Weekly Recap

Public beta testing for the upcoming Sim Update 6 remains ongoing. Earlier this week, we released a new test build to those simmers enrolled in the optional SU6 beta. You can read the full release notes for this build (1.8.10.0) on our forums here. To all those participating in the beta, please share your comments and submit detailed bug reports in our beta forums and remember to vote in our feedback surveys here.

On Tuesday, the highly-anticipated A220 Airliner from Synaptic Simulations and iniBuilds was released on the Marketplace. Thousands of simmers have already taken to the virtual skies in the A220, making it one of the most popular aircraft in the sim! The team at XBOX Wire recently shared an interview with the developers from Synaptic Simulations which you can read at the link below:

A Microsoft Flight Simulator Cinderella Story: Building the A220 Airliner

Finally, in case you missed the earlier announcement, after four years of the amazing Top Gun: Maverick Expansion, we will soon be bidding it farewell from the Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Marketplace. If you’d like to join the millions who have already reached Mach 10 in the Darkstar and fly like a Top Gun pilot, download the expansion by August 2nd, 2026. The sky is calling!

Important note: players who have already claimed the Top Gun: Maverick Expansion from the Marketplace may continue using it and can re-install it from Content Manager (e.g. if you buy a new PC or console and re-install MSFS) at any time. The removal from the Marketplace means that players who have not yet claimed it will be unable to do so after August 2nd.

Check out this week’s NEW and UPDATED releases for both the MSFS (2020) and MSFS 2024 in-sim Marketplaces.

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Community Fly-In Friday

August 1st is Swiss National Day! Join us in celebration with a flight across this Alpine nation, famous for its beautiful mountains, picturesque lakes, and charming towns. Our flight plan this week will see us tour almost the entire country from East to West including cities such as Zurich, Lucerne, Bern, and Geneva.

Players on MSFS (2020) should be sure to install the FREE World Update 6 and World Update 18 from the in-sim Marketplace.

Suggested Marketplace Add-ons: Players may choose to purchase these products from the in-sim Marketplace to enhance this week’s Fly-In. Please note that purchasing any of these products is entirely optional and is not required to participate in the group flight.

LSZH Zurich Airport by FSDreamTeam OR MK-Studios
LSGG Geneva Airport by RedWing
LSZG Grenchen Airport by MXI Design
LSZB Bern Airport by MXI Design
Trains: Switzerland by FS Trains

See Event Details

Highlights from last week’s Community Fly-In

Last week’s event took place in Ecuador! Here are some screenshots from the Fly-In:

Screenshot by hayate1944

Screenshot by ElkanDavid

Weekly Flight Inspiration

The world is a big place! If you’re looking for ideas about where to fly this week, check out our Community Managers’ recommendation here!

With the recent news that the Top Gun: Maverick expansion will be leaving the MSFS 2020 Marketplace in early August, make sure to pick up this free DLC before its too late. If you haven’t flown the activities included in this expansion for a while, load up into the F/A-18 or Darkstar and bring out your inner Maverick!

upcoming Community Events

Regular Community Fly-Ins: If you’re looking to join in with group flights, or even host your own, the best place to begin is via our dedicated Forum category. With a whole host of groups organising regular events, there’s something for everyone! Find more details here.

Community Video

Grab your snacks and don’t forget your eyeshades as we join AirForceProud95 for his longest flight ever in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Embarking on a cross-continent journey in the Airbus A350 from Hong Kong to New York, AFP95 entertains in his usual great style!