v1.2.2 of iniBuilds Honolulu (PHNL) for MSFS has been released. This update addresses pink taxisigns in FS2020.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

v1.2.2

- Fixed issue with pink taxisigns in FS2020

Hello!
It’s been an incredibly busy year for the team, and looking back, we’ve covered a lot of ground. The headliners were obviously the A350 Airliner and A340 Airliner, but we also managed to squeeze in the F406, Spartan and a host of other updates across the board. It wasn't just about pushing new products out the door, but rather, refining products to ensure their usability remained at a level we can be happy with.

We’d like to extend our thanks to every one of you that made this year so successful. This year has been our strongest yet, and the progress we’ve made across our flagship products have allowed us to finish 2025 on a real high. It’s been a milestone year for us, one we’re genuinely proud of.

A350 Progress Throughout the Year
February saw the release of the long anticipated A350 Airliner. Bringing a project of this complexity to the simulator naturally presented some initial challenges, particularly regarding WASM. Our priority was first and foremost to ensure that customers had the best possible experience with this product. This meant a focus to address issues as soon as they were raised by the community. With this mindset, between the release of the A350 Airliner on the 26th February up to today, we’ve released 22 updates for this product, ranging from smaller hotfixes of certain issues, to major upgrade packages, ensuring the product continues to meet community expectations alongside the feedback being given.

In June, the ULR variant was released within a major update, aimed at boosting performance, as well as flight model and systems fidelity. This update heavily tackled WASM issues, and performance, with a significant focus on improving the overall WASM structure, we had consolidated internal variables and also streamlined the XML hierarchy amongst other things. 

In the proceeding months from July, up to December, the 7 updates that were released were focused on performance gains, WASM stability and quality-of-life features. Still working through those WASM bugs, a huge step was made towards the stability of the aircraft within this period, with the number of WASM reports dropping significantly. Performance has also been a key element that we wanted to ensure was in the right place - update V1.1.7 played a significant role in addressing this.

V1.1.7 saw a clear increase in average framerates, but more importantly, a substantial improvement in 1% and 0.2% low frametimes. These reductions in frame-time variation translate to a much smoother, more stable experience. Stutters were also significantly reduced. In previous builds, fewer than 45% of frames were classified as “smooth” on this setup. In v1.1.7, this figure would now exceed 85% in most cases. Frame-time spikes greater than 4ms were reduced by 90%, resulting in consistent, fluid motion even in demanding environments.

Which brings us to today, a great year with the A350 Airliner, we’re incredibly grateful for the consistent support on this project, from the community, professionals, testers and all the reports that allowed us to directly address bugs that were in need of fixes - your dedication to this project has allowed it to be where it is today.

If you have not tried the A350 Airliner since earlier in the update cycle, we would highly recommend doing so. You will notice an impressive and seamless experience with incredible sounds. 

You can purchase a copy of the A350 Airliner here: https://inibuilds.com/products/inibuilds-a350-airliner-msfs-2024

2025 Recap
This year saw some of our most standout releases to date. With the launches of the A350 Airliner, A340 Airliner, F406 Caravan II and Spartan 7W Executive, each release taught us something new, and we’ve been applying those lessons directly back into our development pipeline.

We also made sure not to leave our existing products behind. Revisiting the A300-600R throughout the year, specifically to ensure appropriate compatibility with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This effort continued throughout the year, with the most recent v1.0.5 update.

These updates included fixes aimed at stability and "quality of life" features based on your reports. We’ve addressed the stutters some users experienced with external lighting, fixed various logic issues with the TCAS and autopilot constraints, and restored the functional standby compass. We also integrated LIDO charts and refined the visual experience, from adding glowing hot brake effects to tweaking the gear suspension limits for a more realistic ground stance.

You can purchase a copy of the A300-600R here: https://inibuilds.com/products/inibuilds-a300-600r-airliner-msfs-2024

In October, the A340 Airliner debuted on the Microsoft Flight Simulator In-Game Marketplace. This was the work of thousands of hours across the team, learning from previous projects, implementing features to ensure parity between products at a minimum, but wanting to push the boundaries as well. The release of the A340 Airliner was met with open arms by the community, and for that, we cannot thank you enough! 

Much like with other projects however, we wanted to ensure that the update cycle remained in place, bringing much-needed refinements week to week. Since the release on October 7th, we’ve pushed five substantial updates to the product.

The initial weeks (v1.0.1 and v1.0.2) were heavily focused on stabilising the platform, tightening up VNAV logic, correcting FMGS behavior, and enhancing the sound suite. We also moved quickly to address specific community feedback regarding the visual modeling, specifically revisiting the wing and main landing gear in v1.0.3 to ensure the geometry and behavior matched the real-world aircraft.

The most recent updates focused on deepening system fidelity. v1.0.4 was a significant milestone, introducing a complete rework of the EIS1 display logic and a fully featured ATSU/AOC suite. With v1.0.5, we’ve added offset functionality, better navdata handling and a series of system-wide fixes. It’s been a steady process of not just fixing bugs, but actively expanding the aircraft's capabilities based on how you are flying it.

To close out this section on the A340 Airliner, we have one last exciting piece of news to share. We are excited to announce that a new free variant will be added soon: the VIP variant will officially be arriving in January. We look forward to starting the new year by offering you a new way to fly the A340 Airliner in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Tristar Project
Moving on with today's main topic, iniBuilds proud to announce the legendary iniBuilds TriStar Airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Developed from the ground up exclusively for the new platform - supported by extensive real-aircraft access and reference sessions - this recreation fully leverages MSFS2024’s latest physics, environmental modelling, and advanced systems framework. Our goal is to deliver the most authentic and immersive TriStar, or ‘El-Ten-Eleven’, experience ever brought to home simulation. Our main variant will be based off of the L1011-500 variant. 

Today's update will an introduction to the project, cover the journey to date, highlight some key features of the product as well as some WIP areas of the aircraft – live in sim.

Product Highlights

Given the numerous variants, configurations and options that were available for this aircraft, let’s start with covering some of the key system features of the product. 

• Detailed systems simulation covering electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and environmental logic
• A fully featured AFCS and CAT IIIB autoland system
• Accurate flight dynamics driven by MSFS 2024 aerodynamics and real-world performance manual data
• High-fidelity exterior and interior modelling including cockpit, cabin, and full S-duct tail engine geometry
• Fully modelled triple Litton INS system with era-accurate navigation workflows as well as easy import options and Simbrief integration
• A faithful reproduction of the Performance Management System (PMS) integrated directly with the AFCS and INS
• Period authentic EFB – the iniBuilds Paper Flight Bag 
• Flight Engineers panel with manual and automatic modes
• Multiple navigation layouts to suit every style of flying:
  – Classic analogue radio-navigation
  – Authentic triple-INS long-range setup
  – INS combined with PMS for full TriStar automation
  – Modern GNS 530 upgrade option

Flight Model and Aircraft Systems
There’s a lot to explore in this aircraft, and through these development updates, we will take you on the journey through different parts of the aircraft and the key details captured. 

Today’s focus is on the multiple navigation layouts designed to suit every style of flying. Options include classic analogue radio navigation, an authentic triple-INS long-range setup, INS combined with the Performance Management System for full TriStar automation, and an optional modern GNS 530 upgrade.

Triple Litton INS System
The TriStar’s triple INS suite is simulated in full. Each unit features correct DC standby and AC essential power logic, including realistic standby warm-up behaviour. Position entry and classic alignment are fully simulated, with the traditional 90-to-01 sequence taking roughly 17 minutes to complete. The system supports up to nine waypoints with proper RMT cross-sync, along with accurate intercept, direct-to, and leg-tracking logic. Cross-track and offset navigation are modelled exactly as in the real aircraft. An ATT REF gyro-only mode is included, requiring full re-alignment once the aircraft is back in stable conditions. Distance and time computations follow the authentic A–B, 0–X, and X–0 logic used by the Litton INS units.

Performance Management System (PMS)
A defining feature of the L-1011 is the Performance Management System. Fully recreated in depth, the PMS computes optimal climb, cruise, and descent speeds from simulation weight, altitude, and engine data and integrates directly with the auto-throttle and AFCS vertical modes for each phase of flight. It supports long-range, fuel-efficient flight planning with accurate predictive performance and crew feedback, reflecting the system’s role as the heart of the TriStar’s automated efficiency.

 
In our next development update we will go into much further detail about some of the features of the RB211 engine simulation and unique aerodynamic features such as Direct Lift Control (DLC); all of which will be available on the aircraft. We will also provide details on the core aircraft systems (hydraulic, fuel etc), the AFCS – automatic flight control system along with a walkthrough of the flight engineer system and the new period authentic EFB – the iniBuilds Paper Flight Bag.

Sound Pack
Equally important as other development workstreams is the sound suite; without it, the aircraft would simply feel empty and lifeless.
Our partners Echo19 secured behind-the-scenes access to the TriStar Experience based in Kansas City, Missouri to record real-time audio. This one-of-a-kind organisation uses an operational Lockheed L-1011 TriStar to inspire students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through aviation education and immersive hands-on experiences.

Echo19 have captured authentic sounds straight from this rare aircraft so that we can bring you a genuinely immersive TriStar experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator. From engine nuances to ambient systems, Echo19 have documented every detail that helps tell the story of this aviation icon.
We’re proud to work alongside groups who are preserving aviation heritage and encouraging young people to dive deeper into aerospace and engineering.
We are excited to continue developing this project and to share a truly authentic TriStar soundscape with the MSFS community as we honor this rare jet and the amazing people who keep its legacy alive.

Check out Tylers video!

Art
The TriStar is one of the most visually distinctive wide bodies ever built, and our art team has recreated every aspect of its engineering and character with exceptional fidelity that reflects what is expected with modern MSFS 2024 detail standards and to the bar we’ve set for ourselves.
Members of our art and QA teams have travelled around the world to study real TriStars up close. We gathered extensive reference material, including high-resolution photography, video, measurements, detailed notes, and sectioned 3D scans, to aid with our detail and accuracy goals. From an aviation museum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to an L-1011 cockpit in a shipping container in California, United States, we’ve visited multiple examples of the aircraft, including variants beyond the L-1011-500, to understand their intricacies and the differences between models at a one-to-one level.

As with all iniBuilds airliner releases, the TriStar is created to include the full suite of visual features simmers expect from our newest generation of aircraft. This includes high resolution materials, accurate surface imperfections, fully realised cabin spaces, and a wide range of small touches that enhance immersion without compromising performance – and performance is key here.
Being exclusive for MSFS 2024, takes advantage of the visual improvements and techniques available to us in MSFS 2024. Let’s get into some of the core visual features and extras the art team has spent time on developing the TriStar.

Exterior Modelling
The exterior model has been crafted using high accuracy reference material gathered from our international aircraft visits. Every major structural component reflects real references and data gathered.

Our rendition features several interactive elements that contribute to overall realism. These include animated GPU hatch, potable water, waste systems, cargo door handles, cargo doors, entry doors, and as usual: engine cowling doors.

And as standard, there will be an era-appropriate ground handling equipment set, alongside the usual engine covers and remove before flight tags where necessary. We hope to showcase these to you in more detail in our upcoming development updates along with a walkthrough of external animations (showcasing systems such as DLC in action).



Exterior - Dynamic Dirt and Weathering
The TriStar is an old aircraft, and our visual recreation reflects this age and service life with the most extensive weathering package we have ever applied. A layer of dirt pre-exists on the base textures which cannot be disabled for authenticity, but we have gone beyond this with an enhanced dynamic weathering implementation.

Oil streaking, hydraulic fluid residue, chipped paint, oxidised metal, soot patterns, and panel discoloration have all been crafted inspired by real-world examples, not only observed on the TriStar, but other in-service aircraft which have been through some heavy operations.

Dynamic dirt and weathering behaviour works by increasing the intensity the more you fly, with persistence in mind between liveries, giving the aircraft a believable sense of operational history.

Subtle material roughness changes, variation in reflectivity, and dirt accumulation around seams and rivets create a realistic appearance that reflects decades of service life.

Stairs and Lounge Feature
Although the L-1011-500 variant did not operate with the lower lounge feature, the concept is so iconic that we created our own retrofit for simmers to enjoy. This will be available as an optional preset configuration of the aircraft within MSFS.

The optional lounge includes a fully modelled lower deck with a bar area, seating and relaxation spaces, and a spiral staircase that connects the lower lounge to the main cabin.

