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Couatl™ Live update release notes

Version 3.2.7 – November 19th, 2024

GSX Pro Change: Couatl engine for MSFS 2024 built with released 1.0 SDK.
GSX Pro Fix: GSX Jetways recompiled for better compatibility with MSFS 2024.
GSX Pro NEW: Added Seated Passengers support for FlyByWire A380 (Main Deck only in this initial release).
GSX Pro NEW: Improvements to the Operator selection dialog, to make it easier to search and assign operators, with a search filter, and a button to clear all selection.
GSX Pro Fix: BELT loaders not showing on MS ATR Freigther unless explicitly set in a custom profile.
GSX Pro Fix: Outdated notification won’t cover Simbrief status on menu.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Delay Boarding Passengers.
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Handling operators: Nam Air, Batik Air (Indonesia), Lion Group (updated logo).
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Catering operators: : The Airman (Indonesia).

Version 3.2.6 – November 8th, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Added Seated Passengers support for Justflight BAE-146.
GSX Pro NEW: Added Seated Passengers support for Justflight Fokker 28.
GSX Pro NEW: Added Seated Passengers support for Justflight RJ Pro.
GSX Pro NEW: Added Support for Fenix A32x Sharklet versions.
GSX Pro NEW: Added support for F28 and RJ in VGDS.
GSX Pro Fix: Outdated notification won’t cover Simbrief status on menu.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Passengers ignoring doors on Walk-in Gates.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Passengers not visible on landing in some cases.

Version 3.2.5 – November 3rd, 2024

GSX Pro Change: GSX Menu won't close automatically if the error reported is a "Too Small parking".

Version 3.2.4 – November 2nd, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Added support for MS ATR-72 Freighter.
GSX (all versions) Change: The "Ignore wingspan when parking" option is now Enabled by default. It can still be Disabled in the Settings page.

Version 3.2.3 – October 26th, 2024

GSX Pro Fix: Bypass-pin will be placed rotated depending on which side of the front gear is set.
GSX Pro NEW: Tow lock lever on iFly 737 Max will be operated together with GSX Bypass-pin.
GSX Pro Fix: A320-specific loaders won’t be used unless the airplane ULD code is set to AKH, so they won’t appear on other planes with lower cargo doors, like Freighter 737/727s.
GSX Pro NEW: Preliminary support for MSFS 2024 Dev Alpha.
GSX Pro NEW: Added the ability to set Airline-specific custom GSX.CFG files, in addition to Airframe-specific files. The relevant chapter in the manual has been updated.
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Handling operators: Narita Airport (Japan), OMNI (Portugal).

Version 3.2.2 – October 20th, 2024

GSX (all versions) Fix: Loaders going away when selecting Refueling or Pushback.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Several crashes all related to the above problem.
GSX Pro Fix: FSDT_GSX_BOARDING_CARGO_PERCENT and FSDT_GSX_DEBOARDING_CARGO_PERCENT LVars not updated when using the new CCL35S Loader.

Version 3.2.1 – October 19th, 2024

GSX Pro New: Transporter/Loader model CCL-35S, to load ULDs on the A320 family, integrating functions of a Loading platform and a Transporter, with no need to use a separate Train of cargo wagons.
GSX Pro New: Support for Seated Passengers in iFly 737-8 Max (preliminary, possibly requiring an airplane update).
GSX (all versions) Fix: Correct identification of 737 Max variants in VGDS, which will be reported as regular 737s, so existing profiles with custom offsets won't require updates.
GSX (all versions) New: Added new American-English male voice variation for Pushback.
FSDT Installer: Several optimizations in the Seated Passengers page to improve speed, by removing unnecessary refresh of installed airplanes.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Better handling of vehicles return routes, to improve following airport paths.
GSX (all versions) New: lateral_offset optional parameter added to Passengers Stairs SIM.CFG, to allow modeling stairs with steps not centered along the longitudinal axis.
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Handling operators: EGAS, Tasco, Starlux, TIAS (Taiwan).
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Catering operators: China Pacific, KACS (Taiwan), KASCO (Kuwait).

Version 3.2.0 - October 9th, 2024

GSX Pro Fix: Changed weight selection constraint for the larger Pushback Tug, to prevent from being selected on A321.
GSX Pro Fix: Better handling of pop-up menus with a default Timeout-based choice: existing automation should work better even with the GSX Toolbar icon Disabled. Fixes Boarding with Fenix automation when used with the menu disabled and the option to attach the Tug early disabled.
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Handling operators: Riga Airport GH (Latvia), PAZ, Mercury (Israel), Nepal Airline.
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Catering operators: Tamam (Israel), Food Directions (South Africa), DNATA (updated logo).

Version 3.1.9 – September 30th, 2024

GSX (all versions) Fix: When choosing the option to connect the Tug early and the tug has a Towbar, the airplane won’t be frozen on Boarding but only later during Departure.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Fuel Truck not arriving on gates with Jetways, if called after Boarding, with airplanes where the refueling point is under the Left wing.
GSX (all versions) Fix: XML Expression for Conditional Embedded stairs not visible in the Airplane configuration editor.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Error if "Connect tug when boarding" is checked in menu and stand has no pushback.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Unicode error with some liveries.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Memory leak if logging is enabled and a VGDS gate is not closed in time after departure.

Version 3.1.8 – September 27th, 2024

GSX (all versions) NEW: Option to connect Pushback tug during Boarding, saving time on Departure. The option will show as an additional menu request, which defaults to “No” if no choice is made within a few seconds. A new option in the settings “Connect Pushback on Boarding” will Skip the request menu, always assuming a “Yes” reply.
GSX Pro restarter: The Couatl auto-restarter will now only give back focus to Flightsimulator.exe if it was in focus before a restart was required..

Version 3.1.7 – September 22nd, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Seated Passengers Support for Fenix A321.
GSX Pro Installer: Changed handling of exterior XML files for variation liveries according to Fenix suggestions for all A32x family.
GSX Pro NEW: "Auto reposition" option in GSX Settings, to automatically reposition the airplane to the GSX Stop position, as defined in the airport profile, when loading a flight from the Main Menu.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Pushback will allow a last-minute change of direction immediately before releasing parking brakes.
GSX (all versions) Fix: GSX crashing when using an airplane with an Embedded Stair and a null XML Condition.
GSX (all versions) Change: Various code optimizations to reduce Simconnect traffic.

Version 3.1.6 – September 16th, 2024

GSX Pro Change: GSX Menu now offers visible feedback on the loading process, showing a progress bar while the initial loading operations are performed.
GSX Pro Fix: Disappearing passengers on some Fenix A319 variants.

Version 3.1.5 – September 14th, 2024

GSX Pro Fix: Error when calling GPU.
GSX Pro Fix: Error when calling services on airplanes with the rear passengers or catering doors disabled.
GSX Pro Change: Developers LVars to check door Toggles always report 0 or 1, according to the documentation.

Version 3.1.4 – September 13th, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Added Potable Water service with new vehicle, crew and animations.
GSX Pro NEW: Added Lavatory service with new vehicle, crew and animations.
GSX Pro Change: Updated manual, covering the new Water/Lavatory services.
GSX Pro Change: Passengers door will be opened automatically when a Jetway connects on airplanes using custom door expressions and supported by a GSX airplane Handler (ex. PMDG).
GSX Pro Fix: Airplane doors not connected to a Jetway/Stairs won't be opened anymore.
GSX Pro Fix: If a Boarding delay for Passengers has been setup in settings, a Passenger bus wonn't start until after the delay time elapses, fixing the problem of empty Bus waiting next to the airplane for the delay duration
GSX Pro Fix: Support for Fenix A319 with two emergency exits.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Stuttering when vehicles invert direction from reverse to forward.
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Handling operators: Mjas Airport Service (Myanmar), Aeroporti di Puglia (Italy), Onet Airport Services (France).
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Catering operators: FoodFolk (Australia).

Version 3.1.3 – August 22nd, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Added support for Seated Passengers in Fenix A319 (A321 coming in the next update).
GSX Pro NEW: Internal default profiles added for Fenix A319/A321.
GSX Pro Change: ULD Cargo loader height constraint lowered to 1.85 mt from ground, to show up on both doors with A319/321.
GSX Pro Change: Jetway replacement files updated to support the latest default Navdata.
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Catering operators: Gate Gourmet Atlanta (USA), CLA (Portugal), Hakuyoken (Japan).
FSDT Installer Change: Automatically add install folder to the Antivirus Exclusions (only is using Windows Defender).

Version 3.1.2 – August 14th, 2024

GSX (all versions): Use the Maximum TOW from Simbrief to better estimate the Max Payload, affecting the number of carts.
GSX Pro Change: Further improvements to the Toolbar menu loading code.
GSX Pro Change: Close GSX Toolbar menu automatically when leaving the airport.
GSX Pro Fix: Fixed custom Eyepoint in Fenix A320 to prevent boarding Pilots to show outside the cabin.
FSDT Installer Change: Alert when trying to run the Installer with MSFS still running.

Version 3.1.1 – August 12th, 2024

GSX Pro Fix: Fixed overlapping passengers in PMDG 737-900.
GSX Pro Change: Added a text message in PMDG integration, to signal Boarding will start after default PMDG vehicles are sent away.
GSX Pro Change: Added a chapter in the Troubleshooting section of the manual, to clarify all possible reasons why Seated passengers might either disappear when they sit or are missing textures.
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Handling operators: Aarhus Airport (Denmark), Kemerovo Airport (Russia), Ground Motive Dependable (Puerto Rico), Maldives Airports Company, Madagascar Ground Handling, Air New Zealand (updated Logo), Bolloré Logistics (Indonesia).
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Catering operators: Aeromar-DV (Russia); SKY Caterers (Puerto Rico).

Version 3.1.0 – August 8th, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Seated Passengers support for iniBuilds A300-600.
GSX Pro Change: Main menu code reworked, with much better detection of timeouts and faster to open, should fix the “Stuck on Loading” problem..
GSX Pro Change: Simbrief status button in menu will update immediately instead on the next menu opening.
GSX Pro NEW: Added new L: Var FSDT_GSX_START_BEFORE_PUSH 3rd parties can set to enable the “Engine Start before Pushback” option even if it’s not enabled in the airplane profile, in case of an APU Failure.
GSX Pro Fix: Boarding voices not being attenuated depending on the cockpit door status.
GSX Pro Fix: Cargo airplanes being detected as BBJs causing only 1 cart to be used.
GSX Pro Fix: Crew Shuttle using random operators.
GSX Pro Fix: Passengers Bus scoring rules for external packages add-ons.
GSX Pro Fix: Passengers Van (planes with 5 seats or less) not using handling operators.
GSX Pro Fix: Fixed animation on a Passenger carrying a phone.

Version 3.0.9 – July 30th, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Seated Passengers support for PMDG 737-900ER.
GSX Pro Fix: Installer not downloading texture rules if FSX/P3D wasn't installed.
GSX Pro Fix: Crew walking from the airport center in Bus aprons with PMDG 777.
GSX Pro Fix: Jacket color too dark on Flight Attendant #2.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Number of carts fixed for airplanes with less than 50 Passengers if their number was estimated by Payload only.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Fix error when Boarding/Deboarding passengers.

Version 3.0.8 – July 27th, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Seated Passengers support for PMDG 737 BBJ versions.
GSX Pro Change: Airplanes with less than 50 Seats (like BBJs) will always call one Baggage Loader per cart.
GSX Pro Change: Seated Passengers in the PMDG 737 VC View will now be controlled only by the "Chime"switch, the Seatbelts Sign switch is no longer used now.
GSX Pro Change: PMDG 777 automation now use the center CDU.
GSX Pro Fix: Two Flight attendants left at the gate after Boarding.
GSX Pro Fix: Passenger heading when approaching seats in double corridors.
GSX Pro Fix: Prevent stacked attendants in case the airline nationality group specified some "twins".
GSX Pro Fix: Installer supports for extra-long filenames.
GSX Pro Fix: Greeting Flight attendant sometimes freezing at the end of boarding.
GSX Pro Fix: Digit 0 correctly entered in PMDG 737 automation.

Version 3.0.7 – July 22nd, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Seated Passengers support for PMDG 737.
GSX Pro NEW: Seated Passengers support for PMDG 777.
GSX Pro NEW: PMDG 777 integration (requires 777 v2.0.39 or above).
GSX Pro NEW: Added 8 new Flight Attendant characters.
GSX Pro Fix: Fixed cabin dynamic lights heights for Leonardo MaddogX.
GSX (all versions) Change: VGDS cycling messages are slower, to ease readability.
GSX (all versions) Change: VGDS removed a space in RWY indication to fit screen.

GSX Pro change: Maximum Payload calculation, which affects the Variable number of carts, is now based on Planned fuel (if there’s a Simbrief plan active) instead of actual fuel on board, so it will be more correct regardless of when fueling is called.
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Handling operators: Maastricht/Aachen airport (Netherlands), Oceania (updated logo).

Version 3.0.6 – June 29th, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Seated Passengers support for Leonardo SH Maddog series.
GSX Pro Change: Separate internal databases for MSFS and FSX/P3D airplanes, to prevent possible conflicting settings with airplanes using the same root folder name in all simulators (ex. PMDG 777) sharing settings they shouldn't have.
GSX Pro Fix: Pushback issues with PMDG 777 caused by the P3D internal settings being loaded in MSFS.
GSX Pro Fix: Error in some walk-in gates.
GSX Pro Fix: Better recognition of airplane liveries using packages with non-standard names.
GSX Pro Fix: Error when closing the parking editor dialog while the profile .ini was still being read.

Version 3.0.5 – June 13th, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Added custom Dynamic Lights to the cabin, to solve an issue with MSFS not calculating illumination for objects attached to the airplane, fixes the black passengers at night.
GSX Pro NEW: GSX Menu now has an update notification sign (will be visible on the next update).
GSX Pro Change: FSDT Installer now recognize Fenix Liveries in packages starting with "FNX_320", which should allow support of more unofficial liveries with no renaming required.
GSX Pro Change: Several Passenger models has been slightly scaled down to better fit seats.
GSX Pro Change: Various minor improvements in several Passenger textures.
GSX Pro Change: Passengers LOD Levels inside Cabin tweaked further to gain some fps.
GSX Pro Change: Recognition of Row 13 missing from the A320, so the LVariable usable by developers will now match the actual row names better.

Version 3.0.4 – June 9th, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Seated Passengers support added for Pilot's Dash-7.

Version 3.0.3 – June 8th, 2024

GSX (all versions) Fix: Airport Walkers functions restored.
GSX Pro Fix: Couatl restarter will only restore focus to MSFS in the event of a crash.

Version 3.0.2 – June 8th, 2024

GSX Pro Fix: Support in the installer for Fenix liveries with custom cabin models.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Memory leak in airport profiles with Walkers.

Version 3.0.1 – June 7th, 2024

GSX Pro Fix: Improved error handling in the installer when dealing with non-ufficial Fenix liveries.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Passengers not visible on Boarding on Jetways.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Airport Walkers not visible on some profiles.

Version 3.0.0 – June 6th, 2024

GSX Pro MAJOR UPDATE: Seated Passengers, with initial support for the Fenix A320.
GSX Pro MAJOR UPDATE: New Crew system, with 16 new different characters, and 227 Airline Uniform variations.
GSX (all versions) New: New Boarding/Deboarding voices, in multiple accents and greeting variations depending on Time of the Day.
GSX (all versions) New: Parking positions when Pushback has been disabled are indicated in the menu with a "No Push" sign.
GSX (all versions) New: Stores the name of the last GSX Airport profile loaded, to support possible integration with 3rd-party ATC products.
GSX (all versions) New: Pilots object names are saved to ensure Pilots deboarding on Arrival are the same that boarded on Departure.
GSX Pro Change: Couatl Engine and WASM modules recompiled with latest SU15 SDK.
GSX Pro Fix: Airplane variation not recognized when going back/forth from the Main Menu.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Fixed error requesting refueling when there are issues with the EIA website.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Passenger walk-in boarding not working correctly at stands where Pax Bus is set to deboarding only.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Prevent error when editing Deicing Areas.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Prevent Miltech simobjects from being removed (carriers).
GSX (all versions) Fix: Prevent ANSMedia simobjects from being removed.
GSX (P3D) Fix: Fixed error with MaddogX.
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Handling operators: Total Airport Services, Trego-Dugan (USA), Istanbul Handling (Turkey), SAS White on Red (Denmark/Norway/Sweden), ABM (UK), Friedrichshafen, Aviation Ground Services (Germany), JTA Ground Handling, AirDo (Japan), Avinor (Norway), CV Handling (Cape Verde), KASCO (Kuwait), TUI Tom (UK), Senai Airport, Malindo Air (Malaysia), Click, Boyaca, (Colombia), Bendigo (Australia), Malpensa Airport (Italy), Novokuznetsk Airport (Russia).
GSX (all versions) New: Added the following Catering operators: Viggo (Netherlands), Newrest/Transavia (France), Aerodarat, MASAwana, Caterers, Malindo Air (Malaysia).

Version 2.9.8 – April 7th, 2024

GSX Pro Change: Improved method to handle the variable number of carts for loaders, saving Simbrief data from departure, so it will be consistent on landing and will persist across restarts.
GSX Pro Change: Internal profile for Fenix A320 will automatically setup Towbar Pushback to be performed in Full freeze mode, to fix issues caused by changes in ground handling with SU15 Beta.
GSX Pro Change: Parking Position/Stop ruler more visible and with better resolution, to make it easier to eyeball custom Stop positions while creating custom airport profiles.
GSX (all versions): New LVariables useful for 3rd party integrations:

FSDT_GSX_SETTINGS_GOOD_ENGINE_START = to read if the "Confirmation for Good Engine Start" option is Enabled.
FSDT_GSX_SET_GOOD_ENGINE_START = Add-ons can set to 1 to temporarily override the "Confirmation for Good Engine" settings.

FSDT_GSX_SET_PUSHBACK_FULLFREEZE = Add-ons can configure a Towbar Pushback to full freeze the airplane (like with Towbarless).
GSX (all versions) Change: Updated manual documenting these new Developer features. Tables listing LVars have a clearer layout, indicating which variables should be read-only and which ones should be written by add-ons.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Eurowings Wings Handling (Spain).

