Just Flight announced in February 2010 that the 747-200/300 Series for FS2004 and FSX is now available.
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Microsoft's Flight Simulator X is one of the most popular flight simulator products in the industry. It continues to sell very well and is played regularly by many fans globally. In fact, if I were a betting man, I would venture to say that the majority of hobbyists own a copy of Flight Simulator X.
There are lots of add-ons to announce as software companies and developers regularly release new items compatible with FSX.
For a complete product profile, visit our Microsoft Flight Simulator X information page.
A lot of users come to Fly Away Simulation for its large library of downloads for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. In our downloads library you can find many add-ons ranging from aircraft to scenery expansion packages. For more information, view the FSX downloads section.
For more news and developments regarding FSX, bookmark this page. We’ll be posting additional information here, as it is made available.

Just Flight announced in February 2010 that the 747-200/300 Series for FS2004 and FSX is now available.

In March 2010, Flight One announced its release of 2 updates to the Ground Environment X series of products for FSX.

Turbine Sound Studios has released TSS Boeing 707 PW JT3D HD Sound Pack for FS2004 and FSX.
SS Boeing 707 PW JT3D HD Sound Pack features real HD recordings of engines as well as other aircraft sounds. Turbine Sound Studios captured the best sound moments and compiled them to create a superb representation of the PW JT3D.

Vertigo Studios announced its release of SBD Dauntless for FSX in February 2010. Vertigo Studios, a UK based designer of add-ons for Microsoft's Flight Simulator X, creates very detailed WWII era aircraft. SBD Dauntless is Vertigo Studios’ second aircraft, after the Grumman F6F Hellcat. This release is the culmination of more than a year of extensive research and modeling, and the result is this famous carrier based dive bomber.

KC Flight Shop has released the Republic RC-3 Seabee. The Republic RC-3 Seabee is an all-metal amphibious sports aircraft which was designed by Percival Spencer in 1944. Percival Spencer was at the controls when the RC-1 made its first flight.

Newport has released many scenery add-ons for Hawaii, and they have a new addition, namely VFR Maui X.

VFR Short Fields X - Vol. 2 Newfoundland is now available. VFR Short Fields X - Vol. 2 Newfoundland presents three airports in Newfoundland, Canada.

Just Flight announced the release of Constellation Professional. Constellation Professional is an elegant prop liner which comes with eleven aircraft in three model types, all with the latest FSX features.
Constellation Professional, which features stunning curving lines and triple tails, is a product of 1930s America. At the time, there was a hasty dash to dominance in wartime aviation technology. The Constellation symbolizes the supremacy and the romance of the large piston-engined airliners of this period.

In February 2010, FScene announced the release of another free "Beagle" FSX Mission.
Over the past three years, FScene has been offering series of FSX missions which are inspired by the voyage of Charles Darwin and the recreated voyage on the Stad Amsterdam. FScene have just announced the next mission – Galapagos Part 1. In addition, two FScene packs are now on sale.

In February 2010, Newport announced its release of VFR Molokai Hawaii, a photoreal scenery with day, night, dawn and dusk textures for the beautiful Hawaiian island.
VFR Molokai Hawaii is a new addition to a series of Newport’s previous great FSX Hawaiian scenery products, namely Megascenery X Hawaii and Hawaii Dillingham X. VFR Molokai Hawaii scenery add-on is a day/night/dawn/dusk scenery of the whole island of Molokai Hawaii. Molokai is the fifth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands.

Aerosoft announces the release of the download version of the Simcheck Airbus A300B4-200 for FSX. This release includes a detailed version of the first generation Airbus jetliner, back before glass cockpits, but with an advanced autopilot.
Designing a state-of-the-art airbus simulation for FSX is a huge challenge – expertise and patience are required.

IRIS Flight Simulation Software announced the release of Diamond Star in February 2010.
Diamond Star is the first of a series of general aviation aircraft from IRIS Flight Simulation Software, and it features custom sounds, gauges, four visual models and more.

TSS announced its release of the TSS CRJ-200 GE-CF34 Soundpack in February 2010.
The all new soundpack, TSS CRJ-200 GE-CF34 Soundpack has high quality recordings. Included in this soundpack are sound cones which enable the user to enjoy the CRJ-200 sound from all angles. In the announcement, TSS stated that they have captured all the best sound moments and put them together in this product, creating a stunning representation of the CF34 engine.

