X-Plane Boeing 737-800/BBJ2

This freeware Boeing 737-800/BBJ2 package brings the x737project aircraft to X-Plane with a complete base model, virtual cockpit, custom systems plugin, and a large livery library. The download now includes separate builds for X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12, with the XP11 aircraft supplied in x737-800_620_xp11 and the XP12 version supplied in x737-800_v7.0_xp12. Developed by the x737project team, with major work from Benedikt, Pierre, Lukas Denhoff, and many community painters, it remains one of the best-known freeware Boeing 737NG simulations available for Laminar Research’s simulator platform.

Boeing 737-800 And BBJ2 Simulation For X-Plane 11 And X-Plane 12

The aircraft models the Boeing 737-800, part of the 737 Next Generation family, along with the BBJ2 business jet variant based on the same airframe. In airline service, the 737-800 became a mainstay for short- and medium-haul routes because of its range, payload flexibility, and familiar two-crew flight deck layout. The BBJ2 uses the longer 737-800 fuselage in an executive transport role, giving sim pilots a different style of operation while retaining the same Boeing narrowbody handling logic.

This release is not a simple visual shell. The x737project team built the aircraft around the x737plugin, which extends X-Plane’s default aircraft logic and drives many of the simulated systems. That includes the AFDS [Automatic Flight Director System], engine control behavior, fuel management, bleed air, pressurization, hydraulics, electrical systems, and directional sound handling. As a result, the aircraft expects proper Boeing-style operation rather than casual point-and-go flying.

Version Coverage And Included Aircraft Folders

The package has been updated to support both current simulator generations:

• X-Plane 11 build: supplied in the x737-800_620_xp11 folder.
• X-Plane 12 build: supplied in the x737-800_v7.0_xp12 folder.

The X-Plane 12 edition is the x737project version 7 release, dated May 1st, 2023. The original X-Plane 11 package notes also refer to the aircraft as version 5.5.0 in the earlier release documentation. Because the X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12 aircraft are separate builds, use the folder that matches your installed simulator.

Systems Depth, Cockpit Detail, And Operational Notes

The aircraft includes a complete VC [virtual cockpit], a detailed exterior model, and a modeled cabin. The cockpit presentation supports realistic line flying, with custom-coded displays and system logic rather than relying entirely on default X-Plane behavior. The hydraulic and electrical systems, together with the autoflight implementation, receive particular attention in the x737project documentation.

The developers make it clear that this aircraft suits pilots who want a more procedural Boeing 737NG experience. It rewards familiarity with navigation, flight management, energy management, and standard Boeing operating flows. In practice, that means the aircraft works best when flown with proper setup, checklists, route planning, and system monitoring.

Recommended Companion Plugins

The base aircraft is freeware and complete, but the x737project team recommends several optional tools for users who want a deeper cockpit workflow:

• x737FMC by EADT for a dedicated flight management computer experience.
• TerrainRadar by Dr.Gluck for terrain awareness display functionality.
• AviTab EFB [Electronic Flight Bag], which the x737project aircraft supports.

Home cockpit builders also receive unusually broad access to the aircraft’s internal states. The X-Plane 12 x737project version exports more than 3000 custom datarefs [X-Plane variables used by plugins, hardware panels, and scripts]. Switches, knobs, annunciators, and lights can expose their status through datarefs, making the aircraft useful for hardware interfacing and custom cockpit projects.

Large Airline Livery Pack Included

This Fly Away Simulation package includes the official x737project release together with a substantial repaint collection. The original package notes mention 288 repaints contributed by community members. Liveries span current and historical airline schemes, special paints, and multiple registrations for selected operators. Version 5 and version 6 liveries remain compatible with x737project version 7 according to the developer notes.