Version 2.9.7 – March 31st, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Added Internal support for iniBuilds A300-PW variant.
GSX Pro NEW: Added Cockpit door detection to FBW A320, Headwinds A330 and DC Design Concorde.
GSX Pro Change: Don't sync custom Pax Number from airplane code to GSX Passengers number if it's 0, fixes iniBuilds A320 V2 BETA not synching with Simbrief.
GSX (all versions): New LVariables useful for 3rd party integrations:

FSDT_GSX_COCKPIT_DOOR_OPEN = set to 1 if GSX has detected an internal Cabin door open, used by GSX to mute sounds and optimize fps for the upcoming Seated Passengers.
FSDT_GSX_UNDERGROUND_REFUELING = set to 1 if Underground Refueling is available on current parking position.
GSX (all versions) Change: Updated manual documenting these new Developer features.
GSX (all versions) Change: Show fuel units according to Simbrief units of measure even on airplanes with Custom refueling.
GSX (FSX/P3D): Prevent error with 0 carts due to 0 or negative Payload.
GSX Pro Change: Auto-restarter won't pause restarting while Notepad is open anymore.
GSX Pro Change: Windows 8 Compatibility setting Disabled.

Version 2.9.6 – March 21st, 2024

GSX Pro New: New method to start and restart the Couatl engine, using an auxiliary helper program which will be started by the sim (couatl64_boot.exe), which will monitor the Couatl engine and will restart it automatically. The program will exit automatically when the MSFS session ends.
GSX Pro Change: Windows 8 Compatibility setting enabled again following user's feedback. The new restart method using the helper program, should fix any issues of the Couatl engine missing on arrival in any case.
GSX (all versions): Some GSX settings that might affect 3rd party automations can be read and optionally set:

FSDT_GSX_SETTINGS_AUTOMODE = Read the Auto mode services setting.
FSDT_GSX_SET_AUTOMODE = Set to -1 to Disable Automode and 1 to Enable it.
FSDT_GSX_SETTINGS_PROGRESS_REFUEL = Read Progressive Refuel setting.
FSDT_GSX_SET_PROGRESS_REFUEL = Set to -1 to Disable it and 1 to Enable it.
FSDT_GSX_SETTINGS_DETECT_CUST_REFUEL = Read Detect Custom Refuel setting.
FSDT_GSX_SET_DETECT_CUST_REFUEL = Set to -1 to Disable it and 1 to Enable it.

When any of the SET variables are set to either -1 or 1, their fields in the GSX Setting page will be greyed out, so the user will know they have been set externally from an application. They will be reset to 0 when GSX restarts, usually when the airplane is unloaded.
GSX Pro (Change): Updated manual documenting these new Developer features.

Version 2.9.5 – March 11th, 2024

GSX Pro New: The number of Baggage/Cargo Carts will be variable depending on Payload, using either the actual values in the sim, or the planned Payload on Simbrief.
GSX Pro New: Passenger boarding sound attenuation based on the internal Cockpit door status added for Leonardo MD8x, Justflight 146 and F28.
GSX Pro Change: American-style Catering truck can now service airplanes with Services doors starting from 2.70mt from ground (737 and up). Half-platformed version will only be used when the service door height is lower.
GSX Pro Fix: Calculation of model rules scoring, which resulted in Catering trucks from the wrong region to appear.
GSX Pro Fix: Search for airplane variations optimized.
GSX Pro Fix: Removed Win8 Compatibility flag from the Couatl engine, which will fix crashes that sometimes happened when selecting a gate.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: AVX (Mexico), LGSTX Services (USA), POI Aviation (Marianas).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: ATS (Fiji), Evergreen (Taipei), CLS Catering (Canada), Hacor (USA).

Version 2.9.4 – March 4th, 2024

GSX Pro NEW: Passengers Boarding/Deboarding sounds set to a very low level if the Cockpit door is closed. Supported with Fenix A320 B2, Microsoft ATR, iniBuilds A300/310.
GSX Pro Fix: Airplane bump with possible disengaging of services when exiting QuickEdit Pushback.
GSX (all versions) Fix: BELT loader type not selectable in the Airplane configuration page.
FSDT Installer: Changed Installer to run even without Admin permissions.

Version 2.9.3 – February 27th, 2024

GSX Pro Fix: Menu stuck after ending a Straight pushback.
GSX Pro Fix: Default handling operator ignored if an airport profile set other operators explicitly, to fix no-operator models supplied in 3rd party package like Ultimate Simulations 737 Australian Stairs not always replacing stock objects.
GSX Pro Fix: Improved auto-restart logic to detect a WASM Timeout, which would cause the menu to be stuck on Loading.
GSX Pro Change: New Staircase FW2458 now extending up to 5.0mt in height. Previous CDS Staircase now allowed on doors heights up to 3.20mt from ground.
GSX Pro Fix: Animation missing for the Staircase FW2458 operator. Minor shading improvements on the Staircase itself.
GSX Pro NEW: Support for lots of extra ULD codes in airplane profile, which might be eventually added either in future GSX updates or through External Add-on packages.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Pushback Raise preference not read correctly from the airplane profile.
GSX Pro Change: Manual Updated with current operators list.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Transportes Aereos Bolivianos Cargo, Transportes Aereos Militares (Bolivia).

Version 2.9.2 – February 24th, 2024

GSX Pro New: New Freeway 2458Pe Staircase, to service airplanes from 737 up to A330. The new Passengers Stair is available in two variants, depending on weather, with the Covered version used when it’s either raining/snowing, or the temperature is lower than 5°C or higher than 22°C.
GSX Pro New: Support for external add-on packages. Now 3rd party developers can create GSX add-on packages that can be installed in the Community folder alongside GSX, with new custom vehicles and operators.
GSX Pro New: Support for model and texture custom rules provided by add-on packages, so they can add local and plane-specific vehicle models with their own selection rules.
GSX Pro New: Passengers animation system improved, with passengers being able to recognize the airplane door and internal ceiling height, and crouch if required (depending on their own individual height).
GSX Pro New: Height of the airplane internal ceiling added to the airplane profile.
GSX Pro New: Airplane doors now have a height parameter in the airplane profile. The door editing pointer has been changed, to show a vertical ruler to help measuring the door’s height.
GSX Pro New: Added airplane type conditions to stairs, to allow airplane-specific stair types.
GSX (FSX/P3D): Safegate3 VGDS backported from MSFS, to allow Simbrief information in FSX/P3D.
GSX (all versions) New: Support for airplane groups, to allow airport customization and custom stop distances to be specified in groups, in addition to specific airplane types.
GSX Pro New: Updated Manual, covering the new features added with this update, and an expanded Troubleshooting section.
GSX (all versions) New: Two new voices variants added for Deicing with American English accent.
GSX (all versions) New: New voice variant for Pushback with American English, and two (Male and Female) Pushback voices in Indian English accent.
GSX Pro Fix: Improved passenger walking and turning when Jetway last waypoint is very close to the airplane door.
GSX Pro Fix: When Simconnect fail to respond for more than 10 seconds, the Couatl engine will try to disconnect and reconnect entirely and, if the connection still won’t come up, the program will automatically Restart, which should help with the GSX Toolbar Menu being stuck on Loading.
GSX Pro Fix: To prevent a “Tasklet error” happening when the simulator first connects, but was particularly slow to start, GSX now waits for the sim to arrive at the Main Menu, before doing any activity, which should fix the Tasklet error on start.
GSX Pro Change: All Airport Service files updated with the latest operators and the new Passenger Stair model.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: SABSA, Naabol, BoA, Ecojet (Bolivia), Qantas Link, Winkel Aviation Services (Australia), TDC (St. Kitts Nevis, Anguilla), Caribbean Aircraft Handling (Barbados), Taescol, SAI (Colombia), QAS (Qatar), Gagarin Handling (Russia), MGH Handling, Aeroport (Moldova), Emery Air, ABX Air (USA), Aalborg (Denmark), Kosice Airport (Slovakia).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: Etihad Catering (UAE).
FSDT Installer Change: More optimized handling of Html connections, to speed downloading lots of smaller files, and several speed improvements.

Version 2.9.1 – January 12th, 2024

GSX (all versions) New: Pushback "Return to Parking" now always available on every Pushback Slot (Left, Right QuickEdit, or Additional), as long they have been customized in non-Snap mode.
GSX (all versions) New: Warning to wait to start engines until after Pushback is completed in Icing condition has been made optional, with an option in the Airplane profile (to allow simulating different Airline SOPs) and a global option in the settings, which will take priority over the option in the airplane profile.
GSX Pro New: New option in the taxi menu, to Show the parking spot and activate the gate at the same time.
GSX (all versions) New: Added new aural warning message in case the airplane is not parked precisely enough on a Cargo Stand (FSDT KSDF).
GSX Pro New: Added support for Cargo Loaders stopping before an airplane extensible railing on their Main Cargo door (A300), so they can line up better.
GSX Pro Fix: Cargo Ladder stairs used at Cargo Stands (UPS Worldport at FSDT KSDF) animation fixed.
GSX Pro Fix: Prevent error when editing a custom Pushback on a scenery that has been reported having bad data (unconnected links, missing taxiways, etc.).
GSX (all versions) Fix: Prevent error if pushback has been Disabled on gate.
GSX Pro Fix: Error message when bad Jetway data come from Simconnect.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: National Jet Express (Australia), Rex updated logo (Australia), Dubrovnik (Croatia).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: Rex (Australia), Lion Air Group Catering (Indonesia).
GSX Pro New: Updated Manual, covering the Reverse Pushback feature and a list of Airplane IDs used by VGDS, useful as a reference for profile creators.
FSDT Live Update New: The "Exclude 3rd Party" option will now automatically Exclude airports that comes with custom Airport Services.

FSDT KSDF Version 1.3.0 – January 12th, 2024

New: New GSX Profile with all Pushback customized and lots of Push-Pull.
Change: Added A330 ground stop position.
Fix: Airplane stop position markings reversed.
Change: Increased resolution for several textures around the scenery.

Version 2.9.0 – December 26th, 2023

GSX Pro Change: PMDG 737 Integration will ask to Request or Release Ground Power when the Jetway is operated by GSX. If the "Engines Start before Pushback" option is Enabled in the Airplane profile, it will never Disconnect in any case, so the question would be skipped.
GSX Pro Fix: Passenger Bus other than the first coming on a small bus, if "Multiple Trips" are Enabled and PMDG integration is active.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Error during Jetway Connection.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Belgium Airport Service, Frontier 2001-2014 (USA), TigerAir Taiwan.

Version 2.8.9 – December 24th, 2023

GSX (all versions) New: Adding support for Pull during Pushback (Reverse Pushback).
GSX (all versions) New: Adding "Return to Gate" option at the end of Pushback.
GSX Pro New: PMDG 737 Integration, added External Power connection when operating Jetways.
GSX Pro Fix: Jetway connection correctly detected when restarting the Couatl engine when a Jetway is already connected.
GSX Pro Fix: Several timing tweaks added to prevent editing markers being left on ground after exit any editor.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Interrupt Pushback before the Tug connects.
GSX Pro Fix: Fixed FSDT KEYW install detection.
GSX (all versions) NEW:Added the following Handling operators: Lodz Airport (Poland), Frankfurt Hahn (Germany), ThaiAir Asia (Thailand), Maman Cargo (Israel), London City Airport (UK), JetCenters of Colorado (USA).
FSDT KORD V2 NEW: Default GSX Profile for MSFS updated with many Push-Pull procedures.

Version 2.8.7 – November 20th, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: Ignore Crew in Boarding/Deboarding option - Enabling it will always skip Boarding/Deboarding of Crew/Pilots.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Disable GSX in Cruise option - Now can be set from the Settings page, with no need to edit the couatladdons.ini file.
GSX (all versions) NEW: New Pushback type preference: Disabled (in addition to Any/Towbar/Towbarless), completely disables Pushback on selected gates, without creating a Tug, useful to simulate "Taxi-Out" gates where Pushback is never used, removing the need for profile creators to "hide" the Tug behind buildings.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Malaysia Airports, POS Aviation, MasKargo (Malaysia).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: VACS Vietnam Airlines Caterers.

Version 2.8.6 – November 19th, 2023

GSX Pro NEW: Internal Support for Microsoft/Inibuilds A320 V2 Neo (requires SU14 Beta).
GSX (all versions) Change: Don't ask "Do you want to request Pushback?", on a Parking spot with a "NONE" preference, with any QuickEdit/Custom pushback defined.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Cornwall Airport Newquay (UK), Olsztyn Mazury (Poland), Southwest 1971/2001 (USA), Khrabrovo, Magnitogorsk, Pobedilovo, Roshino, Salekhard, Strigino, Vnukovo (Russia).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: Cornwall Airport Newquay (UK), Southwest 1971/2001 (USA), Strigino, Vnukovo (Russia).
GSX Pro NEW: Updated manual with a list of all current Handling and Catering operators available.

Version 2.8.5 – November 16th, 2023

GSX (all versions) Fix: Failure to detect engines running and gears not flush to ground, after ending a Quickedit Pushback.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Settings page not showing with audio devices containing non-ascii characters.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added a new optional setting in the %APPDATA%\Virtuali\Couatladdons.INI file to disable GSX while cruising higher 10000 feet/faster than 250 kts, to prevent possible crashes due to problems receiving Navdata. To enable it, add disable_in_cruise=1 in the [GSX] section of the file.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Bloomington/Normal Airport (USA), Khabarovsk, Magadan, Platov, Vladivostok, Yakutsk, Yelizovo (Russia), Minsk (Belarus), TAV Airports (Georgia), Pattaya Handling (Thailand).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: Khabarovsk, Magadan, Yakutsk, Yelizovo (Russia).

Version 2.8.4 – November 10th, 2023

GSX (all versions) Fix: Airplane lowered back to ground on enter/exit the QuickEdit Pushback editor when using a Towbarless tug.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Airplane not raised again when using a Towbarless Tug with the "Continue Pushback".
GSX (all versions) Fix: Correct handling of Audio devices with names using non-ASCII characters.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Beauvais Airport (France), Swedavia Yellow livery (Sweden), Nas-Colossal (South Africa), Koltsovo, Krasnoyarsk, Murmansk, Novisibrsk, Orenburg, Orsk, Samara, Saratov, UFA, Ulyanovsk (Russia).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: Brahim’s (Malaysia), Pol-Trans (Poland), Krasnoyarsk, Murmansk, Novisibrsk (Russia).

Version 2.8.3 – November 6th, 2023

GSX Pro NEW: Two new Marshaller characters added (Will and Donald).
GSX Pro NEW: New female character for Catering, which will crouch to pass under lower service doors, like the ones on the MD-8x.
GSX Pro NEW: Extra page with Fuel/Cargo info from Simbrief added to the SafeDock VGDS.
GSX Pro Change: Several optimizations for animations to reduce the number of calls per frame.
GSX Pro Change: More optimized texture fallbacks for all objects, to reduce the number of folder miss.
GSX Pro Fix: Error when reloading Simbrief outside a parking spot.
GSX Pro Change: Changed outside temp threshold to decide if Marshaller should wear a cold weather outfit, now set at 12°C.
GSX Pro Change: PMDG 737 Integration, increased delay between each keypress sent to the FMC, to better adapt to the PMDG EFB update.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Münster Osnabruck, Baden Airpark (Germany), Sochi, Kazan (Russia), Sun Country Airlines (USA), Sky Handling Partner (Ireland), LitCargus (Lithuania), Airport Associates Keflavik (Iceland), Bangkok Airways (Thailand).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: Kazan Airport Catering (Russia), Allegiant Catering (USA), AirChef (Italy).
FSDT Installer/Updater Change: When the update server is in maintenance, updates won't be performed, and a message will alert users about this, suggesting to come back later when the update has been completely deployed.

Version 2.8.2 – October 23rd, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: Added support for Multiple Audio Devices, to route UI/Comms, Cockpit and External GSX sounds to separate audio devices.
GSX Pro Change: Updated manual, covering the updated Audio Settings page.
GSX (all versions) Change: Pushback stopping smoothly at the end of the procedure.
GSX Pro Fix: Better behavior when selecting "Abort" during Pushback.
GSX Pro NEW: Baggage loader man dressed in multiple colors depending on the handling operator, with logos on his jacket.
GSX Pro Fix: Baggage loader man not going back to seated position after the loader completes the service.
GSX Pro NEW: All Airport Service files and replacement Jetways file updated to the current operators set.
GSX Pro Fix: PMDG 737 Integration failing to read the correct settings if the airplane callsign has been changed in the airplane selection page.
GSX Pro Change: TPX-200 Pushback TLD logo moved to be more visible in some color combinations.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Error when exiting from QuickEdit Pushback when using a Custom camera before entering the editor.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Towbarless Truck not raising the wheel even if "Pushback Raise" is enabled in the Airplane configuration.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Pardubice Airport (Czech Republic), Air France (Updated Logo).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: Aerococina (Mexico).

Version 2.8.1 – October 16th, 2023

GSX Pro Change: PMDG 737 Simbrief Fuel integration linked to GSX Refueling. Now the Fuel quantity won’t be set immediately, but after calling GSX Refueling service, according to the following method:

If the quantity loaded in the airplane is lower than the planned quantity, the GSX Refueling truck will fill up to the planned quantity

If the quantity loaded in the airplane is already larger than the planned quantity, GSX will momentarily set it to 5%, then back again to the planned quantity, to sync GSX fuel animation with the airplane own fuel loading

GSX Pro Change: PMDG 737 Simbrief integration improved, with automatic recognition of Single/Dual class cabin, and automatic switching between a "by passenger" strategy, which will set the Passenger numbers and FWD/AFT cargo based on Simbrief, and a "by ZFW" strategy which will only set ZFW, when a flight plan is detected to have been made by a non-standard profile, using different passenger weights and alternate cabin configurations. Fuel quantity will be set and rounded up according to the customary rounding on the next hundred.
GSX Pro Change: PMDG 737 Simbrief Payload integration linked to GSX Boarding. Now Payload won’t be set immediately, but after calling GSX Boarding service. At the end of the Deboarding service, Payload will be automatically set to 0%.
GSX Pro Fix: PMDG 737 Simbrief integration: distribution between First/Economy classes when the airplane is close to full capacity.
GSX Pro Fix: Fuel price not showing correctly on the Fuel Bill, due to changes in the EIA API.
GSX Pro Change: Updated Manual covering Python-based Custom Stop positions, and the new PMDG Simbrief integration.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Dortmund Airport (Germany), NASA/NASA WORM (USA), Bogashevo Handling Tomsk (Russia), PlaneBiz Handling (New Zealand).

