Mexico City is one of the top ten most populated cities in the world and deserves a good look in MSFS 2020. Thanks to developer FlyMex Simulations and their scenery package Mexico City VFR Landmarks flying over this area now gives Microsoft Flight Simulator users lots of interesting and realistic buildings to see, even including things like the pyramids at Teotihucan. Reviewer Diego Vega explores the city with words and a video and shows you what he found.

Scenery designer UK2000 Scenery has announced on Facebook that their next add-on for MSFS 2020 is nearing release. Glasgow 2020HD has been previewed with a bunch of new screen shots taking during beta testing. Microsoft Flight Simulator users will soon have this new destination to fly to.

SimWorks Studios announces the release of their first airplane for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Zenith CH701 STOL. With this plane, MSFS 2020 have a great "sky jeep" for visiting those small bush airstrips. It features a detailed visual model based on factory drawings, realistic STOL flight model, real aircraft sounds, detailed cockpit and more. Also included is scenery of three small airports.

Orbx announces a new airport scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Developed by Jordan Gough, Tweed-New Haven Airport offers a new coastal destination in the state of Connecticut. It features HD airport buildings, functional ground services, custom static aircraft and more.

Macco Simulations announces that their MSFS 2020 scenery of Birmingham Airport EGBB BHX is now available in early access. The scenery features PBR textures, custom models, accurate night lighting, runway warning light and more.

The regular weekly Microsoft Flight Simulator development update has just been released. The next Feature Discover Series video on aerodynamics has been postponed. The update contains the usual info on SDK progress, marketplace additions and also interviews with two of Microsoft's community managers.

Taburet has created quite a range of airfields for MSFS 2020 and today adds another one. Bembridge Airfield offers the only hard surface runway on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. The airfield gives Microsoft Flight Simulator pilots a starting point to explore the island.

Progress continues at Just Flight on their upcoming Arrow III for MSFS 2020. Great progress is being made on the model and the PBR textures look great on the new screen shots in Microsoft Flight Simulator. About 70% of aircraft systems have been finished and work is also continuing on flight dynamics and sounds.

We had not heard anything from IRIS Simulations in a while, but it looks like they are back and developing aircraft for MSFS 2020. Recently announced is the F/A-39 Vampire, a concept coming from the mind of Industrial Designer, Rodrigo Avella. Development appears to be well under way and will make an exciting ride for Microsoft Flight Simulator pilots.

A new Spanish destination will soon be available for Microsoft Flight Simulator. TDM Scenery Design has announced that they have started development of their next major airport, LEVC Valencia, for MSFS 2020. Some team members actually live in Valencia so it's a special project for them. Work also continues on Oscar Machado Zuloaga SVCZ in Venezuela.

Following on from the most recent MSFS 2020 update which added virtual reality, SoFly is proud to release a brand new free update for their Guide To Flight Simulator. Version 1.80 includes new information on compatible and recommended hardware, tips to get the best performance and also recommended settings.

Last fall we asked you to take part in the FlightSim Community 202 Survey. Organized by Navigraph and co-sponsored by a long list of flightsim businesses and organizations, this comprehensive survey dug deep into the interests of the flightsim community. After some delay, the final survey results are now published, showing the answers provided by some 23,500 respondents.

Stairport Sceneries appears to be finishing up their MSFS 2020 scenery for Greater Moncton Airport (CYQM). Today we have some new screen shots showing details of the airport buildings. They expect to have this available to Microsoft Flight Simulator pilots in about a week.

X-Plane developer Nimbus Simulations enters the new year with big plans. This year is their 10th anniversary and lots of releases are planned, including the UH-1 v1.5 and UH-1 civilian version, Dulles Airport plus JFK, Memphis and Charlotte, three smaller airports and the Dornier Do-28. They also have plans to move into MSFS 2020 projects.