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FSX Austrian Airlines Boeing 737-800

Austrian Airlines’ red-and-white livery brings authentic European short- and medium-haul character to the default Boeing 737-800 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, with crisp tail branding and detailed fuselage markings. The freeware repaint requires the stock B737-800 base aircraft and keeps the original model and virtual cockpit intact for familiar handling.

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Enhance your virtual hangar with an in-depth recreation of Austrian Airlines’ signature red-white livery, meticulously crafted for the default Boeing 737-800 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Developed by Anthony Smith, this freeware repaint adds a realistic touch to short and medium-haul operations within your simulator, reflecting the national carrier of Austria’s real-world colors.

Distinctive Artwork and Airline Background

Austrian Airlines, recognized for its bold tail fin and eye-catching fuselage design, connects destinations across Europe and beyond. Known as the primary airline of Austria, it operates diverse routes using reliable airframes such as the Boeing 737-800 (a twin-engine narrow-body series created by Boeing to serve both short and medium-range flights). This repaint showcases the airline’s trademark color scheme, capturing essential details while preserving the aerodynamics of the default 737-800 model.

Austrian Airlines Boeing 737-800 in flight.

Austrian Airlines Boeing 737-800 in flight.

Preparing to Add the Texture

This repaint requires the default B737-800 already installed in your Microsoft Flight Simulator X directory. If needed, you can locate the freeware base model in the Fly Away Simulation library. In your main simulator folder, navigate to:

  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\B737_800

You will find a variety of subfolders corresponding to installed liveries. Make sure to back up any important files before applying this new texture.

Step-by-Step Installation

  1. Place the new texture folder (named texture.Austrian Airlines) into the B737_800 aircraft folder.
  2. Open the aircraft.cfg file within the B737_800 directory using a standard text editor like Notepad.
  3. Scroll through the [fltsim.x] entries until you reach the last numbered entry. Increment the preceding figure by 1 for the new entry. For example, if the last entry reads [fltsim.5], your added section should use [fltsim.6].

Required Configuration Entry

Paste the below block just above the [General] section, adjusting the XX to the next available number:

[fltsim.XX]
title=Boeing 737-800 Austrian Airlines
sim=Boeing737-800
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=Austrian Airlines
kb_checklists=Boeing737-800_check
kb_reference=Boeing737-800_ref
atc_id=
atc_airline=Austrian
atc_flight_number=
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type=737-800
ui_variation=Austrian Airlines
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby=Microsoft Corporation
description=

After saving the modified aircraft.cfg, start your simulator and the Austrian Airlines livery will be listed among the available variations for the default Boeing 737-800.

Notes for Virtual Flyers

This repaint faithfully represents the Austrian Airlines scheme, reflecting the airline’s direct yet distinguished presence in the European aviation scene. The aircraft, originally introduced by Boeing to service popular Mid-Range routes, stands out with high-frequency flight capabilities and an ergonomic cockpit layout.

All credit for this free texture goes to Anthony Smith for designing and providing the livery files. Make sure to confirm you have the complete base model beforehand from the Fly Away Simulation files if you have not already done so. For any technical support, check that the aircraft.cfg file entries are set up correctly to ensure the repaint appears. Enjoy a realistic simulation of Austrian Airlines operations as you explore your desired routes around Europe and beyond.

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Filename
austrianairlines_b738.zip
File size
8.47 MB
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How to install this mod

FSX / P3D aircraft
  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
  2. Copy aircraft files into SimObjects

    Place the aircraft folder inside FSX\SimObjects\Airplanes\. The folder must contain an aircraft.cfg file. Effects go into FSX\Effects\; gauges go into FSX\Gauges\.
  3. Verify in FSX

    Launch FSX, go to Free Flight → Select Aircraft and find your new aircraft under its manufacturer.
  4. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

What’s inside this archive

The archive austrianairlines_b738.zip has 30 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

Filename/Directory File Date File Size
INSTALL.txt06.27.111.69 kB
texture.Austrian Airlines06.27.110 B
737_Refection.dds09.04.06170.79 kB
B737_800_1_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
b737_800_1_LM.dds06.22.11256.12 kB
B737_800_1_night_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
b737_800_1_T.dds06.27.111.00 MB
b737_800_1_T_Bump.dds09.04.061.00 MB
b737_800_1_T_Specular.dds09.04.061.33 MB
B737_800_2_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
B737_800_2_night_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
b737_800_2_T.dds09.04.061.33 MB
b737_800_2_T_Bump.dds09.04.061.00 MB
b737_800_2_T_Specular.dds09.04.061.33 MB
B737_800_3_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
B737_800_3_night_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
B737_800_4_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
B737_800_4_night_C.dds09.04.06682.79 kB
B737_800_5_C.dds09.04.06170.79 kB
B737_800_5_night_C.dds09.04.06170.79 kB
B737_800_C.bmp05.12.06682.74 kB
B737_800_Interior.dds09.04.06170.79 kB
Fresnel_Ramp.dds09.04.06640 B
Pilots_737.dds09.04.0642.79 kB
texture.cfg08.14.06137 B
thumbnail.JPG06.27.1173.93 kB
Thumbs.db01.15.115.00 kB
thumbnail.JPG06.27.1173.93 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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