Version 2.8.0 – October 12th, 2023

GSX Pro Change: PMDG 737 Simbrief integration improved, with automatic recognition of Single/Dual class cabin, and automatic switching between a "by passenger" strategy, which will set the Passenger numbers and FWD/AFT cargo based on Simbrief, and a "by ZFW" strategy which will only set ZFW, when a flight plan is detected to have been made by a non-standard profile, using different passenger weights and alternate cabin configurations. Fuel quantity will be set and rounded up according to the customary rounding on the next hundred.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Improved calculation of the pitch angle used to raise airplanes with Towbarless tugs, now less dependent on specific airplane models, actual framerate, and the tug vehicle variant.
GSX Pro Fix: Corrected animation length for the TPX tug, which caused the wheel raise angle calculated incorrectly.
GSX Pro Fix: Error about bad jetway data when pre-selecting a gate in flight.
GSX Pro Fix: Another possible error in case a scenery has bad jetways (they still won't work, but GSX won't crash now).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Reunion Air Assitance (Reunion-France), PNG Air (Papua New Guinea), Nouvelair Handling (Tunisie), Air India, Spice-Jet, Groundforce IndiGo (India, updated logos), Cambodia Airports Handling, Air India SATS, Global Flight Handling Services (India), Challenge Handling (Belgium).

Version 2.7.9 – October 8th, 2023

GSX Pro NEW: Extra Simbrief integration with PMDG 737, which will automatically set the Passenger Number and Payload if a Simbrief plan is active in GSX.
GSX (all versions) FIX: Added Airplane ID (used by VGDS ) detection by icao_type for 787, in case the atc model is missing and the title is not indicating the 8/9/10 variant.
GSX Pro Change: More efficent handling of jetway data, reading the full data only when parked on a gate, to prevent possible errors due to the jetway SimObjects still missing when entering the airport range.
GSX (FSX/P3D) FIX: Fixed reversed pitch in Pushback with a Towbarless tug with the MaddogX.
GSX (FSX/P3D) FIX: Fixed error when playing sound alert for the GSX Battery Charger.
FSDT Installer: Fixed a problem that would result the program not installing if the layout.json was missing before performing an update.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Stuttgart Airport, Air Greenland (red/white), Indo-Thai Airport Management (India/Thailand), Alyzia (France/Belgium), UTG (Russia), BWFS India, Arkia, Israir, Aerohandling, Laufer (Israel), Solomon Airlines (Solomon Islands), Saigon Ground Services (Vietnam), Gapura, Citilink, Cas Group, Angkasa Pura (Indonesia).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: Parewa Aero Catering, CAS Purantara (Indonesia).

Version 2.7.8 – October 3rd, 2023

GSX Pro FIX: Message reporting Jetway not close enough, resulting in invisible passengers.
GSX Pro FIX: Change to better handle the SU13 Jetway Navdata changes and error handling, which would cause missing vehicles after landing.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Surair, Transport Limited (Suriname).
FSDT Installer: Better error handling to prevent crashes due to bad downloads.

Version 2.7.7 – October 2nd, 2023

GSX (all versions) FIX: Jitters in Pushback when exiting from Pushback QuickEdit.
GSX (all versions) FIX: Different freeze method for Towbar pushback, should fix jitters in any case.
GSX Pro Change: Couatl engine recompiled with SU13 SDK.
GSX (all versions) Change: Gates and Parking spots positions are now always listed before Runway Start positions in the GSX gate selection menu.
GSX Pro FIX: “Tasklet error” happening sometimes at start which required to restart the Couatl engine to continue.
GSX Pro Installer: Installing GSX Pro from scratch will download packages updated to 2.7.7 which will result in a faster install.
GSX Pro Installer: The lines starting the Couatl engine in the EXE.XML will be added also during an Update or Check, not just when Installing or Relinking.
GSX (all versions) NEW: GSX aural warnings are integrated in the standard GSX audio system, so they are affected by the volume in the Audio settings.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: ViaGo (Finland), SGS (Saudi Arabia), Air Rarotonga (Cook Islands).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: ViaGo and Finnair Catering (Finland), SGS (Saudi Arabia).

Version 2.7.6 – September 27th, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: Parking customization now offers the ability to specify a Pushback Truck preference, which can be either “Any Type” (default), Towbar or Towbar-less.
GSX Pro Change: Updated Manual to cover the above new option.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Airplane bumping when the Pushback tug starts to push fixed.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Airplane bumping at the end of Pushback eliminated with most airplanes when using a Towbar tug, and reduced with Towbar-less tugs that raise the airplane.
GSX Pro Fix: Female Wingwalker 1 missing polygons on her neck.
GSX Pro Fix: VGDS will Reset with updated info from Simbrief when the Reload Simbrief button is pressed. Useful to switch flight plans during a turnaround.
GSX (all versions, developers) Fix: “FSDT_Var_Frozen” LVar is always reset to 0 on restarting.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added DHC6 and DHC3 to airplane major ID used by VGDS and parking customization, with codes 600 and 603. Added Bae-146 with code 146 and 100, 200 and 300 as minor IDs.
GSX (all versions) Fix: The “Reposition airplane” function no longer indicates a gate you were previously parked as occupied by AI
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Casavia (France/Corse), Hamburg GH (Germany), GlobeGround India.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: Santan (Thailand), Tunisie Catering.

Version 2.7.5 – September 18th, 2023

GSX (all versions) Fix: Passenger Bus not disabled on Deboarding with existing profiles.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Apply button not working when customizing a parking with the PMDG 737.
GSX (all versions) Fix: GSX own GPU not coming on airplanes not using a custom one.

Version 2.7.4 – September 15th, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: Parking Customization allows to choose between a Bus/Walk-In separately for Boarding and Deboarding.
GSX Pro Change: Updated Manual.
GSX Pro NEW: Water, Lavatory and Ground Power services on PMDG 737 can be called from GSX “Additional Services" menu.
GSX Pro Change: Trepel 280 Pushback Vehicle LODs and visibility range improved.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Laser Airlines, Conviasa, SIACA (Venezuela), MRV Ground Handling (Russia).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: Conviasa (Venezuela).

Version 2.7.3 – September 8th, 2023

GSX Pro Change: TPX-200 Pushback Vehicle night lighting improved.
GSX Pro Fix: TPX-200 Pushback Wipers animation in rain.
GSX Pro Fix: "MISSING LABEL" menu entries when opening the menu while GSX was still starting.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Pushback voice with an extra variation of the Australian accent, and two extra variations of the German accent.
GSX (all versions) Change: Swissport vehicles now using White as base color.

Version 2.7.2 – September 7th, 2023

GSX Pro NEW Vehicle: TLD TPX-200 Towbarless Aircraft Pushback Tractor, used on mid-size airliners.
GSX (all versions) Change: Captain voice confirming Good Engines Start now has 4 variations.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators in Japan: KAPS, KGS, JASCO, HTS, 6J, NishiAir, CKTS, SAS JP, CAST, SASCO, IACT, CSS, BC, SDJ, MMJ, 7G. Thanks to GroundServicesJP for providing the data.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators in Japan: JRC, AASC, AAS, NAC, SRIC, TFK, Cosmo, NewOji. Thanks to GroundServicesJP for providing the data.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: EAS Ground Handling ( Egypt ), Isles of Scilly/Lands End Handling, Highlands and Islands Airports Handling ( UK ).

Version 2.7.1 – August 31st, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: Custom Walk-in Path for Passengers can be now separated for Boarding and Deboarding.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Ground Operators page completely redesigned, now showing the operator logos in a separate Tab, with a graphic preview of the selected operator, in addition to its code.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Boarding/Deboarding not starting if the Automatic Stairs option was set to full manual with airplanes with an Embedded Stair.
GSX Pro Change: Added identification of the airplane ID (used by VGDSs), using the icao_type, in case the default identification based on the ATC MODEL or TITLE Simvars fails, because they are either missing or incomplete.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: ASG (Azerbaijan), Aerodispatch (Belize), Estelar (Venezuela), GTR and Aerodarat (Malaysia), AOTGA and Bangkok Flight Services (Thailand), SkyPartner (Serbia).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: ASG (Azerbaijan).
GSX (all versions) Fix: Lots of minor fixes to various operators textures.

Version 2.7.0 – August 13rd, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: Passengers Density slider is now separated for Boarding and Deboarding.
GSX (all versions) NEW: New option to control Parking Services Tolerance for Marshaller/VGDS.
GSX (all versions) NEW: New Pushback voices variation for US English (Female, "Valley Girl").

Version 2.6.9 – August 3rd, 2023

GSX (all versions) Fix: Passengers not boarding/deboarding if Stairs set to fully Manual on gates with Jetways.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added new Pushback voices variations for US English (Female) and Indian English (Male and Female).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling and Catering operators: Exeter Airport (UK).

Version 2.6.8 – July 31st, 2023

GSX (all versions) Fix: Passenger delay is no longer added with Bus arriving in Multiple Trips.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Luton Airport, Bournemouth Airport (UK).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: Bournemouth Airport Catering (UK).

Version 2.6.7 – July 29th, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: Added two extra sliders to setup an optional Delay from 0 to 30 minutes before Crew and Passenger Boarding. The delay can be skipped at any time from the GSX menu, if needed. The menu will also show the time left before the next boarding step.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added option to control how Stairs will behave. The checkmark has 3 positions: Automatic, which is like previous versions, Semi-Automatic, which means GSX will Attach stairs automatically, but will leave the user in charge with detaching, and Manual, which means GSX will never operate the Stairs on its own, it will be completely user-controlled, with the “Operate Stairs” command.
GSX Pro NEW: Display ICAO type on VGDS SafeDock3, if present.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Prevent an airlineCodes = empty string in .INI to setup the filter for airline parking.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Trego-Dugan (USA), Bremen Airport (Germany).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: ABBY'S Aircraft Catering (USA).
GSX Pro NEW: Updated Manual.

Version 2.6.6 – July 17th, 2023

GSX Pro Fix: Added missing -4000 variant for Justflight F28.

Version 2.6.5 – July 16th, 2023

GSX Pro NEW: Added internal support for Justflight F28.
FSDT LSZH: Fixed bump at holding position H3.
FSDT KIAH: Fixed jetway at C5 not connecting.

Version 2.6.4 – July 13th, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: Added support for Airport Customization in Python, allowing to create more accurate and easier to use Airport profiles.
GSX Pro NEW: Updated manual to cover the first part of Python customization options: Customized Names for parking spots/terminals.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Pac Engie (New Caledonia), ATS (Fiji), Air Kiribati, Billund Handling (Denmark), SkyServ (Greece).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators: Pac Engie (New Caledonia).
GSX (all versions) Fix: Airline code read from Simbrief on Departure will be saved, so it will be used at the Destination airport as well.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Assertion error in Parking editor.
FSDT Universal Installer NEW: The installer will check to ensure its installed in a drive formatted in NTFS.
FSDT Installer NEW: When installing, a check will be made to ensure the Community folder is located on a drive formatted in NTFS.
LFSB (Prepar3D V6) Fix: Crash when loading the airport.

Version 2.6.3 – June 13th, 2023

GSX Pro Fix: Custom Airplane profiles not loading when using liveries located in a different package.
GSX Pro Fix: Correct detection of FSDT KORD vs default KORD.
GSX Pro Fix: Customized names from the internal airport database loaded only if the related scenery is installed.
GSX Pro Fix: FSDT Live Update not updating the custom script for KIAH, to enable the Smart Static airplanes feature.
GSX (P3D) Fix: Error when starting GSX at FSDT LFSB.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following handling operators in the UK: Aurigny, Bournemouth Ground Handling and Exeter Airfield Services.

Version 2.6.2 – June 8th, 2023

GSX Pro NEW: If both the airplane and the parking position have matching airline codes, the GSX menu by default will hide positions not suitable for your airline when showing the list of parking spots in a group (all groups will always be displayed), with the first menu option used to remove the filter to show all parking spots. This requires airline codes in the parking to be included in the GSX airport profile, since they can’t be read from the scenery directly when using the Navdata API.
GSX Pro NEW: GSX now recognizes airplane variations in separate packages, allowing to read airline parking codes from the aircraft.cfg in the Variation folder.
GSX Pro NEW: If the airplane hasn’t set the airline code in its aircraft.cfg, GSX will read the airline from the currently active SimBrief flightplan.
GSX (all versions) NEW: When editing a parking spot, using the “Test” function (NumPad 5) will show the Parking Distance Threshold as a green circle. Pressing the key again will turn it off. The Test Jetway function continues to be available when editing the Stop position instead.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: AST Aeroservizi (Italy), Envoy, PrimeFlight, Silver Airways, Quantem, Triangle Services (USA), Stobart Aviation (UK), Tradewinds (Kenya), NAHCO Aviance (Nigeria), Nauru Airlines (Nauru). El Al (Israel) logo updated.
GSX Pro Fix: Don't remove airplane's own Traffic Cones when the parking is activated, if they are created as separate SimObjects (ex: Fenix A320), unless the airplane profile is set to use the GSX Traffic Cones instead.
GSX Pro Fix: GSX Trial now working correctly at FSDT airports if the airports are activated but GSX isn't.
GSX Pro Change: Updated default GSX Profile for FSDT KIAH.

Version 2.6.1 – May 26th, 2023

GSX Pro NEW: A new option in the GSX Settings -> Timings section, allows to configure the amount of time the pointer used by the “Show me this spot” feature will stay on screen. The slider can go from 5 to 30 seconds (15 by default), with the last notch used to keep the pointer on screen, only to disappear when you are within 100 meters from the destination spot.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Erasmus Catrering (Netherlands) added at EHRD. Viggo handler added to EHAM.

Version 2.6.0 – May 23rd, 2023

GSX Pro NEW: New L: variables available for developers, to know the exact name, number and suffix of the Parking position selected in GSX:

L:FSDT_GSX_SetGate_Name
L:FSDT_GSX_SetGate_Number
L:FSDT_GSX_SetGate_Suffix

Check the “Developers” chapter in the manual, which has been updated to explain how it works, complete with an example to create a door behavior that interacts with GSX, to be added to airports.
GSX Pro NEW: To save on the number of Simobjects created, airport profiles can optionally choose not to spawn a static VGDS when the airport loads, and use only the dynamic version, when a gate is selected in GSX. The option is by profile and is set in the “Details” page, in the Scenery Customization.
GSX Pro NEW: Support for KIAH stairs-like Jetways on Gate B.

GSX Pro NEW: Added new customization parameters in the airport profile for jetways with moving custom roots and extra waypoints.
GSX (all versions) Change: Many tooltips in the Settings and the Scenery customization page have been added, and many have been reworded to make it clearer what each option does.
GSX (all versions) Fix: The Trashcan icon in Pushback slots is now enabled only if any of the data fields in the slot have been edited. Also, when clicking the Trashcan, the “Snap” option will be disabled, which is the correct default value.
GSX Pro NEW: Internal airports database now correctly supports Parking Suffixes (required by KIAH).
GSX (all versions) Fix: Error when testing a Jetway twice and quickly in the editor.
GSX Pro Fix: Bad data about jetway heading won’t be saved in the airport profile anymore. The issue was harmless, since in MSFS the jetway_pos is not used, but it was fixed anyway.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Air Vanuatu, Vanuatu Terminal Services (Vanuatu), Accufleet( USA ), Nürnberg Airport Handling (Germany), Flight Support (Turks and Caicos), Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions (Philippines), Venezia Airport (Italy), Linz Airport (Austria)

2.5.9 - May 5th, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: Acceleration for Vehicles coming from an away parking spot is now an option in the GSX Settings page, “Speed up far vehicles”, by default is Enabled.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Currently selected Multiple Custom operators are also shown as a text field, in addition to the Listbox.
GSX Pro Fix: Help texture for Parking System editor Pointer now showing correct Q/Z keys to Raise/Lower the object.
GSX (FSX/P3D 32bit): Couatl Engine updated to fix the “missing length data for points” error.
GSX Pro Change: Updated Manual.

2.5.8 - May 3rd, 2023

GSX (all versions) Fix: Problem with UI not refreshing correctly during Multiple Custom operator selection.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Ground Handlers: CPH (Copenhagen Airport), Cologne/Bonn Airport.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added Generic no-logo operators in multiple colors, in addition to White.
GSX Pro Change: Couatl Engine recompiled with the latest SimConnect library from 0.21.1.0 SDK.

2.5.7 - May 1st, 2023

GSX (all versions) Fix: Added missing Aerohandling operator.
GSX Pro Change: Fixed some typos in the manual.

2.5.6 - April 28th, 2023

GSX (all versions) Fix: Mixed vehicle textures, when setting Multiple Custom Operators.
GSX (all versions) Change: "Marshaller Distance Readout" option renamed to "Parking System Distance Readout", to make it clear if affects both Marshallers and VGDS.

2.5.5 - April 27th, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW:Multiple Custom Operators can now be assigned to each parking, removing the need to use airline codes.
GSX Pro NEW: Added internal profiles for Microsoft ATR. HOTEL Mode is supported, by detecting if only one engine is running, and Wheel Chocks are set. Door automation will come with a later update, once we get the relevant info from the developer.
GSX Pro NEW: Added VGDS T1-42 on high supports variants, to be better visible from Heavy airplanes when placed close to the point of view.
GSX (all versions) Change: Fuel truck approaches the airplane closer to wingtip, to reduce conflicts with static scenery objects.
GSX (all versions) Fix: If more than one Operator with alternate liveries is allowed on an airport, the operator menu will show all of them as a choice, instead of choosing one at random.
GSX (all versions) Change: Custom parking brakes message always including "Parking Brakes" in addition to other constraints like Wheel Chocks, to make it more clear what GSX is waiting for.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added FSDT_GSX_BYPASS_PIN LVariable for 3rd parties, to check the exact moment the Bypass Pin is Attached (value = 1) or Removed (value = 0)
GSX (all versions) Change: Improved Dutch accent Pushback voices.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling Operators: Aerohandling, Boryspil (Ukraine), GenAir (Aruba), Lublin Airport (Poland), StandardAero (USA).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering Operators: DoCo Kiev, Boryspil (Ukraine).
GSX Pro Change: Updated Manual.

2.5.4 - April 21st, 2023

GSX Pro Fix: Stairs sometimes not moving on “Operate Stairs” with planes with custom door controls.
GSX Pro Fix: Check for WASM Timeouts, which could cause the GSX Menu stuck on “Loading”.
GSX Pro Fix: Fix a crash on Exit only visible in the Windows Event Viewer.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Fix an error due to missing length data for points.
GSX (all versions) Change: Added the following handling operators: Fenix Logistix, Unifi (USA), Tallin Airport GH (EETN), Iberia in White over Red livery.

