FSX Lusitaniair Airbus A318 EC-TSN

This package introduces a meticulously crafted paint set focusing on Lusitaniair’s Airbus A318-111 (registered as EC-TSN). It blends a unique livery with the characteristic CFM56 powerplants. The model itself comes from the dedicated team at Project Airbus, and this repaint by Joao Paulino is provided as freeware. Although designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, it is also structured to fit into broader Airbus A318 operations. This addition highlights the fictional LST Baleares fleet, offering a detailed fuselage texture ready to enhance your virtual airline routes.

Lusitaniair A318 Variant Details

The real-world Airbus A318 maintains the compact dimensions of the A320 family, making it suitable for shorter runways while still carrying up to around 100 passengers in typical layouts. That smaller profile ensures versatile deployment across many regional flights without sacrificing the standard Airbus cockpit layout or flight deck systems. In this fictional configuration, Lusitaniair Airbus A318 “EC-TSN” serves as part of the broader Baleares operations, combining robust performance with a specialized Spanish registration.

Recommended Setup Procedure

1. Obtain the freeware Project Airbus base model (available in the Fly Away Simulation mod library) and ensure it is set up in your Microsoft Flight Simulator X aircraft directory.
2. Place the provided “texture.EC-TSN” folder inside the “Project Airbus A318-111” directory, located in the “SimObjects/Airplanes” path.
3. Open your aircraft.cfg file and append the following entry below any existing [fltsim.x] sections.
4. Update “xx” with the next numeric slot so the simulator recognizes this new variation.

[fltsim.xx]
title=Airbus A318-111 LST Baleares EC-TSN
ui_variation=LST Baleares EC-TSN
sim=pa318-cfm56
model=cfm
panel=
sound=
texture=EC-TSN
checklists=
description=Presenting the Project Airbus A318-111. Visual model by Andy Warden and Derek Mayer. Base textures by Demetris Themistocleous and Sheldon Fernandes. Flight model by Peter Binamira, Derek Mayer, and Steve McBee. Paint by Joao Paulino. Copyright Project Airbus 2008.
atc_id=EC-TSN
atc_airline=Airbus
atc_flight_number=801
ui_manufacturer=Frota Lusitaniair
ui_type=Airbus A318-111 - PA
visual_damage=1
atc_heavy=0

Technical Highlights

• Accurate Livery: The exterior paint scheme showcases authentic fuselage markings that represent Lusitaniair’s Baleares fleet theme.
• CFM56 Engines: These power units (CFM56) reflect the real-world engine specifications, known for efficient thrust capabilities.
• Compact Design: The A318’s shortened airframe remains highly maneuverable at smaller airfields.

Authors and Acknowledgments

This livery was developed by Joao Paulino for the freeware Project Airbus A318. Special recognition goes to Andy Warden, Derek Mayer, Demetris Themistocleous, Sheldon Fernandes, Peter Binamira, and Steve McBee for creating the aircraft’s visual model, base textures, and flight dynamics. Their combined effort affords a realistic simulation experience for enthusiasts seeking this smaller member of the Airbus family.

Enjoy your new flights aboard Lusitaniair’s A318 “EC-TSN” repaint and immerse yourself in a refined short-to-medium-haul adventure.