohio) and a portion of Ontario in Canada. The airport acts as a major hub for Delta Airlines, holding over 50% of the market share. Endeavor Air and Spirit Airlines follow with 12.95% and 11.69% market share, respectively. Detroit Metropolitan Airport serves as Delta Airlines' gateway to Asia for the eastern United States, offering frequent flights to destinations such as Shanghai, Seoul, and Tokyo. Popular routes to Europe include Amsterdam, Paris, and Frankfurt. The upcoming scenery for KDTW promises a comprehensive feature list, including detailed and accurate hangar interiors, custom mesh for both X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator, high-definition ground service equipment (GSE) and static elements with real-world liveries and vehicle types, toggleable hangar lighting effects (via the SAM plugin in X-Plane), openable hangar doors (via the SAM plugin in X-Plane), highly accurate terminal interiors, custom airport lighting, and custom SAM jetways for X-Plane. While specific release date and pricing details are not yet available, Orbx will likely provide updates in the future.

Xometry Design has released their highly detailed rendition of Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport (KOKC) for both X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12. Also known as Will Rogers World Airport, it serves as a civil-military airport and handles an average of 3.5 million passengers annually. The airport is named after Will Rogers, a local comedian who tragically passed away in 1935. KOKC is well-connected, with several major airlines serving the airport. These include Alaska, Allegiant, American Airlines (including American Eagle), Delta Airlines (including Delta Connection), Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines (including United Express). Additionally, the airport accommodates cargo operations by FedEx, Martinaire, and UPS. Xometry Design's scenery package offers a highly detailed representation of Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport. It features high-resolution ground textures, custom SAM jetways and marshaller animations, disassembled aircraft parts scattered around the airport, realistic wear and tear on surfaces, and accurately placed custom buildings and clutter. If you're interested in experiencing the realism of Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport in X-Plane, you can purchase the scenery from the iniBuilds Store. The price is approximately $21.72, and the package requires a minimum of 4.32 GB of free disk space. The scenery is compatible with X-Plane versions 11.50 or higher, as well as X-Plane 12.00 or higher.

TearWearDesigns has released their rendition of Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) for X-Plane 12, and it is available as a free download. Serving the city of Buffalo, New York, as well as parts of Ontario, Canada, KBUF is the third busiest airport in the state, handling approximately 5 million passengers annually. With over 100 flights per day, it is served by major airlines such as American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, and United. The scenery from TearWearDesigns includes various features to enhance the airport's realism. These features encompass three-dimensional grass, custom markings, weathered and worn textures around the airport, hand-placed night lighting, accurately modeled parking lots, high-resolution orthoimagery (ZL19), and customized terminal buildings, control tower, and hangars. If you're interested in exploring Buffalo Niagara International Airport in X-Plane 12, you can download the scenery for free from the X-Plane.Org website.

AKD Studios has released their highly anticipated GLF550 business jet for both X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12. After two and a half years of development, the add-on is now available for users to enjoy. The GLF550, introduced in 2004, is primarily used by the USAF, US Navy, Israeli Air Force, and Netjets. It is a preferred private aircraft for many governments and armies worldwide, offering a capacity for 14-19 passengers and an impressive range of 12,500 km. The GLF550 add-on from AKD Studios offers a range of custom systems, including pressurization, oxygen, air conditioning, hydraulics, fuel, APU, and an auto flight suite. It also includes an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) with various functionalities such as ground service controls, performance calculator, refueling and load manager, avitab integration, checklists, and aircraft options. The cockpit is highly detailed, featuring three-dimensional switches and 4K PBR textures throughout. You can purchase the GLF550 on the X-Plane.Org Store for $31.95. The add-on requires at least 1 GB of free disk space for installation.

X-Codr has updated their Sedona Airport (KSEZ) scenery, ensuring compatibility with X-Plane 12 and introducing several new features to enhance the airport and its surroundings. The update includes improved textures, animated 3D grass and people, as well as hand-sculpted 3D rock formations in the surrounding valley. The revamp also incorporates detailed 3D interiors for most "feature buildings," providing a realistic and immersive experience. The scenery utilizes X-Plane 12's photometric PBR rendering engine, resulting in high-quality normal maps and realistic ground textures. Additionally, the airport features subtle grunge overlays, adding a natural and lifelike feel to the environment. The Sedona Airport scenery offers a living airport experience, with randomly wandering cars that occasionally drive up to the gate and park on the apron. It also includes animated 3D people, trees, grass, and shrubs, utilizing X-Plane 12's new forest system. The surroundings of Sedona Airport are enhanced with generic, regionally appropriate autogen for the surrounding valley, handcrafted rock formations, and low-poly landmarks. The scenery incorporates custom Ortho4XP Mesh and UHD Mesh V4 overlays. X-Codr has optimized the scenery for excellent performance, ensuring VR readiness and achieving a constant 60 fps on high-end systems with near-max settings. The updated Sedona Airport (KSEZ) scenery is available for purchase on the X-Plane.Org Store for $21.95. Existing owners of the X-Plane 11 version are eligible for a free update. The scenery requires at least 3GB of free disk space for installation.

