Can you fly the iniBuilds A310 in MSFS 2020?

Yes. The iniBuilds Airbus A310-300 is available to fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on PC and Xbox. It was added at no extra cost with the 40th Anniversary Edition update and is included across all MSFS 2020 editions. Update the simulator, install its content package if required, then select it from the World Map.

Is the iniBuilds A310 free in MSFS 2020?

The A310 is included with MSFS 2020 and does not require a separate aircraft purchase. Standard, Deluxe and Premium Deluxe users receive the same iniBuilds A310-300; Game Pass users can also use it while their subscription provides access to the simulator.

It was introduced through the free 40th Anniversary update, so older installations may not show it until both the simulator and downloadable content have been updated. Our guide to the aircraft included with MSFS 2020 explains where the A310 fits among the other default aeroplanes.

How do I install and find the A310?

Update MSFS 2020 first, then check Content Manager for the A310 package.

1. Update the simulator: install any pending platform update through Microsoft Store, the Xbox app, Steam or the Xbox console, then launch MSFS and complete its mandatory in-simulator update.
2. Check Content Manager: open Profile, select Content Manager, and search for A310 or iniBuilds. Install or update the relevant aircraft package if it is listed as available.
3. Restart after installation: return to the main menu or fully restart the simulator so its aircraft catalogue refreshes.
4. Select the aircraft: open the World Map aircraft picker, clear any active filters, and search for A310. It should appear as the Airbus A310-300.

An internet connection and sufficient storage are required for the initial package download, even if the rest of the simulator is already installed.

Why is the iniBuilds A310 missing?

A missing A310 usually means the simulator is outdated, its aircraft package is not installed, or an aircraft-selection filter is hiding it.

• Content Manager says not installed: select the package and download it.
• No A310 package appears: finish all core simulator updates, restart MSFS and check Content Manager again.
• It is installed but absent from the World Map: clear favourites, aircraft-type and ownership filters in the aircraft picker.
• Xbox still shows old content: fully quit MSFS instead of resuming it through Quick Resume, then relaunch it.
• The aircraft loads incorrectly on PC: temporarily move third-party packages out of the Community folder and test again. An outdated mod or livery can conflict with the included aircraft.

What is the easiest way to start flying it?

Select a runway departure if you want the A310 configured with its engines running. Starting at a gate or parking stand normally gives you a cold-and-dark aircraft and requires electrical power, fuel systems, engine start and navigation-system preparation.

The A310 is an older Airbus with a conventional control column and a cockpit philosophy that differs substantially from the A320 family. Its autopilot, autothrottle and flight management system are capable, but A320-style procedures and control expectations do not transfer directly.

For a cold-and-dark departure, the first common stumbling block is navigation-system preparation. Follow our A310 IRS alignment procedure rather than waiting at the gate with no valid position or flight-plan guidance.

The aircraft can be flown with an Xbox controller, joystick or yoke, although a mouse makes CDU and overhead-panel operation much easier. At minimum, bind pitch, roll, rudder, throttle, brakes, flaps, landing gear and spoilers before attempting a full flight.

Can I add liveries to the MSFS 2020 A310?

Yes, but each repaint must be made specifically for the included MSFS 2020 iniBuilds A310. PC users can install compatible Community-folder repaints; Xbox users are limited to liveries distributed through the simulator's supported in-game channels. Our A310 livery compatibility and installation guide covers the checks that prevent blank textures and duplicate aircraft entries.