FSX Finnair Airbus A340-300 Oneworld

This freeware repaint showcases Finnair’s Oneworld-themed Airbus A340-300 (registration OH-LQE) and is designed for direct integration with the Thomas Ruth A340-300 base model (TOMA343B.ZIP). It offers distinctive Finnair visuals in a special alliance livery while operating seamlessly in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, especially with SP1, SP2, or Acceleration enabled. Developed by Thomas Ruth and repainted by Ryan Gabuyo, this add-on requires the base package found in the Fly Away Simulation library. Below, you will discover the details, technical requirements, and necessary steps to install this custom paint set for your virtual hangar.

Highlighting the Oneworld Livery

Finnair’s Oneworld scheme prominently features alliance markings alongside the airline’s understated color palette. This Airbus A340-300 variant is powered by CFM56 engines (typical for many A340-300 configurations) and often serves long-haul routes from Finland. Its distinctive registration, OH-LQE, appears on the fuselage in real-world operations. The repaint merges Finnair’s subtle corporate identity with Oneworld logos, emphasizing both the partnership and the aircraft’s functional role in transcontinental service.

Compatibility Notes

These textures require SP1, SP2, or the Acceleration expansion pack to display as intended in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. If your setup aligns with any of these updates, the visual components will render properly.

Texture Format Details

The add-on includes both 32-bit and DXT5 formats. DXT5 is standard for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and ensures balanced performance and fidelity. Meanwhile, 32-bit textures may deliver slightly sharper details but occupy considerably larger file sizes. If you prioritize storage efficiency, the DXT5 option may be the better choice.

Installation Steps

1. Place the texture.FIN_NC_Oneworld directory into your existing Tom_A340-300 folder. If you prefer higher resolution, open the 32-bit folder included here and transfer the files inside instead.
2. Open the document named fltsim.txt and copy its contents.
3. Within the Tom_A340-300 directory, locate and open aircraft.cfg. Paste the copied text after the last [fltsim.#] section, replacing “X” with the subsequent incremented number.
4. For instance, if the final entry in aircraft.cfg reads [fltsim.10], modify the pasted text to display [fltsim.11] at the header of the new entry.
5. Save your changes, close the file, and then open your aircraft menu in the simulator. You will find an option labeled “Airbus A340-300 Finnair NC Oneworld”.

Developer Acknowledgments

This repaint was carefully produced by Ryan Gabuyo and relies on Thomas Ruth’s A340-300 freeware model. Please remember that this package includes only the textures. The base model is required and is conveniently available in Fly Away Simulation’s download library.