In February 2010, Flight One Software, in cooperation with Scenery Solutions, announced a new type of product for FSX - Ultimate Alaska X.
Ultimate Alaska X provides a new era of scenery design that simulation pilots can explore and experience in Flight Simulator X.

Pacific Island Sim announced its release of Atolls of Tuvalu on 9th February 2010.
Pacific Island Sims announced that it has recreated Atolls of Tuvalu to capture the history and current state of the atolls, and also to offer FSX pilots the opportunity to fly into one of the smallest and beautiful countries in the world with FSX.

In January 2010 UK2000 Scenery announced its release of Manchester Xtreme, a scenery add-on for FSX and FS2004.
Manchester Xtreme is a scenery add-on made to a high level of accuracy and detail – it was designed using a new method that increases frame rates. However, it still maintains a friendly frame rate – making it easy and fun to use. This scenery add-on is considered by UK2000 to be one of its most outstanding versions. The add-on comes with a bonus; you can choose to see Concorde outside of its museum hanger if you like.

Flight One Software announced the release of Ultimate Traffic 2 SP1 update in January 2010.
Flight One Software’s release of Ultimate Traffic 2 Service Pack 1 comes after broad testing and input from customers. For Flight One Software, this project is a culmination of more than three years of research and development.

In January 2010, Area 51 announced an additional helicopter release for FS2004 and FSX, the armed OH-58D Kiowa Warrior.
Approximately 375 Kiowas are in service all over the world as armed recon copters. Kiowa Warrior, a single engine, double-bladed armed reconnaissance helicopter has been deployed in support of armed forces of the United States around the world including Somalia, Haiti and the Gulf of Arabia (Desert Shield and Desert Storm).

FSDreamTeam announced its release of the Honolulu International scenery add-on in January 2010.
Honolulu International Airport is available for FSX and FS2004, and a license is valid for use in both simulators. This release was long-waited; many flight simulators have wanted a high quality scenery add-on for the main hub in the beautiful Hawaii – the Honolulu International Airport.

In January 2010, the developers at PMDG announced their new product, BAe Jetstream 4100 (J41), which has now been published by Aerosoft.
It took PMDG nine months of dedicated, hard work to reproduce this regional turboprop aircraft for FSX. In line with PMDG’s traditional style, maximum effort was applied during the development phase of BAe Jetstream 4100. PMDG is confident that the J41 will quickly become a customers’ choice for regional turboprop simulation in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

In January 2010, Nemeth Designs announced its new product – Colibri EC-120B, a light single-engine helicopter which can carry four passengers.
The cabin/luggage hold is designed in such a way that it is suitable for different types of civilian and para-public missions. Fitted with a crash-resistant fuel system as well as pilot and passenger seats, Colibri is the first helicopter in its category to comply with the requirements of the new Joint Aviation Requirements - Small Rotorcraft regulations.
On 11 January 2010, LiVEinFSX announced the release of BA270 Adventure (BA270). BA 270 (+BONUS Mission) is an interactive adventure flight mission for Flight Simulator X. It offers the simulation pilot a realistic airline style flight with co-pilot, unexpected events and checklists, among other things.

Newport announced the release of VFR Cozumel X, a scenery addition for Flight Simulator X (FSX), on 11th January 2011. As a scenery addition for FSX, VFR Cozumel X covers the island of Cozumel, Mexico, and its surrounding waters. Cozumel is one of the most popular holiday destinations worldwide – its warm waters; spectacular shores and rich history means the island has a lot to offer to all tourists. Cozumel is also a world-famous dive site.

Newport announced on the 10th of January 2010 that it has released Photo Real San Antonio. A ground texture replacement package, Photo Real San Antonio X overlays the default terrain with satellite image textures of high quality. This scenery covers the city of San Antonio, Texas and the neighboring suburban area.