VSKYLABS has released the all-new rendition of the F-19 Stealth Fighter for X-Plane 12, adding to the growing collection of military aircraft available in the next-generation simulator. In their efforts to recreate the 80s-era aircraft, VSKYLABS has gone beyond just replicating the exterior model and has also developed the systems and interior of the F-19 Stealth Fighter. The extensive feature list provided by the developers includes the replication of the aircraft's flight model using X-Plane 12's upgraded flight dynamics. Additionally, FMOD sounds have been incorporated, ensuring an immersive audio experience. The aircraft has been designed to be compatible with virtual reality (VR) and optimized for both VR and 2D usage. For more details and the complete feature list, you can visit the product page of the F-19 Stealth Fighter.

Orbx has recently released their first product for X-Plane 12, featuring a rendition of Brisbane International Airport (YBBN). As the primary international airport in Queensland, Australia, it serves approximately 20 million passengers annually. The airport is a hub for various airlines, including Alliance Airlines, Jetstar, Qantas, Toll Aviation, and Virgin Australia, offering a wide range of domestic and international destinations. Developed by their in-house experts using the latest techniques, the scenery offers a highly detailed representation of Brisbane International Airport. It includes features such as PBR texturing for enhanced visual quality, custom SAM jetways (including T-Style), and VDGS integration. The scenery also incorporates the newly opened runway 01L/19R, which debuted in mid-2020. The key features of the scenery include over 60 square kilometers of coverage, handcrafted custom mesh, 15cm orthophoto coverage, high-quality PBR textures, accurate custom ground polygons, an up-to-date airport layout for 2022, hand-placed buildings, lights, and autogen, animated vehicle traffic, animated radar systems, and custom dynamic night lighting. The product is available for purchase on OrbxDirect for $18.41 and requires a minimum of 2.11 GB of free disk space for installation.

AirfoilLabs has recently updated their C172NG aircraft for X-Plane 12, taking advantage of the new features introduced in the platform, including rain effects. The C172NG offers an accurate flight model, built with real-life flight data and recordings in mind, ensuring that the aircraft behaves realistically in terms of crosswind, air pressures, and stalls. The 3D model has been completely rebuilt for enhanced visual fidelity. The Cessna 172 is a renowned aircraft in aviation and is often used for training purposes. With its 2400rpm, 175hp piston engine, the C172NG can reach a speed of 125 knots and a maximum altitude of 13,000 feet. Equipped with Garmin G1000 avionics, an advanced maintenance and failures system, and even the ability to encounter a birdstrike, the AFL Cessna 172NG offers a comprehensive set of features. The update for X-Plane 12 brings several improvements and additions, including a reworked internal 3D model and textures, a brand new flight model specifically designed for X-Plane 12, enhancements to internal and external cameras, VR compatibility, Garmin displays commands for cockpit builders, X-Plane 12 rain effects, and more. The aircraft features exquisite PBR texturing, a detailed 3D model based on a real aircraft, FMOD sound with over 320 sounds, a flight model based on real aircraft recordings and performance tables, custom damage simulation, and realistic systems including fuel, landing gear, electrical, and engine logic. The AirfoilLabs Cessna 172 NG is available for purchase on the X-Plane Store for $49.95.

X-Works has recently released their A330-900neo modification for the Laminar Research A330-300 in X-Plane 12. This mod brings the newest variant of the A330 to the simulator, and the development team has worked diligently to bring this modification to users. During the development process, X-Works has provided sneak peeks and modeling updates to showcase the progress of the A330-900neo. However, it's important to note that X-Works has issued a warning regarding the latest X-Plane 12 beta update. They advise users on Windows not to update to beta 7 as it breaks the A330-300 and, consequently, their mod as well. Users interested in using the modification should wait for a fix to be released by Laminar Research. The X-Works A330-900neo mod offers various features and enhancements, including fully remade wings, engines, and fairings, custom wing flex, custom reverse, custom flaps/slats, custom speedbrake, and custom gear door animations. To obtain this modification, you can visit X-Plane.to to download it for free. The installation process involves duplicating the default Laminar Research A330 folder and replacing the files with the new ones when prompted. If you're looking to download liveries for this aircraft, X-Works provides a selection of liveries on their Discord server.

FlightFactor has recently released a new update for their popular A320 aircraft in X-Plane. This update brings a range of bug fixes, quality of life improvements, and miscellaneous features to enhance the overall user experience. Originally released for X-Plane 10 in February 2018, the FlightFactor A320 was later made compatible with X-Plane 11. However, there was a period of no development for the A320 in X-Plane 11, resulting in some users experiencing performance issues. In response to this, FlightFactor released a major update in late 2021 to address these issues. With the release of X-Plane 12, FlightFactor has continued to work on updates for the A320, aiming to enhance the user experience within the simulator. The newly released version marks another significant step in the development of the Airbus A320 and is currently in an open beta phase for X-Plane 12. The update includes improvements to the flight deck, such as updated FCU controls, fonts for signs, cockpit texture enhancements, and lighting adjustments. Various fixes have also been implemented, addressing issues with messages, cockpit signs, pitch-trim wheel legends, MCDU screen, and window animations. The update is free for existing owners of the A320 and can be downloaded either through the X-Updater or the X-Plane.org Store. If you are interested in purchasing the A320, it is available for sale on the X-Plane.org Store.