• Aegean Airlines
• Aerolineas Argentinas
• AeroMexico *
• Air Algerie
• Air Austral
• Air Berlin *
• Air Bucharest
• Air Canada *
• Air China *
• Air Europa *
• Air Explore
• Air India Express
• Air Italy
• Air Italy Polska
• Air Jamaica
• Air Namibia
• Air New Zealand
• Air Pacific
• Air Slovakia
• Air Vanuatu
• Aires Colombia
• AirOne
• Ajira
• Alaska *
• Alaska Airlines *
• Alitalia
• Aloha
• Aloha Airlines
• Alps Airways *
• AMC
• American Airlines *
• ANA
• Arik Air
• Arkefly
• ATA
• Atlant-Soyuz Airlines
• Austrian
• Austrian 2015 - myAustrian HD
• Biman Bangladesh
• Blue Air
• Boeing x737 Xclusive
• British Airways *
• Brussels Airlines
• Camair-Co
• CanJet (HLX repaint)
• CanJet Airlines
• Caribbean Airlines
• China Airlines 50
• China Eastern
• China Southern
• Continental Airlines
• Copa Airlines
• Copa Airlines (Bio Museo)
• Corendon
• Croatia
• Czech Airlines
• Delta *
• Dreamliner
• Dreamliner (Ryanair)
• EasyJet
• EgyptAir *
• El Al
• Emirates V2
• Enter Air
• Ethiopian Airlines
• Euralair
• Euro Atlantic
• Eurocypria
• European Airwings VA
• Eurowings D-ABKJ
• flydubai
• FlyEgypt
• Flyglobespan
• Garuda Indonesia *
• German Sky Airlines
• GOL *
• Gulf Air *
• Hainan Airlines
• Hapag-Lloyd *
• Hapagfly *
• Hawaiian Air
• HLX *
• Hong Kong Express Airways
• JAL *
• JAT
• Jet Airways
• Jet2 *
• Jet4you
• JetAirfly
• Jin Air
• Kenya Airways *
• Kharkiv Airlines
• Kingfisher
• KLM *
• Korean Air
• kulula (flying 101)
• Lauda Air
• Lion Air
• LOT
• Lufthansa *
• Luxair
• Malaysia Airlines *
• Malev
• Mango
• Martinair
• Miami Air
• MIAT *
• New Axis Airways
• NokAir *
• Norwegian *
• Oceanic
• Olympic Airlines HD
• Oman Air
• Pacific Blue
• Pakistan International Airlines
• Pan American Airways
• Panorama Blue
• Pegasus Airlines
• Pegasus HD
• Philippine Airlines
• Polynesian Airlines
• Prague Airport
• Primera Air
• PrivatAir
• Qantas *
• Royal Air Maroc
• Royal Jordanian
• Ryanair *
• SAS
• SAS LN-RRH
• Shanghai Airlines
• Shenzhen Airlines
• Siberia Airlines *
• Sky Express
• SkyEurope *
• Skymark Airlines
• Slovakian Airlines
• South African Airways *
• SOUTHWEST
• SpiceJet
• Spicejet Red Chili (VT-SZK)
• Sriwijaya Air
• Star Alliance (ANA)
• Star Alliance (SAA)
• Sterling
• Sun Country Airlines
• SunExpress *
• Sunwing
• TACV
• TAM
• Tarom
• Thomson (G-FDZG) (Family Life)
• Thomsonfly
• TNT
• Transaero
• Transavia *
• Travel Service *
• TUI *
• TUIFly *
• Turkish *
• Ukraine International
• United Airlines *
• VARIG
• Virgin America
• Virgin Blue Airlines
• Westjet *
• x737 Mondrian livery
• XL Airways *

Liveries marked with an asterisk include more than one paint for that operator. These may cover older color schemes, different registrations, special liveries, or other variations.

Developer And Contributor Credits

Developer: x737project.

The aircraft core comes from the x737project team, with Benedikt and Pierre credited in the original documentation, and team painter Lukas Denhoff noted for his extensive repaint work, including the version 5 default TUI livery. Additional liveries and testing support came from many community painters, real-world pilots, home cockpit builders, and beta testers who contributed to the long-running freeware project.