After months of anticipation, iniBuilds has officially released the Airbus A340 Airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This marks the debut of the developer’s first four-engine Airbus in the sim, bringing the long-haul classic into the modern MSFS environment.
Alongside the passenger model, also included is a passenger-to-freighter configuration and a dedicated ACJ corporate variant, expanding the aircraft’s operational flexibility across different mission types. iniBuilds has built the A340 natively for MSFS 2024, ensuring full integration with the new simulator’s enhanced aerodynamics, ground handling, and systems modelling.
iniBuilds has placed particular focus on the Airbus A340’s reputation as an underpowered but reliable long-haul performer, with fully modelled CFM56-4C engine systems that include EGT, fuel flow, oil pressure, and FADEC logic, so expect to experience long, sluggish climbs under heavy loads, sometimes even taking 40 minutes to reach cruise altitude, just like the real aircraft. iniBuilds has also bypassed the default simulator logic to deliver authentic Airbus behaviour, including slats-only settings.
Leveraging MSFS 2024’s new fuselage object modelling, the aircraft reacts more realistically to drag, crosswinds, and engine placement. Taxi and nose-wheel steering use the new ground physics engine, meaning over-aggressive turns can result in skids or loss of traction.
The visual direction reflects a 20-plus-year-old aircraft in active service, rather than a factory-fresh jet featuring hydraulic stains, panel wear, and maintenance patches. Dynamic wear is also included: tyres, brakes, and other components degrade over time and can be reset through the onboard EFB. For customisation, simmers will be able to toggle details such as SATCOM antennas, brake fans, and ice detection probes to match specific airline configurations.
The extensive feature list can be found below.
You can purchase the iniBuilds Airbus A340 Airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 exclusively from the MSFS24 Marketplace for $59.99.
Liveries are available to download via the iniManager.
iniBuilds A340 Airliner Features
Systems
- Highly detailed, custom-coded FMS with support for SIDs, STARs, and SEC flight plans. It also includes an advanced LNAV/VNAV system that precisely follows altitude and speed constraints.
- Fly-by-Wire & Flight Model: Custom logic emulates true Airbus handling characteristics, with refined flare and rotation behaviour, advanced flap simulation, and new fuselage object CFD modelling.
- Engine Simulation: Detailed EGT, fuel flow, FADEC, oil pressure, consumption, and thrust profile modelling for an accurate response across all power settings.
- EIS1 & EIS2 Support: Classic EIS1 CRT panels and modern EIS2 LCD displays are fully modelled with legacy and modern standby instruments, Para Visual Indicators, ISIS support, and visually distinct panel wear.
- Cabin & Environmental Simulation: Ambient cabin temperature responds dynamically to outside conditions and door states, providing realistic environmental feedback.
- EFB & Systems Management: A redesigned, intuitive EFB provides flight plan import via Simbrief, geo-referenced charts, aircraft maintenance monitoring, failure scenario management, ground equipment control, dirt/weather/snow simulation, takeoff/landing performance tools, and full options management, including time compression, auto step climbs, and ATC integration.
- ECAM & Failures: Over 100 fully modelled ECAM pages covering major ATA chapters, with dynamic custom failures such as bird strikes and GPS jamming for authentic system degradation and training scenarios.
- CPDLC Integration: Full Controller–Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) supported via Hoppie, enabling ATIS/METAR requests and full integration with your preferred ATC system, including SayIntentions or BeyondATC.
- Custom Terrain Radar: Accurate terrain radar mapping provides real-world navigation support.
- GPS Jamming: Geo-specific jamming based on real-world locations, with effects on systems like TCAS and GPWS
- GSX Integration: Full ground handling automation, including loading, unloading, and pushback, ensures immersive ramp operations.
- Advanced Autosave & Quick Saves: Configurable autosave intervals allow you to manage your progress with precision. Manual quick saves can be created anytime, with full control over file names and deletions.
Visuals
- Realistic 3D cockpit model:
• Realistic AO-baked cockpit lighting provides a true sense of depth and realism
• Visually aged instruments and a choice between EIS1/EIS2 panels
• High-fidelity PBR textures created from thousands of photos and reference data
• Authentic standby instrument animation and PVI indicators
• Functional windshield wipers with realistic rain effects
• Operational tray tables, printers, and canopy windows - Realistic Exterior Model:
• Ultra-detailed exterior model
• Fully decaled and accurately positioned rivet and panel lines for the best quality and performance
• Super-smooth animations throughout with reference-derived wing flex, shake, and wobble effects in various phases of flight on the flaps, horizontal stabilisers, and engines
• Various animated entry doors, cargo doors, hatches, access panels, vents, flaps, and more.