Most notably, the exterior boarding stairs lead directly into the lounge from the outside of the aircraft, giving the unique experience of a private jet style boarding flow for a widebody airliner.

We have also included the distinctive lower forward lobe on the aircraft belly. Only TriStars equipped with the lounge had this structure. It was designed to protect passengers in the lounge area in the event of a heavy landing that could compromise the nose gear. This additional detail is recreated accurately in our retrofit version and represents a unique identifying feature of lounge-equipped TriStars. We hope to showcase the cockpit, interior and additional features in our next development update.

Optimisation and Performance
Visual quality is balanced with careful optimisation principles learned from our most recent product cycles. We use a mix of shared texture sheets, strict texture resolution rules, and smart LOD transitions that reduce VRAM memory usage without visible losses in quality.

Complex areas such as the Flight Engineer station, the cabin, and the landing gear assemblies have been built with performance in mind. These regions feature multi-stage LODs that retain visual accuracy close-up but scale down gracefully at distance.

The TriStar benefits from the mentioned techniques and more we refined on aircraft like the A350 and A340, for which we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback in recent performance updates for. This ensures stable frame rates and high image quality on both PC and console platforms.

You can expect the full iniBuilds package with excellent night lighting, liveries and videos as we move forward with development and can’t wait to share more information in our next development update. 

Final Words
As we wrap up this update and look back at an incredible year, we want to circle back to where we started: with a huge "Thank You."

2025 has been a milestone year for iniBuilds. From the depth and excitement of the A350 Airliner to the grit and hands-on experience of the F406, and now looking ahead to the TriStar, none of this would be possible without you. Your support, your feedback, and even your bug reports have been the driving force behind every update we pushed. You have helped us refine our products and set new standards for what we can achieve together.

From everyone here at iniBuilds, we wish you a happy holiday season and blue skies. Here’s to an incredible 2026! 🎆🎄

iniBuilds Team ❤️ 

Hello!

It’s been a very busy year for the scenery team! Taking a look at the year as a whole, we’ve covered a massive amount of ground across the globe. From the icy runways of Antarctica to the deserts of the Middle East and the bustling hubs of the United States & Europe too! We’ve worked tirelessly to fill gaps in the world of Microsoft Flight Simulator and bring you some truly special projects, so we hope that you’ve managed to pick up an airport or two of ours throughout the year!

2025 Recap
This year brought with it some of the biggest projects to date, from a complete London Heathrow overhaul with the premium edition earlier in the year, to our latest and best received project - Manchester! Expanding on our Enhanced scenery line, the likes of Dubai, LAX and JFK saw their MSFS24 versions released, bringing these mega-hubs to the appropriate standard and making use of MSFS24 SDK tools and LOD’ing - a challenge we wanted to nail!

We expanded upon our UK and European catalogue, with London Gatwick Premium, another testament to the incredible community that is present in the aviation industry, with some fantastic community members who work at the airport and provided amazing insight and information. We also added another enhanced product, Leeds Bradford V2, with a brand new terminal being added, we always want to ensure that our projects can be some of the most up-to-date sceneries available to the sim. Other European airports include Svalbard and Larnaca, to great airports that provide a variety of route options for year round coverage, especially Svalbard, which is a great destination for the winter time, providing a real challenge with the weather conditions!

We also ventured into the unique and frozen region of Antarctica, releasing Wolf's Fang Runway, pairing perfectly with the A340 Airliner release and Cape Town, we want to provide you with those real-world counterparts and allow you to recreate historic routes! Each release taught us something new regarding optimization and environment texturing, and we’ve been applying those lessons directly back into our future projects.

This year, we emphasised the idea that the most important aspect of creating scenery is gathering the latest and most accurate references possible. This usually used to happen through SME’s such as those who worked at airports / fly into airports. This year we focused on adding another layer of data collection. This year we had numerous opportunities in getting team members on site at the airports we are creating. We are incredibly grateful to have worked directly with Airport Management and Authorities at both Providence and Manchester, who graciously allowed us to tour the airfields and work alongside them to capture the data we needed.

Having this level of access allows us to see the details that satellite imagery simply misses, from the specific wear and tear on the taxiways, grunge on terminal buildings and so much more.

For George, one of our Scenery Team Leads, the trip to Providence (KPVD) stands out as a highlight of his 2025. Being able to visit the airport firsthand provided invaluable insight that went straight into his workflows towards the final product.

"The highlight of my year was definitely the research trip to Providence Rhode Island (KPVD). It was a fresh experience to gain knowledge and was an extremely insightful one. Touring the entire airport with the ground operations team, gathering reference materials and learning about the history of the airport."  – George, Scenery Team Lead

Similarly, our time at Manchester, working with MAG, allowed us to capture the airport with an incredible level of detail, ensuring that the key placements of structures, textures & overall feel was as lifelike as possible. We love taking you behind the scenes on these trips, so if you missed our deep dives into how these visits went, be sure to check out the forum posts below:

Providence Research Trip: Providence BTS 👈

Manchester Research Trip: Manchester BTS 👈

iniBuilds Winter Wonderland Sale 🎅
The iniBuilds Winter Wonderland sale is now underway, bringing festive savings across a wide selection of our sceneries! Upgrade your simulator with amazing airports and destinations from around the world and enjoy savings of up to 20% off selected scenery products. Whether you’re planning short hops or long-haul operations, it’s the perfect time to expand your collection and discover something new this winter.
Check out the sale here: https://inibuilds.com/collections/sale
Exclusions apply.

Announcing: iniBuilds Dallas Fort Worth (KDFW) Premium for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024!

Which moves us nicely on to today's main topic, we are incredibly excited to formally announce our next major US project. We are heading to Texas to bring you Dallas / Fort Worth (KDFW)!

This is a project we have been wanting to tackle for a long time. As one of the busiest airports in the world by aircraft movements, recreating the scale and complexity of Dallas is no small job. Work has been quietly underway behind the scenes for months, ranging from detailed ground poly work to getting the unique architecture of the terminals correct.

We are applying all of our updated techniques to Dallas. This includes a heavy focus on performance optimization without sacrificing the visual fidelity of the enormous terminal areas & aprons.

The scenery team has been actively working on adapting our workflow to handle a hub of this size. As Greg, Head of Scenery explains, the journey to Dallas actually began with the challenges we tackled earlier this year:

"It’s been an exciting and busy 2025 in the scenery department. Adopting MSFS2024 as our core development platform gave us new opportunities to introduce levels of detail and quality previously not possible.

We saw the fruits of this labor recently with our Manchester release. It was an amazing experience to have so much direct input from the teams on-site, resulting in the most accurate layout representation we’ve released so far. That experience paved the way for what came next.

Early in 2025, we had a commercial opportunity to work on Dallas Fort Worth. We jumped at the chance to produce what will be, by far, the largest project we’ve ever done.

Thanks to that opportunity, we procured an incredible amount of on-site reference material, allowing for an incredibly faithful recreation. Of course, such an iconic airport wouldn’t be much fun if it didn’t run well, so we’ve kept performance at the core of everything. Our testing team is hard at work ironing out any kinks, and so far the results have been stellar."

These are two of the five fire stations across DFW, specifically ARFF Station 01 & ARFF Station 02. On the left of each slider, you can see the foundation modelling stage, showing the basic shape being formed. On the right of each slider, you can then see the texturing and detailed modelling stage. It's always cool to see how these projects come together from day 1 to release!

We’re deep into the development of this project, with work ongoing, we’re excited to have this project on the release schedule horizon. Whilst we can’t confirm any specific date as of now, you shouldn’t have to wait many more months for it! With well over 200 nonstop destinations worldwide from DFW, we’re pretty certain it’ll become a community favourite, especially for those American Airline ops alongside the variety of aircraft used too!

Our Next UK Project…
Finally, we want to look ahead to our next project back on UK soil. Following the release of Manchester and Leeds Bradford v2, we are thrilled to announce that we will be continuing our coverage of the North of England with Liverpool John Lennon Airport (EGGP)!

This is a fantastic airport with a rich history and a unique approach over the Mersey, and much like with all of our other UK airports, we want to do it justice.

With that, and similar to our Gatwick and Manchester projects, we are issuing a call for help. If you work at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, or have airside access and would be willing to assist the team with reference photography or technical data, please reach out to us! 

Capturing the real life feel of an airport relies heavily on high-quality reference material, and assistance from the community is what allows us to push that extra amount in realism. If you can help, please contact us by emailing our management team at management@inibuilds.com.

Thank you ❤️ 
We’d like to extend our thanks to every one of you that made this year so successful. 2025 has been a milestone year for the scenery team, learning plenty to make our sceneries better in terms of performance, quality and scale. Your support has allowed us to develop projects that may not have been possible previously, so thank you for providing us with these opportunities! We can't wait to kick off 2026, bringing you releases such as Dallas and Liverpool, along with several other un-announced projects we have in the pipeline. 2026 will be a truly global adventure; as we tackle an airport in a region we have not done before, to some global hubs that have been untouched in flight simulator thus far.

To ensure you don't miss out on those future announcements, make sure to join our Discord community here: https://discord.gg/KnUbZfHj8j

From everyone here at iniBuilds, we wish you a happy holiday season, here’s to a fantastic 2026!

iniBuilds Team ❤️
 

iniBuilds A350 Airliner V1.1.9 Update 🚀

Since the last update of V1.1.8, we’re pleased to bring you another major round of improvements for the iniBuilds A350 Airliner. Version 1.1.9 is now available via the iniManager. This update delivers substantial refinement across the board, addressing a wide range of system behaviours, navigation logic, and quality-of-life issues, alongside targeted fixes in Art, EFB functionality, and FS24 audio. From VNAV and DES mode improvements to corrected terrain, TCAS, HUD, brake cooling, and flightplan handling, v1.1.9 continues our push to raise the A350 Airliner for our customers.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

iniBuilds Team ❤️ 
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V1.1.9
SYSTEMS ⚙️
FIXED Airspeed stuck during icing conditions and prob heat on
FIXED WX radar/Terrain Map mask flipped
FIXED Pilot Stored Wpt - Can create without any WPT IDENT + cannot delete after
FIXED Fix info page should be grayed out if no ref ident is inserted
FIXED SPD LIMIT Exceeded message always shows
FIXED Issue with DES mode logic
FIXED Sec-FPLAN fixes in logic when creating new destination
FIXED Importing cruise winds on active wind page should leave topmost altitude empty
FIXED Opening CMS by clicking speed on F-plan page shouldn’t create TMPY immediately
FIXED Active f-plan should open VERT REV page
FIXED WASM Crash when inserting PBD Waypoint on PILOT STORED WPTS with no distance
FIXED TCAS Receiving RA when in TA ONLY on ground
FIXED VSD/VNAV issues on LOGAN2H
FIXED Inserting Place / Distance Waypoint in F-PLN Page
FIXED FIX page not clearing info correctly on turnaround
FIXED Changing the TRANS LVL in the MCDU causes it to be shown in small font
FIXED FA legs that are part of missed approaches still display the associated constraint when CSTR selected
FIXED Mismatched KCCU SEC-INDEX button behavior on the CM1 and CM2 side
FIXED Gravity Gear EXTN logic on spawn
FIXED ND in ANF Zoom - groundspeed value should have right alignment
FIXED Cooling times for EGT after shutdown too long
FIXED A350 brake cooling time not correct
FIXED Incorrect FOB ALTN computations when entering any wpts
FIXED FBW roll increasing from 22° to 30° on its own
FIXED Terrain on ND wrong in NAV mode
FIXED Broken EFOB reading in specific conditions
FIXED HUD NORM+Declutter wrong
FIXED Intermittent reports of Terrain radar not working
FIXED ETA to REF APT not matching + ETP NOT FOUND when ETP drawn on ND
FIXED TERR and VSD issues appearing in some geographic areas
FIXED -900 no longer rolling with idle thrust at low weights
FIXED STORE WPT in custom waypoint still greyed out after lat/long filled out
FIXED NAVAIDS Page – LS Tuning does not wipe after changing departure to a non-ILS runway
FIXED FMS2 freezing on reselection via page dropdown
FIXED Incorrect LOC identifier for approach with same frequency in both runway directions
FIXED CMS begin segment not appearing in the menu until an exit point is selected
FIXED CLB speed limit still appears on CLB PERF page even though it has been deleted
FIXED Always ADS-C connected when logged on to a CPDLC station
FIXED Standby Att + Nav displays appear fully initialized on power up, then switch to init sequence
FIXED Say Intentions/BATC – NOTIFY ATC grayed out when Hoppie field on EFB is empty
FIXED Not possible to preselect DATA on Com3 STBY
FIXED Direct with abeam points sometimes breaks flight plan
FIXED VNAV issues on RNP-Z31R DOLIV
FIXED ANF switches up runway numbers occasionally
IXED ELEC AC Load – doesn't vary in failures
ADDED VD missing features

ART 🎨
FIXED FO mode selector not spinning
FIXED FO HUD Cover Texture artefact

EFB📱
FIXED AOC No final loadsheet received
Migrated to Leaflet Enroute map to allow position scrolling

SOUND 🔊
FIXED FS24 Gear thump missing on takeoff roll
FIXED FS24 Tone of RA callouts
FIXED FS24 High N2 engine whine slightly reduced
FIXED FS24 Slight change to engine whine and buzzsaw overwing attenuation 
FIXED FS24 Slats vs. Flaps being audible in cockpit
FIXED FS24 Adjusted Flaps and Slats overwing volume and attenuation

KNOWN ISSUE

• Displays may not fully initialize on first load. We are aware and investigating the cause but reloading the flight should rectify the issue.

