Microsoft and Lufthansa Partner to Integrate Real-World Lido Navigation Data into Flight Simulator 2024
The highly anticipated Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now open for pre-download and incorporates Lido navigation data and charts developed by Lufthansa Systems to enhance the navigation experience within the game.
As one of the leading airlines globally, Lufthansa officially announced this partnership in a recent press statement. Their collaboration with Microsoft ensures that Lido Sky Data and the Lido Route Manual will be accessible to over 15 million gamers and aviation fans across the globe.
This partnership aims to elevate the realism of the popular flight simulator. Both companies are committed to utilizing authentic data to offer players a genuine flying experience.
With this collaboration, Microsoft Flight Simulator will implement navigational data formatted in accordance with ARINC 424—an internationally recognized file structure for aircraft navigation—applicable to numerous systems and applications. This data will help players better understand the intricacies of airports, waypoints, airways, and terminal area operations.
Furthermore, users will gain access to charts that are typically employed by commercial airlines, enriching their flight simulation experience.
Previously, we discussed the potential of Microsoft Flight Simulator as a tool for training aspiring pilots. This integration of real-world charts and data signifies that it continues to be an effective resource for pilot education and practice.
The extensive range of aircraft and airports available in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 plays a crucial role in this educational process. Each plane comes with unique characteristics and functionality that players can explore and master within the game environment.
By incorporating Lido’s data and charts from Lufthansa Systems, we deliver a more authentic and accurate simulation experience. This enhancement broadens the geographical coverage and introduces new airports for players to discover. With Microsoft Flight Simulator evolving into a more professional platform, it provides an extraordinary opportunity for users to sharpen their skills and adeptly handle challenging flight conditions, testing the capabilities of both the aircraft and themselves.
Microsoft Flight Simulator has been cherished by aviation enthusiasts around the world for many years and is recognized for offering the most realistic flight simulations for personal use. As an avid user of Microsoft Flight Simulator myself, I am thrilled that fellow aviation fans can now enjoy this lifelike simulation with our professional-grade data. (Philipp Barzen, Lufthansa)
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