FSX Airbus A340-300 Air France Repaint

This repaint package features the latest Air France graphics applied to the four-engine Airbus A340-300, intended specifically for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Designed by Sebastian Szücs to complement the CLS Airbus A340-300 payware model, it provides a detailed exterior texture set that replicates the airline’s modern scheme. As this repaint does not include the base aircraft, you will require the payware model to utilize these new livery files. Developed by Commercial Level Simulations (CLS), the original model must be obtained separately.

Distinctive Visual Detailing

The iconic Airbus A340-300 remains a long-range, wide-body aircraft frequently deployed on transatlantic and intercontinental routes. Air France’s refreshed style incorporates contemporary branding elements, and this livery update reflects subtle metallic effects (where applicable) and clearly defined airline insignia. The four-engine layout of the A340-300 delivers reliable performance on extended journeys, and these textures highlight each engine nacelle and wing profile with crisp visual clarity.

Important Installation Steps

1. Prepare Aircraft.cfg: Open the Aircraft.cfg file inside the CLS-A340-300 directory. Copy the following text block—starting from the indicated line—in its entirety and place it beneath the existing [fltsim] entries, ensuring you change “XX” to the next sequential number.

[fltsim.XX] //--> Replace the "XX" with the next number in order!
productfolder=A340-300
title=Commercial Level Simulations - A340-300 Air France 2
sim=CLS-A340-300
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=airfrance_nc
kb_checklists=CLS-A340_check
kb_reference=CLS-A340_ref
atc_airline=Air France
atc_flight_number=443
atc_heavy=1
atc_id=
atc_parking_types=GATE, RAMP, CARGO
atc_parking_code=
ui_typerole="Commercial Airliner"
ui_createdby="Commercial Level Simulations"
ui_manufacturer="Airbus"
ui_type=A340-300
ui_variation=Air France New colours
description=Commercial Level Simulations
nAirbus 330-200
nVersion - 2006.9.0-FSX
nFSX and FS2004 Compatible

2. Texture Folders: Place the entire texture.airfrance_nc folder, included in this package, within the same directory containing the CLS-A340-300 aircraft files.
3. Base Textures: Copy every file from the texbase directory into texture.airfrance_nc. Select “No” if prompted to overwrite any existing data.
4. Confirm In-Simulator Availability: Launch Microsoft Flight Simulator X, navigate to Airbus > A340-300 > Air France New colours, and verify that the aircraft displays with the newly applied exterior repaint.

Technical Considerations

This rendition aims to capture subtle features such as distinctive fuselage panels, engine pylons, and masking details around windows and doors. Air France’s brand iconography is carefully placed to match real-world references, and the coloring aligns with the latest corporate palette. For optimal visual fidelity, ensure high-resolution texture settings within FSX. Night lighting enhancements and other reflection properties rely on the original CLS model’s capabilities.

Enjoy your flights with this Air France repaint, courtesy of Sebastian Szücs. This add-on seamlessly merges realistic airline aesthetics and the proven CLS Airbus A340-300 framework, giving you an authentic Air France experience on your intercontinental routes.