This has been introduced by SU4, and we need to file a report with Asobo.

v1.0.2 of iniBuilds Ponta Delgada (LPPD) for MSFS 2020 has been released. This update now splits the FS20 and FS24 downloads, adjusts ortho colouring as much as possible, fixes some default building exclusions and more.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

v1.0.2
- Adjusted ortho colouring as much as possible
- Added airline codes to parking
- Fixed non-excluded default buildings

v1.0.2 of iniBuilds Ponta Delgada (LPPD) for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update now splits the FS20 and FS24 downloads, adjusts ortho colouring as much as possible, fixes terrain and more.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

v1.0.2
- FS24 exclusive
- Adjusted ortho colouring as much as possible
- Fixed broken terrain/cliffs in FS24
- Added airline codes to parking
- Fixed non-excluded default buildings
- Adjusted LODs for some GSE elements
- Removed exaggerated tire gum (white marks on taxiways - FS24 feature)

v1.2.1 of iniBuilds Honolulu (PHNL) for MSFS has been released. This update addresses some missing jetways, incorrect gate signage and makes taxisigns less blurry in FS24.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

v1.2.1

- Fixed missing jetways C4, E9
- Fixed incorrect gate number E5/E9
- Fixed blue texture on JW gate number
- Added GSX profile v1.5
- Taxisigns in FS24 should now be less blurry

v1.0.2 of iniBuilds Manchester (EGCC) for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update realigns Taxiways E and D with updated markings and lighting, while correcting object placement, airline codes, and various visual bugs.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

v1.0.2
- Taxiways E & D shifted as appropriate to allow additional parallel spacing
- All markings, connections and lighting adjusted to suit
- Changed layout of D/E connection at NC
- Some taxi sign adjustments
- Moved blast wall to correct diagonal position.
- Moved GSE per above
- Added missing airline parking codes
- Fixed z-fighting T1/3
- Fixed floating approach light 23R
- Fixed mast light colouring
- Fixed bugged exclusion on default street lights

v1.0.7 of iniBuilds London Heathrow (EGLL) for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update adjusts runway colouring and tyre marks, added all L/R parking positions and much more.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

v1.0.7
- Adjusted runway colouring and tyre marks
- Added all L/R parking positions
- All 'spare' jetways now assigned to a gate as appropriate
- Fixed PAPI positioning
- Missing jetway connectors should be resolved
- Adjusted Jetway type 2 and type 3 to allow for full extension to distant stop points

iniBuilds A340 Airliner V1.0.5 Update 🚀

Our fifth A340 Airliner update is here, delivering another round of refinement with new features, system enhancements, visual fixes, EFB corrections, and improved audio cues. This update introduces offset functionality, a cabin Flight Attendant Panel, better navdata handling, and a series of system-wide fixed, alongside art improvements, EFB stability upgrades, and restored callouts for a smoother, more polished experience across the entire aircraft.

This update can be downloaded via the In-Game Marketplace.

V1.0.5
SYSTEMS ⚙️
ADDED OFFSET
ADDED “Check database cycle” message when using old Navigraph navdata cycle
ADDED Flight Attendant Panel in the cabin
ADDED CPDLC "ADD TEXT" Function
ADDED ISIS scroll wheel acceleration
ADDED Flight Model - additional spoiler drag
FIXED High speed planned for IF waypoint
FIXED TR1 FAULT- STBY PUMP 4 not shown as failed
FIXED Unable to enter (6-letter) custom waypoint as fix info
FIXED MCDU BRT/DIM behaviour
FIXED EIS1 DU Power-up sequence
FIXED Active waypoint altitude always predicted to be at 10 ft
FIXED FPLN page and the PERF page show different target MACH speed
FIXED Center Gear indication light logic on alternate gear extension
FIXED ENG3 & 4 anti-ice only not changing idle N1
FIXED AOC message - DEP and ETA time incorrect
FIXED AOC TO PERF REQ – TOW always in KG
FIXED AOC TO PERF REQ Message missing RWY
FIXED Missing * for window CSTRs on FPLN Page
FIXED Missing ND HDG target value when off-screen
FIXED REPORT page - OVHD WPT altitude shown as 0ft
FIXED INIT B RTE RSV not modifiable as a percentage
FIXED Cabin altitude and delta-P
FIXED AOC WX REQ inoperative
FIXED IDENT Page - 'DELETE ALL' stored data button behaviour
FIXED PFD HDG tape course pointer issue when crossing HDG 360
FIXED Engine failure: incorrect speed target during CLB phase
FIXED APPROACH VIA Page - 'NONE' position too far left
FIXED AOC Post-Flight Report - remove ETE line
FIXED RMP Digits occasionally flicker whilst tuning frequencies
FIXED Impossibly high MORA shown at ND Range 160/320
FIXED STEP ALT page format
FIXED F-PLN A page format
FIXED EQUI-TIME POINT page format
FIXED POSITION MONITOR page format
FIXED LAT/LONG format when entering creating custom waypoint
FIXED ATC VERT REQ page - Metric altitude requests format
FIXED NEW WAYPOINT page format
FIXED SEC HOLD page format
FIXED SEC F-PLN AIRWAYS page format
FIXED REPORT page format
FIXED WIND page format
FIXED VERT REV page format
FIXED ISIS Bugs page format
FIXED Menu page - move ATSU to LSK6L
FIXED Remove the space behind ILS on RAD NAV Page (LSK3L)
FIXED ARRIVAL page ILS FREQ/IDENT alignment
FIXED DATA INDEX - Stored 'WAYPOINTS' and 'NAVAIDS' page format
FIXED PROG Page - CRZ ALT field format when INIT A not populated
FIXED Flight model - MOI adjustments

ART 🎨
FIXED Chocks below ground level
FIXED Cabin exit sign background should be white
FIXED Tyre Deformation at certain weights
FIXED Changing table sticker removed from lavatory behind cockpit
FIXED OVHD LAND RECOVERY button animation
FIXED OVHD hydraulic panel pushbuttons animation
FIXED OVHD cab press knob missing integral light
FIXED OVHD PRIM/SEC FCTL guard click spots not working / guards not moving
FIXED ACU model disappears at a very close distance
FIXED GPU positioning to prevent GSX cargo loader clipping
FIXED Rear MLG/Center wheels floating at certain CG%
FIXED ACP CALL, MECH, ATT button backlight intensity
FIXED Wipers 'Slow' animation should not briefly stop at top
FIXED MLG hot brakes emissive bleeding through gear/struts
FIXED Snow clipping through aileron control surface
FIXED Snow texture mask on ENG1 & 4 outer cowling (white rectangle)
FIXED Missing DECEL light emissive on autobrake pushbuttons

EFB💻
FIXED ASU ACU not showing anymore when selected
FIXED MY FLIGHT page “ERROR INSTANCE WAS NULL” when selecting “IMPORT FROM SIMBRIEF”
FIXED TO PERF Page weight field display format
FIXED TO PERF Negative Temperature entry format
FIXED LDG PERF Sync WX button populating with DEP APT WX instead of ARR APT WX

SOUNDS🔊
FIXED Intermediate callouts missing
FIXED Repeated RA callouts missing

v1.0.1 of iniBuilds Manchester (EGCC) for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update addresses major terrain, visual, and accuracy fixes across the airport, improving terminals, stands, jetways, and overall realism while adding a custom ILS and enhancing GSX compatibility.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

v1.0.1
- All airside and landside terrain issues have been addressed
- Ryanair apron/Taxiway J/23R area has been revised.
- Terminal 1/3 floating
- Car parks around T1/3 fixed
- Improved realism of terrain along the airport south side
- Trident wings clipped and reg updated
- T2 texture/font issues
- Jetways now all have baked AO
- Broken textures on stand 27
- Removed collision boxes from T1/3 and train station
- T3 added dirt/weathering
- Added glass extension to jetway at 210
- Remove glass stair extension at 44/47
- Remove safedock at 47 and changed marking to marshaller
- Corrected some parking designations
- Updated interior elements
- Corrected people placement
- Fixed issue with duplicated static safedock not disabling when using GSX
- Added custom ILS

iniBuilds A350 Airliner V1.1.8 Update 🚀

Following on from last week’s hugely popular update focused on performance (V1.1.7 Forum Post), we are releasing another key update for the iniBuilds A350 Airliner! v1.1.8 is now available via the iniManager. Marketplace update has been submitted today.

Today we’re excited to share the details of A350 v1.1.8, a significant update that focuses heavily on audio realism, while also bringing polish across systems, Art, and general quality-of-life improvements. 
Our discount was ending today however this has been extended through to the end of the weekend! To celebrate Black Friday, the iniBuilds A350 Airliner is now 35% off! - our largest discount ever on this aircraft. If you've been waiting for the right moment to experience this iconic jet, now's your chance.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

🔥Black Friday Limited Time Discount: https://inibuilds.com/products/inibuilds-a350-airliner-msfs-2024

Sounds Update  

This update brings the largest improvement yet to the A350 Airliner soundscape in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Our audio team has rebuilt and re-balanced a wide range of effects, ensuring the signature A350 Airliner experience is now accurately represented across all phases of flight, both in the cockpit and throughout every cabin zone.

Showcase Videos
We’ve prepared four short clips demonstrating these improvements:

🔌 Flight Deck – Battery & AC Power Initialization
Pilot POV with slow pans left and right to highlight spatial sound movement across L/R channels.

🛫 Flight Deck – Takeoff Engine Spool
Capturing the full progression from low-RPM whine through to high-power roar.

🎥 Cabin “Before/After” Demonstration Clips
A quick 4-second tour through each cabin zone, showcasing First Class engine whine, Business Class nacelle and slat acoustics, Premium Economy trailing-edge airflow, and Economy sharklet resonance with deeper bass and wind variation.

🚧 Ground & GSE Acoustic Pass
Walkaround shots of GPU, ASU, hatches, external packs and associated ambient equipment.

