Hello Captains, and welcome back!
If you were lucky enough to attend FlightSim Expo 2025 this past weekend, you’re probably already up to speed on all the latest announcements. But if, like me, you couldn’t make the trip, you’ve likely been refreshing FSElite for updates and press releases as they rolled in.
Rather than recap every headline, I want to highlight the two announcements that really caught my attention. I’ll be honest—this year’s FSExpo news didn’t quite have the same spark as previous years. Still, there were a couple of standout moments that have me genuinely excited.
ChasePlane for MSFS 2024
As I’ve mentioned before, the absence of ChasePlane in MSFS 2024 has been one of the biggest reasons I haven’t fully transitioned to the new sim. While I’ve been enjoying GA flying in MSFS 2024, all my tubeliner flights are still happening in MSFS 2020.
That’s why I was thrilled to hear that the team at Parallel 42 has a working version of ChasePlane running in MSFS 2024. It’s not quite ready for release yet—they’ve said it still needs some polish—but just knowing it’s functional is music to my ears. While we may still be weeks (or months) away from a public release, I’m optimistic we’ll see it before the end of the year. Even better, Parallel 42 also teased some upcoming improvements for the MSFS 2020 version.
KPHX for MSFS
Another exciting reveal: FlightBeam and JetStream have teamed up to bring Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (KPHX) to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Details on pricing and release timing are still under wraps, but the collaboration alone is promising. Both developers are known for their high-quality work, so I have no doubt that KPHX will be a stunning addition to the sim once it lands.
Of course, there was plenty more discussed over the three-day event, and I encourage you to check out FSElite for the full rundown of press releases and announcements.
Until next time—
Happy flying!
—Jerry