2.5.3 - April 16th, 2023

GSX Pro Fix: Restart now works correctly after a script error.
GSX Pro Fix: Error when opening a door from the airplane configuration editor, if the airplane has custom door automation.
GSX (all versions) NEW: New operators added Saman Air Services (Iran, Handling and Catering ) and Jet2 in White over Red livery.
GSX (all versions) Change: Vienna Airport livery changed to full yellow.
GSX Pro Change: Yellow color theme for all vehicles tweaked to a warmer hue.

2.5.1 - April 14th, 2023

GSX (all versions) Fix: Error when placing automatic waypoints on Custom Pushback.
GSX Pro Change: Changed message about invalid "AFCAD data" to "Navdata" if Navdata is in use (default).
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Error when loading ULD containers.

2.5.0 - April 12th, 2023

GSX Pro Change: Passenger number no longer resets during a restart, so it can persist through a session in which the Couatl engine was restarted.
GSX Pro Change: Added a message on the main menu if the SimBrief username is missing.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Brazilian operators updated, thanks to Mr. Vini Nascimento.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators in Brazil: Cevasolo, Digex MRO, GOL orange livery, InSolo, LATAM, MSC, ProAir, RP, Real Aviation, Suzuki, Socicam, WFS Orbital. DNATA and Swissport added in Brazil.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators in Brazil: RA Grupo, Romanelli, VL. LSG and GateGourmet added in Brazil.

2.4.9 - April 11th, 2023

GSX Pro Fix: Startup error fixed.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Error finding liveries.
GSX (all versions) Change: Catering path closer to airplane Wingtips.
GSX Pro Fix: Default airplane profiles changed to prevent static doors to double trigger doors in some services.

2.4.8 - April 9th, 2023

GSX Pro Fix: Fix an error in "Operate Jetways", when receiving bad Jetway data from Simconnect.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added new operator Cebu Pacific (Philippines) with Handling and Catering.

2.4.7 - April 8th, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: If the parking spot can’t be used due to being isolated, a menu will offer to reposition the airplane on another spot.
GSX (all versions) NEW: “Test Jetway” function now available when editing the Stop position, in addition to the Parking position, to speed up profile creation.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Operators sharing parking codes (like AA/AA_white or Ryanair/Blue ) will no longer mix-up during service.
GSX Pro NEW: Passenger Waypoint markers now show a ruler if raised, to make it easier to measure heights of objects like Jetways, to simplify adding custom root floor heights in profiles.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Solved a problem of Stairs not moving when starting with “Operate Stairs” in some airports.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Solved a case of services blocked if a jetway didn’t move at all, for any reason. If the jetway doesn’t end up docked in 30 seconds, the program will continue normally, after logging the problem in the diagnostic Log.
GSX Pro Change: When bad data is coming from the Jetway Navdata API call, GSX will detect the problem and will show a message to warn about that, disabling passengers automatically, to prevent them walking to the wrong location.
GSX Pro Change:If a Jetway connected partially, depending on its distance from the Main Exit, GSX will issue two different messages (“not fully docked” or “not close enough to any door”), to make it clear why it had to disable Passengers in this case.
GSX (all versions) Fix:Error if using the Jetway test function after it was already docked.

2.4.6 - April 4th, 2023

GSX (all versions): NEW: Added the following Handling operators: Cobalt (EGLL) and TALMA (Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador)

2.4.5 - April 3rd, 2023

GSX Pro NEW: Added support in airport profiles to work with non-standard Jetways, by using customized root points and/or an intermediate waypoint, to support specific jetway models with offset roots or non-pivoting heads.
GSX Pro NEW: Manual updated to cover the new [jetway_roots] and [jetway_midpoints] profile customization options.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Vehicles coming from afar will come faster, by accelerating depending on their distance from the user airplane, which will help reducing arrival times at large airports with vehicle parking spots not well spread.
GSX Pro FIX: Added support for MD83/MD88 in VGDS.
GSX (all versions) FIX: Menu stalled if Pushback was Aborted before it started.
GSX (all versions) FIX: Boarding couldn’t be completed if it was queued while performing Deboarding.
GSX Pro FIX: Menu reopening after closing the Parking editor.
GSX (FSX/P3D) FIX: Error when checking for icing conditions in case the Metar string received was invalid.
GSX (FSX/P3D) FIX: Error when checking the time/day on Simbrief.
GSX (all versions): NEW: Added Innsbruck Airport handling operator

2.4.4 - March 24th, 2023

GSX (all versions) FIX: Pushback operator disappearing immediately after Pushback instead of walking back.
GSX (all versions) FIX: Pushback not working on some situations.
GSX (all versions) FIX: Crash after a failure to find any suitable nodes for Pushback, replaced with an information message.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following operators: Gatwick Ground Services and Red Handling UK ( EGKK ), ASC Cargo (EGLL EGKK LICJ LICC).

2.4.3 - March 24th, 2023

GSX (all versions) FIX: Invisible passengers in Jetways.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added a blank livery for Handling and Catering.

2.4.2 - March 22nd, 2023

GSX (all versions): Added new Catering operator: BFCC (Biman Flight Catering Centre) in Bangladesh.
GSX (all versions): Added new Handling operators: Biman Bangladesh Airlines and US-Bangla Airlines (Bangladesh), Scala Ground Handling (LFKF), Samsic, Atlantic Airways (EKVG), American Airline Red (KSBA), DHL White logo.
GSX (all versions): Fraport logo updated.

2.4.1 - March 22nd, 2023

GSX Pro Fix: Error if "Operate Jetway" was called before Navdata API completed to send all data about Jetways.
GSX Pro Fix: Rear Stairs not moving in some situations.

2.4.0 - March 21st, 2023

GSX MAJOR UPDATE: Support for the Sim Update 12 Navdata API, which allows proper Jetway recognition and handling in a more streamlined way, to solve all issues previously caused by the inability to detect jetways reliably, like invisible Passengers, Passengers walking on air, or Jetways retracting unpredictably.
GSX Pro NEW: Overall performance improvements due to using the new Simconnect feature added in SU12, to access L: Variables directly, bypassing the WASM module for all these. Reduced latency in the menu and in all cases were using L: variables are involved
GSX Pro NEW: Menu more responsive, in party due to Simbrief data read asynchronously. The menu will open without waiting for Simbrief to reply, and the Simbrief button will automatically refresh on opening, after receiving the flightplan data.
GSX Pro CHANGE: Usage of the SU12 Navdata is Enabled by default and it’s always active, since there aren’t any side-effects that could require going back to the legacy “Airport Cache” method, due to all the improvements in the SU12 SDK.
GSX Pro Fix: Solved a case when the GSX menu would be stuck on Loading.
GSX Pro Fix: Solved a case where the menu would automatically hide.

2.3.3 - March 16th, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following operators: VINCI Airports, Atlantic Aviation, Signature.
GSX (all versions) fix: Don't check for additional Pushback constrains during the initial check to close doors when Departure has been requested. Fixes FS Labs Concorde.

2.3.2 - March 10th, 2023

GSX Pro NEW: VGDS will now show an extra info page from Simbrief while parked.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following ground handling operators: Amazon Prime Air ( Cargo, KCVG home ), Prestwick ( EGPK ), Lanseria - South Africa ( FALA ).

2.3.1 - March 5th, 2023

GSX Pro Change: All Doors left open will automatically close as soon Departure is requested, even if no other services have been used.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Fixed error when customizing airport positions in a deice area.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Encoding problem with Deicing area names in P3D.

2.3.0 - March 3rd, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: Added support for voice variations for each accent.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added some variations for Pushback voices for American, British and Australian English.
GSX Pro Change: Doors are now closed earlier during Departure.
GSX Pro Fix: Rear door won't open anymore if the Rear stairs has been disabled.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added Syrian Air Group operator in Syria.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Massive update for Handling/Catering operators in China, many thanks to Mr. Rudi Zhang who contributed with info and textures.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Handling operators in China: Sichuan, Air Macau, Beijing, Guangzhou Baiyun, LOONG Air, Shandong Air, Chongqing Jiangbei, Chengdu Shuangliu, Xiamen Airlines, China Southern, Dalian, Fuzhou, Haikou Meilan, Dragon Air, Hefei Xinqiao, Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Hong Kong, Henan, Nanchang Changbei, Yunnan, Guizhou Longdongbao, China Eastern, Ningbo Lishe, Nanjing Lukou, Shanghai, Shijiazhuang Zhengding, Sanya Phoenix, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Chengdu Airline, Xinjiang, Wuhan Tianhe, Xian Xianyang, Xiamen, Shenzhen Airlines, Zhuhai Jinwan.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the following Catering operators in China: Beijing Air, Beijing Airport Inflight Kitchen, Beijing Xinhua, China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Air, Changzhou Benniu, Dalian Air, Eastern Air, Fliport, Guizhou, Guangzhou, Guangxi Xiangfei, Henan Civil Aviation Food, Huangshan, Yunnan, Korla Tianyuan Aviation Food, Nanland, Ningbo Lishe, Nantong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Sichuan Airlines LSG, Shandong Jinping, Eastern Air, Shenzhen Airlines, Tibet Fliport Food, Air China, Tianjin, Wenzhou, CHINA WEST, Xinjiang HNA, Yunnan, Yangzhou, Zhuhai, Zhejiang.

February 28th, 2023

GSX Pro NEW: Living World updated to include regions Y (Australia Queensland) and Z (New Zealand).
GSX Pro NEW: Airport Service files updated to the latest World Updates.
GSX Pro NEW: Jetway replacement files updated to the latest World Updates.
GSX Pro NEW: Antonov AN225 added to the Internal database.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added support for airplanes with 6 engines.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Custom Jetway root floor heights names can contain spaces.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Allowing non-ascii characters in custom Pushback Slot names.
GSX (all versions) NEW Operators: CZE (Czech Rep.), WAS (Poland).
GSX Pro Fix: Sound emitters at the wrong altitude from ground.

February 15th, 2023

GSX (all versions) Fix: United Airlines "white" logo, now using the Full Blue color theme.
GSX (all versions) Changes: Various changes to operator assignments.
GSX (all versions) NEW Operator: G2 Secure Staff (USA).
GSX (all versions) Fix: Add extra check to prevent an error if a custom parking brake test expression returns a null result.

February 14th, 2023

GSX (all versions) Fix: Preventing Ryanair Blue from taking over all handlers with a Blue theme.
GSX (all versions) NEW Operators: Binter Atlantica (Canary Islands), Blue Handling and AZUL (Ryanair), Wellcamp, Qantas Freight and Airside Logistics (AU).
GSX (all versions) NEW Catering Operator: SkySnacks (AU).
GSX (all versions) Change: Updated logos for Menzies and Qantas.
GSX (all versions) Change: Changed airport assignments for several handling companies.

February 13th, 2023

GSX (all versions) NEW: Visual Editor to create Remote Deice areas.
GSX Pro NEW: Updated Manual to cover the new Remote Deice areas editing features.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: remaining case of floating Jetways when using a custom airport profile.
GSX (all versions) NEW operators: Azul (Brasil), Ferier, WRO LOT (Poland), Iran Air Catering (Iran), Air New Zealand Cargo, Air Chathams, JNP, SGS ( NZ ), BGY (Italy), ASA (Antigua).
GSX (all versions) Change: Added extra “hello” sounds in Boarding/Deboarding to reduce repetition.
GSX (all versions) Change: Timeout to detect Simonnect connection to trigger automatic raised to 60 seconds and prevented to restart when the sim is not running (in menu or paused).
GSX Pro Change: Installer will set Win8 Compatibility automatically, which seems to help preventing crashes in flight.
GSX Pro NEW: Added some color variations for the dedicated Deicing area VGDS.
GSX Pro NEW: Added internal support for default DC-3 and PMDG 737-900.
GSX Pro Fix: Shift+NumPad1/3 to rotate objects more quickly now works correctly.
GSX Pro Fix: Updated Parking brakes test for FBW-A320.
GSX Pro Fix: Fixed developer-provided airplane profiles not being read.
GSX Pro Fix: Prevent exception error if the airplane profile contains a custom parking brake test with a null value.

January 25th, 2023

GSX Pro FIX: Deicers coming from far away after Pushback.
GSX Pro New: Spanish accent voices for Deice.
GSX Pro New: Korean accent voices for Pushback and Deice.
GSX Pro Change: Improved Portuguese accent voice for Pushback.
GSX Pro Change: Icing conditions with no precipitation are detected starting from below +4°C, instead of below 0°C.
GSX Pro Change: Deicing Fluid type IV will always be set at 100% Concentration.

January 22nd, 2023

GSX Pro Fix: PMDG automatic door handler not removing default PMDG vehicles.
GSX Pro Fix: Fluid colors for 1 and 3 types corrected.
GSX Pro Fix: Fixed error when auto-opening the rear passenger door on the PMDG 737.
GSX Pro Fix: GSX Menu fonts now scale with the "Interface Scale" Accessibility setting.

January 21st, 2023

GSX Pro NEW: Added support for REMOTE DEICING. Please check the manual to see how this feature works. This is only the 1st step of the update, with a subsequent one featuring updated editing features for custom Deicing areas to come out later.
GSX Pro Change: New color theme for the menu, with colors that should better integrate with non-default MSFS color themes, with a smaller font and several shortened texts, to take less space on screen without cutting out too much info. Some icons added in the menu entries, to better differentiate Runway Starts and Custom Deice areas.
GSX Pro Change: Changed Deicing fluid colors to be more realistic: Type 1 = Orange, Type 2 = Clear, Type 3 = Yellow, Type 4 = Green. Saturation will change depending on Concentration.
GSX Pro NEW: Added an option to Ignore the Departure time when using Simbrief.
GSX Pro NEW: Added internal support for Aerosoft DHC-6 Twin Otter and PMDG DC-6.
GSX Pro Change: PMDG automatic door handler now uses SDK events instead of FMC keypresses, for better reliability.
GSX Pro NEW: Added new Safedock types, with just a screen, useful to replace a VGDS on a 3rd party scenery, without having to show the GSX casing too, which will help with performances.
GSX Pro NEW: Updated manual, covering the new Remote Deicing feature.
GSX Pro Change: Added some exclusion patterns to prevent Jetways not being recognized correctly on some 3rd party airports using jetway links as SimObjects ( Tailstrike Designs LKPR ).
GSX Pro Fix: Some VGDS didn’t initialized correctly at the gate when no Simbrief was used.
GSX Pro Fix: Custom height in Parking System editor didn’t update correctly when moving the object.
GSX Pro Change: Text messages now use a Queue system, so they won’t be missed if a new message come when the previous one was still displaying.
Zurich for MSFS:: Added support for GSX custom Deicing pads in the default FSDT profile, with working Visual Guidance system. Scenery updated to feature more detailed markings in the Deicing areas. Fixed parking 48, which was incorrectly labeled as 4B.

December 28th, 2022

GSX Pro NEW: Support for Drzewiecki Design KEWR Jetways, with custom heights.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Infinite boarding on Cargo airplanes.

December 23rd, 2022

FSDT Installer NEW: The Installer will now show a version number for all MSFS products which are installed and will also show the latest version available. If the installed version is the same as the latest one, the “Update” button will show “Check”, to make it clear that updating means a full integrity check of all files.

December 21st, 2022

GSX Pro NEW: When selecting a gate in flight, the planned destination airport ( Simbrief or default planner ) will always be the first of the list, if it's in range (30 NM).
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added "Disable Rear Stair if Jetway" global option, to always Disable the rear staircase if the parking spot has a Jetway.
GSX (all versions) Fix: Captain voice to confirm engine start won't automatically playback in icing conditions.

December 16th, 2022

GSX Pro NEW: "Show me this spot" feature, available before selecting a gate or while taxing, to help identify a parking spot by displaying a pointer for a few seconds.

IMPORTANT:

GSX Pro Fix: Airports with name of exactly 32 characters (ex. KSNA) causing errors when using the SU10 Navdata.
GSX Pro Change: TS24 VGDS top lines of text better separated from the airplane stop line.
GSX (all versions) Change: Marshaller readout distance height lowered for better readability.

December 13th, 2022

GSX (all versions) Change: Marshaller on a Ladder threshold adjusted.
GSX (all versions) Fix: VGDS not recognizing CRJX.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Operate Jetways not working on non-SODE Jetways.

December 7th, 2022

GSX (all versions) Change: Pushback Walker won't cross the airplane anymore during a Nose Left/Tail Right pushback.
GSX (all versions) Change: Threshold distance used to decide if the Marshaller should stand on a Ladder.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Many changes in handling of the Ground altitude, which resulted in floating/sunken objects or jetways.
GSX Pro Fix: Simbrief Flightplan not always refreshed on Reloading.
GSX Pro Fix: Editing a profile to add custom Jetway root floor heights sometime resulted in a message reporting a parking mismatch.

December 5th, 2022

GSX Pro NEW: Added internal support for JF BAe-146, all variants.
GSX Pro Fix: Fixed VGDS not updating with SimBrief.
GSX Pro Fix: Missing passengers in Jetways if the airport was used without a custom profile.

December 2nd, 2022

GSX Pro NEW: Added support for custom Jetway root floor heights in the airport profile, to prevent Passengers walking too high or too low on 3rd party Jetways not included in the internal database. Manual updated to cover this feature.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added a new option “Free this parking from AI”, to dislocate an AI that might have taken the selected spot while taxiing there, removing the need to change the gate and select it again or having to change the gate.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added custom Parking Threshold Distance, to sort out cases in which two parking very close to each other would prevent GSX to correctly identify the right one.
GSX Pro Change: Removed the restriction of having to fly lower/slower than 10k ft/250 kts to call the GSX menu in Flight, which was only relevant to FSX/P3D to prevent a possible crash in the Facilities API, which doesn't apply to MSFS.
GSX Pro Change: Tweaked Editor speed, to speed-up moving a VGDS.
GSX Pro Change: Added new criteria to automatically filter out auxiliary Seaplane base very close or inside the main airport, by automatically excluding airports that have only Water runways.
GSX (all versions) Fix: An airport profile named with an upper-case “.INI” extension wasn’t loaded.
GSX (all versions): A bug in the Handling rules section name parsing, causing the next operator to be assigned to the wrong airports, when the preceding operator contained a “dash” sign in its name, which caused the disappearance of the AIRPRO operator from Scandinavia.
GSX (all versions) Fix: If a 3rd party airplane has already set the option to not board pilots/crew or has already set the number of crew/pilots, GSX would skip its own menu to request to board/deboard the crew.
GSX Pro Fix: Fixed a WASM Timeout when Operating stairs and waiting more than 30 seconds, resulting in an automatic Deboarding on the next menu call.

