X-Crafts Releases E-Jets Family Version 2.0, Including the Lineage 1000

Developer X-Crafts has released its most significant update to its E-Jets family on X-Plane with version 2.0 now in open beta. Not only is there a range of improvements and features, it comes with the Embraer Lineage 1000 for those with the full fleet.

X-Crafts says, “Version 2.0 is a real game-changer, bringing never-before-seen features, improvements, and a super stable experience.” With the new update, you can expect a clean EFB UI update, improved fuel systems, RNAV approaches, and a new realistic autobrake system. The full changelog is below. But the real star of the show is the new Lineage 1000 (early access).

The Embraer Lineage 1000 is the business jet version of the plane that comes with a massive 8,500km range, more powerful engines, and a snazzy cabin. You can fly around in any of the four included liveries, discover the interactive cabin, and customise almost every part of it.

Alongside the Lineage having its own suite of features being the business jet of the family, X-Crafts has included a new Ambient Lighting Modifier, which fixes X-Plane 12’s dark cockpit issue. It will be available only in the Lineage 1000 for now but will make its way to all other E-Jets soon.

You can read about how you can update to version 2.0 here.

Pricing Changes

On March 1st 2025, the X-Crafts family of E-Jets will see a price change. The price will change to $149.95 for all 5 aircraft (meaning they’re really only $29.99 per aircraft). Up until then, you can pick up the fleet for just $134.95. If you already own one of the E-Jets, you can also upgrade to the full family, but it’s worth noting that the upgrade price is also increasing on March 1st, so act quickly if you want to take advantage of the deal.

You can buy or upgrade from X-Plane.org right now.

Version 2.0 Changelog

FMS:

• Improved: FMS RESET function with better reinitialization of FMS Speed, ILS Autotune, ILS approach, RNAV Glidepath approach, and major VNAV functions to address VNAV issues on second legs.
• Improved: Page navigation on DEPARTURE and ARRIVAL pages now correctly displays TAKEOFF or LANDING at RSK6 after selections have been applied.
• Improved: Approach re-selection now removes the need to select the runway every time.
• Improved: Flight plans now merge identical SID ending and STAR beginning waypoints correctly, ensuring smooth autopilot transitions.
• Improved: MFD PROGRESS fuel readings corrected
• Improved: Approach re-selection corrected. You should be able to change approaches while en route and they should work.
• Redeveloped: ILS Autotune has been developed again to improve integration with the rest of the plugins and functionality.

• Fixed: Page navigation on the RUNWAYS page now correctly distinguishes between departure and arrival selections.
• Fixed: Single-letter procedure names at MROC now corrected.
• Fixed: Added correct name for SID Transitions that are truncated in the CIFP data to only their first initial (weird one!!)  The last waypoint of a transition is the source of the name.  
• Fixed: Doing a Direct To to the next waypoint multiple times in a row should work again
• Added: Block on using APP before 30 miles (authentic per pilot feedback). Over 50 miles triggers an Easter egg!
• Added: New command: XCrafts/PREV_sequence to cycle PREV from 0 to 1 to 2 and back.

autopilot:

• Added: New Glidepath Mode which provides vertical guidance for RNAV LPV and L/VNAV approaches. You can now do precision LPV RNAV approaches.

• Fixed: VNAV now levels off at cruise altitude as expected, even when PFD altitude is set higher.
• Fixed: ILS Approaches with no DME previously showed a yellow cross on the PFD, no lateral deviation and no approach ID. This is now fixed. Example runway: 16R at KPAE

EFB TABLET (Electronic Flight Bag)

• NEW: New Ambient Lighting setting in the EFB dropdown with three options: Default, Dynamic, and Natural.
  • Default: Ambient lighting is based on the cockpit only. Reflections show cockpit instruments. Cockpit is dark.
  • Dynamic: Ambient lighting updates with location. This should improve cabin lighting and reflections.
  • Natural: Ambient lighting is based only on the exterior of the aircraft, resulting in brighter lighting throughout the airplane, but no reflections. But this does make the cockpit MUCH brighter.