FS2Crew released Wilco feelThere 737 PIC Voice Commander Edition for FS2004 and FSX in January 2010.
Wilco feelThere 737 PIC, created by FS2Crew and also published by Just Flight, has been heralded as ‘one of the best commercial 3rd party 737's ever created for FS2004 and FSX’. ‘Take your 737 PIC to the next level!’ – This is what the creators of the 737 PIC Voice Commander Edition offers to users.
A Press Release published on the 9th of January 2010 announced Sim-Savvy’s upgrade of Northern Utah High Resolution.
This upgrade features 7,500 sq mi of high resolution (2 foot) photoreal scenery of the Salt Lake City, Utah area (KSLC). The product is delivered on a 16G flash drive which is returnable after use in exchange for credit of half the purchase price.

SceneryPRO Software released Real Sandspit Scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and FSX in January 2010. The add-on features Sandspit, a coastal airport in Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia.

The team at First Class Simulations have released Discover Europe, a new addition to their series of very popular flight adventure packages which include Around the World in 80 Flights and Pole to Pole. The release was announced in January 2010.

All three airports are situated in the northern part of Quebec province, Kuujuaq being a major airport for the area. These three airports were enhanced to offer you some great flying experience this coming winter. Whether you want to challenge yourself on a short dirt field or landing while equipped with your ski, full service will be provided to all these airports. The scenery up there is outstanding and hope you will have a great experience during your visit.

This scenery displays three airports totally redone, They are: KFHR, 1WA9 and W33. Friday Harbor airport is the default airport for Microsoft's Flight Simulator X. Friday Harbor is a small quiet town. It is located on one of Washington State's many islands. The town itself has three airports. They are all within about five miles of each other. KFHR or Friday Harbor displays a newly redone airport.

The FS++ team is pleased to announce the release of Version v1.8 of their award winning add-on to both FSX and FS2004 known as Multi Crew Experience.
MCE is a speech based add-on that allows the flight simulator enthusiast to fly the heavies in a far more realistic way.

Two very experience pilots - you are one of them - have been hired to follow an 8 month sea expedition. In this 3rd mission you fly the vintage Douglas DC-3 N47D and visit 3 airports in the Rio the Janeiro region. This mission is a bit more difficult to fly.

After many years of SRTM (and its limits, such as availability of data just between 60° North and 60° South as well as resolution over all of just 76m) we leave it behind us and set foot to new shores. New much better data sources have been discovered and used.

All 3 airports are situated in amazing Newfoundland, Canada. They are a great place to visit for any type of single or twin engines. It offers service for General aviation Aircrafts, cargo, military and gliders. The scenery around is absolutely amazing and multiple visual reperes were included to help you navigate around them.

The Midway Islands Atoll is a must have for all twin turboprop pilots, helicopter pilots, or just sightseers alike. This airport is located at historic PMDY, which was a naval airfield in the 1940's for the Pacific war against Japan.

The PA-44 Seminole is an American twin-engine light aircraft manufactured by Piper Aircraft. The PA-44 is a development of the Piper Cherokee single-engine aircraft and is primarily used for multi-engine flight training. The Seminole was built in 1979-1982, in 1989-1990, and again since 1995-to now.

With extensive research and help from a P51D owner-pilot, this is probably the most realistic development yet of the iconic WWII fighter for Flight Simulator X.
"Like the Indian braves of the old southwest whose favourite in battle was the small speedy Mustang, young fighter pilots today, with their newly won wings, almost without exception want to the fly the namesake of that sleek and powerful warhorse. And no wonder. For the P51 is truly a pilot's airplane. It ranks with any fighter in the world." P-51D Pilot Training Manual, 1945

Warbirdsim, the developers of the P-51D Mustang 'Cadillac of the Skies Series' Part 2: Restored package for Microsoft Flight Simulator X have announced a sale on this product, lasting for 7 days giving customers 50% off the original price. Their P-51D Mustang is a stunning aircraft with many amazing features and functions, and possible the best P-51D model there is for FSX.

The "UIVER" team is pleased to announce the release of the Douglas DC2 for FSX. This is a complete rework as a TRUE native FSX product, with improved 3D modelling, complete new textures, mapping, bumpmaps, specular maps, FSX animations, new gauge programming etc.

Sim Savvy announces the release of Massive Scenery for FSX - The American West. Over one million square miles of Photoreal scenery including the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. 155 gigabytes of photoreal scenery delivered on a 500G USB hard drive.