FSX / P3D aircraft

China Eastern Boeing 737-800

China Eastern’s classic Boeing 737-800 livery brings authentic, period-correct airline presence to AI traffic with crisp fuselage shading, accurate titles, and carefully aligned logos. Designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator X using the FSX AI Bureau (FAIB) 737-800 model, it includes DDS textures plus a fallback Targa for flexible setups.

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This freeware package features a detailed repaint of the Boeing 737-800 in the classic China Eastern scheme, adapted specifically for the FSX AI Bureau (FAIB) model. It includes DDS-format textures and a fallback Targa file, enabling compatibility with various simulator configurations. Created by Mariano Bonaccorso, this repaint aims to enhance your virtual AI traffic within Microsoft Flight Simulator X by accurately portraying the airline’s earlier color layout.

Airline Background and Aircraft Highlights

The showcased livery reflects the previous branding of China Eastern, known for its distinctive tail logo and a streamlined fuselage pattern. Since its inception, China Eastern has maintained extensive routes across Asia, Europe, and North America, making its aircraft recognizable at numerous major airports. The Boeing 737-800, a member of the Next Generation series, boasts a single-aisle configuration and twin-engine design. Many operators favor it for medium-haul flights thanks to its efficiency and reliability.

Included Visual Elements

Profile view of China Eastern Boeing 737-800.

Profile view of China Eastern Boeing 737-800.

Inside this repaint pack, you will find realistic fuselage shading, bold airline titles, and precise alignment of logos. These details respect the aircraft’s structural lines and capture the original aesthetics from the real-world livery of this narrow-body twinjet.

Integration Steps

  1. Place the texture folder contained in this package into the respective FAIB 737-800 folder of your simulator. If you haven’t installed the base model yet, it is freely available in the Fly Away Simulation mod library.
  2. Add the necessary aircraft configuration entry. A sample entry can be found below; remember to assign the correct incremented number to [fltsim.X].
  3. Ensure any additional parameters (like model or ui_manufacturer) match your setup. If you’re uncertain, consult the aircraft's documentation or review the sections on container configurations in the simulator’s SDK.

Example Configuration Entry

[fltsim.X]
title=AI B738W CES_Old
sim=B737NG
model=
texture=CES_Old
atc_airline=CHINA EASTERN
atc_id=B-5517
atc_parking_codes=CES
atc_parking_types=GATE
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type=B737-800W
ui_variation=China Eastern
description=AI Aircraft from FAIB

Technical Notes

  • DDS format (DirectDraw Surface): This is the primary texture format, aligning with the guidelines outlined in the FSX SDK for efficient use of memory and faster loading.
  • Targa file: Provided as an alternative for those who wish to convert or edit the textures while preserving image quality.
  • Developer Information: Textures by Mariano Bonaccorso with thorough adjustments for naming conventions, ensuring compatibility with any updated paint kit releases.
  • Freeware Notice: This repaint is offered freely to the flight-sim community, but does not include the base FAIB 737-800 model.

By adding this repaint, simmers can incorporate an iconic airline appearance into their AI traffic environment. The China Eastern Boeing 737-800—in its older color style—brings additional variety and authenticity to your growing fleet of AI aircraft.

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File information

Filename
faib_b738w_ces_old.zip
File size
6.25 MB
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Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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Requires dependencies

This add-on may require the following files to function properly. If this is a repaint, the dependency below is likely the base aircraft package.

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_b738w_ces_old.zip has 8 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_737_800_T.dds01.13.155.33 MB
Targa01.13.150 B
CES_Old.tga01.13.1516.00 MB
Installation.txt01.13.151.82 kB
Preview.png01.13.15174.71 kB
Thumbnail.png01.13.155.89 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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