Thank you for your ongoing feedback and support. Every update you see here is directly shaped by community reports, aircraft operators, and real-world A350 specialists who help us refine this aircraft to the level it deserves.

iniBuilds Team ❤️ 
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V1.1.8
SYSTEMS ⚙️

•    Added engine seizure logic when oil quantity drops below 2 QT
•    Improved SEC/F-PLN logic when modifying procedures, adding NEW DEST, or manipulating ND Plan mode
•    Terrain radar + MORA now correctly display at low altitude
•    Corrected ETP NOT FOUND behavior on the FMS
•    ATC COM MSG RECORD Page logic updated
•    Enhanced EO ACCEL ALT logic and A/THR activation criteria
•    HUD FPV no longer disappears in crosswinds
•    EGT-peaking on startup refined
•    VHF3 frequency preselection logic fixed
•    ND DIR TO no longer displays legacy abeam values
•    ND GS now right-aligned
•    Corrected ND wind digits transition between 360 ↔ 001
•    Engine EGT now behaves correctly when FADEC is powered off
•    Reduced overly sensitive TCAS RA
•    Cabin now warms properly using APU bleed
•    ETP REF 1 DIST alignment fixed
•    D-ATIS requests now cancel correctly for airports without D-ATIS
•    Resolved erroneous L/G EXTN ECAM on spawn
•    Corrected PACK1+2 FAULT warning prior to takeoff logic

ART 🎨

•    Crew rest compartment restored for the default cabin variant
•    Cabin lights now correctly behave during Cold & Dark
•    Cabin light distribution evened out
•    Cockpit door OPEN light working again
•    Fixed missing navigation light cover at highest LOD
•    FS24 wipers functionality restored
•    FS24 Bulk Cargo hold interior visibility resolved
•    FS24 Aft Cargo door texture anomaly resolved
•    FS24 Resolved pink texture artefact near wipers
•    FS24 engines now windmill correctly in the opposite direction too
•    FS20 Engine spinner flicker at IDLE resolved

SOUND 🔊

•    Exterior engine shutdown sounds refined
•    Improved start-up sound sequencing
•    Reduced strength of noise-cancelling effect
•    Louder, more authentic exterior startup sounds
•    Fixed looping cruise ambience
•    Increased engine bass & roar presence
•    Balanced rear-cabin buzzsaw
•    Removed unnatural speedbrake noise
•    Pushbuttons no longer overly loud
•    Takeoff whine now blends smoothly into spool-up
•    Corrected 75% thrust pitch calibration
•    Buzzsaw no longer drowned after thrust reduction
•    Fixed incorrect flap sound spatial origin
•    Restored missing slat sounds
•    Restored missing gear rotation thump
•    Reduced cockpit flap noise levels
•    Smoothed flap deployment end-phase
•    Re-balanced engine sound mixing
•    Cabin landing-gear acoustics corrected
•    GPU and ACU sounds now dynamic, not static
•    ACU no longer overpowers APU
•    Exterior gear-movement sound fixed
•    Touchdown sound beefed up
•    Reverse-thrust sounds restored
•    Flap-sound timing corrected
•    Ground-roll triggers aligned with wheel touchdown
•    Added missing tray pedal click
•    Added missing gear bump sound
•    Smoother APU bleed sound profile

FS20 audio updates will follow in a future patch as required.

v1.0.3 of the iniBuilds Impulse 100 for MSFS 20/24 has been released! This update delivers a range of clean-up and refinement improvements, including corrected marketplace metadata, updated aircraft files, removal of outdated documentation, and unified creator naming across all folders and paths.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

v1.0.3
- A detent has been added to the throttle lever’s idle position. BETA and BETA REVERSE form a continuous range. 
- Updated the 'Cabin Heating System' section in the manual to include the comfortable temperature range limits.
- Added a clickspot on the left side of the throttle quadrant to toggle the visibility of the throttle, prop, and condition levers. For more details, refer to the manual.
- Added a feature to hide the copilot avatar in exterior views when the copilot payload is set to zero.
- Updated the BETA and BETA REVERSE annunciations to display only when the engine is running.
- Fixed Oxygen gauge needle animation display issue.
- Corrected engine fuel flow behavior at higher altitudes.
- Adjusted torque limits for improved accuracy.
- Updated performance tables in the aircraft manual.
- Corrected the icao_type_designator, ui_max_range,ui_autonomy and ui_fuel_burn_rate in aircraft.cfg.
- Added tooltips to Circuit Breakers.
- Removal of obsolete files from the Documentation folder.
- Correction of the Marketplace.json description and addition of an information link to the manual hosted at https://forum.inibuilds.com/
- Correction of Marketplace.json blocks.
- All creator folders and paths are named as 'inibuilds' instead of 'impulse'.

✈️ Welcome to iniBuilds Manchester Airport (EGCC) ✈️

Step into one of the UK’s busiest and most iconic international gateways, brought to life with exceptional detail for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024! From its expansive terminal layouts to its busy airfield operations, Manchester Airport has been carefully crafted to deliver a realistic and immersive experience!

Available now for £17.99 (excl. VAT)
Buy here: https://inibuilds.com/products/inibuilds-manchester-egcc-msfs-24

Built in Collaboration with Manchester Airport Group & Airliners Live

This is one of our most detailed and accurate UK airports to date, created in close collaboration with Manchester Airport Group (MAG), who provided extensive on-site access, reference material, and operational insight. Their support allowed us to capture the true character of Manchester Airport, from its unique terminal architecture to the atmosphere around the airfield that spotters and pilots know so well.

Our team spent time on the ground gathering high-resolution photography, airside details, and real-world operational references to ensure this scenery reflects the airport exactly as it is today, you can see more about our visit here: https://forum.inibuilds.com/topic/34432-announcing-inibuilds-manchester-airport-egcc-for-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024/

A huge thanks goes to Airliners Live as well, who provided references to their spotting setups, equipment, and vantage points around the airfield, helping us capture the look and feel of Manchester exactly as spotters experience it every day.

Discover Manchester Airport Like Never Before!

Located in the heart of the North West, Manchester Airport (EGCC) is one of the UK’s most important aviation hubs. Serving tens of millions of passengers each year, it connects the region to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America. From the bustling Terminals 1, 2, and 3 to the signature parallel runways, this high-fidelity rendition captures the energy, scale, and complexity of real-world operations at EGCC.

Carriers & Routes

Manchester hosts a diverse mix of airlines and flight operations, including:

• British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 & Ryanair – offering high-frequency domestic and European services
• TUI & Virgin Atlantic – offering long-haul connections to the US, Caribbean, and beyond
• Emirates, Qatar Airways, Saudia – with global links across the Middle East and Asia

Whether you're flying a short hop to Belfast, a transatlantic route to Orlando, or a heavy departure toward Dubai, Manchester delivers the perfect mix!

Scenery Features:

• Custom ground textures covering the full airport area
• High-quality terminal models with interior detail and parallax
• Accurate landside representation, including forecourts, parking areas, and hotel district
• Fully custom night lighting, including runway, taxiway, and apron systems
• GSX profile included
• Custom taxiway signage across both runways and all aprons
• High-resolution, optimized textures for smooth performance
• Detailed models of airport-adjacent structures, including the Airport City buildings
• Custom static aircraft and ground service equipment
• LOD-optimized models for excellent performance across all systems

Watch the Trailer📽️

From sun-soaked holiday departures to fog-filled winter mornings, Manchester Airport (EGCC) offers a dynamic, challenging, and visually rich flying environment. Perfect your parallel runway ops, explore the vast apron network, and enjoy one of the most detailed UK airports created to date for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. ✨

iniBuilds Team ❤️

iniBuilds A350 Airliner V1.1.7 Update 🚀

Today is an exciting day for our A350 community, as we are releasing a major new update featuring extensive bug fixes, strong performance improvements, and a refined audio experience. v1.1.7 is now available via the iniManager. Marketplace update has been submitted today.

To celebrate Black Friday, the iniBuilds A350 Airliner is now 35% off for 1 week only! - our largest discount ever on this aircraft. If you've been waiting for the right moment to experience this iconic jet, now's your chance. 

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

Performance 

As highlighted in our recent A340 Airliner update, we have continued refining the internal processes and optimisation tools that made the A340’s performance possible — with the primary goal of bringing those same improvements over to the A350.

With this update, we are pleased to report significant performance gains across the board. Our teams have pushed hard to optimise every area of the aircraft, resulting in a noticeably smoother and more consistent experience, especially for those on mid-range or older hardware, while still delivering benefits for high-end systems.

Let’s take a closer look at what v1.1.7 introduces.

Default Cabin Optimisations

The A350 launched with a substantial focus on cabin detail and fidelity, supported by our optional cabin packs. However, based on your feedback, many pilots prefer a lighter, performance-focused cabin — similar to what we introduced with the A340.

In response, we’ve developed a new performance-friendly default cabin variant as standard. For most users, this means you should no longer need to rely on the “No Cabin” version when flying the A350-900 or -1000 purely for performance reasons. The “No Cabin” option will remain available for those who prefer it or require it for compatibility.

As part of our commitment to consistently improve performance across all iniBuilds aircraft, we have made the strategic decision to sunset the A350 cabin packs from v1.1.7 onward. Doing so allows our teams to focus entirely on optimising the core product experience rather than maintaining multiple cabin variants.

To be clear:
✔ Custom cabin livery textures are still fully supported across all default cabin variants.
❌ Only the unique cabin layout models for specific operators are being retired.

The crusade for better performance did not stop at the cabins. Our technical art teams have continued pushing to squeeze every possible ounce of performance out of the A350.

Texture Optimisation 

Starting with textures, we have now made reduced-resolution textures standard across the A350. We have taken great care to ensure this has no noticeable impact on visual fidelity, and in testing, we do not expect users to see any difference in day-to-day flying.

Node Count Reductions

Another area we targeted was node count. In a 3D model, node count refers to the number of individual objects, instances, or helper nodes in a scene. It is one of the biggest contributors to CPU load, especially for users on mid to lower-end processors compared to those, for example, on the latest Ryzen X3D chips. We have reduced the A350’s node count by several thousand on different models, which should provide a positive improvement to main thread performance for users who previously struggled with CPU limitations.

Wingflex System Improvements

To achieve natural wing movement, we use a skin-and-bone animation system. Previously, this involved a high number of active bones influencing the mesh, which added CPU cost, especially under dynamic environmental effects such as snow or weathering.

We have reduced the number of bones used in this setup by over 50%, which should deliver noticeable gains for CPU-limited users.

LOD Refinements
We have also selectively reworked several LODs. While this alone does not dramatically increase FPS, it significantly improves the smoothness of transitions between LOD levels, reducing micro-stutters when moving around the aircraft.

As with all major technical updates, unexpected issues may arise due to the wide variety of PC configurations. If you encounter any anomalies, please report them through our usual support channels so we can continue refining the aircraft.

Important:
All installed liveries and livery packs must be updated. Old versions may result in missing exterior components or other anomalies. Updated livery files will be available via iniManager on release day, and on the Marketplace once approved.

Performance Statistics – MSFS 2024
We’ve stated that performance has improved — but what evidence do we have to support that? Below are key statistics from our testing that clearly demonstrate the performance gains and highlight the improvements we’ve made.

Test specs: Ryzen 7800X3D, 64GB RAM, RTX 2080. A350-900, Default Cabin Selected

v1.1.7 delivers a clear increase in average framerates, but more importantly, a substantial improvement in 1% and 0.2% low frametimes. These reductions in frame-time variation translate to a much smoother, more stable experience.

Stutters are also significantly reduced. In previous builds, fewer than 45% of frames were classified as “smooth” on this setup. In v1.1.7, this figure now exceeds 85% in most cases. Frame-time spikes greater than 4ms have been reduced by 90%, resulting in consistent, fluid motion even in demanding environments.

TL;DR — If you previously struggled with performance on the A350, we strongly recommend giving this update a try. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Performance Statistics – MSFS 2020
The MSFS 2020 version of the A350 has also received targeted optimisation work. While the gains are smaller than in MSFS 2024, we observed measurable improvements in 1% and 0.2% lows, alongside smoother behaviour in specific high-load scenarios. Your mileage may vary depending on hardware, but most users should see some benefit.

Sound Updates
Our second focus topic for this update is the new and improved soundscape that is now available for the iniBuilds A350 Airliner.

Is this a completely brand new sound pack? No, but we expect you will find it an overall improvement to the fidelity, and authenticity of the aircraft. We think you’ll notice the depth and clarity they’ve brought to the aircraft and want to thank Echo19 Audio for their contributions to the update.

In this update, we’ve delivered broad refinements across the aircraft’s audio environment to enhance clarity, balance, and spatial realism.
Direct areas are highlighted below, but overall improvements include a more natural cabin ambience, smoother and better-blended engine tones and attenuation, and more accurate cockpit cues that reduce unnecessary noise.

For those who may have felt the audible experience was subpar due to mixing, or sounds not loading due to LOD issues; all of these have been reviewed and resolved in this update. 

We’ve also improved the AI traffic audio cues as well as fixed as series of minor issues to create a more authentic soundscape. We hope they enhance your experience and encourage you to turn up the volume on all your future flights!

So what has changed?

While not all encompassing, we’ve provided a few examples below to showcase the updates and highlight areas we feel are much improved. 

Cockpit and Cabin Ambience/Spatialization

Engine “buzzsaw” on takeoff from cockpit and cabin

External aircraft and equipment sounds and ambience 

TERRAIN DATABASE:

Starting with v1.1.7, you can now download the terrain database locally to the aircraft’s working directory (A340 customers will be familiar with this process). This is especially helpful for users with limited bandwidth or unstable internet connections.

