FSX Aegean Airbus A318

This freeware repaint presents an Aegean Airlines-themed Airbus A318 for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. It is built upon the Project Airbus base model and showcases detailed texturing by creator Fanis Giannoulakis. Enthusiasts of Greek aviation will instantly recognize the distinctive color scheme associated with Aegean Airlines, the largest carrier in Greece.

Key Visual Elements

The Project Airbus A318 model exhibits an authentic external fuselage layout, complete with operational doors, movable control surfaces, and flexing wings. This repaint features Aegean-specific markings, including the airline’s fuselage striping and logo placement on the tail fin. In real-world service, the Airbus A318 offers short-haul operations with high fuel efficiency, making it well-suited for shorter European routes under Aegean’s network.

Required Model Files

The repaint operates only when paired with the Project Airbus base package, obtainable as freeware. Ensure you have Project Airbus A318 installed in the “SimObjects/Airplanes” directory of your simulator. The necessary files can be found in the Fly Away Simulation mod library.

Adding This Livery

1. Locate and open the Airbus A318 folder within FSX/SimObjects/Airplanes.
2. Insert the texture.AEG folder into that directory.
3. Edit the aircraft.cfg file found in the same directory. Add the entry below, ensuring the “XX” in [fltsim.XX] is replaced with the appropriate sequential number.

[fltsim.XX] title=Airbus A318 AEGEAN sim=pa318-cfm56 model= panel= sound= texture=AEG checklists= atc_id=SX-DVL atc_airline=AEGEAN atc_parking_types=GATE, RAMP, CARGO atc_flight_number=BJ318 ui_variation=Airbus AEGEAN ui_manufacturer=Airbus ui_typerole="Commercial Airliner" ui_type=A318 visual_damage=1 atc_heavy=1 description=Project Airbus is proud to present the Airbus A318. Contains accurate model with details such as: opening passenger and cargo doors, animated pack inlets and outflow valves, all operable control surfaces, flexing wings, detailed flap tracks and slat rails, hydraulics modeled on spoilers and landing gear doors. Visual model by Andy Warden and Derek Mayer. Base textures by Demetris Themistocleous, Alessandro Savarese and Sheldon Fernandes. Flight model by Peter Binamira, Derek Mayer, and Steve Mcbee. Paint by Sheldon Fernandes.

Important Note

Once the entry is included in aircraft.cfg, confirm there are no duplicate fltsim indexes, and that the repaint number follows the existing sequence. In the simulator’s aircraft selection menu, look for “Airbus AEGEAN” under the Airbus manufacturer listing.

Enhancing Your Flight Experience

Flying this Aegean Airlines Airbus A318 enriches your collection of European carriers within Microsoft Flight Simulator X. The realistic configuration and livery details bring a touch of Greek aviation flair to domestic or cross-border routes. Perform standard commercial flights from Athens to popular destinations in the Aegean network and practice short-field procedures, given that the real A318 is well-equipped for shorter runways.

This updated texture set from Fanis Giannoulakis offers a faithful representation of Aegean’s distinctive branding. By integrating it into your virtual hangar, you can elevate the immersion of your short-haul routes while paying homage to a celebrated airline.