Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 737-700 PMDG Released; Mount Cook area gets launch date and Tupolev Tu-134 gets new WIP image

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Today is a big day for Microsoft Flight Simulator, as a relevant third-party add-on has been released, along with some exciting news.

Posted on May 9, 2022 Giuseppe Nelva

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Today is a big day for Microsoft Flight Simulator, as a relevant third-party add-on has been released, along with some exciting news.

We start with PMDG, which has finally launched its Boeing 737-700 (including passenger, cargo, and Boeing Business Jet flavors).

You can buy it from the developer store for $69.99. When the second variant launches in about six weeks, this “promotional price” will end and go up to $74.99.

Estimated release dates (which are subject to change) for the following variants are approximately June 20 for the -600, August 1 for the -800, and September 12 for the -900.

An official market and Xbox release is planned, but there is no indication of when it will happen.

Below you can see some new videos showing more features of the aircraft as well as a list of those features.

• Fully customized system simulation for all major and minor aircraft systems and components.
• Highly sophisticated logical simulation of aircraft management and on-board information systems.
• PMDG’s custom flight model with enhanced physical augmentation.
• Rigid body physics for the wing and tail surfaces.
• Fully customized flight control systems with normal, backup and reversal capabilities.
• Precise resolution cockpit displays
• Interchangeable trim options for cockpit instrumentation
• Many user-configurable options from the entire global fleet of 737 carriers.
• Updated 737 option packages reflecting operational enhancements and changes to the global 737 fleet.
• Comprehensive failure simulation to cover almost all QRH scenarios, as well as a real world mean time to failure simulation model.
• Native PMDG data binding simulation with support for simBrief integration.
• Incandescent and LED lighting packages, plus fully dimmed cab lights and annunciators.
• Steerable Push Tug.
• Custom sound suite that takes advantage of advanced sound recording and playback technology for incredible realism.
• Soundscape constructed from recordings of a purposeful instrumented aircraft recording effort.
• Highly integrated exterior, interior and cabin soundscapes.
• Includes the 737-700 in passenger configuration with mixed fin and split scimitar fin configurations.
• Includes the Boeing Business Jet with mixed winglet and split scimitar winglet configurations.
• Includes 737-700 BDSF freighter with main deck cargo door with mixed fins.
• Full suite of ground equipment for each aircraft type, including passenger service vehicles, VIP vehicles for the BBJ, and cargo handling equipment for the BDSF.
• Virtual cockpit model, with ultra-detailed textures, 3D rendering, and reflective properties.
• Advanced animation techniques that take advantage of the new MSFS engine to bring the 737 cockpit to life.
• Cabin differences between passenger, cargo and BBJ aircraft are accurately depicted.
• PMDG Operations Center 2.0 for easy installation of liveries and the ease of receiving free product updates from PMDG.
• A comprehensive tutorial will guide you through the proper operation of the 737, from power up to power down.
• PMDG Simulations Official YouTube content to help new PMDG 737 pilots get the most out of their purchase.
• Free customer support both on our customer forum and directly from our support team if needed.

NZA Simulations has unveiled new images and a release date for its landscape of New Zealand’s Mount Cook region.

It will launch on May 25, 2022. The landscape will also include Mount Cook Airport (NZMC) and Glentanner Airport (NZGT)

Last but not least, we see an in-progress screenshot of Kai31’s Tupolev Tu-134.

This is especially good news, given that the developer is based in Ukraine, so it’s great to hear from them.

If you want to learn more about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, you can check out our recent reviews of Yeager West Virginia International Airport, Kansai International Airport, Toronto Pearson Airport, Twin Otter, Auckland International Airport, Skiathos Airport and the Athens International Airport. Airport, Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Amami Airport, Bristol Airport, Marrakech Menara Airport, Central Britain, Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport, Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, Shanghai Pudong Airport, Krakow Airport, City and Airport of Fukuoka, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Chongqing City and Airport, Manila Airport, Santiago Airport, Frankfurt City Pack, Key West Airport, Okavango Delta, Bali Airport, London Oxford Airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, CRJ 550/700, PA-28R Arrow III, Kristiansand Airport, Macau & Airport, Bonaire Flamingo Airport, Milano Linate Airport, Singapore City Pack, Tokyo Narita Airport, Yao Airport, F-15 Eagle, Paris City Pack, Greater Moncton Airport, Tweed New Haven Airport, Santorini Airport, Sydney Airport, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Reggio Calabria Airport, Bastia Poretta Airport, Munich Airport, Paris Orly Airport, Newcastle International Airport, St. kt Johann, Dublin International Airport and Seoul City Wow. We also have a beta preview of Singapore Changi Airport.

If you want to know more about the game itself, you can read our review which will tell you everything you need to know about the Asobo Studio game.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is available now for Windows 10 and Steam, and Xbox Series X|S.

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