November 25th, 2022

GSX Pro NEW: Added support for Jetway floor heights for various airports by FranceVFR.
GSX Pro NEW: Jetway floor heights internal database can use partial name matching.
GSX Pro Fix: VGDS Safedock3 showing flickering numbers when starting in a parked state.

November 24th, 2022

GSX (all versions) NEW: Added editable path Thickness for Airport Walkers and Pax custom paths.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added Customization Report in the Details page of the airport profile.
GSX Pro Fix: Increased Timeout to deal with loss of connection with the WASM module.

November 15th, 2022

GSX (all versions) NEW: Added Parking Brakes Test XML expression in the Airplane Configuration editor, to allow adding support for airplanes with non-standard Parking Brake systems and Chocks to be user-editable without waiting to be supported by GSX internally.
GSX Pro NEW: Updated Manual with new Airplane Configuration options.
GSX Pro Change: Microsoft A310 is now by default configured to show only two loaders: ULD on front and Belt loader on the rear Bulk Cargo door.
GSX Pro Fix: Preventing the wrong Fuel Hydrant type to appear on planes with a lower wing.

November 13th, 2022

GSX Pro NEW: Added support for Latin VFR A321 modded with FBW compatibility.
GSX Pro Change: Microsoft A310 Bulk loader configured for BELT loaders by default.

November 11st, 2022

GSX Pro Fix: Added a “watchdog” routine to monitor possible lack of replies from Simconnect, and automatically restart GSX if no connection is detected for more than 30 seconds, to prevent the menu being stuck in Loading.
GSX Pro Fix: Airports without at least 1 runway, 1 taxiway and 1 parking spot are not loaded, to reduce the need to explicitly disable auxiliary airports with fake ICAO that might be located too close or inside a larger airport.
GSX Pro Fix: VGDS Type 24 correctly flashing through Simbrief, Chocks and Parking Info.
GSX Pro Fix: Removed Distance markers after parking with a VGDS.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added option to disable the Follow Me “FLEE” behavior.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added option to Disable Voice cues during various operations.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added the option to not Board Crew/Pilots.
GSX Pro NEW: WASM module recompiled with new SU11 Optimizations.
GSX Pro Change: Custom Ground Elevation now is only available in FSX/P3D. Not meaningful for MSFS (almost all airports are sloped) and could cause problems with vehicle Drivers or Passengers either floating or sunken.
GSX Pro NEW: Added button to select/filter out all parking spots with a Jetway, to make it easier to apply customizations in bulk.
GSX Pro NEW: Added Support for Headwind Airbus A330-900-Neo.
GSX Pro NEW: Added Support for Microsoft Airbus A310.
GSX Pro NEW: Added ICAO Type designation in the Airplane Configuration editor.
GSX Pro NEW: Added manual selection of custom Airport profiles when using the SU10 Navdata option.
GSX Pro NEW: Added check for matching parking spots to automatically load a custom profile when using the SU10 Navdata option.
GSX Pro NEW: Added an internal database of airports names, to show their full name instead of just the ICAO in the “Select Airport” menu in flight when using the SU10 Navdata option.
GSX FSX/P3D Fix: Parking editor dialog won’t show VGDS variants not available in FSX/P3D, preventing their addition while customizing an airport, which would have caused errors at start.
GSX (all versions) NEW: Added LS Airport Services (Poland) and AGS (Aruba) Ground Handlers.
GSX Pro NEW: Updated Manual.

October 25th, 2022

GSX Pro Fix: PMDG Automatic door handler now using a buffer to prevent Event interleaving.
GSX Pro Fix: Fixed root floor height for Cool Grey Jetway variations at FSDT KORD.

October 21st, 2022

GSX Pro Fix: Support for SimBrief departure times crossing midnight.
GSX Pro Fix: Reverted change to Editor Keys to support SU11 Beta 1.29.25.0
GSX Pro NEW: Added Creator nickname in the GSX Settings.
GSX Pro NEW: Added Details button in the Airport customization, this is currently a work in progress and not functional yet.
GSX Pro Fix: Error when removing Pax barriers.

October 18th, 2022

GSX Pro Fix: Error entering airports with no Jetways.
GSX FSX/P3D: Error on startup.
FSDT Installer Fix: Error when scrolling the mouse wheel during program startup.

October 17th, 2022

GSX Pro NEW: SU10 Navdata support in Public Beta, to achieve compatibility with Marketplace airports and removing the need to use and maintain the Airport Cache. Support for the new API is currently considered Beta, and by default, is DISABLED, and GSX will work as before, using the Airport Cache and not being compatible with encrypted airports. To Enable support for SU10 Navdata API, open the GSX Config Panel in the FSDT Installer, and check the relevant option. At the end of the Beta period, once we’ll gather enough feedback to consider it stable, a further update will make the SU10 Navdata used by default.
GSX Pro NEW: Updated Manual, please read about using the Navdata API at Pages 71-72.
GSX Pro NEW: Optional support for MSFS SU11 BETA Key changes.
GSX Pro Fix: Moved the default stop position forward by 1/3 of the parking radius.
GSX Pro Fix: Error when destroying VGDS on exit airports.

October 5th, 2022

GSX Pro NEW: Added Jetway Floor heights data for iniBuilds KLAX.
GSX Pro Fix: Error when activating parking editor.
GSX Pro Fix: Ladder showing incorrectly on Fuel Hydrant.
FSDT Installer: Hotkey customization not saving the Alt modifier.

October 3rd, 2022

GSX Pro Fix: Error when destroying Loaders.
GSX Pro Fix: Error caused by other add-ons or hardware sending key commands while pressing the Reload SimBrief button.
GSX Pro Fix: Simbrief refueling option not showing on the Refuel menu.

October 2nd, 2022

GSX Pro Fix: Error when adding a new Pushback Slot.
FSDT Installer: Added an option in the GSX Config Panel to install a Lightweight version of the Jetway replacement files without extra Ground clutter, to reduce the overall scenery complexity.
FSDT Installer: GSX Hotkey preference is saved during Updates.

October 1st, 2022

GSX Pro: All Jetway replacement files in Canada updated to match Canada World Update.
GSX Pro: Fuel Hydrant model updated to support the upcoming new animation for smaller airliners.
GSX Pro Fix: Minutes readout on Reload SimBrief, now showing both OUT/OFF times.
LFSB Basel: Improved airport file for better AI flow.

September 30th, 2022

GSX Pro Fix: Marshaller distance readout height from ground lowered.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Error while destroying Baggage Loaders.
GSX (P3D4) Fix: Model cache creation further optimized to prevent timeout on loading.

September 28th, 2022

GSX Pro Fix: Parking spot Suffixes not shown on non-Gate positions.
FSDT CYVR Vancouver: Many parking spots updated.
FSDT CYVR Vancouver: Official GSX Profile, with VGDS at all stands, many WALK-IN Gates and custom Terminal group.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Error during pushback.
GSX (FSX/P3D) Fix: Optimizations to speed up the model cache creation.

September 25th, 2022

GSX Pro Fix: A320 Neo identification on VGDS.
GSX Pro Fix: Prevented an error while reloading SimBrief with no flightplan or username.
GSX Pro Fix: Restored Menu X close function in VR.
FSDT Installer Fix: Prevented downloading some packages twice.
FSDT Installer Fix: GSX for FSX/P3D base SimObjects not being updated.

September 23rd, 2022

GSX Pro Fix: Error when closing Catering doors on airplanes with only one Service door.
FSDT Installer Fix: Prevented a crash due to the EXE.XML already corrupted, now replaced by a pop-up warning about this problem.

September 21st, 2022

GSX Pro NEW:: Menu system changed; Auto-close function has been removed.
GSX Pro NEW:: It’s now possible to use a Hot key (Ctrl+Shift+F12 by default, can be configured) to call the menu if the Toolbar icon is Active.
GSX Pro NEW:: Updated manual to explain how the menu behavior changed and how to configure the Hotkey. Fixed the PMDG 737 refueling example.
GSX Pro Fix:: Menu options keys 0-9 no longer activate with Ctrl/Shift/Alt modifiers, causing services starting when changing cockpit views with the menu open.
GSX Pro Fix:: Passengers created in Air when Boarding at Gates with Jetways starting inside Terminals with solid Roofs.
GSX Pro Fix:: Error when Reloading SimBrief if the wrong username was used or there was no flight plan available online.
GSX Pro Fix:: Error happening when returning to the Main Menu if Passengers were still being generated.
GSX Pro Fix:: Error with font displays happening when moving quickly in the airplane editor.
GSX Pro Fix:: Service Doors not closing automatically at the end of Catering service.
GSX Pro Fix:: Refueling stuck when closing menu before service.
GSX Pro Fix:: Error when listing nearby airports if the airport cache wasn’t ready.
GSX Pro NEW:: Added new Handling operators: Iran Air, Iraqi Airways and Al-Burhan.
GSX Pro NEW:: Added new Jetway logos for some Japanese Banks.
GSX Pro NEW:: Parking Spots with an empty Parking Name in the airport .BGL are now displayed as “Ramp”.
GSX (FSX/P3D):: Fixed Marshaller/VGDS Fonts appearing at the wrong altitude.
FSDT Installer NEW:: When downloading unencrypted airport files for FSDT sceneries bought on the Marketplace, their GSX profile will be downloaded as well.
FSDT Installer Fix:: Fixed a problem with Danish locale, resulting in activation keys starting with “AA” not being recognized correctly.
FSDT Installer Fix:: Fixed an error that could happen when clearing the temporary internet files cache before downloading files.

September 7th, 2022

GSX Fix: Fixed missing parking spots in FSX/P3D if custom profiles didn’t include any parking systems.
GSX Pro FIX: Wrong message about Couatl engine not started displayed in some situations when switching airplane.
GSX Pro FIX: “No parkings available” message caused by missing GSX profiles folder, which is now always created by the updater/installer.

September 6th, 2022

GSX Pro FIX: SafeDock VGDS now shows the Parking Suffix.
GSX Pro FIX: Corrupted .BGLs or any other filesystem errors won’t prevent a successful Airport Cache generation anymore, only the affected area will be skipped.
GSX Pro FIX: Better support for non-ASCII characters in the MSFS Package path.

September 5th, 2022

GSX Pro FIX: Airplane user customizations not loading correctly.
GSX Pro FIX: Support for non-ASCII characters in the MSFS Package path.

September 2nd, 2022

GSX Pro FIX: SafeDock VGDS not showing SimBrief data.
GSX Pro FIX: Fixed internal configuration for Aerosoft CRJ-1000.

September 1st, 2022

FSDT Installer: better compatibility if started from a non-administrative user.
GSX Pro FIX: Fixed various errors when auto-triggering doors.
GSX Pro FIX: Fixed an error when the airline was missing in a SimBrief plan.

August 31st, 2022

GSX Pro NEW: Improved SimBrief integration, with a new button showing SimBrief status in the menu, with a message area indicating all possible reasons why a SimBrief dispatch hasn’t been used. The button can also used to Reload SimBrief without resetting a Gate.
GSX Pro NEW: Added default internal configurations for the following airplanes:

PMDG 737-800 BCF PMDG 737-800 BDSF PMDG 737-800 BBJ2
Latin VFR A321 (all variants)
Bredok 3D 737-Max
GSX Pro FIX: Fixed a problem with Passengers not visible when Boarding on a Gate where the Rear stairs have been Disabled by the airport profile.
GSX Pro NEW: New Pushback method, not freezing the airplane during pushback, to fix the bump which happed when disconnecting the Tug. The feature works only for Tow Trucks with a Towbar, or those without but with the “Pushback Raise” option Disabled in the Airplane profile. IMPORTANT: This feature is to be consdered Experimental, and it's Disabled by default. It can be Enabled by addiig the line pushback_freeze = 0 in the [GSX] Section of the Couatladdons.INI file in %APPDATA%\Virtuali

August 30th, 2022

FSDT Installer NEW: Jetway and Airport Service files are now always downloaded together as a single ZIP instead of single files, resulting in faster updates.
FSDT Installer NEW: Installer will give more feedback in case of a bad download due to server issues.
FSDT Installer FIX: Jetway/Airport services for Disabled airports will always stay disabled during an Update.
GSX Pro NEW: Added a new set of ground operators and jetway logos for Ukraine.
GSX Pro NEW: Fuel Truck MAN improved texture resolution.
GSX Pro Change: Fuel counter now has a label, to clarify the counter always counts in US Gallons.
GSX Pro NEW: Changed parameters to be sure a bigger Fuel Truck will appear on airliners with lower refueling points, like the 737 or the MD80.
GSX Pro FIX: Lowered parking threshold distance to improve detection when two parking spots are very close.

August 28th, 2022

GSX Pro FIX: Fixed a crash when opening the Flight Assistant while Loading ULDs.
GSX Pro: Changed loading icon.
GSX: Fixed custom parking labels in FSX/P3D.
GSX: Removed unnecessary logging from P3D V4 Addon Manager, to speed up loading.

August 27h, 2022

GSX Pro NEW: GSX Menu now has a loading spinner, to give a better feedback of the menu loading system.
GSX Pro FIX: Drivers floating above ground in some airports.

August 25h, 2022

GSX Pro NEW: Support for PMDG 737-800
GSX Pro NEW: Support for PMDG 737-600
GSX Pro FIX: Towbar Pushback procedure stuck after confirming for engines start when doing a non-custom Pushback
GSX Pro FIX: Passenger Boarding proceeding too fast with no visible passenger on 3rd party jetways.
GSX Pro FIX: VGDS showing SimBrief's plan Off Time Instead of Out Time.

March 13th, 2022

GSX NEW: Added support for airframe specific GSX.CFG file, to have different GSX options (like loaders) depending on a specific airframe.

To use this feature, you must create a copy of an existing GSX.CFG file, and name it by adding a dash and the airplane registration to it.

EXAMPLE: To create an airframe-specific file for the FS Labs A320 EasyJet G-EZTA, make a copy of an existing GSX.CFG for that plane in the %APPDATA%\Virtuali\Airplanes\FSLabs A320 CFM, and name it GSX-G-EZTA.CFG. This will be used instead of the standard GSX.CFG file when that particular airframe is loaded. The airplane registration code is the same of the ATC_ID parameter of the aircraft.cfg file and is read through Simconnect when the airplane loads.

February 15th, 2022

GSX BUGFIX: Fixed Fuel Boarding Stairs not extending in some cases, when Pax waypoints are enabled.
GSX BUGFIX: Fixed a crash when Stairs started to move.
GSX BUGFIX: Fixed Pax Waypoint Editor no longer duplicating points between different parking spots.
GSX BUGFIX: Fixed Flight Attendants positioned slightly outside the fuselage on some planes.
GSX BUGFIX: Fixed the Apply button not working in some parts of the editor ( Jetways, etc. ).
GSX BUGFIX: Fixed an error during baggage loading.
GSX BUGFIX: Fixed an error when pre-selecting a gate before landing.
GSX BUGFIX: Fixed error in P3DV4 RTT because of missing pushbackLabel.

February 11th, 2022

FSDT Live Update: New version released, with the ability to run as an installer for MSFS products.
GSX MAJOR UPDATE: Walk-in Gates ( passengers reaching terminal on foot without a Bus ) added, with complete customization.
GSX BUGFIX: Fixed Fuel Truck not completing the service, blocking other services.

February 8th, 2022

GSX BUGFIX: Fixed Fuel Truck not starting with planes with 3 Stairs operated manually.

January 31st, 2022

GSX: Added support for Wheel Chocks for Qualitywings 787.
GSX: Added the following Ground Operators:
- Malev Ground Handling ( Hungary )
- Vinci Airports ( France )
GSX: Added the following Catering Operators:
- Malev Catering Services ( Hungary )
- Inflight ( USA )
- Air Culinaire ( USA )
- Thai Catering ( Thailand )

January 24th, 2022

GSX: Added the following Ground Operators:
- SHARJAH ( UAE )
- GCG ( Caribbeans )

GSX: Added the following Catering Operators:
- Aerofood ( Indonesia )
- Air Algerie Catering ( Algerie )
- Air Serbia Catering ( Serbia )
- Bangkok Air Catering ( Thailand )
- Casino Air Caterers ( India )
- Cookin ( Sweden )
- Ethiopian Catering ( Ethiopia )
- Flying Food Group ( International )
- GCG Catering ( Caribbeans )
- JAL Royal Catering ( Japan )
- KC Flight Catering ( Pakistan )
- Maldives
- Manny's Catering ( Mexico )
- Olympic Catering ( Greece )
- Sancak ( Turkey )
- SkyCafe ( Canada )

December 18th, 2021

CHANGE: Airport cache won't be regenerated at each start, if the Scenery Library hasn't changed.
BUGFIX: Solved a problem with the A1N Container texture.

November 18th, 2021

CHANGE: Live Updater won't update FSDT sceneries that hasn't been Uninstalled but no matching sim is found.
NEW: GSX Improved resolution for all Handling, Catering and Jetway logos.
BUGFIX: GSX Fixed a couple of jetway logos which were not visible due to their wrong texture size.

September 17th, 2021

NEW: GSX Added almost 200 new Jetway Logos for many airports around the world, and additional Rental car companies.
NEW: GSX Updated Manual, with a section explaining the customization options available in P3D V5.
CHANGE: GSX ULDs now have an extra "offset" parameter, to take into account the container curvature, so they will'always be lined up to the door.
CHANGE: GSX Custom textures used in .INI profiles made for P3D V4 won't create errors in FSX or P3D V5. Instead, custom textures will be ignored in P3D V5 and, if further edits are made to the GSX customization, the file will be saved with a new name, with the "p3d5only = 1" flag, and will include comments in the [General] section to indicate which custom textures have been removed for each parking.
BUGFIX: GSX ULD/Pallets will always load/unload in the correct direction, even if Cargo doors are reversed.

September 10th, 2021

CHANGE: GSX Better isolation between airport profiles made for P3D4 and P3D5, to take into account the different parking spots assignments in default scenery. In P3D V5, if the loaded AFCAD file belongs to the default scenery (name starting with APX*.BGL ), a customization profile that might have been made for FSX or P3D4 won't be loaded, preventing likely mismatches between parking names. In this case, the customization will start from scratch. When saving from P3D V5, the new .INI file will be flagged with "p3d5only = 1" in the [General] section, so other simulators won't load it.
BUGFIX: GSX In P3D V5, all jetway parameters that requires DirectX 11 are disabled.
BUGFIX: GSX When selecting a Logo from the list, and then going back to Default, the logo is now correctly reverted to the default, following the normal assignment rules.
CHANGE: GSX Workaround to prevent possible conflicts between L: variables and GSX with some airplanes.

