FSX Airtours International Airbus A330-200

This freeware repaint showcases British charter carrier Airtours International’s Airbus A330-200 featuring the registration G-MLJL, merged with the later Thomas Cook visual identity. Created by Mark McCorquodale for Thomas Ruth’s base model, it is designed to operate in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, delivering a realistic interpretation of this twin-jet widebody. Although the core model is not included, you can locate the freeware package from the Fly Away Simulation library.

A Fresh Take on a Grand Twin-Engine Design

The Airbus A330-200 (twin-aisle, medium- to long-haul) has always been favored for its efficient Rolls-Royce powerplants and flexible range. In this particular re-livery, you will find an accurate representation of Airtours International’s color scheme, which later carried Thomas Cook branding. This aircraft’s lineage traces back to the days when Airtours operated holiday flights across numerous European routes, eventually becoming part of the MyTravel group and then evolving into a major leisure operator under the Thomas Cook flag.

Key Features and Notable Details

• Faithful Rendition: The repaint stays true to the fuselage markings, including registration G-MLJL and subtle hints of the updated branding.
• Realistic Textures: Enhanced details cover doors, spacing around windows, and precise alignment of logos and stripes for maximum immersion.
• Thomas Ruth Base Compatibility: Ensures smooth integration with the RR (Rolls-Royce) model variant for correct engine configurations.

Installation Procedure

Follow these steps carefully to integrate the repaint into your simulator:

1. Locate your simulator’s folder structure and copy the included Texture.AIH folder into the aircraft subdirectory:
   ...SimObjects/Airplanes/TOM_A330-200
2. Open the aircraft.cfg file within the same aircraft folder. Insert the following snippet, then replace “[fltsim.xx]” with the correct sequence number (for instance, if your last repaint entry is [fltsim.8], the next would be [fltsim.9]):

[fltsim.xx]
title=Airtours International A330-200
sim=TomA332
model=RR
panel=330
sound=
texture=1
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=G-MLJL
atc_airline=Kestrel
atc_flight_number=
atc_parking_types=GATE, RAMP, CARGO
atc_parking_code=
atc_heavy=1
ui_manufacturer=Airbus
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby=Tom
ui_type=A330-200
ui_variation=Airtours
description=

3. Save the modified aircraft.cfg file, close it, and then load Microsoft Flight Simulator X. The newly applied Airtours International scheme will appear within your aircraft selection menu.

Visual Reference of the Completed Repaint