Microsoft Flight Simulator is launching a National Championship Air Races expansion this October. The update includes both high-speed circuit racing and head-to-head STOL Drag competitions.
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FlightSimExpo Returns to Las Vegas in 2027
The eighth annual FlightSimExpo returns to Las Vegas Resort and Casino in June 2027. Hosted by the Flight Simulation Association, the event features product announcements, interactive exhibits, and exclusive sneak peeks from top developers.
Infinite Flight Goes Live
Building on the foundation of Infinite Flight’s multiplayer experience, Infinite Flight Live introduces persistent aircraft that remain in the world after a flight ends. Aircraft maintain their location, history, and operational status, creating a new style of flying where every flight can influence what happens next, according to company officials.
Bridging The Gap Between Flight Sims and Real-World Flight Training
While flight simulation has become an increasingly important tool in aviation training, many simmers and early-stage pilots struggle to understand how — and when — to translate that experience into real-world flight training, according to officials.
New partnership developing pilot training kit for Apple Vision Pro
The companies are developing LoftHOME, an at-home pilot training kit.
FlightSimExpo expands
For the first time, FlightSimExpo 2026 will feature a Friday exhibit hall. The event will also offer new single-day ticket options for flight simmers who can’t attend the full, three-day event.
Save the date: FlightSim Expo 2026
The seventh annual FlightSimExpo will be held June 12-14, 2026, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre near Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Redbird leadership shuffles
Charlie Gregoire, previously chief operating officer, succeeds Todd Willinger, who becomes executive chairman after serving as the company’s CEO since its inception.
TBM 850 sim debuts
one-G simulation has launched its latest flight training device, the one-G Tarbes 8, designed to train TBM 850 owners.