CCG writes - "X-Plane 12 is a very impressive flight simulator. I am definitely new to this genre, so I can't rely on years of experience to compare this with others. But what I can say is that X-Plane is so highly regarded in the flight simulator universe that there are professional versions of the software (with expensive hardware that you need to purchase as well) which allows you to log flight hours with the FAA that can be used towards a pilot's license."
Avionics developer TDS Sim Software released a version of its popular GTNXi avionics for both X-Plane 12 and X-Plane 11.
Aerosoft is a relevant developer for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, and flight simulators in general. Hear about their plans.
Cows announced a brand-new plane coming first for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, and then for X-Plane 12, the Diamond DA40-XLS.