The official MSFS blog
Weekly briefings, development updates, sim updates and release notes from the Microsoft Flight Simulator team.
NewsOct 26, 2026
Hello folks, Public beta testing for MSFS (2020) Sim Update 17 is available now. You can find the beta forums for SU17 at the link below: Sim Update 17 Beta | MSFS 2020 This beta is primarily focused on stability and is…
NewsOct 26, 2026
The An-28 is a twin-turboprop light utility short take-off and landing (STOL) airplane developed by Ukrainian aerospace firm Antonov. Piloted by two, it can carry up to 17 passengers, 4,000 pounds of cargo, or some…
NewsOct 26, 2026
World Update 23: Poland and the Baltics adds stunning detail to regions throughout Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland! Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update 23: Poland and the Baltics is FREE to all owners of…
Release notesOct 23, 2026
RELEASE NOTES Sim Update 7.1 - 1.9.21.0 If you are playing on PC, outdated packages in your community folder may have an unexpected impact on the title’s performance and behavior. If you suffer from stability issues or…
Oct 22, 2026
The latest Weekly Briefing is now available! Read on for information about: Sim Update 7.1 beta info November Developer Livestream Question form Weekly Marketplace releases Screenshot competition winners And more!…
Oct 15, 2026
The latest Weekly Briefing is now available! Read on for information about: Sim Update 7 release information National Championship Air Races Pilot Roundtable Screenshot competition winners And more! October 15th, 2026…
NewsOct 15, 2026
Join us this week at 11:00am PDT (1800 UTC) to watch this special conversation about air racing with five of the best race pilots in the word! Tammy Camilleri - Jet Class - Miss Independance Rod Hewitt - STOL Drag Class…
Release notesOct 13, 2026
RELEASE NOTES Sim Update 7 - 1.9.18.0 If you are playing on PC, outdated packages in your community folder may have an unexpected impact on the title’s performance and behavior. If you suffer from stability issues or…
Oct 8, 2026
The latest Weekly Briefing is now available! Read on for information about: Airbus Helicopters H125 now available on MSFS (2020) Developer Spotlight: The Art of Carenado Weekly Marketplace releases Screenshot…
Oct 1, 2026
The latest Weekly Briefing is now available! Read on for information about: AAU_06 Release Airbus BelugaXL now available on MSFS (2020) Monthly navdata update Weekly Marketplace releases Screenshot competition winners…
NewsOct 1, 2026
The latest navigation data with Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle 2610 is now available for all Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players, and will be…
NewsSep 30, 2026
Aircraft and Avionics Update 06 is available now, bringing improvements and enhancements to five aircraft from German manufacturers. You can read the full release notes at the link below. Release Notes: Aircraft and…
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