The process is simple, but please refer to this forum post for detailed instructions:
How To - Download Terrain data locally - FAQs - iniBuilds Forum

We hope you enjoy this deep-dive development update! To celebrate Black Friday, the iniBuilds A350 Airliner is now 35% off for 1 week only! — our largest discount ever on this aircraft. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to experience this iconic jet, now’s your chance.

iniBuilds Team ❤️ 
____________________________________________________________
V1.1.7
SYSTEMS ⚙️
FIXED FLS clearance logic after NEW DEST insertion.
FIXED VNAV wind component direction/sign conventions and path geometry.
FIXED VNAV path agreement with VSD (constraint interpolation & smoothing).
FIXED PERF DES speed schedule and VDEV stability.
FIXED Vertical Display showing ETP/time markers.
FIXED DIR TO logic, temporary flight plan creation, and waypoint ordering.
FIXED Wind page ordering (highest FL to lowest).
FIXED Manual leg sequencing, waypoint deletion behaviour, and scratchpad validation.
FIXED Custom waypoint handling (PBD / LAT-LON / 3–4 letter stored waypoints).
FIXED Incorrect destination field elevation and altitude reference usage.
FIXED Departure SID parsing and selection reliability.
FIXED Arrival/Approach selection and correct propagation to SEC F-PLN.
FIXED RNP AR guidance stability, VDEV behaviour, and RF-leg tracking.
FIXED LS and FLS course sourcing for PFD annunciation.
FIXED Constraint displays relative to TL/TA logic.
FIXED Step climb ETA and calculation logic when offsets or conditional waypoints are present.
FIXED Oceanic Clearance entry workflow and CPDLC handling logic.
FIXED Offset waypoint creation (-XX nm) and abeam logic.
FIXED ACTIVE/SEC common-leg behaviour.
FIXED Cruise MACH, REC MAX, and ISA deviation integration.
FIXED Step climb trigger logic and TO waypoint formatting.
FIXED High-elevation airport logic for TO/DES predictions.
FIXED GS mini computation using correct wind component.
FIXED APP DES behaviour and pitch/thrust blending.
FIXED AP V/S mode pitch-command smoothing.
FIXED Pitch trim initialisation for airborne starts.
FIXED V/S display behaviour during preflight.
FIXED EO acceleration altitude logic.
FIXED VAPP/VLS consistency and wind additives.
FIXED VFE and VMAX CONF1 accuracy.
FIXED Aileron neutral feedback indication.
FIXED FLS/LOC/VOR approach symbology across PFD/ND.
FIXED BLEED 1+2, PACK 1+2, and X-BLEED ECAM logic.
FIXED WING ANTI-ICE ECAM behaviour.
FIXED TR1/2/EMER voltage modelling.
FIXED HYD and F/CTL SD page alignment and indication precision.
FIXED Fuel quantity resolution (10kg).
FIXED IR/ADR switching behaviour and OFF annunciation.
FIXED ADIRS pushbutton logic.
FIXED Cargo temperature regulation indication.
FIXED Brake temperature arc placement.
FIXED Beacon/chocks logic for ground ops.
FIXED Door/cabin readiness indications.
FIXED Engine/pitot cover detection logic.
FIXED Loadsheet formatting and message record handling.
FIXED Turnaround/MCDU reset behaviour.
FIXED BTV stop margin entry behaviour.
FIXED LDG MEMO timing alignment.
ADDED Local terrain database download capability.
ADDED RMP frequency uplink via ACARS.
ADDED ACARS timeout logic.
FIXED RAD NAV auto-cleaning and frequency handling.
FIXED HUD symbology stability (FPV, track bug, LS scale).
FIXED PFD track/altitude indications around 360° transitions.
FIXED ISIS text and menu alignment.
FIXED ND symbology for terrain, RF legs, and approach overlays.
FIXED FO-side ND airport data call.
FIXED SEC PLAN ND rendering.
FIXED OIS layout and format improvements.
FIXED L/G Gravity Ext erroneous message

ART 🎨
FIXED AP disconnect and priority pushbutton animations.
FIXED Reverser lever animations and detent accuracy.
FIXED Vertical tail aerodynamic behaviour with no hydraulics.
FIXED Spoiler droop representation on SD and external model.
FIXED Wing/lighting interaction (flash issue).
FIXED Jetway 2L behaviour (A340 parity).
ADDED Full cabin light-off option on FA Panel.
FIXED Setting "Night Mode" on FA Panel correctly dims lightscape

OIS💻
FIXED Door control logic from EFB ground menu.
FIXED Enroute map rendering, refresh logic, and layer stability.
FIXED Multi-page SID/STAR/APP chart rendering.
FIXED Takeoff config workflow when cabin not ready.
FIXED Terrain download status reporting.
FIXED ZFW entry and performance workflow in OIS.
FIXED Landing performance FT/M conversion.
FIXED EFB map refresh & state management.
ADDED “Reset to Recommended Levels” for volume settings.
ADDED Permanent HUD cover toggle in equipment page.
ADDED Chart viewer UI improvements (text scaling, accessibility).

SOUND 🔊
ADDED Sound Overhaul
FIXED Electrical power-up transitions and sequence timing.
FIXED Callout timing including altitude, configuration, and GPWS events.
FIXED RAT deployment audio.
FIXED Internal engine volume scaling across all phases.
ADDED full overhaul of engine and ambient soundscape (interior + exterior).
ADDED Improved buzzsaw, spool, and airflow effects.
ADDED Avionics bay ambience with no power.
ADDED Cockpit-door attenuation for cabin announcements.
ADDED New layered cockpit and cabin ambience for more spatial depth.
 

Please see below a known issues list that will be fixed in next week hotfix:

1.1.7 RC1 Known Issues
- FS24: Wipers animation  Inop
- FS24: 900/ULR - Rear cargo door model mesh causing all liveries with intersecting colorways to render white square
- FS24: Cabin IFE tied to Cabin Lighting power instead of individual power state

Hello everyone!

We’re excited to bring you the A340 Airliner v1.04 update, a release that advances the aircraft in some big ways!

Over the past weeks, our teams have been working to refine core systems, improving audio behaviour, and expanding functionality across the board. This update marks a major milestone for the A340 Airliner, introducing a complete rework of the EIS1 display logic, enhanced DMC behaviour, a brand-new cold and dark startup flow, and a fully featured ATSU/AOC suite that elevates the whole operational experience from pre-flight through shutdown.

There’s a lot packed into this one, so let’s dive into what’s new.

Display Unit and DMC Behaviour Overhaul
A major highlight of this update is the complete overhaul of the EIS1 display logic and several core DMC behaviours, bringing the aircraft much closer to the authentic older-generation Airbus standard.

If you’re powering up from cold and dark, you’ll spot the changes right away. Each display unit now begins with a single white diagonal line during startup, a visual cue that the screen has power but hasn’t yet begun receiving data from the DMC.

If you remember the A300, this symbol was also used when its signal generator units were manually selected off. It is another authentic carry-over from the earlier Airbus widebody lineage.

Automatic Display Reversion and E/WD Priority Logic
The Engine and Warning Display (E/WD) is one of the most important screens in the cockpit, and its priority rules are now fully simulated.

If the upper DU fails or is manually turned off, the E/WD will automatically transfer to the lower DU without any pilot action. In an electrical fault scenario, having to manually move engine indications to check status would be the last thing you want.

This logic works in reverse as well. When the upper DU comes back online, the E/WD automatically returns to it. You can test these behaviours directly through the EFB failures menu.

PFD and ND Transfer Logic
The PFD now includes full reversion logic as well. If the DU it is assigned to fails, the PFD will automatically transfer to an available display, ensuring continuous flight information is always visible. Unlike the E/WD, however, the PFD does not automatically switch back when the original screen is restored. This reflects real-world Airbus operation, where the pilot must manually use the PFD/ND transfer pushbutton to return the display to its original DU.

Single Display Unit Operation and Advisory Logic
Operating in single-DU mode introduces a unique Airbus design quirk that is now fully modeled. In normal operation, the system would automatically call up the appropriate system page and highlight it when a parameter drifts out of limits. But with only one DU available, the aircraft cannot display that page directly. Instead, Airbus uses an advisory memo (ADV) on the upper display, while the ECAM panel flashes the relevant system page light to prompt the pilot to press and hold it to view the affected parameter. After some work from the team refining this, the behaviour is now fully simulated.

Additionally, when flying with only the upper DU, page selections and the STS page require you to press and hold the button to display them. If the ECAM/ND selector is used, the system correctly reverts back to dual-operation logic.

Flight Data and Initialization Enhancements
AOC Flight Plan Uplink
The A340 Airliner now supports AOC flight plan uplinks, allowing operational flight plans to be automatically received and loaded into the aircraft. This includes route information, cost index, cruise levels, and wind data, all inserted digitally without any need for manual transcribing. The workflow from Simbrief loadsheets is fully preserved, ensuring a seamless and efficient preflight process.

Performance and Takeoff Data
Performance and takeoff data has also been improved. The aircraft now supports automatic V-speeds, flex temperature settings, and thrust rating uplinks, making preflight preparation faster and more accurate while closely reflecting real-world airline operations.

Loadsheet and Ground Operations
Digital Loadsheet Delivery
The A340 Airliner now features an updated digital loadsheet delivery. After importing from Simbrief, a preliminary loadsheet is immediately received, providing an initial overview of the flight’s payload. Once the EFB loading process is complete, a final loadsheet is automatically sent, with passenger and cargo values reflecting a realistic airline workflow from start to finish.

OCM (Operational Control Messages)
The A340 Airliner now includes updated Operational Control Message (OCM) functionality. This system handles company delay messages, diversion requests, and post-flight reports including fuel burn. It also features fully automated OOOI tracking, recording off-block, airborne, landing, and in-block times to provide an accurate overview of the flight from start to finish.

New ATC Messaging Capabilities
ATC Requests via AOC
The A340 Airliner also now offers enhanced ATC messaging capabilities through AOC integration. Pilots can send oceanic clearance requests and position reports directly from the aircraft, with all messages routed efficiently via the DCDU or MCDU. This streamlines communication and ensures procedures closely match real-world airline operations.

What This Update Means for Long Hauls
This update takes the A340 Airliner well beyond a traditional MCDU-focused workflow and turns it into a fully connected airline operations experience. Long-haul flying gets the biggest boost, with a far more procedural, automated, and immersive flow from pre-flight all the way through to shutdown.

Whether you’re running full airline SOPs, following a dispatch-style setup, or just want a more streamlined, hands-off cruise, the new ATSU and AOC systems bring a meaningful layer of depth and realism to every phase of the flight.