• Landing gear with modelled and animated tyre physics and middle gear
• Custom dynamic wear and weathering textures
• Realistic exterior lighting
• Bespoke ground service equipment set - Realistic Custom Cabin Model:
• A fully optimised passenger cabin, provided as the default option with negligible performance impact
• A three-class layout inspired by a German airline, complete with functioning galleys and lavatories
• The “preighter” cargo configuration option, loading the cabin with up to eight different container types
• Authentic cabin ambience with dimmable lighting and seatbelt/no-smoking annunciators
• All features are built on the Modular SimObjects system for optimal performance on PC and consoles, with textures carefully managed to not exceed 2K resolution - Custom Exterior Functional Elements:
• Functionally animated elements: APU inlet, rear outflow, RAT, cooling inlets/outlets, engine cowlings, engine oil indicators, emergency escape slides, and more
• Over 10 interactive hatches and doors: cargo doors, engine cowlings, gear doors and more
• Ground service equipment: GPU, ASU, ACU, passenger steps, chocks and pitot covers
Sounds
- Custom and authentic sound suite curated by Echo 19 Audio Production
- Advanced implementation of sound environments for the exterior, cabin, and cockpit, ensuring an immersive and dynamic audio experience
- Precisely modelled the CFM56-4C engine sounds
- Dynamic cockpit soundscape featuring systems and environmental audio tuned to match real-world operational conditions
- Accurately recreated sound effects from flap motor whines, hydraulic sounds and more
- Engine start, taxi, takeoff, and in-flight operations are all accompanied by accurate acoustic feedback
Art & Effects
- Bespoke Exterior Immersion & Effects, including:
• Rain and snow spray effects on the ground
• Engine condensation and heat blur effects
• Trailing wingtip vortices
• Over-wing engine vortex
• Landing gear touchdown smoke effects
• Dynamic contrails during flight
• Birdstrike scenario effects, including dented cowlings and nose cone
• Snow accumulation when on the ground and powered off - Special Aircraft Features, including:
• Tuned wingflex, elevator flutter, and dynamic engine shake/wobble
• Shader-driven engine turbine fans
• Animated Trimmable Horizontal Stabiliser (THS) base mesh
• True-to-life main landing gear “tip-toe” touchdown characteristic
• Emergency escape slides
• Dynamic dirt accumulation simulating day-to-day grime
• Airframe ageing: speed tape, dents, and in-service stickers appear over time
• Animated tyre physics - Ground Service & Walkaround Interactables, including:
• Chocks, engine covers, and pitot covers
• Air start unit (ASU), auxiliary power unit (APU), and air conditioning unit (ACU) walkable servicing stairs
• Fueling panel, potable water panel, and external power hatch
• Gear doors (x4) and engine cowlings with stairs
• APU doors with stairs
• Optional top-fuselage SATCOM antenna, main landing gear brake fans, and ice detectors - Cockpit & Interior, including:
• Light-based ambient occlusion (AO) bakes throughout the cockpit
• Windshield rain effects with functioning wipers
• Tuned cockpit lighting
• Crisp PBR textures derived from thousands of real-world references
• Operational tray table and printer
• Openable cockpit canopy windows - EIS1 & EIS2 Configurations, including:
• EIS1: older, worn panels with CRT displays, classic standby instruments, PVI option, warmer panel lighting with defects
• EIS2: modern LCD displays, exclusive ISIS system, uniform panel lighting
• Visually accurate data loader systems for both EIS1 and EIS2 - Performance & Optimisation, including:
• Optimised model footprint: reduced vertex/node counts, LODs, draw calls, materials, and textures
• Texture resolution capped at 2K for balanced performance across PC and consoles
• Modular system for faster loading and reduced storage requirements
• Updated LODs for smooth multiplayer performance
EFB
- New Intuitive EFB Design & Layout:
Redesigned the interface for a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. Full ground equipment control is available directly from the EFB, including GPU, Chocks, Engine Covers, and more. - SimBrief Integration:
Flight plan import as well as auto pre-planning options directly from the EFB, enabling seamless operational workflow. - Geo-Referenced Charts:
Accurate airport and procedure charts are integrated for precise flight planning and navigation. - Detailed Aircraft Maintenance System:
Monitor and manage aircraft health over time, including Oil and Hydraulic Systems, APU Servicing, Battery Status, and Brake and Tire Wear & Replacement. - Situation & Failure Management:
Trigger in-flight events for ECAM procedure practice or custom scenarios such as Bird Strikes and other iniBuilds situations. - Dynamic Dirt, Weathering & Snow Control:
Automatic build-up simulation or instant override via slider allows real-time updates for an immersive visual experience. - Detailed Takeoff & Landing Performance Tool:
Calculate takeoff and landing performance based on real-world factors, including weight, runway conditions, and environmental parameters. - Full Custom Options Management:
Personalise your aircraft experience with a wide range of settings, including Aircraft Settings, Chart Day/Night Options, Dynamic Dirt, Weathering & Snow, Time Compression, Auto Save, Auto Step Climb, Pause at Top of Descent, and SimBrief, Navigraph & Hoppie Configuration.
