FSX Jet2 Boeing 737-800 N737X

This repaint showcases a meticulously crafted Jet2 livery for the default Boeing 737-800 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, providing enhanced clarity over the stock textures. Jet2, a prominent carrier known for its UK-origin flights and European routes, hosts multiple 737-800s in its lineup. Created by Brian Sheen-Heggie, this texture update ensures sharper detailing without the usual blurriness, making it ideal for those seeking a realistic short-haul fleet experience. Please note that the base 737-800 model is not included here and can be found in the Fly Away Simulation library.

Jet2 Boeing 737-800 Livery Details

Jet2’s fleet of 737-800 aircraft often operates on busy routes covering major European destinations. This livery incorporates intricate fuselage markings and refined color gradients to simulate Jet2’s distinctive appearance. The aircraft registration “N737X” is applied to align with the custom repaint, yet the design remains faithful to the real airline’s branding.

Technical Improvements

Advanced Texture Resolution: These textures replace the original, ensuring improved clarity typically absent from default shaders. Expect defined fuselage lines and sharper airline branding when operating the aircraft in various lighting conditions.

Optimized for Default Model: Designed explicitly for the default 737-800 package within FSX, this repaint maintains compatibility without impacting frame rates or requiring external modifications.

Steps for Integration

• Unpack all included files from the downloaded archive.
• Locate your default Boeing 737-800 folder within Microsoft Flight Simulator X, then copy the extracted texture folder over.
• Rename Texture.X to the next available Texture.[number] sequence in your 737-800 directory.
• Add the following lines to your aircraft.cfg file, ensuring you replace xx with the correct incremental number.

[fltsim.xx]
title=Boeing 737-800 Paintxx
sim=Boeing737-800
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=xx
kb_checklists=Boeing737-800_check
kb_reference=Boeing737-800_ref
atc_id=N737X
atc_airline=Jet2.com
atc_flight_number=
ui_manufacturer="Boeing"
ui_type="737-800"
ui_variation="Jet2.com"
ui_typerole="Commercial Airliner"
ui_createdby="Microsoft Corporation"
description="One should hardly be surprised that the world's most prolific manufacturer of commercial aircraft is also the producer of the world's most popular jetliner. The 737 became the best-selling commercial jetliner worldwide when orders for it hit 1,831 in June 1987 (surpassing Boeing's own 727 as the previous champ). However, it wasn't always that way\s in the first few years of production, there were so few orders that Boeing considered canceling the program. They didn't, and the airplane has more than proven itself in over three decades of service."

• Save the aircraft.cfg file, launch the simulator, and confirm that your new Jet2 livery loads correctly.