FSX Air Berlin Boeing 737-800 D-ABBC

This repaint presents Air Berlin’s Boeing 737-800 (registration D-ABBC) in the airline’s 2008 “old” color arrangement, complete with winglets. It has been crafted by developer/creator, Corina Meyer and is specifically designed to work with the payware PMDG 737-800WL. Only the texture files are provided here, and you will need the original PMDG model from a commercial vendor such as a payware store (for instance, SimShack) to utilize these files. This package will enhance your virtual flying experience significantly, since the 737-800 played a key role in Air Berlin’s short-haul and medium-haul networks throughout Europe.

Important Repaint Characteristics

The livery recreates distinct elements of Air Berlin’s earlier branding, bringing back nostalgic signage and tail art. In particular, the textures capture details around the winglet area, fuselage shading, and the classic Air Berlin lettering of that era. Enthusiasts familiar with the real-world Boeing 737 series will immediately notice the unique transitions of color along the cockpit section and rear fuselage. Since Boeing’s 737-800 series remains an industry staple for efficiency and reliability, it seems only fitting to recreate its distinctive 2008 Air Berlin style within Flight Simulator X.

Why This Livery Stands Out

Accurate Paint Depiction

Colors and logos reflect Air Berlin’s authentic 2008 exterior design. Such details have been carefully mapped to fit the 737-800WL configuration.

High-Resolution Texture Work

Each surface is rendered with precision in mind, ensuring that the base model’s geometry meshes well with the repaint.

Dedicated to PMDG Users

Created for the payware PMDG 737-800WL. You must have the original payware installed before installing these textures.

Guidelines for Installation

The PMDG Livery Manager is used for installing this repaint. After downloading, simply follow these concise steps:

• Unpack the source archive to locate the .ptp file.
• Open your PMDG Livery Manager application.
• Choose the “Select Livery to Install” command.
• Navigate to the .ptp file extracted in the initial step.
• Allow the Livery Manager to complete the automated process.

Additional Notes

This add-on does not include aircraft files; only textures are supplied. You will require the payware PMDG 737-800WL package to properly integrate this livery. Once installed, the aircraft model will display Air Berlin’s retro-styled scheme for an authentic FSX immersion.

Credit goes to creator: Corina Meyer, whose work on this repaint captures the essence of Air Berlin’s visual identity during that period. Enjoy piloting this aircraft throughout virtual routes and experience realistic short- or medium-haul operations just as Air Berlin once did across Europe.