BlueBird Simulations and WINGFLEX Announce 757/767 Hardware
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BlueBird Simulations has partnered with WINGFLEX to create dedicated 757/767 hardware including an EFIS control panel and FMC, set to release in 2027. The partnership is official but non-exclusive; BlueBird will continue supporting other hardware manufacturers. The article also covers the imminent Bluebird 757 release (October 23), detailing 200+ simulated failures, 1,500 hours of flight-model tuning with input from real-world 757 pilots, and an unusually comprehensive ACARS system simulation (100 pages of the 357-page manual). The developer acknowledged potential issues at launch and committed to ongoing community-driven support.
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In a welcome surprise announcement today, ahead of the much-anticipated Bluebird 757 release, the team, along with WINGFLEX, have announced a 757/767 product line.
The WINGFLEX 757/767 range is expected to release in 2027 and is tailored around the Bluebird 757 and its in-development 767 for MSFS2024.
See Bluebird’s announcement post here.
Bluebird has confirmed that WINGFLEX will be its official hardware partner, with the two companies working closely on the upcoming product range. The developer also clarified that it will continue working with other hardware manufacturers to ensure compatibility with their products.
WINGFLEX is expected to showcase its upcoming hardware at FSWeekend 2027, with further information to follow as development progresses.
The website product range consists of the following products so far:
757/767 EFIS Control Panel:
757/767 FMC:
Pricing is not yet available, but we will update this story as we learn more.
You can view their product page here: https://www.wingflex.com/pages/wingflex-bluebird-757-767
More Information on the BlueBird 757
Alongside the partnership announcement, BlueBird has shared some additional information about its upcoming 757, scheduled for release on October 23.
The developer confirmed that the aircraft will feature more than 200 simulated failures, covering various aircraft systems, including the engines, APU, electrical and hydraulic systems, and even individual annunciator light bulbs. Failures can be configured in the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), either as random or condition-based.
BlueBird also revealed that more than 1,500 hours have been spent tuning the aircraft’s flight model, with input from several real-world 757 pilots. The team is currently working on recommended hardware sensitivity settings, although these may not be available at launch initially.
The developer emphasised the 757’s systems simulation, particularly ACARS functionality, which BlueBird claims is the most extensively simulated ACARS implementation in flight simulation. Around 100 pages of the recently released 357-page manual are dedicated to the system.
BlueBird has also addressed expectations for the initial release, acknowledging that some issues may arise once the 757 deploys to a wider audience. The team intends to continue supporting the aircraft and releasing fixes based on community feedback.
Future Development Plans
BlueBird has also confirmed a change in its development plans. The upcoming 757-200…
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