2 minutes ago, Danthepilot77 said:

So this plane is coming to 2020 first right?

So how long before 2024 one is out? Another year?

It will be released for 2020 but compatible with 2024 and fully functional. I think a 'native' 2024 version will come later...which would be the interactive walkaround stuff, etc

15 minutes ago, Flic1 said:

It will be released for 2020 but compatible with 2024 and fully functional. I think a 'native' 2024 version will come later...which would be the interactive walkaround stuff, etc

Awesome if true!

1 hour ago, Flic1 said:

It will be released for 2020 but compatible with 2024 and fully functional. I think a 'native' 2024 version will come later...which would be the interactive walkaround stuff, etc

It would be more than just the walk around. It has to support the new flight model so that it can work well with the new turbulence and wind effects. iFly is a perfect example of this. Works great in 2020, but in 2024 it doesn't handle these new effects well and it's not always fun to fly as a result.

On 8/13/2026 at 1:37 PM, UAL4life said:

Correct me if I’m wrong, but they have not confirmed that they are even planning the -400 or -8… But that’s not the main point, the main point is that the 757 as a result is one of the most anticipated releases ever, which I’m sure some share the same view.

Not prioritizing the more modern versions of the 747 is very baffling to me

Edited September 3Sep 3 by simsuper80

50 minutes ago, simsuper80 said:

Not prioritizing the more modern versions of the 747 is very baffling to me

The -400 will be released together with the 747-100. It's still being heavily used as a freighter these days and historically has much larger numbers than the -800, so I can understand that decision to go with the -400 first.

1 hour ago, RNAVV19R said:

It would be more than just the walk around. It has to support the new flight model so that it can work well with the new turbulence and wind effects. iFly is a perfect example of this. Works great in 2020, but in 2024 it doesn't handle these new effects well and it's not always fun to fly as a result.

This is what will keep me from purchasing it until the 2024 version is ready.

1 hour ago, Fiorentoni said:

The -400 will be released together with the 747-100. It's still being heavily used as a freighter these days and historically has much larger numbers than the -800, so I can understand that decision to go with the -400 first.

Aren't they going with the older variants first?

I wish devs would implement letting the user open aircraft doors from the outside, and then being able to walk thru open doors via airstairs. Fenix does this and that is one reason that plane is a favorite. This allows one to walk up and into a plane, turn down the aisle and into the cockpit like pilots do in the RW. PMDG 777-200L doesn't let you walk thru an open door and I don't think you can open it from the outside. IFly's MAX 8 does not let you open doors from the outside either.

On 8/13/2026 at 9:38 PM, xender said:

Any news about a cargo variant? I hate people

Just pushback at the gate, before the pax had been able to board....

Virtual passengers are not allowed on any of my planes. I may reconsider if they start depositing money into my real world bank account.

What's interesting about the Bluebird 757 is, they seem to be proactive in preparing the related systems so as part of the new Navigraph AIRAC cycle, there was some additional news that Simbrief has been prepared (not visible yet as I checked this on the site!) with the relevant 757 variants and engine config profiles.

Hopefully this is a new sign that release is not far off now?

More info here from Navigraph:

https://navigraph.com/blog/bluebird-757-beta?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2609_s&utm_content=bluebird-757-beta

And a new YT video showing the BB 757 capability to land on a 5000ft runway. Skiathos here we come....

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TtJMnUEjo8c