SPAIN – PILOT’S has officially announced LEST, Santiago de Compostela for Prepar3D V4. Although the project is still in the early stages of development, release is already planned for June. Serving the Galicia region of northwest Spain, Santiago de Compostela is a relatively small commercial facility handling approximately 3 million passengers per annum. The airport is currently a focus city … Read More
UNITED KINGDOM – Orbx EGTH, Old Warden is coming soon for X-Plane 11. Previously available for both FSX and Prepar3D, the scenery is a highly detailed rendition of the real world facility. Keep in mind, Old Warden is one of the few remaining traditional grass aerodromes still in use. According to Aimee Sanjari of Orbx, “EGTH Old Warden is located … Read More
MilViz has officially ended support for FSX and anything below Prepar3D V4.4. The decision is a result of challenges relating to multiplatform overhead. Specifically, according to the developer, “The main issue isn’t code though it, too, is one of the problems. It’s the materials. Once we switch over to PBR, it’s exceedingly costly and difficult to match what’s in that … Read More
FRANCE – Flightbeam Studios has officially announced LFBO, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport for Prepar3D V4. Located in southwestern France nearby the Pyrenees mountain range, the airport is home to Airbus headquarters as well as production facilities for several Airbus models. Moreover, the airport is a busy commercial facility serving approximately 9 million passengers per annum with flights to over 70 destinations. For … Read More
SINGAPORE – ImagineSim has officially disclosed the planned release date for WSSS, Singapore Changi Airport for FSX + FSX Steam. Specifically, according to a photo via Facebook, release is expected February 22, 2019. For those interested, the FSX version was last previewed earlier this month. Check out the photo below. The scenery is of course already available for Prepar3D V4. … Read More
UNITED KINGDOM – Digital Design has officially announced EGGP, Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Prepar3D V4. As usual, the scenery is a highly detailed and comprehensive rendition of the real world airport facility. Moreover, according to the project announcement, release is already planned for next week. Located within the city limits of Liverpool, England, the airport is a midsize international facility … Read More
Over the past several weeks, ShortFinal Design has been hinting at a new undisclosed project, and today, the developer finally made an official announcement. Specifically, according to a post via Facebook, “Announcing SFD Global, a global scenery enhancement for X-Plane 11!” The full project introduction was posted as an exclusive by Threshold and includes more information and additional screenshots. Nonetheless, … Read More
UNITED KINGDOM – Orbx EGPB, Sumburgh Airport is coming soon for X-Plane 11. Originally developed by 29Palms Scenery Design, the airport is yet another X-Plane 11 conversion and the first airport addon for TrueEarth Great Britain North. According to Aimee Sanjari of Orbx, “EGPB features realistic night lighting, highly detailed airport modelling, and a large coverage area of photoreal scenery.” … Read More
UNITED STATES – Following the release of KCID this past weekend, Vertical Simulations has officially announced development of KCRP, Corpus Christi International Airport for X-Plane 11. As usual, the scenery is expected to be an accurate and detailed rendition of the real world airport facility. For those unfamiliar with the area, Corpus Christi is a coastal city located in south … Read More
FRANCE – Gaya Simulations has officially announced development of LFLJ, Courchevel Altiport for X-Plane 11. Although initial project details are somewhat limited, the developer did offer some preliminary information. First, the airport will feature hand painted asphalt and PBR materials. Moreover, the scenery package will include a large number of points of interest. Lastly, release is currently planned for March. … Read More
Allen Kriesman of Orbx has disclosed some new information regarding Prepar3D V4.5. In the context of a discussion regarding performance challenges relating to Orbx CityScene products, Allen comments, “Today I received some exciting news from Adam Breed at LM.” Shortly thereafter, Allen continues, “The developers at P3D have identified the anomaly that has been causing long load times for large … Read More