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Aerobask →

Aerobask’s X-Plane team brings together aircraft artists, a programmer, a flight-model developer, a sound engineer and technical advisers. Several team members hold pilot licences, contributing aviation experience alongside their creative and technical work.

Developer · 13 aircraft entries · 13 implementations MarcelX42 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Airfoillabs →

Airfoillabs develops aircraft for X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator. Its released range includes the C172 NG in digital and analog cockpit configurations, the King Air 350 and the Bristell B23.

Developer · 3 aircraft entries · 3 implementations Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0

Black Square →

Black Square develops general aviation aircraft and instrument-panel overhauls for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Its catalogue spans piston singles, twins and turboprops, including the Duke, Starship and Caravan Professional.

Developer · 9 aircraft entries · 9 implementations Ken Mist · CC BY 2.0

CowanSim →

CowanSim develops helicopters for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane. Its work includes custom cockpit instruments and sound environments, with WWise audio in MSFS and FMOD in X-Plane.

Developer · 9 aircraft entries · 13 implementations Pete Markham · CC BY-SA 2.0

dmax →

dmax develops the selected aircraft product linked here.

Developer · 1 aircraft entries · 1 implementations Alf van Beem · CC0

Felis →

Felis develops classic airliners for X-Plane, including the 747-200 and Tu-154M. The 747 project draws on original documents and blueprints, with contributions from pilots, flight engineers and aviation enthusiasts.

Developer · 2 aircraft entries · 2 implementations Iberia Airlines · CC BY 2.0

Fenix Simulations →

Fenix Simulations develops the Airbus A320 family for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Its A320 base package can be expanded with the shorter A319 and longer A321, which are also offered together as a bundle.

Developer · 1 aircraft entries · 1 implementations Julian Herzog (Website) · CC BY 4.0

Flight Sim Labs →

Flight Sim Labs develops aircraft add-ons, simulator tools and programming services. Its Airbus projects include custom flight management and aircraft systems, with the A321ceo and A321neo representing its Microsoft Flight Simulator range.

Developer · 1 aircraft entries · 1 implementations Julian Herzog (Website) · CC BY 4.0

Flight1 →

Flight1 distributes flight simulation products through its website and the Flight1 Agent. The Agent brings together separate developer storefronts and purchase libraries, including the iFly aircraft represented here.

Publisher · 1 aircraft entries · 1 implementations Alf van Beem · Public domain

FlightFactor →

FlightFactor develops airliner add-ons for X-Plane with an emphasis on aircraft systems. Its team combines artists, engineers and sound contributors, and describes work with airline pilots and engineers on its Boeing products.

Developer · 5 aircraft entries · 6 implementations 4300streetcar · CC BY 4.0

FlightSim Studio →

FlightSim Studio AG develops aircraft and scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane. The studio also supplies core simulator content to Microsoft and describes a development process supported by pilots and access to aircraft references.

Developer · 5 aircraft entries · 9 implementations Iberia Airlines · CC BY 2.0

FlyInside →

FlyInside develops helicopter simulations with a focus on flight dynamics, aircraft systems and visual modelling. Its range includes the Bell 47 and 206, Gazelle and RotorWay designs.

Developer · 4 aircraft entries · 5 implementations Stefan Krause, Germany · CC BY-SA 3.0

FlyJSim →

FlyJSim develops aircraft and tools for X-Plane. Its aircraft range spans the three-crew Boeing 727, the 732 Twinjet and the Q4XP turboprop airliner.

Developer · 3 aircraft entries · 3 implementations Iberia Airlines · CC BY 2.0

Flysimware →

Flysimware is a US-based developer creating flight simulation aircraft since 2008. Its range spans vintage and modern aircraft, with real pilots participating in technical work and beta testing.

Developer · 6 aircraft entries · 8 implementations Fiver, der Hellseher · CC BY-SA 4.0

Hot Start →

Hot Start develops aircraft for X-Plane, distributed through X-Aviation. Its Challenger 650 extends the simulated trip beyond the cockpit with passengers, ground crew and interactions at the fixed-base operator.

Developer · 2 aircraft entries · 2 implementations Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0

Hype Performance Group →

Hype Performance Group develops Airbus helicopter add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Its H145 and H160 projects cover passenger flying and specialist operations, with the H145 Action Pack adding rescue, medical and firefighting missions.

Developer · 3 aircraft entries · 3 implementations Berg2 · CC BY-SA 3.0

iFly →

The iFly team develops Boeing airliner add-ons, including the 737 MAX8 for Microsoft Flight Simulator and earlier 737NG and 747-400 products. Flight1 provides the official store and support links.

Developer · 1 aircraft entries · 1 implementations Alf van Beem · Public domain

iniBuilds →

iniBuilds began in 2019 with GSX profiles, simulator modifications and liveries. The London-headquartered studio now develops aircraft, scenery and other simulation assets for games and commercial projects.

