Iberia Airbus A320 Fleet 2014

This fully realized repaint pack covers Iberia’s entire Airbus A320 lineup during 2014. It merges the carrier’s older color scheme with their refreshed branding, which was adopted around that year, and also incorporates special ONEWORLD alliance markings. Developed by Nick Fionnlagh, it is designed for the freeware FAIB A320-200 CFM model. Microsoft Flight Simulator X users will find that all textures are provided in .dds DXT5 format, ensuring high-quality appearance and smooth rendering in game.

Key Visual Elements in This Release

• Legacy Livery: Depicts the iconic earlier paint style of Spain’s flag carrier, reflecting the airline’s traditional design motifs.
• Modern Design: Incorporates a brighter, updated font and tail concept introduced by the airline for improved brand visibility.
• ONEWORLD Markings: Includes a specialized variant showcasing Iberia’s alliance membership through distinctive fuselage titles.

Essential Installation Steps

1. Place the new texture folders inside the FAIB A320 directory on your system. These will match the naming convention detailed inside the aircraft configuration files.
2. Edit your corresponding aircraft.cfg entries (which specify the texture mapping) using the provided code. Reassign the [fltsim.x] numbers as needed if you already have existing entries.

Helpful Configuration Utility

An efficient program called FSRenum is bundled to simplify repaint indexing. By running it within your chosen aircraft folder, it auto-sequences the [fltsim] listings. Simply double-click the tool, press Return when prompted, and the numbering adjustments complete instantly.

Lighting Configuration Insights

For users with 3D Shockwave lighting enhancements, relevant data is pre-included within the aircraft configuration snippets. Note that a separate “lightmap” is unnecessary in each texture folder; instead, there is a master lightmap located in the “Scenery” folder as specified by the original FAIB documentation.

Future Expansion

The creator plans to release Iberia’s A321, A330-300, A340-300, and A340-600 packages for the same time period next. All of these will follow the same format, utilizing the appropriate models and delivering a complete representation of the Spanish airline’s fleet for enthusiasts striving for route accuracy.

This add-on is freeware and requires the base FAIB A320-200 CFM model (FAIBA320.ZIP). You will find it in the Fly Away Simulation library. A quick installation ensures that these high-fidelity paints enhance your virtual flights, accurately reflecting Iberia’s real-world aesthetics for short- to medium-haul operations across Europe and beyond.