iFly recently took to the Flight1 Discord to announce that the Service Pack 1 Update for their Boeing 737 MAX for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 has been released.
Service Pack 1 features enhanced audio throughout the aircraft, from the flight deck and cabin to the engines, and has been introduced alongside improved materials and textures. The update also adds new cabin layouts, including the 200-seat Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 configuration for low-cost carriers, as well as cabin announcements and the highly anticipated iPad-style EFB. In addition, a range of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements have been included.
iFly collaborated with Content Creator & Videographer Mr. Saturday to produce an SP1 preview video, available below.
Disclaimer: Some clips in the video used an earlier development version, and elements have been updated that do not appear in this video.
You can download the Service Pack 1 Update from the IFly Manager now.
iFly 737 MAX Installation Instructions
Important: All previously installed liveries that are not specifically for SP1 are not compatible. Make sure you remove them from your Community folder first. Some liveries in the iFly Manager liveries may not appear for uninstall as they may not be released as new SP1 versions. In this case, manually delete them from your Community folder.
MSFS 2020:
As previously announced, this is the final development update for the MSFS 2020 version of the iFly 737MAX. Any additional bug fixes may be applied to this version from updates to the MSFS 2024 native version of the simulation, as appropriate and/or as possible.
To install this SP:
- First, set the iFly Manager to MSFS 2020 and uninstall all liveries for your current version. Liveries for past versions of the aircraft will not function correctly with SP1. Also see the note in BOLD preceding these instructions.
- Uninstall the aircraft using the Manager.
- Reboot your pc.
- Use the iFly Manager to install the new MSFS 2020 version: 1.1.0.0. If the Manager offers, be certain to download a new installer.
- Use the Manager to install new, compatible liveries as desired.
IMPORTANT: See the MSFS 2020 User Guide for required MSFS 2020 and aircraft configuration directions. This SP installs a new version of the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). Please see the EFB Supplement for details on the operation of the EFB and required aircraft configuration.
MSFS 2024 Experimental Version:
Due to the complexity of the workarounds required for the existing MSFS 2024 Experimental Version of the iFly 737MAX, including liveries, we have decided to release SP1 for MSFS 2024, retaining its experimental designation.
While installation support will be provided for this version, bugs will not be addressed due to our testing experience concerning the random nature of issue occurrence. We have determined that this is the result of MSFS 2024 differences, which are continuing with service updates for the base simulation. The workarounds necessary for MSFS 2024 compatibility are simply not suited for the present state of MSFS 2024.
As a result of our findings during the development process, we are now focused on the development of the iFly 737MAX native version for MSFS 2024. Development is well along, and we will provide updates as it progresses.
To install the iFly 737MAX Experimental Version 1.1.0.0 for MSFS 2024:
- First, set the iFly Manager to MSFS 2020 and uninstall all liveries for your current version. Liveries for past versions of the aircraft will not function correctly with SP1. Also see the note in BOLD preceding these instructions.
- Uninstall the aircraft using the Manager.
- Reboot your pc.
- Use the iFly Manager to install the new MSFS 2024 Experimental Version: 1.1.0.0. If the Manager offers, be certain to download a new installer.
- Use the Manager to install new, compatible liveries as desired.
IMPORTANT: See the MSFS 2024 User Guide for required MSFS2024 and aircraft configuration directions. This SP installs a new version of the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). Please see the EFB Supplement for details on the operation of the EFB and required aircraft configuration.