We hope you enjoy this update and you can check out the full changelog below!

iniBuilds Team ❤️

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V1.0.4
SYSTEMS ⚙️
FIXED Landing CAB ALT always = 0
FIXED Clean speed capped at 257 kts
FIXED PREV PHASE button on Wind page broken on ground
FIXED Arrival constraints showing as FL under TL
FIXED ATC CONNECTION STATUS - ACTIVE ATC does not change after disconnect
FIXED can't enter custom wpt as fix info
FIXED DU auto transfer and single DU config logic revised
FIXED EIS1: TR1 FAULT, HYD, G ELEC PUMP not shown as failed
FIXED Erroneous Baro Setting discrepancy ECAM when using in.hg
FIXED Green ENG 1+4 pump lo pr missing items
FIXED STEP ALT Page formatting
FIXED Time Marker logic
FIXED Unable to enter custom waypoint due to problem with LAT/LONG
FIXED GPS Jamming logic (TERR/Nav deg)
FIXED HYD Blue ENG pump ECAM
FIXED ADR off should remove ALT indication
FIXED No LDG GEAR NOT DOWNLOCKED ECAM when gear lever down and not deploying
FIXED Oil Temp variance too large between engines
FIXED PERF/IDLE Factors
FIXED IR and ADR pushbuttons
FIXED RAD NAV Page layout revisions
FIXED ETP Page
FIXED APU SQUIB not arming
FIXED SEC PERF logic revision
FIXED ND: VOR symbol and ID colour balance
FIXED GPS PRIMARY LOST not displaying on ND
FIXED FO PFD connected to ADR3 vs. ADR2
FIXED ATSU menu prompt should be LSK6
FIXED ADR 1 controls all ADR
FIXED CMS should reset after CMS completed/on turnaround
FIXED PFD BARO Ref doesn't flash when not in correct setting
FIXED F-PLN A & B page tweaks
FIXED ARRIVAL Page tweaks
FIXED Altitude constraints "+/-"
FIXED EQUI-TIME POINT Page
FIXED AIRWAYS Page
FIXED DEPARTURES Page
FIXED Active waypoint altitude is always predicted to 10'
FIXED Can't access WIND page from the F-PLN Page
FIXED ND VOR manual font logic revised
FIXED FPLN page and PERF page show different planned MACH
FIXED Extra fuel calculation incorrect
FIXED Sequencing the FPL beyond the HDG leg centered the ND on the ARP
FIXED STEP ALTs pages revised
FIXED Missing T/D w/o predictions
FIXED DIST formatting
FIXED POSITION MONITOR Page revised
FIXED MCDU: GA shows THR RED/ACC in green instead of blue when GA phase not active
FIXED Fuel jettison: incorrect pump and crossfeed setup
FIXED EIS1: PFD and MCDU green dot discrepancy
FIXED EIS1: PFD ALT target still incorrect -10,000 ft
FIXED VNAV incorrect behaviour when fast and high when on DES with managed SPD
FIXED Alternate gear extension behaviour
FIXED EIS1: Incorrect layer priority of ND SEC display
FIXED SEC incorrect yellow diamond for waypoints
FIXED EIS1: PFD track diamond should be smoother
FIXED FF and FU incorrect resolution of 20KG, should be 10KG
FIXED MCDU: Go around page S, F, GD speeds shown for current weight instead of estimated LW
FIXED ND mode changing
FIXED Auto flight transitions jerky
FIXED ACARS WX uplink
FIXED 5 digit wp/airport logic
FIXED Selecting TERR P/B off should turn off TERR on ND
FIXED Chrono does not restart when reaching maximum value (99:59)
FIXED PFD ND LOC signal does not match — PFD shows you further left than ND
FIXED ADS Connection should read ADS:ARMED on the ground
FIXED ON GPU panel state - APU BLEED PB should be off
FIXED ATC Menu - Change title "VERT REV" to "VERT REQ"
FIXED ATC MSG Light should extinguish when a no-reply message is closed via DCDU
FIXED ATSU DATALINK STATUS inop
FIXED Creating new WPT remembers the name of the previously created WPT
FIXED Stored WPTs > new WPT prompt should be blue
FIXED EIS2: PFD missing LS course pointer in HDG tape
FIXED DES SPD LIM blank
FIXED EIS2 PFD: nose box offset to the right
FIXED A340 Oceanic Req not working
FIXED B ELEC HYD PUMP not failing in case of TR 1 FAULT
FIXED blue eng 2 lo pr incomplete STS/inop sys
FIXED Engine out during take off, incorrect CLB phase sequencing logic
FIXED GPS Jamming - TERR/GPWS works despite being jammed
FIXED VERT REV Tweaks CRZ Points
FIXED ATSU and ATC Messages mixed up
FIXED Airbus Managed Descent ND Scenario 2
FIXED Inserting a STAR
FIXED ATC VERT REQ Page data input/view issues
FIXED DCDU missing cancel for every pending outgoing message
FIXED EIS2: upper display brightness off/on not restoring EWD position
FIXED ENG anti ice not changing idle N1
FIXED Brake accumulator behaviour when HYD BLUE system running
FIXED NWS Disco not disconnecting rudder from steering
FIXED OH jettison lights
FIXED NEW DEST fuel calculation logic
FIXED Time marker not moving with route
FIXED GREEN SYS FAIL NORM BRKS not working but AUTO BRAKES arm and work
FIXED ACARS WX request
FIXED On APU panel state
FIXED PERF GO Around
FIXED RAD NAV/Hold page font sizes
FIXED Acceleration altitude being ignored
FIXED RAT deployed after loading save
FIXED HOLD page logic
FIXED Issues with CMS
FIXED Creating a TMPY f-plan edit
FIXED Issues with CPDLC/PDC
FIXED MCDU Menu light won't clear
FIXED Aircraft accelerating at thrust reduction instead of acceleration
FIXED INIT B Page formatting
FIXED NEW WAYPOINT formatting
FIXED FLT NBR on F-PLN page formatting
FIXED VERT REV Pages (ACT) formatting
FIXED LAT REV, FROM formatting
FIXED CMS managed SPD target not updating to CMS target if in SEL SPD until passing CMS start point
FIXED RAD/NAV page no longer requires leading "/" for frequencies
FIXED EIS1 startup behavior
FIXED CMS END POINT not showing on VERT REV Page
FIXED Step climb speed logic
ADDED Failures for all the DUs
ADDED AOC/ATC Features

ART 🎨
FIXED Winglet textures are mirrored

EFB💻
ADDED ADC delay codes sheet
ADDED realistic delay sequencing to FINAL load sheet
ADDED CG Values to PRELIM Loadsheet

SOUNDS🔊
FIXED Cabin ready calls audible through ACP PA
FIXED Improved squib sounds
FIXED Vol levels of smaller overhead interactions 
FIXED GPS jam 'pull up' aural audible without power
FIXED Improved gps jam logic - now interwoven with main callout events
FIXED Triple click audible without power
FIXED various rotary knobs missing end of motion sound
FIXED PFD/ND xfer sound plays after turning pfd off and back on
ADDED sound to tray pedals
FIXED missing interaction for GPWS test pushbutton
ADDED NW disc button sound 
ADDED sound to FCU brightness knobs
FIXED FO side missing EFIS DMC dial sounds 
ADDED more directionality to external pack sounds
ADDED more directionality to external apu sounds
IMPROVED visor sound timing and sample
ADDED sound to baro knobs
 

 

v1.0.3 of iniBuilds Nadi (NFFN) for MSFS has been released. This update fixes a default taxiway section showing.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

v1.0.3

- Fixed default taxiway section showing on R20.

Hello, welcome to Manchester Airport (EGCC)! 🛫🌦️

We’re thrilled to announce that the next addition to our UK airport collection is nearing completion! Manchester International Airport, one of the busiest and most iconic gateways in the country, and a true aviation hub of the North!

Our Visit to Manchester

Back in October, our team had the incredible opportunity to visit Manchester Airport in person for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with the airport’s management team.

From the busy Terminal 2 redevelopment to the extensive airside details, we captured thousands of reference photos and textures, comparing every detail between the real-world airport and our in-sim environment.

It was fantastic to gain direct insight into daily operations, design updates, and future expansion plans, all of which have helped us recreate the airport with great accuracy.

We had the incredible opportunity to drive down the taxiways and service roads, capturing extensive reference material for everything from ground markings and stop points to vehicle layouts and equipment placement. We also explored the range of ground service equipment (GSE) scattered across the airport from different GHAs, an sight that truly reflects Manchester’s scale and activity. One of the highlights of our visit was gaining exclusive early access to the brand-new Terminal 2 pier, thanks to the support of the airport’s management team. With construction areas still closed to the public, we were able to photograph every detail, from the freshly installed ADB Safegate systems to the latest jetways, ensuring our in-sim recreation captures this modern expansion with fantastic accuracy.

On the left of these following images, is the real life reference, on the right, their in-sim counterpart! Please keep in mind, this project is still a WIP and may be missing certain elements that will be rectified prior to public release.

Community-Driven Project

This project has been special for us, built not only with reference material and data, but with the people who live and work there every day.

Our development team has been collaborating closely with members of the Manchester Airport Group and the wider aviation community, including ramp staff, engineers, and pilots who call EGCC home.

Their feedback has been invaluable, from ensuring airside vehicle layouts match real-world operations, to helping us fine-tune building placements, signage, and lighting for a truly authentic feel. 

Scenery Features:

• Hand-made ground textures with crisp, bespoke texture sets for runways, aprons, paths, and roads
• True-to-life airport landside recreation with custom ground decals, signposts, vegetation, parking barriers, and more
• Accurately modeled and positioned dynamic airport lighting for enhanced realism
• 180+ hand-crafted models featuring custom-made buildings, vehicles, and objects
• Hand crafted terminals with crisp textures providing a fresh, modern appearance
• HD jetways with intricate details enhancing the airport's realism
• Highly detailed models of all airport buildings, objects, and surroundings
• Full HD ground poly matching the 2025 airport layout
• Up-to-date airport layout reflecting the current, real-world location
• Official GSX profile included in the scenery folder and iniManager download
• Level of Detail (LOD) optimization for every model ensuring the best performance possible
• Use of the latest MSFS2024 SDK features for optimal performance and smooth experience
• Bespoke taxi signage true to real-world specifications
• Full iniManager compatibility allowing easy configuration for optimal performance on your system

With Airliners Live, Manchester Airport Group, and local community contributors all involved, this is a scenery built on passion and shared interest, to celebrate one of the UK’s most important aviation hubs.

As always, thank you for your continued support, we can’t wait for you to get your hands on this one! Our content creators and streamers will be getting access very soon, so be sure to check out their streams to get exclusive previews!

The iniBuilds Team ❤️

v1.2.0 of iniBuilds Honolulu (PHNL) for MSFS has been released. We're excited to say that Honolulu is now a Compatible product for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024!This update focuses on ensuring full functionality and visual consistency within MSFS2024, resolving several reported issues and improving overall performance and accuracy across the airport.

NOTE: Users MUST have City Update 10 installed and photogrammetry enabled to avoid ground texture bleed through. FS2024 SU4b users may notice unintended visual anomalies at very close range in certain areas

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

v1.2.0

- No longer using custom CGL to allow for better WU compatibility.
- FIXED See-through palm trees
- FIXED E7 jetway doesn't reach Fenix A320 when on the A320 stop bar
- FIXED C4 and C9 jetways do not connect to aircraft
- FIXED AirService Hawaii reflected Atlantic Aviation signage change
- FIXED Stray wheelchair pax model on ramp
- FIXED Shifted cars
- FIXED Blurry taxi signs
- FIXED Misaligned stop markers in FS24.

iniBuilds A340 Airliner V1.0.3 Update 🚀

Hello again!

First off, we’ve been absolutely thrilled with the community’s response to the release of our A340 Airliner. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see the feedback and excitement around the aircraft’s visuals, system fidelity, and the performance improvements we’ve achieved - setting a new standard for what an airliner can deliver in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Behind the scenes, our teams have continued refining tools and introducing new techniques that made the A340 Airliner possible - and we’re already working to bring many of these enhancements to the A350 Airliner very soon.

For version 1.0.3 of the A340 Airliner, we’ve focused on addressing key pieces of community feedback that came in even before release. While our initial schedule and commitments meant some of these adjustments couldn’t make it into the launch build, we’ve taken the time to carefully review and refine areas such as the wing and main landing gear to ensure everything looks and behaves just as it should.

Enough intro - let’s get into the details you’re here for.



This update can be downloaded via the In-Game Marketplace.

Art Updates

Even before release, we were aware that certain aspects of the A340’s wing geometry had become a talking point amongst those with a heightened attention to detail in the community. 

Our art team took a step back to investigate where these discrepancies came from and quickly identified that our original wing layouts and reference data contained some distortion. After reaching out to our partners, we gathered a fresh set of references and reassembled new, accurate layouts for our 3D models, further verifying them against technical drawings to ensure we’d get it right this time.

As is often the case, once one component is corrected, it has a knock-on effect elsewhere. In this case, adjustments to the wing required a full rework of the main landing gear, including a complete recalibration of the wheel tilt and positioning to align everything with the updated data.

This update addresses around 30 individual and multi-point bugs related to the accuracy of the wing and main landing gear. We hope those of you with a sharp eye for detail (yes, you know who you all are) will appreciate the improvements, and we look forward to hearing your feedback.

Please note that as a result of these changes, all decal-based liveries will require an update - meaning any liveries you have from iniManager, will have updates available on release day, including Marketplace livery packs for Xbox users.

Key Features of the iniBuilds A340 Airliner

It’s worth mentioning that any further large-scale changes or structural reworks like the wing and MLG in v1.0.3 won’t appear too quickly for any further discrepancies that come out of feedback and internal testing. Major revisions require significant time and resources, often involving texture, model, animation, livery and integration teams who have already moved onto other projects.

Beyond the major changes, a handful of bugs have been resolved from internal and community feedback which you can read in-detail on the changelog.

Systems Updates
While this update is brief on the systems side, the next one is already shaping up to include a much larger range of improvements and new features. For now, here’s a quick overview of what’s been added and refined in version 1.0.3.