September 9th, 2021

BUGFIX: KORD V2 for MSFS - Fixed a texture in the parking lot behind the Hilton which appeared green after World Update 6.
BUGFIX: GSX Airport cache is now always reacreated automatically at each startup, which will fix initial starts, in addition to in-game restarts.
BUGFIX: GSX The custom texture selector for Jetway logos is correctly disabled in any sim (P3D5, 32 bit P3D or FSX) without DirectX11 support.
BUGFIX: GSX Updated 32 bit version, to prevent several errors in FSX.

September 8th, 2021

BUGFIX: GSX Fixed black textures on the Catering_EU_Half model.
BUGFIX: GSX Temporary fix to solve Restarts, by always recreating the airport and object cache.
BUGFIX: GSX Fixed error when loading some custom profiles with jetway_logo = None.

September 7th, 2021

GSX: Added multi-liveries support for Handling, Catering and Jetways in Prepar3D V5.

June 14th, 2021

GSX: Number of jetways available added on Gate list menu.

May 31th, 2021

GSX: Fixed GPU spawn position on landing.
GSX: Fixed CargoMain position on PMDG 737-800 BD variants.

March 1st, 2021

GSX: Added configuration for PMDG 777-200ER

December 22nd, 2020

UPDATE: KORD V2 for Prepar3D 4/5 - New Runway 9C/27C Added.

November 30th, 2020

Bugfix: GSX - Fixed Marshaller stuck on arrival when GSX wasn't used on departure.
Bugfix: GSX - Fixed error in FSX.
NEW: GSX - Added a new L: Variable named FSDT_GSX_STAIRS that add-on developers can read to check the Passenger Stairs like other services. The values are:
- 0 = GSX is not available.
- 1 = The gate has Passenger stairs.
- 2 = The gate has No Passenger Stairs.
- 4 = Passenger Stairs have been requested and are moving.
- 5 = Passenger Stairs are connected.

October 13th, 2020

Changed: Added support for P3D 4.4 to 64 bit Couatl engine, before it worked only with 4.5 or 5.x.
NEW: GSX - Added a new L: Variable named FSDT_GSX_JETWAY that add-on developers can read to check the Jetway state like other services, regardless if it's GSX native or standard SODE. The values are:
- 0 = GSX is not available.
- 1 = The gate has an available Jetway.
- 2 = The gate has No Jetway.
- 4 = A Jetway has been requested and it's moving.
- 5 = A Jetway is connected.
Bugfix: GSX - Fixed a problem with the "Override parking codes" setting not working correctly.

October 1st, 2020

NEW: Key West for MSFS 2020 updated with Ft. Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park, the Loggerhead lightouse and VFA-106 Squadron at Key West NAS.
Bugfix: Fixed a bug receiving the SimStart SimConnect notification, which prevented to see buildings on FSDT airports without triggering a refresh, by pressing ESC twice.
Bugfix: Fixed an error message in Couatl 64 bit when opening the Key Mappings menu.

September 23rd, 2020

NEW: The Couatl scripting engine is now a 64 bit application in P3D4/5.
NEW: The Couatl scripting engine is now a native P3D Simconnect client.
NOTE: If you have issues with the 64 bit version, and would like to go back to use the previous 32 bit version in P3D4/5, change the Path tag in the Documents\Prepar3d Addons\ADD-ON.XML file:

Addon Manager\couatl64\couatl64_P3D.exe

change it to:

Addon Manager\couatl\couatl.exe

September 16th, 2020

NEW: GSX - FSDT_GSX_GPU_STATE LVar added, to read GPU service status ( 1=available, 4=requested, 5=connected, 6=completed ).
Change: GSX - JetGo GPU will only appear with smaller airplane types ( those with less than 60 amps generators ).
Bugfix: GSX - GPU Cable animation will connect more precisely to the configured port.

September 10th, 2020

NEW: GSX - Added new mobile GPU service, to keep airplane charged when jetways are not available.
NEW: GSX - Added GPU connection point on Airplane Configuration editor.
NEW: GSX - Added new "Additional Services" menu, to contain future services within the constraint of max 10 items per menu.
Change: GSX - Marshaller parking tolerance slightly increased.
Bugfix: GSX - Fixed refueling reset payload to default values when payload was changed during the session.
Bugfix: GSX - SODE syncronization with AI and jetways improved.

June 29th, 2020

NEW: KCLT - Increased loading range for detail objects to improve smoothness with 64 bit simulators, at a small cost in fps. The option can be disabled from the KCLT YouControl menu.
Change: GSX - New method to prevent vibrations in VC with PMDG airplanes during Pushback.

June 15th, 2020

Change: GSX ladder stairs will only appear on airplane with door's heights lower than 2.2 meters from ground.
Bugfix: GSX Jetways will not appear anymore if there's an active SODE XML file for an airport.

June 7th, 2020

NEW: GSX - Support for AI in GSX Level 2 Jetways ( requires SODE 1.7.1 ).
Change: GSX - Fixed noswheel not turning with the latest PMDG 747
NEW: PHLI - Added support for GSX/SODE Jetways.
NEW: PHOG - Added support for GSX/SODE Jetways.
NEW: PHTO - Added support for GSX/SODE Jetways.

May 7th, 2020

NEW: GSX - Minor adjustments to prepare for AI support in L2 jetways.
NEW: GSX - Pushback vehicle truck is now chosen depending on airplane empty weight rather than gross weight.
NEW: KIAH - Tweaked textures for improved runway and taxilights.
NEW: KLAX - Tweaked textures for improved runway and taxilights.

April 14th, 2020

NEW: GSX - Prepar3D V5 Compatibility update, please download the full installer.
NEW: Prepar3D V5 installers are available for all our sceneries that already supported Prepar3D before.
NEW: PHNL - Added support for GSX/SODE Jetways.
Change: GSX - Render To Texture ( Operator and Jetway logos and numbers ) is temporaribly disabled in Prepar3D V5, until we'll add DirectX 12 support to our software module.

March 4th, 2020

NEW: Chicago O'Hare V2 - Alternate ground texture set to be used with MSAA antialiasing mode. Installed automatically depending on the AA settings in the sim.
Change: LFSB Basel Airport - Several textures improved.
Bugfix: GSX - Fix a FollowMe error on Aerosoft KASE airport

February 14th, 2020

NEW: GSX - Option to prevent the creation of a GSX L2 jetway, and keep the parking flagged has having a jetway.
NEW: GSX - FSDT_GSX_ENGINE_START_CONFIRMED added, to allow airplane developers to skip the Engine start confirmation after Pushback when it's set to 1. It will be reset to 0 by GSX automatically after use.
Bugfix: Fix a crash on restart with some Windows regional settings (AM/PM incorrectly set for countries using the 24 hours standard).

February 7th, 2020

NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - REGA helicopter base remodeled.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - Fire Department remodeled with dynamic lights.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - New Fire Department vehicles, appearing different configs on each session.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - PREVIEW of the upcoming GSX Firetruck as a static model.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - More realistic colors on some pylons in the back car parking lot.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - Added slanted glass panel near Gate 5 and 35.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - Added some dustbins on main terminal terrace.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - SkyLounge remodeled, with sunshades opening/closing depending on the time of day.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - Skylights and metal covers on main terminal remodeled.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - More detail on gate piers.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - More detail on several hangars.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - EuroAirport sign with correct size and better night lighting.
Bugfix: LFSB Basel Airport - Fixed elevation mismatch causing airplanes bumping when taxiing on maintenance area.

February 6th, 2020

NEW: GSX - Native support for the PMDG NGXu 737-600/700 Expansion.
Bugfix: GSX - Fixed an error when customizing a parking with SODE VGDS.
Bugfix: GSX - FSDT_GSX_NUMPASSENGERS_BOARDING_TOTAL L: variable now behaves correctly with non-SODE Jetways.
Change: GSX - Raised maximum height threshold for the CDS-2438 staircase, to see it in more airplane models.

January 25th, 2020

NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - EZY Terminal remodeled.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - 3D Approach Lights (please allow to update the AFCAD, otherwise there will be two approach lights).
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - Added the 3 Windsock, with a new custom animated object.

January 20th, 2020

Bugfix: LFSB Basel Airport - PAPI angle for RWY 33 corrected at 3.50 degrees slope.

January 18th, 2020

Change: LFSB Basel Airport - Normal maps for MSAA setting further toned down to reduce shimmering.
Change: LFSB Basel Airport - Many textures over the whole airport reworked in higher resolution.
Change: LFSB Basel Airport - 3D EuroAirport sign on front gates improved, with more realistic supports.
Change: LFSB Basel Airport - Added the dot on the EuroAirport logo.
Change: LFSB Basel Airport - Reduced color saturation on glass windows.
Change: LFSB Basel Airport - More Dynamic Lights on main terminals.
Change: LFSB Basel Airport - Terminal interior textures improved, with more realistic scale.
Bugfix: LFSB Basel Airport - Fixed reflection rendering problem in front of Gate 28A.
Bugfix: LFSB Basel Airport - Removed Approach and TDZ lights on RWY33.
Bugfix: GSX - Fixed error on Parking Editor.

January 15th, 2020

NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - Belvedere Spotting terrace with animated people, usable in Avatar mode ( use YouControl menu ) with proper collisions.
Bugfix: KORD V2 - Fixed Avatar collisions.

January 14th, 2020

Bugfix: GSX - Pushback starting without checking for Brakes after exiting a QuickEdit pushback fixed.
Bugfix: GSX - Error decoding some gate names causing an error on Cargo gates at FSDT PHNL.
Bugfix: GSX - Marshaller animations not working in FSX.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - Alternate ground texture set to be used with MSAA antialiasing mode. Installed automatically depending on the AA settings in the sim.
NEW: LFSB Basel Airport - Added fence alone the Swiss/French border.
Change: LFSB Basel Airport - Parking positions Gate 28A and Gate 26 updated to match the supplied maps.
Change: LFSB Basel Airport - Dynamic Light effect softened borders.
Bugfix: LFSB Basel Airport - Light pylon close to Gate 28A moved in the correct position.
Change: GSX/LFSB Basel Airport - Euroairport jetway logo udpated.
Change: LFSB Basel Airport - Baggage loaders logo updated.
Bugfix: KORD V2 - Update AFCAD to fix a twisted polygon apron.

January 10th, 2020

NEW: Support for the new Basel EuroAirport scenery.
NEW: GSX - New Marshallers: "Emma", "Will" and "Donald", only in Prepar3D 4.4+.
NEW: GSX - Docking Systems supports Aerosoft Airbus A330.
NEW: GSX - State LVariable to check the FollowMe state, like other services, to be used by 3rd party developers.
Bugfix: GSX - Prevent operating stairs while boarding/deboarding in underway.

December 13th 2019

NEW: - GSX - Option to ignore the airplane Wingspan, always allowing any airplane in any parking.
NEW: - GSX - Confirmation for Good Engine start request is made optional in the Settings.
Change: - GSX - If the Pushback preference is set to None, GSX will ask in advance if a Pushback is needed. This can be optionally set to be always asked, in the Settings.
Change: - GSX - Customization .INI wasn't loaded if the ICAO part of its filename wasn't all lower case.
Bugfix: - GSX - "Stop Here" option while waiting confirmation for good engine start wasn't working.
Bugfix: - GSX - Thumbnails for some non-GSX L2 Jetway models ( FSDT KCLT model ) didn't appear.
Bugfix: - GSX - Docking System no longer created in parking spots with SODE jetways and SODE VGDS.
Bugfix: - GSX - Logo lost on multiple selections when opening the GSX editor page without selecting a parking first.

December 9th 2019

New: - Added support for FSX:Steam Beta version 10.0.63003.0

December 5th 2019

New: - GSX - New Airplane configuration option, to enable the request to start engines before Pushback. By default it's disabled.
Change: - GSX - Pushback Direction decision moved at the last possible moment, just before asking to release Brakes.
Change: - GSX - Pushback condition constrains check ( APU, Wheelchocks, etc. ) moved after asking to release Brakes.
Change: - GSX - If a SODE VGDS is available, a GSX Docking System will not appear, even if already present in the GSX .INI file
Bugfix: - GSX - Fixed Baggage Loaders circling the wrong sicde of the airplane on arrival.

December 1st 2019

Change: - GSX - Better Marshaller animation for "Brenda" Marshaller. Others will follow soon.
Change: - GSX - Added CGS Consumer Ground Services AG at Basel.
Change: - GSX - Added native support for Qualitywings 787-8/9/10 models.
Bugfix: - GSX - Scenery areas with non-Western characters in their title won't be discarded anymore.

November 28th 2019

NEW: - GSX - Pushback will now ask for confirmation for a good engine start at the end of the route, before Disconnecting.
Change: - GSX - Removed several duplicate textures files from the FSX logos.
Bugfix: - GSX - Fixed the number of containers always based on payload, even when the passenger number was set manually.
Bugfix: - GSX - Fixed an error in the Jetway editor when changing the number of jetways before checking the Exclude button.

Bugfix: - Addon Manager - Fixed a crash when the user name contained non-ASCII characters and a 3rd party add-on.xml file missed the BOM declaration.

November 22th 2019

Bugfix: - Fixed a problem which prevented SODE jetways in XML to be detected correctly.
Change: - GSX now detects SODE VGDS on gates without a SODE jetway.
Change: - The Live Updater will check if it wasn't able to clear the airport cache automatically (usually because antivirus interference, or trying to run the updater with the sim still open), and will alert to remove it manually, to prevent errors due to the new version requiring the airport cache to be rebuilt

November 20th 2019

NEW: - GSX - Custom Pushback Nodes can be rotated, to control the curve precisely at each point.
NEW: - GSX - NumPad 5 while editing a Custom/Quick Pushback will automatically place two nodes to straighten up the curve at each end.
NEW: - GSX - Parking Customization page has a separate Pushback tab.
NEW: - GSX - Each parking can now have multiple (no limit on each parking) Pushback Slots.
NEW: - GSX - Copy & Paste between Pushback slots.
NEW: - GSX - Pushback procedure can be Pasted and Translated, to quickly copy similar paths to different parking spots.
NEW: - GSX - Pushback slots can Translated while pasted to multiple selected parking spots, to quickly create many similar paths.
NEW: - GSX - Pushback "Mirror" function, to quickly create a specular copy of a copied Pushback.
NEW: - GSX - Auto Label button, to automatically name Pushback slots depending on their location and orientation on the airport.
NEW: - GSX - Automatic recognition for SODE VGDS docking systems.
Change: - Non-GSX FSDT jetways ( used in LSGG, KCLT, KSDF and KMEM ) are now available in the parking customization editor to be used everywhere.
Bugfix: - Boarding Passengers won't stop anymore when choosing an exact multiple of the Bus max capacity.
Bugfix: - Fix the GSX menu not appearing at start under some situations.
Bugfix: - Fixed an error message when spawing the airplane at FSDT KCLT.
Bugfix: - Fixed the Base color selection dialog not appearing when adding a custom logo.

November 11th 2019

Bugfix: - GSX - Fixed Fuel Hydrant minimum height.
Bugfix: - GSX - Improved animation precision for the TLD-1740 Staircase.
Bugfix: - Addon Manager couldn't find FSDT sceneries if installed into a main folder named "Scenery"

November 10th 2019

NEW: GSX - Native support for PMDG 737-800/900 NGX Update.
Bugfix: - Fixed errors caused by missing catering liveries in FSX only.

October 24th 2019

Bugfix: KORD V2 - Fixed transparency problem on Terminal 2/3 external stairs.

October 11th 2019

NEW: GSX - Custom Pushback allowing Multiple waypoints, both in QuickEdit mode and in the regular Non-Snapped Mode in the Editor.
NEW: GSX - New Pushback curve-fitting algorithm, for smoother and more reliable Pushback in automatic mode and with no corner nodes.
NEW: GSX - French-English accent voices added.
NEW: GSX - German-English accent voices remade with a real voice.
NEW: GSX - Added ANA Catering, Airchefs, Ambassador, QACC Catering operators.
NEW: GSX - Added Buthan Airlines Handling operator.

October 3rd 2019

Bugfix: KORD V2 - Added missing ground hold short lights on taxiway W5
Bugfix: KORD V2 - Added missing wig-wag lights on taxiway NN
Bugfix: KORD V2 - Removed extra wig-wag lights on taxiways Y1 and Y2
Bugfix: KORD V2 - Fixed a problem with Xwind runways.

October 1st 2019

NEW: KORD V2 Update 1.2 - ( Map services and data available from U.S. Geological Survey, National Geospatial Program ).
NEW: KORD V2 - New Photoreal background remade from scratch, in 5 seasons ( 4 + Heavy Winter ).
NEW: KORD V2 - Change of season better syncronized with default season changes.
NEW: KORD V2 - Better Rain and Ice puddles effects.

September 30th 2019

Change: KIAH - Compatibility fix for Prepar3D 4.5 HF2. Runways 15/33 closed for landing.
Change: KJFK V2- Compatibility fix for Prepar3D 4.5 HF2 to prevent shifted scenery.

September 26th 2019

NEW: GSX Scandinavian-English accent voices added.
Change: GSX - Pushback curve improved.

September 25th 2019

NEW: GSX Russian-English accent voices added.

September 20th 2019

NEW: GSX - Support for multiple regional English accents. In this version, we added British-English, Australian-English, Indian-English, German-English and Italian-English, with more coming in future updates. Regional accents are automatically selected based on the airport. Supported vehicles are Pushback and De-Icers.
Change: GSX - American-English soundset remade, with less distortion.
Bugfix: GSX - Airplane no longer freezed after Aborting pushback.

September 17th 2019

NEW: GSX - Pushback with Realtime Preview of the actual path, both in QuickEdit mode and the full editor.
NEW: GSX - "Use autosaved QuickEdit Pushback" option. The last QuickEdit position can be recalled without having to enter the QuickEdit mode again.
Change: GSX - Pushback won't automatically add any corner points, in preparation for the next update, which will feature multiple editable waypoints.
NEW: KORD V2 - Gate Information panels will now show the Fuel Counter during Refueling.
Change: KORD V2 - GSX information messages on the green bar will be disabled at KORD, but only in parking spots with an Info Panel.

