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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.

Origami Studios has recently announced their upcoming rendition of London Heathrow (EGLL) for X-Plane 12, which is known as the home of British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. As the seventh busiest airport in the world, it handles approximately 80 million passengers annually and offers a comprehensive route network that connects to destinations worldwide. The product page highlights several features that can be expected in the scenery. These include an accurate representation of the airport with custom buildings, a detailed interior model of Terminal 5, animated jetways, notable landmarks and points of interest, and utilization of modern X-Plane 12 features like dynamic snow and rain effects, reflections, and 3D forests. While the release date and pricing details are currently unavailable, the scenery is expected to be available soon on the iniBuilds store. As more information becomes available, it is advised to stay updated through official channels for the latest news on the release.

Axonos has recently released their rendition of Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP) for X-Plane, providing X-Plane users with the opportunity to explore this popular tourist destination. Palm Springs International Airport sees an average of 2.5 million passengers annually and is located in the renowned Coachella Valley. It offers a visually stunning and challenging arrival, as there is no Instrument Landing System (ILS) to assist in cases of poor visibility. The airport serves as an important transit hub, offering multiple route options and serving numerous airlines. The scenery package for KPSP includes various features to enhance the visual experience. These include Physically Based Rendering (PBR) materials, high-resolution textures, custom ground clutter and weathering, performance optimization for smooth performance, enhanced orthophoto imagery, hand-placed vegetation, and full compatibility with both X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12. To obtain the KPSP scenery, interested users can purchase it from Axonos' Gumroad Store for $19.95. The installation requires a minimum of 3.69 GB of free disk space.