TL;DR: Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer, powered by Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Azure, offers flexible, cloud-based pilot training accessible on multiple devices.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. As part of the Xbox Games Showcase Extended event on Thursday, Microsoft shared some news about what's next for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and this ...

In a groundbreaking move, Boeing has teamed up with Microsoft to incorporate Flight Simulator into its professional pilot training programs. This strategic collaboration, announced in early November ...

One of the biggest new pieces of content included in the 40th Anniversary Edition is the Aurbus A310. This is the first high-definition airliner ever released as a default aircraft in a flight ...

The 2020 revival of Microsoft Flight Simulator isn't just for the hardcore aviation nerds. Sure, all the features that have made this simulator series a go-to training aid for real life pilots for the ...

In Microsoft Flight Simulator, not only do you have the freedom to fly wherever you want, but you can also fly however you like. The game supports a plethora of controllers and flight stick replicas, ...

Inside an early version of Microsoft Flight Simulator, my tiny bush plane is perched at the far end of an airstrip that the locals call Lukla Airport. As a native of the flatlands of Illinois, it’s ...

is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. The free update includes a Top Gun: Maverick Edition livery for the F/A-18E ...

Flight simulators offer realistic at-home flight experiences for enthusiasts and serve as invaluable training tools for student and professional pilots, enabling safe practice of aircraft systems, ...

It’s been 14 years since the launch of Flight Simulator X, which long seemed like it would be the final release in the long-running series. When the company announced it would re-launch the franchise ...

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