We have exciting news for you! LS Airport Services has joined our list of partners.
As one of the largest ground-handling companies in Poland, LS Airport Services provides a wide range of services on the apron. Their mission is to consistently meet passengers' needs with the highest quality standards.
Starting today, you can represent LS Airport Services in AirportSim and we are delighted about this partnership. We’ve greatly increased the games’ realism, especially at Warsaw Chopin Airport, one of the airports operated by LS Airport Services.
We look forward to seeing your screenshots, and stay tuned for more significant news coming soon!
Xbox Progress Update
Hello, Ground Handlers!
We’ve seen a lot of questions about the upcoming Xbox version of AirportSim and we will use this blog to update you about its status.
As you know, the Xbox release is still ahead of us. Unfortunately, we did not meet the estimated date we outlined in our Q1 roadmap. Nonetheless, you can rest assured that we’re diligently working on it!
Where are we right now?
Currently, we are in the certification process, which can vary in duration. The timeline for this phase can be unpredictable, making it challenging to specify an exact completion date at this moment.
As soon as we have information and a known release date, we will let you know!.
We apologize for the inconvenience and share your anticipation for the release!
AirportSim DLC: Bologna
Today marks the arrival of new content for AirportSim: the Bologna DLC! The AirportSim Bologna DLC is available now for download, priced at $9.99 / £8.50 / € 9.75 minus a 10% launch discount.
This DLC grants players the opportunity to play at an entirely new Italian airport, meticulously recreated based on photos, video materials, and documentation. But that's not all. Additionally, at the Bologna airport, we're putting into players' hands a brand-new Follow Me vehicle. This popular car, which is a hallmark of Italian airports, will allow players to experience true speed while completing tasks.
Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi was opened in 1933, meaning it has been operating for almost 100 years. Starting today, you will not only be able to admire this beautiful facility but also get to work on its premises. The DLC puts a completely new map in your hands, allowing you to experience new gameplay, either alone or with friends.
Bologna Airport is famous for its unique Follow-me vehicle. While you might have gotten used to the comfort of the more classic pickup truck, this DLC will bring you a high-octane experience while driving this exceptional car. Get behind the wheel of a luxury sports car and see if its incredible speed will help you complete your tasks on time.
The AirportSim Bologna DLC is available now, and you can purchase it HERE. We hope that the Italian airport will bring you a lot of joy, and you'll discover the pleasure of ground handling in the Mediterranean.
Patch Notes 1.3.0
Hello Ground Handlers!
Version 1.3.0 update has been released in the game. We've focused on fixing the bugs that you have recently reported to us. We sincerely thank you for your feedback, as it has greatly assisted us in our work, and we hope that the update will enhance your player experience.
Full list of fixes:
Fixed: barriers without colliders
Fixed: window black stains on one side
Fixed: Rovaniemi has a few places where there aren't collisions
Fixed: fire extinguishers in the luggage room getting bigger when the player moves away
Fixed: when snowing, the refuelling truck's gauges are snowed in
Fixed: shaders of the tinted window in Keflavik have weird behaviour
Fixed: very low draw distance of the stripes in the luggage room
Fixed: broken window texture in Keflavik
Fixed: no windows in window frames
Fixed: missing door's upper frame in Key West
Fixed: stairs car lights don't stick to the model
Fixed: iIf several planes are scheduled to depart from or land at one parking spot simultaneously, only one will be spawned. If the aircraft hasn't departed from the parking stand, the next aircraft will not land until the spot becomes available
Fixed: Pushback freezing at the end of the task
Fixed: ability to enter a moving vehicle as a passenger
Fixed: Stand no. 3 (Keflavik) - default placed cones force to clear the area for marshalling
Fixed: If two GPUs (Ground Power Units) are placed near the aircraft, only the closest one will be detected when it is turned on
Fixed: missing default/apply sprites
Fixed: game got stuck in mid-air when loading scene
Fixed: names of the languages are not written in their respective languages
Fixed: scrolling through the language list is not possible
Fixed: Two prompts show buttons not present on an Xbox controller in the Catering tutorial
Fixed: binding settings panel. right mouse button click causes error
Fixed: Languages are not written in their respective native dialect
Fixed: Mouse buttons appear for the Check airplane task
Fixed: Passengers can pass through closed doors of a bus
We hope that thanks to this update, AirportSim will be even more enjoyable to play! Remember that if you have any questions or feedback, we invite you to our Discord where we are always happy to chat with you.
Bologna Airport DLC coming this week
If you’ve seen our Roadmap, you’ll know that a new airport is set to release soon, so strap in because you can now anticipate its arrival!
The next expansion to AirportSim is landing very soon! Our new airport DLC is releasing this Thursday, March 7th, 2024! That may sound mighty fast to you, but maybe that’s just because this DLC will include one of the fastest and flashiest vehicles the tarmac has ever seen.
Where are we taking you this time?
Bologna Airport, of course!
Dive into the heart of Northern Italy with AirportSim's Bologna Airport DLC. Operate at the bustling Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi, a vital link connecting the picturesque Emilia-Romagna region to the world. With detailed, authentic reproductions of terminals and surroundings, this DLC offers a unique blend of operational complexity and Mediterranean charm.
But that's not all: part of what makes Bologna special is the unique Follow-me sports car that we've been showing off in this blog! Of course we couldn’t have left that out of the DLC.
We know that many of you spent this weekend having fun during the celebrations of the new lunar year, and we hope it was a great time!