• NEW: EFB now has the Settings plugin integrated as a separate tab. It includes the settings page for Preferences and Sound settings.
• NEW: New Weight & Balance page layout
• Improved: Ground objects now appear automatically in cold/dark starts and disappear when the aircraft moves.
• Improved: EFB will now remember is position, size and state.
• Improved: The Weight & Balance Load sheets have new graphics.
• Fixed: Enhanced winglets setting for the E175 is now remembered between sessions.
• Fixed: Acceptable pressure value limits now match X-Plane’s pressure slider min/max.
• Fixed: Various errors in the EFB code.
• Fixed: Allow 2 digits simbrief ID
• Fixed: Fix for runway length calculation not clearing in Landing app after calculation invalidation
• Fixed: Fix for “Above Density Altitude Max Weight” error.

NEW CUSTOM Autobrake system

• NEW: Autobrake systems should now work as on the real aircraft.
  • You’ll notice that the HI setting will slow the aircraft down a lot faster than previously.
  • Whenever any brakes are manually applied on landing, the switch will turn to OFF and you’ll hear an aural warning “AUTOBRAKE”.

NEW CUSTOM Fuel System

• Added: Fully custom fuel system:
  • Crossfeed Switch:
    • LOW1: Feeds the left engine from the right tank.
    • OFF: Each engine is fed from its tank.
    • LOW2: Feeds the right engine from the left tank.
  • AC Pumps:
    • Enabled only when the AC bus is online.
    • Automatic mode operates based on system needs.
  • DC Pump:
    • Provides fuel to the APU when no AC power is available.
    • Automatically enabled under specific conditions.
  • Auxiliary Fuel Transfer (Lineage only):
    • Operates symmetrically from auxiliary tanks to main tanks based on flight phase and tank quantities.
• Improved: Fuel transfer logic, including pressure differences for transfer at higher altitudes

PFD

• Added: New flashers for the FMA when APPR1, APPR2, LPV, or L/VNAV approaches are fully configured
• Added: Flasher for the APPR annunciator, which appears 2NM before FAF or 5NM from the runway, whichever comes first
• Improved: RNP indicator now shows correct values throughout the flight
• Improved: All armed annunciators on the PFD are slightly smaller as per real aircraft

MISCELLANEOUS SystemS

• Added: Separate windshield anti-ice switches for each window using new datarefs
• Improved: Cabin lighting behavior—all cabin lights now dim when the seatbelt sign is on
• Improved: Changed the color of the ground on the standby horizon to match the real color
• Fixed: GPU now shows “IN USE” instead of “AVAIL” when active
• Fixed: PREV needle on the PFD is now tied to the correct lighting knob
• Fixed: PREV deviation not showing deviation correctly for full HSI

SOUNDS

• NEW: A full suite of new sounds for the Lineage 1000. All animated parts of the cabin produce unique sounds
• NEW: Noise Canceling Effect to simulate real pilot headsets
• NEW: Autobrakes should always now produce the correct AUTOBRAKE warning when disarmed or disengaged
• Added: Tied Wind sound to the slider in EFB
• Added: Tied Avionic Sound to the slider in EFB
• Added: Tied Cabin Announcements to Slider in EFB (doesn’t do anything yet because the Lineage doesn’t have Announcements anymore)
• Added: Sound for Pressure Dump Button and Pressure Dump Cover
• Added: Sound to APU emergency shutoff cover
• Added: Sound to the Auxiliary Isolation Cover
• Added: Sound to the Crossfeed Override Cover
• Added: Sound to the right and left AC pump switches
• Added: Sound to the Crossfeed switch
• Added: Sound to the Fuel Transfer Switch
• Added: Sound to the Auxiliary Isolation Button
• Added: Sound to the Crossfeed Override Button
• Fixed: Speed knob sounds muted when FMS Speed is on.

Modelling:

• NEW: Four Lineage liveries now have luxurious and accurate cabins
• NEW: Highly intricate airstairs (Lineage 1000 only)
• NEW: SATCOM, which can be selected through the EFB (Only available on the Lineage 1000)
• Fixed: The nose of the aircraft had a weird dip around the windshield which made the aircraft look wrong from certain angles. NO MORE!
• Improved: Fan animations for more realistic fast-spinning visuals.
• Improved: Various switches and guards have added animations
• Fixed: E170 inspection lights repositioned correctly.

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

• Added: The Extended winglets on the E175 now have a long strobe LED light flashes like on the real airplane
• Improved: The strobe lights are now flashing as they would on the real airplane. Strobes on the winglets would flash forward – pause – back – pause – forward etc.
• Improved: NAV now illuminate the ground beneath the wings

VR

• Fixed: Map Range selector too sensitive