September 12th 2019

Change: GSX - Pushback in Custom or QuickEdit mode automatically inserts two invisible Corner points, to straighten up longer paths.
Bugfix: KORD V2 - Fixed terrain bumping past the end of RWY 22R.

September 10th 2019

Bugfix: GSX - Fixed an error when getting an invalid Metar.
Bugfix: KORD V2 - Fixed ILS 28C ID to be IVZE (not IVEZE).
Bugfix: KORD V2 - Fixed some flatten polygons around the airport.
Change: KORD V2 - Reduced exclusion zone around the airport.

September 7th 2019

Change: KORD V2 - Background terrain updated, with less grainy textures, better grass/concrete transition.
Change: KORD V2 - Background Night textures optimized for less VRAM consumption.
Change: KORD V2 - Fixed many vertical marking positions to better match the background.
Change: KORD V2 - Better Snow Detail texture on Hard Winter.
Bugfix: KSDF - Fixed missing rotated cargo stairs on UPS Cargo stands.

GSX 2.7 MAJOR UPDATE

NEW: New QuickPushbackâ„¢ mode. Instantly create a Custom Pushback on the fly, during the Pushback procedure, without entering the scenery customization page. Available for FSX and P3D4. Mouse Interface requires P3D 4.4+.
NEW: "Operate Stairs" command, to move or remove Stairs without starting any other services.
NEW: “Reposition Airplane” command, to move the airplane to a different parking even when already parked, or to fix the position at the current parking spot.

NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Marshallers now support Variable Seasonal Clothing.
Bugfix: Changing the jetway model in the editor resulted in custom logo being lost.

August 28th 2019

Bugfix: KORD V2 - Fixed terrain flatten on the northern part of the airport, causing bumps with some airplanes.
Bugfix: KORD V2 - Fixed issue with Dynamic Lights not appearing arriving from another airport.

Bugfix: GSX - Fixed a crash with FSX when Underground Fuel is enabled, since the Hydrant is not supported on FSX.

August 26th 2019

Change: KORD V2 - Background terrain updated, service roads toned down.
Bugfix: KORD V2 - Added missing CGO DME.
Bugfix: KORD V2 - Added missing apron link from Cargo Parking N10

August 24th 2019

Change: KORD V2 - Terminal 5 object converted to Simobject format and handled by the Couatl engine, to prevent it from floating in the air.
Change: KORD V2 - Transition between taxiway and grass textures is now smoother and less jagged.
Change : KORD V2 - Reduced intensity of normal maps for all metal garage doors in the scenery, to reduce moire effects.

Bugfix: KORD V2 - Information panels now show Pressure Above Sea Level, instead of Ambient Pressure.

Bugfix: KORD V2 - Runway hold short red markers on ground which were missing has been added.

August 22th 2019

NEW: Support for Chicago O'Hare V2 airport walkers, with option to turn them off on request.
Bugfix: Mouse sometimes not working in the GSX parking editor.
Bugfix: "Warp Me Back to Airplane" function Ã¬n KORD V2, KCLT, KSDF and KMEM now working properly.

Bugfix: Changed some default airport ranges, which prevented using GSX a few very large airports, like LFPG.
Bugfix: Gate number of 2nd jetway when editing multiple parking spots at once.
Bugfix: Problem .BGL without parking spots.
Bugfix: Custom Pushback labels no longer lost when editing multiple parking spots at once.
Bugfix: Resolve "RuntimeError: Deadlock: the last runnable tasklet cannot be blocked." in mouseWheelSpinned.
Bugfix: Error on KSDF Cargo Stands.

August 6th 2019

NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Mouse Interface in the 3d scenery customization window. Vehicle positions and Custom Pushback nodes can be placed by clicking the mouse on screen and rotated using the Mouse Wheel.
NEW: Pushback raising the airplane can be configured in the Airplane configuration window, to turn off the feature in airplanes with custom ground handling.
NEW: Pushback Dummy Event can be configured in the Airplane configuration window, for better compatibility with 3rd party airplanes that don’t detects GSX pushback, but detects the default one and turn off their internal nosewheel simulation only during a default pushback.
NEW: Battery Charger feature can be enabled/disabled in the Airplane Configuration.
NEW: The “Underground Refueling” can be set in the parking customization page, to override the default strategy of using a Fuel Hydrant if there’s a Jetway or a Fuel Tanker if there isn’t one.
NEW: The XML expression for a Conditional Embedded stair can now be edited in the Airplane configuration.
Change: GSX L2 Jetways are loaded from a higher altitude, to move their loading pause earlier in the approach.
Change: More LOD optimizations in all PBR Jetways, to improve fps.
Change: Default Pushback strategy is moving the default Approach node automatically if it’s too far from the airplane, which should improve the curve radius when pushing very large airplanes.
Change: If the airplane interfaces with GSX to control the refueling, the message “Use the refueling system of your airplane” will be automatically suppressed.
NEW: Added the following L: variable 3rd party add-ons can use:

FSDT_GSX_NUMPASSENGERS_TOTAL

This is set to the number of passenger, regardless if it has been estimated by GSX, or sent by another add-on, and it’s supposed to be only read.
Bugfix: Fixed some problems in the editor when changing Jetway properties for several parking spots at once.
Bugfix: Fixed ULD Containers not using the atc_parking_codes of the airplane in PBR mode.

June 30th 2019

MAJOR UPDATE

NEW: Custom Pushback improved, with visual customization in the editor, using two modes, Snap to AFCAD lines and Free mode.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Most objects remade in native P3D4 PBR format, with entirely new models and animations.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Towbarless Pushback models in PBR, with several color variations.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Towbarless Pushback can raise/lower the airplane gear during operations.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Marshaller characters, using native P3D4 SDK skeleton system, for better animation.
NEW (P3D4.4+ with GSX Level 2 only): New Fuel Hydrant service vehicle.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Custom Camera system, to easily focus GSX objects activities.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Support for Attached Objects for better efficiency, performance and variety of characters.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Vehicle customization system remade, using DirectX-based logos, for much easier user customization and flexibility. The old PaintKit is now deprecated in P3D4.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Operator logos for Handling, Catering and Jetways can be easily customized with user-provided images.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Custom operator logo can be associated with several Base Color variations for most of the models, which are supplied in multiple base repaints.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Thanks to the new DirectX rendering system for logos, the number of installed repaints has been greatly reduced (7000 less than before), while the number of base color repaints has increased, allowing better customization flexibility and better performances in general.
NEW: All stock logo files have been moved in a single Texture folder under main installation root.
NEW: ICAO-related vehicle assignment rules have been moved from individual vehicle SIM.CFG files, to a centralized rules file, which can be user customized more easily, altering the assignment of GSX stock operators and customized operators as well.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): ULDs now have their own individual ID displayed.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Marshaller Distance readout now made in DirectX, for better performances, and can be set in Meters or Feet, depending on the simulator International settings.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Fuel Counter on Fuel Trucks readout made in DirectX, for better performances.
NEW (P3D4.4+ only): Custom cameras active when editing a parking or the airplane configuration, making it easier to move objects or customize doors precisely.
NEW: Added the following L: variables 3rd party add-ons can use:
FSDT_GSX_DEICING_STATE
FSDT_GSX_DEICING_TYPE
FSDT_GSX_DEICING_CONCENTRATION
FSDT_GSX_NUMPASSENGERS
FSDT_GSX_BATTERY_VOLTAGE
FSDT_GSX_MAX_BATTERY_VOLTAGE
FSDT_GSX_FUEL_PRICE
FSDT_GSX_FUELHOSE_CONNECTED
FSDT_GSX_DISABLE_DOORS_MSG
FSDT_GSX_DISABLE_DETECT_REFUELING
FSDT_GSX_BOARDING_CARGO_PERCENT
FSDT_GSX_DEBOARDING_CARGO_PERCENT
FSDT_GSX_NUMPILOTS
FSDT_GSX_PILOTS_NOT_BOARDING
FSDT_GSX_PILOTS_ON_BOARD
FSDT_GSX_NUMCREW
FSDT_GSX_CREW_NOT_BOARDING
FSDT_GSX_CREW_ON_BOARD

Change: New Deicing strategy, querying both Simconnect Metar and Simconnect Temp variables, to prevent false icing condition detection due to conflicting data between the two.
Change (P3D4.4+ only): L: variables handled using the native P3D PDK, instead of the old Gauges SDK.
Change: Passengers “Hello” sounds are less frequent.
Change: Deice can choose Fluid concentration.
Change: Facility data not queried anymore while cruising, to prevent a simulator bug that result in crashing while flying over remote areas.
Change: Detect changes to the Scenery Library without requiring a restart.
Change: Custom steering system for PMDG airplanes, fixing the vibrating rudder problem.
Change: Renamed some Jetway folders to prevent SODE from skipping them.
Change: FMC Commander 30i supported on the Aft/Fwd Cargo Doors as well, to support planes with higher cargo doors, like the A330/340.
Change: Use of SODE 1.6.4 API, to better sync Jetway status with GSX.
Change: The “Waiting for other services to complete” message has been improved, indicating which service GSX is waiting for.
Bugfix: Fix Jetways sometimes being loaded twice on slow system and/or complex sceneries.
Bugfix: Fix an error in the Battery Charger if the airplane has a maximum voltage set to 0 in the aircraft.cfg
Bugfix: Fix an error in the UPS crew at KSDF.
Bugfix: Fix problems with Baggage loaders on the left and airplane doors on the right.
Bugfix: Saved Preferences in sceneries with custom menu options.

Dec. 7th

Bugfix: Custom Pushback coordinates no longer lost when making changes to multiple parkings at once.

Nov. 26th.

Bugfix: Fixed the "Estimate Passenger Number" option ignored.
Bugfix: Fixed bogus message saying that passengers will not be show because of missing stairs.
Bugfix: Fixed missing textures for static people inside the old Passenger Bus.
Bugfix: Fixed grey taxiway shoulders at KLAX.
Change: Asphalt texture at KLAX is less dark.

Nov. 22th.

NEW: Update parking numbers at FSDT KLAX Terminal 1. Be sure you allow the AFCAD for KLAX to be overwritten by the Live Update and, if you previously customized KLAX from GSX, be sure you remove any file named KLAX*.INI from the %APPDATA%\Virtuali\GSX folder, otherwise the new parking numbers will not be displayed.
NEW: Autopilot mode. GSX can be set to perform all Boarding/Deboarding services automatically, without user intervention. See the "Assistance Services Auto Mode" option in the Simulation Settings.
Change: Added several information texts, explaining why passengers will not be visible (scenery with no SODE jetways, jetways not docked, airplane without stairs, bus disabled, etc.)
Change: Ask confirmation to undock jetways, if the battery is being charged by the jetway power unit.
Change: Automatic jetway undocking is now performed only after calling for Departure, to prevent loss of jetway power at the end of Boarding.
Change: Added 5 second delay when triggering multiple SODE jetways.
Bugfix: Fixed refuel stop position under the wing.
Bugfix: Fixed Deicer effect not fully visible.
Bugfix: Fixed Pushback not starting after using the GSX airport customization page.

Nov. 9th.

NEW: New set of Jetways variations in Brown color, for all models.
NEW: Added diagnostic log to check for all custom pushback nodes that don't match the coordinates of an existing AFCAD node.
Change: Tweaked the default startup position for the Read Loader.
Change: Refueling now waits for BaggageLoader, not BaggageTrain.
Change: BaggageLoader now goes away after unload (Deboarding)
Change: FuelTruck now approaches the refuel point from above the wing.
Change: Parking Dialog now preloads the Jetway tab, to reduce the delay in its appearance.
Bugfix: Pushback will not use nodes if parkings have two approach directions. This shuld prevent the pushback truck makign a 180 deg. turn at such parking spots.
Bugfix: Jetways starting in the wrong orientation when customizing some FSDT airports that already had SODED jetways.

Nov. 2nd.

NEW: Airport Elevation can be overridden in the Scenery Customization page. The small "airplane" button will read altitude from the sim automatically. This should prevent any altitude problems caused by Altitude-Correction .BGLs.
NEW: Allow support for simultaneous Refueling, Catering and Boarding/Deboarding.
NEW: Internal support for Leonardo Maddog X.
NEW: Added Intercargo and CPH Airport operators. Added AKBANK jetway logo.
Bugfix: Pushback will ignore custom puhsback nodes if they don't match an existing AFCAD node.
Bugfix: Fix Catering stuck when the airplane has no front door.
Bugfix: Jetways no longer docking again when preparing for Pushback.

Oct. 9th

NEW: Recognition of Altitude-correction .BGLs, to fix compatibility issues with products that change the airport elevation.
NEW: Jetway Editor allows to specify a Custom Text for the Jetway Number, allowing for more realistic numbering. See KLAX update for an example.
NEW: Jetway numbers at KLAX improved with the new Custom Text feature of the GSX L2 Jetway editor. For example, 132A, 12A and 12B, etc.
Change: Jetway editor will automatically disable Pause, to fix edited jetways not being updated while in Pause mode.
Change: Support for up 1024 different Jetway numbers per airport (up from 256).
Bugfix: Fix division by zero error while boarding/deboarding passengers.

Oct. 8th

NEW: Jetway Editor indicates /J or /JS in the parking tree, to indicate the kind of jetway used.
Bugfix: Fixed passengers not showing in airports with non-GSX SODE jetways.
Bugfix: Loadmaster or Crew sometimes sticking out the airplane during pushback.

Oct. 2th

NEW: Internal support for the PMDG 747-800 and 800F. Allows ground operations with either Wheelchocks or Parking brakes.
NEW: Southwest Jetway logo added.
Change: Battery Charger disabled for airplanes flagged with a custom battery.
Bugfix: Fixed glass windows too shiny at FSDT KLAX.
Bugfix: Fixed error when changing many multiple jetways at once.
Bugfix: Fixed user-created jetway still appearing after a Reset in parkings that didn't originally had a jetway.

Sept. 28th

NEW: FSDT CYVR Vancouver Airport customized with SODE Jetways. REQUIRES GSX LEVEL 2 now (free, since it's an FSDT airport).
NEW: FSDT KLAX Parking positions at Tom Bradley International Terminal renumbered.
Bugfix: Fixed wrong livery for Thyssen bridge in Cool_Grey color.
Bugfix: Fixed error when creating jetways at KMEM.

Bugfix: Fixed an error in the jetway editor when using non-ascii characters for jetway names.

Sept. 27th

NEW: FSDT KLAX Airport customized with SODE Jetways. REQUIRES GSX LEVEL 2 now (free, since it's an FSDT airport).
NEW: FSDT KLAX Added realtime shadows in P3D.
NEW: FSDT KLAX All stop positions remade with custom stop texture to by 100% compliant with GSX Stop Position standard.
NEW: Added a new set of Higher JBT Jetways, both in Corrugated Steel and Crystal.
NEW: Jetway Smart filter button in the parking customization page, to automatically select only parking spots with jetways, from the current selection.
NEW: When multiple parking spots with a different number of jetways are selected, there will be as many jetways tabs as the minumum common denominator.
Change: Deicing no longer available if the Metar string received by Simconnect is invalid.
Bugfix: Fixed a bug in the automatic choice of a jetway logo for automatically replaced jetways.
Bugfix: Bridge livery variation is now correctly initialized in the parking customization page.

Sept. 13th

NEW: Battery Charger Display on JetPower unit (GSX L2, Prepar3D 4 Only).
NEW: FSDT_GSX_BATTERY_VOLTAGE L: Var Airplane Developers can write to if they have a custom electrical system (GSX L2, Prepar3D 4 Only).
NEW: All Jetway models has been remodeled to give more freedom of movement, which will make them easier to reach the door at any position.
NEW: Parking editor indicates with a /J all parkings with a Jetway.
NEW: Passenger Bus and Shuttle have textured static people on the inside.
NEW: New Jetway model with red/grey paint, like those used in LSGG, in two variations.
NEW: Added UBS Jetway Logo.
NEW: Default configuration for the Majestic Q400 now has Embedded Stairs. Be sure to RESET any custom configuration you might have made!
NEW: FSDT LSGG Geneva Airport customized with SODE Jetways. REQUIRES GSX LEVEL 2 now (free, since it's an FSDT airport).
NEW: FSDT JFK V2 Airport customized with SODE Jetways. REQUIRES GSX LEVEL 2 now (free, since it's an FSDT airport).
Bugfix:Correct Bridge height on the Thyssen Upper Deck jetway model.
Bugfix:Support Jetways with non standard GUID, fix problems with UK2000 customization.
Bugfix:Passenger Density appeared different between Boarding and Deboarding.
Bugfix:Passengers spawn from inside the airplane when using jetways.
Bugfix:Passenger greeting sounds not working when boarding/deboaring with jetways.
Bugfix:Walking floor height compensation, to prevent people feet showing up from below.
Bugfix:Raised walking floor height for 3rd party scenery using SODE jetways, to prevent people feet showing up from below.
Bugfix:Smaller staircase files, which caused a program freeze when using GSX with smaller airplane types, like Dash-8, Twin-Otter, etc.
Bugfix:Deboarding problem with parking spot with the Passenger Bus disabled.
Bugfix:Freeze when Boarding -> Change Gate -> Deboarding.
Bugfix:Initial rotation/heading parameters when reloading a Jetway.
Bugfix:Error 'ValueError: Send/receive operation on a closed channel'.
Bugfix:Don't create Jetway Numbers if the "Disable RTT" option is enabled in the Addon Manager (P3D4 only).
Bugfix:Jetway numbers not updating correctly when editing parking spots (P3D4 only).
Bugfix:Reset parking with "Designer Provided Data"
Bugfix:Control Panel errors when the simulator path in the registry didn't included a trailing backslash.

Sept. 5th

NEW: Includes GSX Level 2 Expansion. MAJOR UPDATE, requires downloading the latest GSX Full installer!
NEW: Visible animated passengers boarding/deboarding ( GSX Level 2 Expansion ONLY ).
NEW: Visible animated crew boarding/deboarding ( GSX Level 2 Expansion ONLY ).
NEW: Visible animated pilots boarding/deboarding ( GSX Level 2 Expansion ONLY ).
NEW: Default Jetways replaced by SODE Jetways, Worldwide ( GSX Level 2 Expansion ONLY ).
NEW: Comprensive Jetway editor, to customize Jetways on every airport ( GSX Level 2 Expansion ONLY ).
NEW: Control Panel utility, to control exclusion of jetways in default and 3rd party airports ( GSX Level 2 Expansion ONLY ).
NEW: Jetway Power Unit will keep the airplane Battery charged while the Jetway is attached ( GSX Level 2 Expansion ONLY ).
NEW: L: variables for Developers, to interface with Jetways and obtain Power and/or Air when the Jetways is Docked ( GSX Level 2 Expansion ONLY ).
NEW: Real human voices for Pushback and Deicing.
NEW: All Passenger Stairs now have rain covers.
NEW: Airplane editor updated with the ability to define an Embedded Stair, for airplanes like the CRJ, ERJ. Embedded Stair can also be conditional, to support the 737-800 Embedded Stair.
NEW: High quality Neoplan Passenger bus model added.

