Blue Bird Simulations has recently released new previews of their upcoming Boeing 757 project for MSFS.

The update, which was made on the Blue Bird Simulations Facebook page, provided new images of the nose gear area of the aircraft including textures imported into the sim for the first time. The release, which is planned for late summer/fall 2023 is set to include passenger versions of both the 200 and 300 variants of the Boeing 757. Each variant will include the Pratt & Whitney as well as the Rolls Royce engine options along with winglet and non-winglet types.

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Launched back in February this year, the project has seen rapid a development pace, with multiple update drops: one in April and more recently a few months back in July. 

The Boeing 757’s stunning performance makes it one of the most popular Boeing aircraft ever built. Its adaptable seating configurations, spacious cabin, and suitability for short, medium and long-range operations offer its users flexibility and its passengers the ultimate in comfort. The first prototype completed its maiden flight on February 19, 1982, and it was FAA certified on December 21st. Blue Bird have said that their rendition of the 757 will be a mid-level complexity aircraft which will be several layers more complex than the default airliners. 

The team have a dedicated airline pilot who is putting in a lot of time and effort to make sure the flight model is as realistic as possible using real-world data. The product is a combined effort from developers with decades of experience in flight simulation development. 

The Blue Bird Simulations Boeing 757 is set to release in mid to late 2023 and is likely to be available from the Just Flight store, till then, stay tuned to Threshold for more flight simulation news!

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