Developer · 11 aircraft entries · 11 implementations Steve Lynes · CC BY 2.0

JRollon →

Javier Rollón is a Madrid-based artist whose background includes modelling, texturing and animation in the games industry. His interest in 3D work began while studying physics and later led to aircraft projects for X-Plane.

Developer · 5 aircraft entries · 5 implementations Rob Schleiffert · CC BY-SA 4.0

Just Flight →

Just Flight began in 1995 as The Associates, supplying software to flight simulation enthusiasts. It now combines an in-house aircraft development team with publishing and retailing products from other developers.

Developer · 23 aircraft entries · 30 implementations Bob Adams from George, South Africa · CC BY-SA 2.0

Leonardo →

Leonardo develops the selected aircraft product linked here.

Developer · 1 aircraft entries · 1 implementations AKS.9955 · CC0

Microsoft Flight Simulator →

Microsoft Flight Simulator publishes a fleet of included aircraft alongside its Local Legends, Famous Flyers and Expert Series releases. These projects bring historical and contemporary aircraft to the simulator, often through collaborations with specialist developers.

Publisher · 125 aircraft entries · 217 implementations Julian Herzog (Website) · CC BY 4.0

Philip Ubben →

Philip Ubben develops X-Plane aircraft in collaboration with other creators. The SA 315B Lama credits him with project management, the flight model, XLua systems and FMOD sound, alongside Khamsin’s modelling and textures.

Developer · 1 aircraft entries · 1 implementations Sputniktilt · CC BY-SA 3.0

PMDG →

PMDG brings together an international team of developers working on simulated airliners. The company describes collaborations with aerospace manufacturers and airlines, and also maintains restored historical aircraft that inform its interest in aviation.

Developer · 3 aircraft entries · 3 implementations Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland · CC BY-SA 2.0

Rara-Avis Sim →

Rara-Avis Sim develops the selected aircraft product linked here.

Developer · 1 aircraft entries · 1 implementations

Rotate →

Rotate develops the MD-80 and MD-11 for X-Plane. Its published development approach uses aircraft blueprints and photographs, performance information and feedback from pilots.

Developer · 2 aircraft entries · 2 implementations Björn Strey · CC BY-SA 2.0

SimCoders →

SimCoders develops the Reality Expansion Pack for X-Plane aircraft. REP adds systems such as engine and electrical modelling, persistent damage, maintenance and interactive ground checks to specific supported aircraft.

Developer · 14 aircraft entries · 16 implementations Rob Schleiffert · CC BY-SA 4.0

Thranda →

Thranda develops general aviation aircraft for X-Plane. Its Dynamic Generation Series gives aircraft configurable instruments and other customisation options, with a range that includes bush aircraft, piston singles and twins.

Developer · 11 aircraft entries · 11 implementations Dllu · CC BY-SA 4.0

ToLiss →

ToLiss is a Canadian developer focused on Airbus aircraft for X-Plane. Its projects combine custom flight management and fly-by-wire systems with features such as saved flight situations and aircraft failures.

Developer · 3 aircraft entries · 3 implementations MarcelX42 · CC BY-SA 4.0

TorqueSim →

TorqueSim was formed in 2018 as a joint venture between Attitude Simulations and Advanced Flight Modeling Simulation. Its international team combines flight modelling, systems, artwork and audio on aircraft including the CitationJet, Cirrus singles and Islander.

Developer · 6 aircraft entries · 6 implementations Alf van Beem · CC0

VSKYLABS →

VSKYLABS grew from its founder’s curiosity about aviation and experience as a professional pilot. Its X-Plane projects use the simulator’s native environment to explore aircraft ranging from light sport machines to helicopters and experimental designs.

Developer · 35 aircraft entries · 35 implementations Airwolfhound · CC BY-SA 4.0

X-Crafts →

X-Crafts began in 2013, growing from Marko Mamula’s part-time aircraft work alongside engineering studies and a visual-effects career. The team now concentrates on regional and business jets for X-Plane, including the E-Jets and ERJ families.

Developer · 2 aircraft entries · 3 implementations MarcelX42 · CC BY-SA 4.0

X-Trident →

X-Trident develops helicopter and military aircraft add-ons for X-Plane. Its designated store lists the Bell 412 and CH-47D Chinook alongside the Harrier AV-8B and Panavia Tornado.

Developer · 5 aircraft entries · 5 implementations Sardaka · CC BY-SA 4.0

Zibo →

The Zibo project develops the free 737-800X for X-Plane. Its community documentation brings together installation guidance, checklists and training material for this extensively modified 737.

Developer · 1 aircraft entries · 1 implementations Alf van Beem · Public domain