Gear Compression Flight Model Update
In parallel with the art updates to the gear and tire compression, the flight model has been refined to more accurately simulate weight-on-wheels behavior and gear compression characteristics.

Constant Mach Added
A new constant Mach function has been introduced to the FMGS. This mode allows the A340 Airliner to maintain a fixed Mach number, rather than relying on variable cruise speeds from a cost index. It’s particularly useful when operating in procedural environments such as the North Atlantic High Level Airspace.

General Fixes
A number of visual and logical discrepancies in the FMGS and DCDU have been corrected, improving overall system accuracy. Minor updates have also been made to VNAV calculations, providing smoother and more consistent flight path predictions.

All of the above lays the groundwork for more significant systems updates coming soon, including broader flight model refinements, deeper avionics features such as AOC/ATC integration, and expanded WINWING support planned for the next release.

Thank you to everyone for being part of this journey with the A340 Airliner. We can’t wait to see you in the virtual skies soon!

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V1.0.3
SYSTEMS ⚙️
FIXED Memo: missing MAN LDG ELEV when using the overhead knob
FIXED Gravity gear not working with GREEN SYS failure and selected down
FIXED When DC 1 + 2 fault gear will not come down even with gravity EXT
FIXED IR issue still not fixed and this is what caused drama on 350. When IR 1 is elected off the ATT for PFD 1 is lost same for IR 2 and FO PFD and follows the same logic on the ECAM SWTCH panel so you can use the IR INFO from IR 3 on either FO or CPT PFD
FIXED IR Advisory logic revised
FIXED GPWS & Terrain behavior in case of no AC power or ADIRU 1 fault
FIXED Add FWC 1+2 FAULT behavior
FIXED F speed > Vfe CONF2 at high weights
FIXED Important: LG gravity extension incorrectly modelled
FIXED Engine Oil step in checklist not achievable
FIXED ND Deficiencies on Short Flights
FIXED FPLAN DIST limit
FIXED CRZ WIND Page missing when it shouldn't
FIXED Oxygen Mask test logic revised
FIXED Restore Toggle Reverse/Reverse Hold functionality
FIXED Cabin doesn't ready all of the time
FIXED EIS2-FUEL FLOW: values clipping/total is cycling quickly
FIXED DECELERATE Message should appear as soon as TOD reached without descending
FIXED FWC Ordering Issue
FIXED INOP systems on ground in STS page that shouldn't be there
FIXED FWC "ADR 1+2+3"
FIXED Additional Info to ADIRUs OFF on Ground FWC - STS Page pre-engine-start behavior
FIXED GPWS and TERR FAULT lights
FIXED IR and ADR Pushbuttons logic
FIXED GND CLTR SPRS Switch logic
FIXED GND CLTR SPRS typo EIS1
FIXED Engine performance feedback
FIXED ELEC and HYD ECAM not resetting after engine restarted
FIXED ADR off/failure should also lead to ALT indication lost
FIXED ADR3 is feeding the FO ISO ADR2
FIXED EIS1: ND spd lim magenta dot off route
FIXED FL150 (ALT NAV) with FL410 on FCU and MACH SEL: .8 displayed, when pushing knob to engage CLB, selected speed suddenly became a MACH value
FIXED FMS - Approach didn't re-sequence correctly on go-around - adding SEC F-PLN to Active automatically after
FIXED STEP DELETED advisory logic revised
FIXED AIR ABNORMAL AIR BLEED ECAM missing but this would be good to get added quite quickly as this seems to come up all the time with failures
FIXED TAT + SAT + Bleed pressure (APU PAGE) information with ADIRS to NAV during alignment
FIXED GPS Jamming - GPWS Warning continues to play despite system being off
FIXED GPS Jamming - ECAM Actions not recognized
FIXED THR RED / ACCEL ALT capped at 10,000ft
FIXED ADR2 and ADR3 OFF lights not working
FIXED Regression: EIS1 THS should NOT automatically set after start
FIXED Autosave Interval not being respected properly
FIXED AOC RCVD Messages - 'Return to AOC Menu' button INOP when returning after viewing a received message
FIXED AOC RCVD Messages - Typo in header - Replace "RSVD" with "RCVD"
FIXED Planning very high speed for IF waypoint
FIXED Implement Constant Mach Number
FIXED SEC PLAN sequencing issue
FIXED VNAV still over-estimating drag/slowing ability on descent
FIXED RTE Reserve should become 0 when inflight
FIXED SEC PLAN PBD inserting is out of sequence
FIXED Des cabin rate value
FIXED MCDU FPLN times need to move one character to the left
FIXED Landing CAB ALT always = 0
FIXED ADR off should remove ALT indication
FIXED ADR off incorrectly removing VS indication
FIXED CLB page shows distance to next step climb during climb out
FIXED While entering a hold, Pause at TOD was activated
FIXED Clean speed capped at 257 kts
FIXED Manual leg after take off leads to incorrect total distance
FIXED Incorrect CHECK IRS/AIRPORT POS after DTO whilst on manual leg
FIXED Cycling FM DB not wiping MCDU
FIXED On initial load, lower FOB set by default
FIXED Battery test logic revised
FIXED NAV PRIMARY GPS LOSS whenever HDG is pulled
FIXED PERF APPR showing F, S, O speeds based on live weight instead of planned LW
FIXED PREV PHASE button on Wind page broken on ground
FIXED Rollout mode not disengaging
FIXED DDRMI missing second digit 0 when distance is 100–110 miles
FIXED SEC INIT Page missing INIT REQUEST
FIXED SEC PERF logic revision
FIXED MACH/SPD select logic
FIXED Hydraulic Panel Pushbuttons
FIXED ECAM SD always defaults to STATUS
FIXED Various systems working without electrical power
FIXED Time Marker logic
FIXED Engine out during take off: incorrect CLB phase sequencing logic
FIXED DCDU overlapping text after DM0 selection
FIXED Major: incorrect inop systems in STS on ground
FIXED C&D start with ADIRS off causes FD to turn ON when ADIRS line up
FIXED MAN CAB ALT resolution incorrect
FIXED Default CLB/DES SPD LIM should be small font
FIXED A340 Autobrake excessive deceleration rates
FIXED MCDU deleting DES SPD LIM behaviour
FIXED Audible detent at halfway point in SPD BRK lever
FIXED Oil Temp variance too large between engines
FIXED LAT REV tweaks
FIXED PERF/IDLE factors
FIXED INIT A formatting
FIXED IRS pages
FIXED Small tweaks on ENG SD Page
FIXED PERF T.O. Page
FIXED PERF CLB Page
FIXED PERF APPR Page
FIXED PERF GO AROUND Page
FIXED F-PLN A Page
FIXED F-PLN B Page
FIXED ETP Page (filled)
FIXED TAT and SAT orange when IR aligning (should be green)
FIXED EIS1 PFD ALT CSTR target bug random white line
FIXED EIS1 ND fpln behind present waypoint
FIXED EIS2 ND fpln behind from waypoint
FIXED EIS1: Pressing LS on ground should display course dagger in ND
FIXED EIS1 EWD showing
FIXED EIS1: landing at high elev airport, QNH flashing as if above TA
FIXED EIS2: After landing THS consistently oscillates
FIXED EIS1&2: MCDU missing EO ACCEL
FIXED EIS1&2: Vdev not stopping as half dot at top/bottom ALT scale
FIXED ISIS missing mach number
FIXED ISIS incorrect scrolling with +/-
FIXED EIS1: PFD incorrectly showing Vfe next with CONF FULL

ART 🎨
FIXED Missing paint on wing-roots (CPA)
FIXED Uneven spacing on one gray panel on flaps (both wings)
FIXED When flaps are down on new wing can see the mount for the flaps still in place
FIXED Offset Bake-marks below spoilers mechanism/arm
FIXED Wing-Walk Area (Black Lines) boundary broken
FIXED Right MLG small gear door clipping / not animating correctly
FIXED White painted wings (e.g. Lufthansa) need to be redone
FIXED Winglet paints (e.g. CPA) are offset from original position
FIXED Brakes light up with no heat generated
FIXED Lufthansa Old Liveries - Fuel line covers wrong color
FIXED Preighter - Slides deploy while taxiing in
FIXED APU missing heat blur
FIXED Increase Dirt/Weathering at "max" slider positions - currently too subtle
FIXED Wings / Slats modelling
FIXED Aileron Animations Feedback
FIXED Landing Gear, Doors & Mechanism issues
FIXED MLG collision on retraction
FIXED Flap length seems to differ when compared to the gear door and rivet line
FIXED Nose gear strut should not compress at any point during gear extension/retraction sequence
FIXED Outer flap incorrect TE shape
FIXED Outer engine pylon, wrong angle on TE of wing
FIXED Check flap track fairing angles
FIXED See through gap, underwing
FIXED Ailerons collide with wing on deflection
FIXED Flap track fairing, fairing<>flap gap
FIXED MLG door incorrect angle
FIXED Caution placards on both Pack outflow valves not moving with valve
FIXED MLG Front wheels start turning when aft wheels touch down
FIXED ENG and APU fire button light too pink
FIXED Wing strobes don’t generate a double flash halo
FIXED Sunshades missing tooltips
FIXED PAX windows too tinted
FIXED Not enough splash on wings from upper beacon light
FIXED R wing Nav & Strobe light effects repositioned

EFB💻
FIXED Regression – STOW RAT button does nothing
FIXED ICAO not sent to flight tracking apps
FIXED CPT/FO EFB Cabin Lighting Slider Not Synced
FIXED LIDO charts showing even if invalid

SOUNDS🔊
FIXED When pressing EMER EVAC no sound in cabin or cockpit
FIXED Missing EVAC sound
FIXED Windmill sounds missing
FIXED when you select AVNC EXT to OVRD and then ON you get the EXT power sound playing
FIXED EIS 2 gyro sounds audible on startup
FIXED Sounds: missing in glareshields

iniBuilds A340 Airliner V1.0.2 Update 🚀

This is the second major update for the A340 Airliner! Building on the first update, version 1.0.2 continues to refine and polish, addressing a wide range of systems, art, EFB, and sound improvements. This update brings extensive fixes across flight management, display formatting, and logic handling, enhancing reliability and accuracy throughout the cockpit. Key updates include corrected DIR TO and FMGS logic, refined display alignment across both EIS units, and improved MCDU page formatting for a cleaner, more authentic look. The EFB benefits from better turnaround and chart behavior, while the sound environment gains new layers of realism with improved engine acoustics, rain, and cockpit interaction effects.

This update can be downloaded via the In-Game Marketplace.

