FSX Platinum Airways Airbus A340-300

This complete freeware package offers a detailed four-engine Airbus A340-300 painted in Platinum Airways’ newly unveiled livery. Originally developed by Thomas Ruth, repainted by Al Nel, and bundled with an auto-installer by Vic Ayres, it integrates smoothly with Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Platinum Airways is recognized for its open skies philosophy, allowing pilots to select their preferred routes at any time while using an aircraft of their choice.

A Closer Look at the Engineering and Design

The Airbus A340-300 is known for its long-range capability and quad-engine layout. This specific rendition provides exceptional handling when simulating extended cross-continental flights, thanks to its carefully modeled aerodynamics. Each wing features detailed high-lift devices (devices placed on the edges of the wing), which accurately reflect the real aircraft’s sophisticated flight control systems. The included model replicates the authentic cockpit overhead panels, engine indicators, and avionics typical of an A340 flight deck.

Livery and Packaging Details

This release integrates Platinum Airways’ paint scheme, capturing the airline’s distinctive branding across its fuselage and tail surfaces. The livery itself complements the overall shape of the airframe, which is equipped with four CFM56 turbofan engines. Within the download, the auto-installer ensures smooth setup into your simulator library, removing the need to manually place each component.

Virtual Cockpit and Compatibility

Enthusiasts will find a functioning virtual cockpit that faithfully represents key controls, including autobrakes, flight management panels, and overhead switches for lighting and engine systems. This version has been confirmed to work with SP1 and SP2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and remains untested with DX10 preview mode. Beyond cockpit accuracy, Version 2 brings important bug fixes and includes a model file compatible with multiplayer sessions.

Why This Package Stands Out

Because it is distributed as a complete freeware release, you won’t need additional downloads. The developers—Thomas Ruth (original model), Al Nel (repaint), and Vic Ayres (auto-installer)—collaborated to ensure that each feature, from the flight characteristics to the visual presentation, has been optimized for FSX performance. Additionally, Platinum Airways’ open skies approach offers near-limitless opportunities to explore distant destinations using this wide-body jet.