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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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