FSX Austrian Airlines Airbus A320-214

This carefully crafted Airbus A320-214 freeware package brings the distinctive retro-livery of Austrian Airlines into Microsoft Flight Simulator X. The airline, which serves as Austria’s principal flag carrier, commemorated its 50th anniversary by adorning one of its A320s with a vintage paint scheme harking back to the 1960s. Developer Marco Fischbach created this special repaint, integrating new alpha channels and a functional virtual cockpit. The entire model, based on the Project Airbus platform, is included in this download for immediate installation.

Historic Livery and Authentic Design

The retro scheme replicates a look once prominent on Austrian Airlines’ fleet decades ago. Specially introduced in 2008, this commemorative livery reflects the carrier’s milestone moment, when its first commercial flight took off from Vienna en route to London. The fuselage details, along with the classic cheatline and emblem, capture that mid-century style. Additionally, the texture work employs modern alpha-channel enhancements to highlight accurate reflections and sheen on the airframe.

Key Technical Highlights

This Project Airbus rendition of the A320-214 incorporates multiple XML-driven elements. Among these are:

• Pressurization outflow valve – Actively manages cabin pressure and vents at lower ground speeds.
• Ground spoilers – Automatic deployment upon landing roll to increase drag.
• Pack outlets – Adjust automatically to control cabin temperature and improve immersion.
• Idle reversers – Briefly remain open before closing fully, replicating authentic engine sound dynamics.
• Drooping surfaces – Elevators and ailerons move downward when power is off.
• Dynamic jetwash – Visibly rendered behind operating engines.

Additional built-in functionalities are:

• Opening passenger and cargo doors – Accessible via standard and custom key commands.
• Refined lighting effects – Double strobe, navigation, and beacon light systems, plus touchdown visuals.
• Wing views – Offers clear perspectives from the cabin area.
• Accurate gear animations – True-to-life extension and retraction sequences.

Custom Door Handling

Main forward door (L1)

Shift + E

Second left door (L2) & cargo hatches

Tail hook up/down (assign a key, as not set by default)

Right side doors (R1 & R2)

Wing fold/unfold (assign a key, as not set by default)

Installation Procedure

Because this freeware aircraft comes as a complete package, you only need to extract the included folders to your main Flight Simulator X “Aircraft” directory. Then, transfer all Effects files to the primary “Effects” folder. The aircraft was tested with Microsoft Flight Simulator X SP2 compatibility in mind.

Development Acknowledgments

All credit goes to Marco Fischbach for the specialized repaint and finish, and to the Project Airbus team for creating and refining this robust A320 simulation. Core contributors include:

• Andy Warden – External model design
• Thomas Ruth – Virtual cockpit design, texturing, XML coding
• Peter Binamira – Flight dynamics and sound system
• Demetris Themistocleous – Base textures and liveries
• Alessandro Savarese – Base textures
• John Tavendale – Liveries
• Derek Mayer – Liveries
• Matthew Murray – Corporate identity and coordination
• Gianmarco Bettiol, Nick Wu, Trevor Slack, Alexander Kvitta, David Bromwich – Feedback and imagery

Additional thanks go to guest painters and testers who supported this project, including Ben Jones, Dickson Chan, Jaco du Preez, Sheldon Fernandes, and Terence Pereira. Flight tests and technical suggestions were provided by Capt. Manny Osias, F/O Spike Acenas, Mark Bolatete, and Kester Masias. Their collaboration ensures this Airbus A320-214, equipped with Austrian Airlines’ commemorative livery, remains a faithful representation of the real-world aircraft and a pleasure to fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.