FSX XL Airways Boeing 737-800

This custom livery showcases the XL Airways scheme for the Boeing 737-800 and is intended for the default aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Developed by Paul Davies, it features the distinctive colors of the U.K. budget carrier, specifically tail number G-XLAJ. Please note that this creation includes textures only and does not contain the base model. You may obtain the freeware model from the Fly Away Simulation add-on library if needed.

Key Features of This Boeing 737-800 Repaint

• Realistic XL Airways Livery: Reflects the budget carrier’s branding on a 737-800, including registration G-XLAJ.
• Texture-Only Implementation: Uses the default Boeing 737-800 model that ships with the simulator.
• Accurate Markings: Recreates paint details and airline logos consistent with XL Airways operations.

Brief Background on XL Airways

XL Airways operated as a low-cost airline in the United Kingdom, flying short- to medium-haul routes with a fleet that included the Boeing 737-800. This particular aircraft, G-XLAJ, reflected the carrier’s focus on budget-friendly travel and holiday charters.

Installation Steps for the XL Airways Livery

Below is a step-by-step outline explaining how to integrate the texture folder into your existing simulator setup without overwriting critical files:

1. Extract (unzip) the downloaded repaint archive to a folder you select.
2. Open your main simulator directory. By default, many systems have this path:
   • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes
3. Within the B737-800 folder, it is strongly recommended to back up its contents first (simply copy the entire folder to a safe location).
4. Locate the texture.excel2 folder you extracted. Copy it into your B737-800 directory. This folder contains the repaint files.
5. Open the aircraft.cfg file inside the B737-800 folder using a plain text editor (for example, Notepad).
6. Locate the last [fltsim.X] entry in the file, then paste the following code immediately below it (ensuring you remove “XX” and replace it with the next logical fltsim number):

    

   [fltsim.XX]
title=Boeing 737-800 EXCEL2
sim=Boeing737-800
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=excel2
kb_checklists=Boeing737-800_check
kb_reference=Boeing737-800_ref
atc_id=
atc_airline=excel
atc_flight_number=
ui_manufacturer="Boeing"
ui_type="737-800"
ui_variation="excel"
ui_typerole="Commercial Airliner"
ui_createdby="Microsoft Corporation"
description="One should hardly be surprised that the world's most prolific manufacturer..."

7. Save the changes when closing the file. Confirm you did not leave any placeholder “XX” text in that new entry.
8. Confirm that only the texture.excel2 folder resides in the B737-800 directory—avoid placing the containing folder within it.

Credits and Additional Notes

This repaint was developed by Paul Davies. It honors XL Airways’ identity when they operated Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Feel free to explore its functionality in typical medium-haul routes around Europe. With careful attention to detail, this livery brings an authentic visual representation of G-XLAJ to your virtual flights.

Enjoy your time flying this textured aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator X!