We have prepared something for you to help celebrate this period in AirportSim as well! Now, when you start the game, you will see in the menu a scenery that will allow you to feel the atmosphere of the ongoing festival.
Cheers!
AirportSim Patch Notes 1.2.4
Recently, new content has been added to the game, and we have been focussing on gathering your feedback.
Patch 1.2.4 mainly includes changes to NPC vehicles added in the last update, along with the resolution of some bugs and the addition of a few elements to improve the gameplay.
Here's the full list of changes:
Disabled collisions between unused vehicles and traffic.
Added front lights to towable stairs.
Introduced the option to toggle airport traffic on or off via the menu.
Added audio effects for dragging and rotating a towbar.
Added a plane delay icon to the tablet task list.
Implemented a feature that prevents accidentally throwing cables or refueling hoses into containers.
Fixed an issue where vehicle impact sounds are played when the player throws cables or refueling hoses.
Added the condition that operational lights must be on during the follow-me process.
Resolved an issue of passengers not climbing mobile stairs.
Fixed an issue where planes skipped some path points during crossroad searching in the Follow Me task.
Addressed a problem where several planes attempted to occupy a single parking space.
Fixed road blockages for NPC vehicles in Warsaw.
Fixed a bug where Follow Me breaks when the player restarts the game during the Follow Me process.
We are currently working on the next update, which, in addition to fixes, will bring another new feature for you! Stay tuned for more information and feel free to join our Discord to give us feedback about this update.
AirportSim - New Content is Here!
As you know, our roadmap indicates that the first milestone of 2024 has just been achieved. We are thrilled to announce that new content is here!
Today’s patch notes (1.2.3.) bring exciting new additions! Towable stairs are now available at all airports. Unlike the current TLD-ABS stairs, these need to be towed by another vehicle to be positioned near the aircraft. Players can then move these stairs around to precisely align them with the aircraft doors. Pretty exciting, huh?
Also, your airports are about to become much more lively: New NPC vehicles will enhance the scenery on the single player apron of AirportSim. They will follow dedicated roads around the airport, adhere to traffic rules, stop when there is an obstacle or a player in front, and spawn in different configurations, such as tugs with or without luggage carts. Please note that these are only for visual appeal.
With this patch, several fixes are also coming:
The issue of passengers not boarding the aircraft when using mobile stairs has been resolved
GPU detachment from the connector in multiplayer has been fixed
The range for catering connections and adding a walking path for employees to board the aircraft has been extended
Multiple sound-related issues have been addressed
Further improvements and fixes have been implemented
Now, put down your coffee and go check out the new features, ground handler. See you on the apron!
AirportSim Patch Notes: Focus on Fixes
Hello Ground Handlers!
Long time no see. We hope that you had a great start to the new year! The new patch notes have arrived; let's see what improvements and fixes we have for you!
Quality of Life:
Added: UI indicator for the third person perspective when connecting the catering, stair car, and jetway.
Added: Cabin top lights for catering and stair vehicles.
Unlocked the ability to open all doors at the same time while passengers are boarding the bus.
Pushback:
Fixed: NPCs do not spawn if the player doesn’t open the tablet during gameplay.
Fixed: Unable to connect the towbar to the plane in the pushback tutorial.
Blocked: Roaming aircraft in tutorials.
Follow Me:
Added: Crossroads visualization.
Added: Prevention from guiding more than one plane at a time.
Fixed: After a player leads a plane to the stand and then passes a crossroads, the plane starts to follow the player again, blocking the scenario.
Fixed: When a plane arrives while a player is waiting for it near the follow me stopping point with operation lights and the digital board active, the plane doesn't follow the player.
Fixed: When a player is guiding a plane, an issue occurred where the plane stopped before the third crossroad, which blocked the scenario.
Sound:
New sounds for the TLD NBL vehicle - Enter/Exit, Gearbox, Indicators, Handbrake, Honk, Buttons, Wipers, Reverse beep, Ambience.
Updated: Sounds for the TLD NBL vehicle - Speed, Surfaces, Engine.
Fixed: Sound source position of hydraulic pump and refueling process for A320
Fixed: Refueling sound for A320 & B737.
Tablet:
Fixed: Follow me and Pushback icons are not displayed if the player doesn’t open the tablet during gameplay.
Fixed: Teleport options to some vehicles at Rovaniemi Airport are no longer blocked.
Refueling:
Fixed: An issue occurred where fueling continued after the fuel amount limit was reached on the meter.
Remember that our team is working hard on the game all the time, and the roadmap is live, so you can be sure that the next update is coming soon!
Happy New Year!
Welcome, Ground Handlers, on the last day of 2023!
It’s been a truly hard-working year. We launched our AirportSim game, which was no small feat. Despite the challenges, it was an incredibly exciting year filled with positive emotions.
In 2023, we celebrated our AirportSim launch, numerous small and big fixes, and the release of 12 Patch Notes since the game release, along with 8 Live Streams. Our Discord Server has grown to over 6000 members. We're amazed by the nearly 100 pieces of content our creators have produced. It's clear: it's been a busy time, and we don't expect it to get any easier! Rest assured, we are here for you!
Now, it’s time to wish you a Happy New Year! For 2024, we hope for smooth landings, empty runways, and the fulfillment of all your dreams. May the new year bring you high-flying adventures!
For now, we're getting back to the last holiday days before returning to work.
The New Year needs a great take off, and we're ready to make it happen!
