FSX / P3D aircraft

FSX Air China Airbus A320

Air China livery textures refresh the Airbus A320 CFM with accurate markings and crisp detail for AI traffic or manual flying in FSX and FS2004. The package includes matching DDS and BMP formats plus optional Targa sources, and requires the FAIB Airbus A320 base model for full functionality.

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Engage your simulator with a newly detailed Air China Airbus A320 enhancement created by FSX AI Bureau and finished by the talented repaint artist, Mariano Bonaccorso. This freeware livery modernizes the look of the popular A320 (CFM) series for AI or manual flying in both FSX and FS9. Inside this package, you will find the correct texture files, installation instructions, and several format options to fit your specific simulator needs.

Distinctive Livery Details

Developed to reflect actual Air China markings, this repaint showcases accurate airline branding on every surface of the Airbus A320. The aircraft is powered by CFM engines, which is important for operational fidelity. Although this package does not include the base model, you can acquire the freeware FSX AI Bureau Airbus A320 from the Fly Away Simulation mod library to ensure full functionality. Once installed, the aircraft will appear in your simulator with realistic liveries recognizable at a glance.

Side profile of Air China Airbus A320.

Side view of the Air China A320 showing the unique airline branding.

Installation Steps and Recommendations

Adding this new livery to your flight simulator requires a few precise steps. First, copy the texture folder included in this download into the appropriate FAIB A320 aircraft folder. Then, edit the aircraft’s configuration file (aircraft.cfg) by inserting the following sample entry—ensure you replace the “X” with the next available sequential number:

[fltsim.X]
title=AI A320 CCA_CFM
sim=FAIB_A320
model=CFM
texture=CCA_CFM
atc_airline=AIR CHINA
atc_parking_codes=CCA
atc_parking_types=GATE
ui_manufacturer=Airbus
ui_type=A320
ui_variation=Air China
description=AI Aircraft from FAIB

Confirm that your simulation version matches the texture format. The folder includes DDS textures for FSX and BMP textures for FS9, each adhering to the recommended software development kit guidelines. Furthermore, a separate Targa file folder is provided in case you wish to prepare alternate formats without sacrificing quality.

Model Compatibility and Usage

This livery can be used for the dedicated AI traffic model or flown in a standard environment, depending on your preference. The aircraft’s lines, proportional details, and trim level have been matched as closely as possible to provide genuine visual appeal. Thanks to FSX AI Bureau, the original model ensures reliable performance, and the newly optimized textures by Mariano Bonaccorso preserve clarity in various lighting conditions.

Key Points to Remember

  • The package only contains the livery textures and requires the base FAIB Airbus A320 model.
  • Both FSX and FS9 texture formats are supplied for immediate compatibility.
  • Remember to align your “[fltsim.X]” section numbering with your existing liveries in aircraft.cfg.

By merging this Air China repaint with the excellent Airbus A320 foundation, your simulator will gain extra realism and variety. This mod offers a practical option for both AI traffic enthusiasts and those eager to fly with authentic national airline markings in the virtual skies.

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File information

Filename
faib_a320_cca_cfm.zip
File size
6.66 MB
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Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
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Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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How to install this mod

FSX / P3D aircraft
  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
  2. Copy aircraft files into SimObjects

    Place the aircraft folder inside FSX\SimObjects\Airplanes\. The folder must contain an aircraft.cfg file. Effects go into FSX\Effects\; gauges go into FSX\Gauges\.
  3. Verify in FSX

    Launch FSX, go to Free Flight → Select Aircraft and find your new aircraft under its manufacturer.
  4. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

What’s inside this archive

The archive faib_a320_cca_cfm.zip has 12 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

Filename/Directory File Date File Size
FAIB_A320_CFM_T.dds03.18.145.33 MB
FS903.18.140 B
FAIB_A320_CFM_L.bmp01.02.141.33 MB
FAIB_A320_CFM_T.bmp03.18.14682.74 kB
Targas03.18.140 B
CCA_CFM.tga03.18.1416.00 MB
FS9_CCA_CFM.tga03.18.144.00 MB
Installation.txt03.18.141.81 kB
Preview.jpg03.18.1494.13 kB
Thumbnail.png03.18.145.67 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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