V1.0.2
SYSTEMS ⚙️
FIXED Custom thrust reduction doesn't work
FIXED ATC Menu Option: When Can We; appears INOP but is accessible
FIXED Cannot DIR TO (via manual entry) any Pilot Stored Wpt (e.g. PBD or custom name)
FIXED EIS1 FPV incorrect track shown in AH
FIXED EIS1: AH heading ticks not matching HDG tape ticks at the bottom
FIXED EIS2: TRK/FPA, track blue tick out of AH
FIXED Time Marker logic
FIXED RS5 key causing MCDU display to go dark
FIXED Persistent ETP Symbol on ND Post-Flight
FIXED Zero DME shown on PFD during ILS approach
FIXED Auto Pitch Trim slightly incorrect
FIXED Oxygen Mask test logic revised
FIXED GPS position in GPS MONITOR Title
FIXED IRS INIT Page formatting
FIXED F-PLN B Page formatting
FIXED F-PLAN A Page formatting
FIXED FUEL PRED page formatting
FIXED RADIO NAV Page formatting
FIXED Wind Page formatting
FIXED PERF GO AROUND page formatting
FIXED PERF APPR page formatting
FIXED PERF DES Page formatting
FIXED PERF CRZ Page formatting
FIXED PERF T.O. Page formatting
FIXED EIS1: ROSE VOR CDI not working
FIXED FCU altitude should not have managed dot in cruise
FIXED EIS1, FUEL SD crossfeed line has a break
FIXED MCDU: PERF TO page should change format when TO phase active
FIXED LS course is true and not magnetic
FIXED EIS1&2: early descent VDEV displaced indication
FIXED Cabin doesn't ready all of the time
FIXED Various systems working without electrical power
FIXED AOC RCVD MSGS page logic
FIXED INIT A page format feedback
FIXED EIS2-FUEL FLOW: values clipping/total is cycling quickly
FIXED ELEC ECAMs not working for most failures
FIXED IRS Simulation and Page(s) logic
FIXED PROG Page logic
FIXED DIR TO Page (ADIRU not aligned) logic
FIXED A/C STATUS Page logic
FIXED EIS2 Terrain heights inverted
FIXED DECELERATE Message should appear as soon as TOD reached without descending
FIXED FMGS - Unable to delete Step Alts through their PSEUDO Waypoint
FIXED FMGS predictions coloring - White, should be Magenta
FIXED Can't select RETURN on SELECTED NAVAIDS Page
FIXED MCDU menu - ATSU (currently ACARS) should bring up the ATSU MENU
FIXED MCDU menu - "ACARS" should actually read "ATSU"
FIXED ACP Light Test
FIXED Missing Secondary Engine Indication with FADEC unpowered
FIXED Hydraulic Panel Pushbuttons
FIXED GND CTL pushbutton should be spring loaded momentary
FIXED CVR TEST
FIXED GND CLTR SPRS Switch logic
FIXED Cold and Dark panel state adjustments
FIXED MCDU missed approach format
FIXED MCDU: missed approach altitude & speed should be magenta
FIXED Maintenance "Stow Rat" engages animation only; systems still show RAT deployed and sound plays
FIXED Engine out ceilings and display pages in MCDU
FIXED FLT CTL Computer Guards missing
FIXED MCDU PERF page EO CLR format
FIXED MCDU PERF page should auto display if engine failure
FIXED EIS1: ND ETP formatting
FIXED ADR off/failure should also lead to ALT indication lost
FIXED ADR3 is feeding FO ISO ADR2
FIXED ETP MCDU page
FIXED EIS1: ND speed limit magenta dot off route
FIXED EIS2 PFD green dot offset
FIXED EIS2 ND LS G/S diamond shown too far out
FIXED EIS2 ND DME distance position
FIXED EIS2 PFD yellow square offset
FIXED EIS2 WHEEL SD
FIXED EIS1 & 2 APU SD page
FIXED DTO and FPLN behavior
FIXED DDRMI should not have leading 0s
FIXED PERF CLB: PRED TO value behavior when reached
FIXED ICE IND & STBY compass light missing
FIXED MCDU MENU lights would not go off when in MCDU
FIXED DCDU stuck in recall mode
FIXED Fuel System logic - Secondary pumps and totalizer in low quantities
FIXED EIS2: ALT red ribbon incorrect
FIXED EIS1 and EIS2: PFD ALT target incorrect position
FIXED DDRMI should only show decimals below 20nm
FIXED EIS1: ND DME should only show decimal below 20nm
FIXED Incorrect inop systems in STS on ground
FIXED FMS Approach didn't re-sequence correctly on go-around
FIXED Step climb advisory logic
FIXED Revised FADEC power-up timing
FIXED DIR LAW revision on DU
FIXED Autotrim advisory revised
FIXED Selected ALT on FCU must equal CRZ ALT from FMS to display PRESET mach
FIXED ALT and GS positions
FIXED When in FPA mode missing V/S protection logic
FIXED Autothrottle FMA logic revision
FIXED Managed mode speed preselect logic revised
FIXED When overspeed is gone, FD should not come back automatically
FIXED DIR TO doesn't accept airport as FIX
FIXED CLB Mode logic revision
FIXED CRZ PRESEL input format corrected
FIXED When in NORTH REF, bearings should have a T on lateral pages
FIXED NAV BACKUP retains ILS FREQ after reset
FIXED vls visible under vaprot (should not be visible)
ADDED Lavatory flush logic tied to AC Bus

ART 🎨
FIXED TURB DAMP shouldn't be guarded
FIXED GND CNTL switch correct animation but logic needs updating
FIXED Iberia missing engine "Iberia" decals
FIXED KAM Air emblems on engine nacelles z-fighting
FIXED RAT animation tied to sounds state
FIXED ICE IND light too bright and tied to WING LT switch
FIXED Lufthansa new liveries - white streaks on tail when moving away
FIXED Iberia minor z-fighting on starboard horizontal stab plate
FIXED Olympic livery door labels not correctly paired to animation
FIXED DCDU brightness increased
FIXED Adjusted Dome light splash area
FIXED Ground power panel lighting
FIXED Reverse sunshade triggers
FIXED Smaller clickspot for window handles
FIXED APU no heat haze

EFB💻
FIXED EFB turnaround not clearing TO PERF
FIXED EFB: PVI ON not showing on initial load (should show PVI: OFF)
FIXED LIDO charts showing even if invalid

SOUNDS🔊
FIXED Outside engine sounds too quiet vs windmill sound
FIXED SUGT: be able to listen to cabin announcements if PA ACP knob is out
FIXED PA ACP now allows audible cabin announcements
FIXED Engine windmill mix when starting engines
FIXED Various avionics sounds audible with no power
FIXED Issues with walkaround sounds
ADDED Missing pedestal sounds
ADDED More noise to cargo hold
ADDED Noise when ACU connected
ADDED SPD/MACH & HDG/VS knob sounds
ADDED Sound for 10/1000 knob
ADDED Sun visor sounds
ADDED Rain sounds
ADDED Improvements to overall engine mix
ADDED Increased default internal engine volume
ADDED Improvements to exterior engine mix
ADDED Adjusted and improved whine and buzzsaw tone, pitch and volume

iniBuilds Team ❤️

🐻‍❄️Welcome to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (ENSB)❄️

Step into one of the world’s northernmost commercial airports, where Arctic adventure meets technical challenge. From icy taxiways to rugged mountain surroundings, Svalbard Airport has been carefully recreated in great detail for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024!

Available now for just £9.99 (excl. VAT)
Buy here: https://inibuilds.com/products/inibuilds-svalbard-longyear-ensb-msfs-24

Discover Svalbard Airport Like Never Before!
Sat on the edge of the Arctic Circle, Svalbard Airport, Longyear (ENSB) serves as the lifeline to Norway’s remote Svalbard region. Operated under some of the harshest weather conditions on Earth, the airport handles both passenger and supply flights that keep the Arctic community connected year-round. This carefully crafted rendition showcases the isolation, and realism of polar aviation.

Carriers & Routes
Despite its extreme latitude, Svalbard sees regular service from major carriers such as:

• SAS – daily connections to Oslo (ENGM) and Tromso (ENTC)
• Norwegian – seasonal operations linking Svalbard to mainland Norway
• Charter and research flights – supporting Arctic expeditions, logistics, and tourism

Whether you're ferrying supplies for scientific stations or testing your skills in winter crosswind conditions, ENSB delivers an authentic Arctic experience!

Scenery Features:

• Custom ground textures for entire airport area
• High Quality Buildings Interiors and Parallax
• Detailed recreation of landside area with custom models (Seed Vault included)
• Fully custom night lighting, including runway and taxiway lights
• GSX profile included in scenery folder
• Custom taxiway signs
• High-quality, optimized textures
• Custom Norwegian airside cluster to reflect real-world operations
• Custom models of surrounding buildings
• Custom static aircraft, including helicopters and C172
• All models optimized for performance with Level of Detail (LOD)

From the cold winds of the Arctic winter to the golden skies of the midnight sun, Svalbard Airport (ENSB) offers a flying experience few locations can match. Prepare for challenging approaches, unpredictable weather, and unforgettable scenery!🌌

iniBuilds Team ❤️

iniBuilds A340 Airliner V1.0.1 Update 🚀

This is the first update for the A340 Airliner! After the incredible response since launch, we want to extend a huge thank you for all the support and feedback so far. Version 1.0.1 focuses on refinement and stability, delivering a broad range of fixes across systems, art, EFB, and sounds. Highlights include corrections to VNAV wind logic, flight display alignment, and multiple FMS and ATC messaging improvements for smoother operation. Various display issues have been resolved, while visual updates refine liveries and cockpit details with added dome lighting. The EFB sees checklist and GSX improvements, and the sound set receives major enhancements with new turbulence, toilet, and cargo effects.

This update can be downloaded via the In-Game Marketplace.

V1.0.1
SYSTEMS ⚙️
FIXED Tailwind and Headwind components possibly being inverted in VNAV calculations
FIXED Crossfeed diagram incorrect display
FIXED EIS2 LS course in PFD separation
FIXED EIS1 and EIS2: PFD ALT target incorrect position, too far right
FIXED EIS2 WXR modes in ND should be blue not green
FIXED Rudder trim indication is too dim vs xpndr/RMP
FIXED EIS2: ELEC DC SD page BAT arrows
FIXED Missing FINAL APPR disengagement logic <MDA
FIXED IGS13 course auto-tuning as 136 and not 088
FIXED DDRMI should only show decimals below 20nm
FIXED All PRIMs and SECs OFF lead to uncontrollable out of trim flight
FIXED AP off from FCU (or AP fail due other failure) CRC cant be cancelled
FIXED Incorrect inop systems in STS on ground
FIXED SEC F-PLN cannot insert OVFY
FIXED DCDU send button should be on right
FIXED DCDU missing recall functionality
FIXED Incorrect MORA calculations
FIXED CPDLC message advisory notification revised
FIXED ATC MSG logic refined
FIXED XPNDR Mode "auto" coded for simconnect usage
FIXED Pressing PRINT on the DCDU does not print any messages
FIXED Step alt vert ref added
FIXED Turnaround Logic revised for F-Plans
FIXED Closest Airport page does not show airports beyond a set distance
FIXED STEP DELETED message logic revised
FIXED ATIS request logic revised
FIXED Lat rev page request revisions
FIXED ATC COMM request logic revised
FIXED ATSU request logic revised
FIXED SEC PLAN SID page missing "insert" prompt
FIXED No GPS PRIMARY message on ND
FIXED NAV ACCUR DOWNGRAD message on MCDU
FIXED NAV ACCUR UPGRAD Typo on ND
FIXED EMER GEN at over 300% when GEN 1 2 3 4 are selected off
FIXED SEC failures still not working as expected during ENG SHUTDOWN sequence
FIXED Over speed ECAMs all working with no ADRs
FIXED Clipping of UPPER Display unit
FIXED VOR range display on ND revised
FIXED DIR TO ABEAM function revised
FIXED Time marker insertion generates a PD point
FIXED OP DES level-off symbol prediction inaccurate
FIXED RTE Reserve should become 0 when inflight
FIXED Stuck in pause
FIXED WASM crash when inputting hold into SEC PLAN
ADDED ETP

ART 🎨
FIXED SAS livery cargo door decal left behind
FIXED Iberia livery crown not attached to rudder
FIXED Iberia livery issues with decals near horizontal stabilizer
FIXED Jettison VFX missing
FIXED Pack outlet doors should swing out
FIXED C&D oxy mask
FIXED Chocks sunk below ground
ADDED Simulated secondary DOME LIGHT switch on aft cockpit wall

EFB💻
FIXED Reconfigure GSX to prioritise L2
FIXED EFB close all doors inc. refuel door
FIXED In-sim EFB checklists revised
FIXED boarding door priority
FIXED Time compression changed to buttons
FIXED Throttle calibration reverse on axis issue
ADDED No landing performance calculator

SOUNDS🔊
FIXED Missing APU pb ON>OFF sound
FIXED The Sunshades make no sound when moved
FIXED Add speedbrake vibration/sound when using it
FIXED Cruise wind sound level fixes
FIXED 340 RA callout samples changed
FIXED Cabin electrical hum mixing improved
FIXED Spoiler drag sounds/rattling improved
FIXED Toilet sounds in aft cabin fix
FIXED BAT horn directionality fix
FIXED APU push button no sound
FIXED Touchdown sound intensity bumped
FIXED Sunshades volume adjusted in flight
ADDED Turbulence/banking sounds added
ADDED Toilet flushing sounds
ADDED Event condition for GPS jam sound
ADDED Solution for system sounds disappearing on nodes
ADDED More cargo sounds

iniBuilds Team ❤️

v1.0.6 of iniBuilds London Heathrow (EGLL) for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update addresses the issue with SD/HD and control panel options.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

v1.0.6
- Config panel options correct
- HS/SD Texture switch active

v1.0.5 of iniBuilds London Heathrow (EGLL) for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update addresses the issue when arriving from another airport and parts of T3 were missing.

This update can be downloaded via the iniManager.

v1.0.5
- Fixed T3 parts missing when arriving from another airport