July 18th

NEW: Added configuration for the Aerosoft A318/A319 Professional.
NEW: GSX is now disabled when flying above 10.000 ft or faster than 250 kts. This should prevent crashes due to corrutped Airport/Navaids database.
NEW: The Parking customization page now has scrollbars when used on vertical screen resolutions of 768 pixels, which will allow to see the Apply button.

July 11th

NEW: New Setting added: "Estimate passengers number" under GSX - Settings - Simulation. If disabled, GSX will ask confirmation for the estimated number of passengers before Deboarding/Boarding.
NEW: Added several L: variables 3rd party developers can check to interface with GSX. See last pages of the updated GSX manual.
NEW: GSX manual updated, expanding the "Interfacing with GSX" chapter.
Bugfix: Fixed a problem with GSX deboarding never ending.
Bugfix: Fixed wrong stopping distance when using the AGNIS docking system.
Bugfix: Fixed blank GSX Settings page when using non-standard international settings.

May 22th

Bugfix: Removed 3d runway lights on 18L edge at KCLT.
Bugfix: Fixed API.DLL crash when exiting the simulator.
NEW: Update FSDT_GSX_DEICING_TYPE as soon the Fluid type menu is closed (required by FS Labs A319).

May 17th

Bugfix: Fixed disappearing GSX menu after switching airplane in FSX
NEW: Catering vehicles improved wheels textures.
NEW: Added 3 new L: variables for airplane developers to sync with GSX number of passengers: FSDT_GSX_NUMPASSENGERS, FSDT_GSX_NUMPASSENGERS_DEBOARDING, FSDT_GSX_NUMPASSENGERS_BOARDING

May 10th

Bugfix: Fixed a problem with GSX boarding.

April 13th

Bugfix: Fixed elevation at FSDT JFK V2.
Bugfix: CRJ not recognized by the GSX Docking System.

April 9th 2018

New Ground Operator added: Asiana Airlines

New Catering Operator added: Bijoux Catering in Zurich.
NEW Updated livery for Gate Gourmet.

April 5th 2018

NEW: Added "Cap Simconnect updates" option in the Addon Manager settings. Use this option if your frame rate is higher than 30 fps, and you want to limit the number of requests made by the software to no more 30 per second, to reduce traffic on Simconnect. By default the option is disabled, which matches the old beahviour, before the March 30th update.

March 30th 2018

Note to P3D4.0 users: this update requires at least Prepar3D 4.1, it won't work on 4.0 due to different SDK used.

New Ground Operator added: Aviation Services, Ground.NET, AGI
NEW: New Staircase specifically made for Cargo Airplanes.
NEW: New Boarding/Deboarding Sounds for passengers.
NEW: L: State Variables added for 3rd party developers interfacing with GSX Deice.
NEW Scenery Editor: Change default Fast rotation from 45 to 15 degrees increments.
NEW Scenery Editor: Update Maximum Wingspan when chaning the Parking Size.
NEW: SODE 1.6.2 included with the installer.
Bugfix: Remove ground objects created with Addon Manager after GSX activation.
Bugfix: airport_visibliity takes also numbers in the icao code.
Bugfix: Fix assert _icao in getModelForCouatlType when changing airport.
Bugfix Scenery Editor: Correctly refresh UI when reset parking.
Bugfix Scenery Editor: Prevent error division by zero.

March 7th 2018

KIAH: Houston scenery updated to support native Prepar3D ground texture.
IMPORTANT: To update KIAH, please exit from the sim and start the FSDT Live Update.

January 10th 2018

NEW: New icons in Parking Editor.
Bugfix: Error missing airport when calling assistance services early at start.

December 21th 2017

Bugfix: Error when changing parking sistem type from the airport customization dialog.

Bugfix: Error when connecting a SODE jetway.

December 11th 2017

NEW: Added MEA (Middle East Airlines) operator in Lebanon.
Bugfix: Fixed an error when pre-selecting a gate while still in flight.

December 4th 2017

NEW: Added ASL Airlines operator (code TAY, formerly TNT Airlines).
NEW: Some operator logos improved with better resolution.
Bugfix: Added missing Dynamic Lights effect at KSDF.
Bugfix: Fixed duplicate section in the Pallet SIM.CFG

November 27th 2017

NEW: Added Dash8 Q400 recognition to the Docking System.
Bugfix: Division by zero error if time per passenger is set to 0 in the settings.
Bugfix: Improved go away behavior for left Baggage Train

November 22nd 2017

Bugfix: Fixed compatibility with Windows 10 Insider Preview.
Bugfix: Fixed Boarding not ending with the Majestic Dash8 Q400.

November 15th 2017

NEW: Passenger number/total indicated while boarding/deboarding.
Bugfix: Fix a problem of boarding/deboarding not always complete under some conditions.

Bugfix: Correct Parking type listed in the gate selection menu.

November 7th 2017

NEW: Remodeled the Cargo Wagon vehicle, with better textures and less polygons.
NEW: Added the Main Cargo door to the PMDG 747-400M variant.
Bugfix: Fix error when editing a parking with the "No parking system" option selected.

November 6th 2017

NEW: No Baggage Train will appear if an airplane door is disabled.
Bugfix: Removed 0/9 keys in Parking Editor, no longer required for setting the Stop Position.

Bugfix: Baggage Wagon visual range polygons showing up on elevated airport (Aerosoft LPMA, etc.).

November 3rd 2017

NEW Parking Editor: Visual Docking System/Marshaller position can be edited separately from the Stop Position, allowing for offset VGDS, still following the parking centerline.
New Ground Operator added: SATS at VHHH.
NEW: Added airplane weight constraints to the TMX and TPX Pushback vehicles.
NEW: The small Fuel Truck will now respect the left/right side of the refueling point.
NEW: No Baggage train if the airplane has no suitable door.
Bugfix: Fixed an error in jetwayOperations.py when customizing the parking system.

Bugfix: Fixed an error when customizing a parking with a plane with no doors.

October 31th 2017

Bugfix: Fixed several errors related to the addition of the 3rd Cargo Loader.
Bugfix: Fixed an error while editing cargo doors with a single ULD code.

October 26th 2017

NEW: Support for 3 Cargo Loaders simoultaneously, in order to enable the Main Cargo Door on every airport.
NEW: Updated Manual, to better explain the Stop Position calculation and customization.
Bugfix: Better interoperability with SODE. GSX now knows the Docked/Undocked status of a Jetway made with a SODE XML file, even when it was operated from the SODE menu.

October 13th 2017

NEW: Cargo Stand loading system, as used in KSDF UPS Worldport.
NEW: "Mirror" Docking System, as used in KSDF.
NEW: The Gate selection menu indicates the number of parkings suitable for the airplane in use.
NEW: Distance readout for every parking system.
NEW: Added new ULD types SAA and A1N.
NEW: "Warp to Gate" function supports planes with non-standard flight models (Majestic Q400).
NEW Airplane Editor: A cargo door can now support multiple ULD types.
NEW Airplane Editor: A separate Main Cargo door can be specified.
NEW Scenery Editor: Saves automatically when exit from Aircraft Editor (like Parking Editor).
NEW Scenery Editor: Preferred exit marker in Parking Editor.
NEW Scenery Editor: Each parking can be set to ignore the airplane Preferred Exit.
NEW Scenery Editor: New reference markers for Cargo Main and Preferred Exit doors.
New Ground Operators added: OneJet, Air North Yukon, Strategic Aviation Canada.
Bugfix: Pushback truck swirling around the gear on some sceneries (Aerosoft EDDS and others).
Bugfix: Aircraft will decelerate more smoothly when stopping Pushback manually.
Bugfix: Move the Passenger Bus closer to the wingtip.
Bugfix: Fixed an error while creating airplane Traffic cones.
Bugfix: Fix BaggageTrain and PassengerBus when cargo exit is on the rear left (CRJ 900).
Bugfix: Fix crash while cycling parkings very fast in the Scenery Editor.
Bugfix: Fix BaggageLoader and BaggageTrain with rotated rear left cargo door (CRJ900).

June 2n 2017

NEW: Full 64 Bit compatibility with Prepar3D V4
NEW: All vehicles has been updated to support Dynamic Lighting in P3D V4.
NEW: Support for native Add-on distribution method in P3D V3 and V4.
NEW: Single installation folder in all supported sim.
NEW: Live Update system completely rewritten, based on Amazon Web Services.
NEW: Scenery Editor: Ability to place a Marshaller or Visual Docking System on any airport.
NEW: Scenery Editor: F2/F3 used to change the Parking system in the editor.
NEW: Scenery Editor: Ability to set the parking size and position visually with F5/F6.
NEW: Scenery Editor: Ability to set the Marshaller/Docking stopping position with 0/9.
NEW: Scenery Editor: F7/F8 now snaps to the parking heading, at 45 deg. angles.
NEW: Airplane Editor: A "Preferred Exit" can be specified.
Bugfix: Fix script error when disabling GSX.
Bugfix: Fix a script error when using airplanes with no doors.
Bugfix: Fix a problem when Restarting Couatl didn't always work.
Bugfix: Fix a problem with Boarding/Deboarding times always constant in some planes.
Bugfix: Fix a problem with the Scenery Editor not always display the "Apply" button correctly.
Bugfix: Fix script errors when fast switching to a new parking in the Scenery Editor.
Bugfix: Fix the "this tasklet is taking too much time to execute" script error.
Bugfix: Fix the extemporary "SODE connection lost" messages.

Feb 17th 2017

Bugfix: Aft Baggage loader return path.

Feb 13th 2017

Bugfix: Incorrect ULD count and missing Crew Van on Cargo planes.

Feb 10th 2017

Better Icing conditions detection when Dew Point > than OAT
Boarding/Deboarding time for Cargo planes is much faster due to only Crew Boarding/Deboarding the plane
New Ground Operator added: Finavia. Finnair is now demoted to Cargo-only operations at EFHK only (requires Vehicles Update download)
Bugfix: Some fields (Marshaller/Jetway) in the parking customization editor disappeared.

Feb 7th 2017

Straighten PushBack with towbar when finish left/right push.
All PMDG 747-400 variants supported.

Feb 6th 2017

Fixed a script error while De-icing.
PMDG 747-400F variant fixed.

Feb 2nd 2017

Icing conditions detection more realistic, now based on Temperature + Dew Point.
Deicing pads added to Zurich and O'Hare.
Refueling starts by filling wings tanks first, then the central ones and finally externals.
Preset Fuel quantities indicated in USGAL and Lb/Kg (depending on International settings).
Automatic detection of 3rd party progressive refuel simulation made optional in GSX - Settings.
Support for Prepar3D 3.4.22 (Hotfix 3).
Support for the PMDG 747-400 V3.
Don't remove PMDG Ground Equipment around the airplane by default.
Airplane Configuration: Don't display traffic cones if engine z < -100 meters. Used by the Concorde.
New Ground Operators added: Aegean, Air Asia, Brussels South Charleroi, EVA Air. REQUIRES Downloading the Vehicles Update or the Full GSX Installer.
More precise collision detection at KMEM.
Bugfix: Refueling not stopping anymore when quantity requested exceeded the tanker capacity and the "Multiple Trips" option was disabled.
Bugfix: Departure (PushBack) queuing.
Bugfix: Random operators appearing when parking has no codes.

Bugfix: Progressive refueling requested by custom aircraft system, activated only if aircraft is parked.

Jan 9th 2017

Bugfix: "Re-Deboarding" after Deboarding->Catering->Refueling.

Jan 8th 2017

Bugfix: Multiple Trips settings not saved.
KMEM Winchester parking group renamed as FEDEX Winchester.

Jan 6th 2017

Improved Parking groupings at KMEM.
Bugfix: Blank fields when customizing the parking positions.
Bugfix: Boarding stuck after Catering and Refueling.
Bugfix: BaggageTrain when Deboarding in new parking.

Jan 3rd 2017

Bugfix: Fixed a problem when queueing Boarding, Catering and Refueling.

December 23th 2016

Bugfix: Queueing of services between Catering and Refeuling didn't always work.

December 20th 2016

NEW REFUELING SYSTEM. Major Update!! The refueling system has been completely rewritten, with two new Fuel Truck models with a Trailer and animated crew, and a sytem that actual refill the airplane with realistic timings (can be accelerated) and multiple trips according to real world specifications.

IMPORTANT: This update requires downloading the latest GSX Full installer from the FSDT Website.

http://www.fsdreamteam.com/gsx

Catering operator menu, when multiple choices are available.
New Ladder for Cargo airplanes crews.
New Ground Operators added: DHL, Jet2.com, Aviam Ltd., Split Airport, Toscana Aeroporti, Aerocare, COPA, Q Catering, GlobeGround Berlin, Wisag.
Better detection of Avatar mode disabled in P3D General settings (requires P3D 3.4.14.18870 and above).
Includes SODE 1.4.1
Bugfix: Pusback vehicles appearing in different livery on some parkings.
Bugfix: Fix requestDataPeriodic zombie requests.
Bugfix: Fixed a problem in the Aloha and KLM liveries.
Bugfix: Fix airline operator randomization bug.
Bugfix: Fix "GSX has been disabled on this airport by user settings" msg when purchasing GSX.

Aug. 25th 2016

Support for 5-letters ICAO codes in airports.
Fixed a problem detecting some airports with 0 parkings, which affected some 3rd party sceneries like Aerosoft Alta X.

Aug. 10th 2016

GSX - Override parking type. It's now possible to override the parking defined for each parking in the GSX parking customization editor.
GSX - Override operator code. It's now possible to override the atc_parkings_codes defined for each parking, or even globally (useful for Virtual Airlines).
Fixed AI not taking off at KDFW, KLAX, CYVR - Reply Yes to the question "Do you want to download updated AFCAD?" made when installing.
Fixed some LOD levels at KDFW.

July 29th 2016

Fixed a problem which could cause crashes in either ntdll.dll or kernelbase32.dll when closing the simulator.
Fixed a problem with some 3rd party airports using SODE jetways not animating correctly.

July 20th 2016

When calling the Follow-Me car, GSX will display an estimate ETA.
Traffic Cones now appears around the engines, not just the wingtips.
The Airplane configuration editor now displays different images for 1, 2 and 4 engines airplanes ( 3 engine airplanes are considered as 2 engines, since they are the same, as far as Traffic Cones are concerned ).
Fixed a problem resulting in airports with no parkings not being discarded automatically in some cases.
Fixed a problem which sometimes caused crashes in either ntdll.dll or kernelbase32.dll in Prepar3D when the Avatar was enabled.

July 12th 2016

Fixed some floating objects at Flightbeam's KSFO HD.
Fixed a crash when existing the sim.
Fixed an overflow error message in XPOI.
Fixed an error when entering/existing Avatar mode in P3D.

July 8th 2016

New "Operate Jetways" menu option. Jetways can be now operated independently from Boarding/Deboarding
Ground operator added: SEJ : SpiceJet (India).
Engine position read from Simconnect, in order to prevent crashes due to a malformed aircraft.cfg.
Vehicles for a Gate pre-selected in flight will now be created only when slowing down to less than 25 kts. after landing, in order not to introduce a pause when touching down.
Wait for doors to be closed before automatic jetways undocking.
Fix a problem with light pylons at FSDT KLAX.
Fix jetways re-docking when Deboarding->Boarding->Pushback.
Fixed disappearing vehicles.
Fixed Catering Van not appearing on airports with atc codes in a parking.
Fixed "cruise speed must be positive" error with Baggage Train.

June 17th 2016

Fixed a problem with Docking system not working when pre-selecting a gate in GSX while in flight.

June 15th 2016

Fixed a problem when warping between different places at KMEM, with some sound emitters not being destroyed.
Fixed a problem of Avatar mode not being correctly detected in P3D 3.3.5
Fixed a problem that could result in airplane bouncing on ground when changing the viewpoint.

June 14th 2016

Added several new hard points (Engines, Water, Lavatory and Refuel) in the Airplane Configuration Editor, to be used with future versions.
Compatibility with multiple and 3rd party Avatar.
Fixed an error when disabling the Avatar from the P3D General Settings.
Fixed a problem with some 3rd party airports using SODE jetways not animating correctly.
Fixed a problem of missing vehicles when pre-selecting a GSX gate in-flight.

June 6th 2016

Fixed a problem with the Robinson G22 Helicopter.
Automatic removal of auxiliar airports with no parkings (requires Stand-Alone Addon Manager update)
Fixed invisible AGNIS Docking System at KMEM FedHub.
Fixed the Marshaller on a ladder placed 100 ft too high.
Added altitude customization file for Aerosoft La Palma scenery.

June 2nd 2016

Airplanes defined as "Cargo" in the GSX internal database won't show a Passenger Bus and won't play passenger boarding/deboarding sounds.

June 1st, 2016

IMPORTANT: this update requires to download and install the latest GSX FULL INSTALLER!!

SODE Jetways Integration - Major Update
Airport selection menu - Major Update. It's now possible to pre-select a gate to be used for GSX when still in flight.
Support for New Collision System - Major Update.
Support for airports using non-standard ground elevation, like Aerosoft Madeira, La Palma, etc.
New Catering Truck : Scania CT8000 to be used for the A380.
New "Restart Couatl and Rebuild Airports cache" option of the "Couatl Settings" menu.
Cargo parking spots recognition: Cargo operators will appear only on Cargo parking spots, and non-cargo operators will appear only on non-cargo parking spots.
Warning message when using isolated parkings (not connected to any path).
Automatic protection from removal of non-Ground Vehicles objects in 3rd party sceneries using SODE or other custom Simobject creation methods.
New AGNIS Docking System (used in KMEM).
Automatic removal of Ground Vehicles around the user airplane after GSX started its services.
"Warp to Trial" now set the plane on the first Start Position.
Ground operator added: NOK : NOK AIR (Thailand).
Ground operator added: HVN : Vietnam Air (Vietnam).
Ground operator added: HAS : Hong Kong Air Service (Hong Kong).
Ground operator added: KAC : Kuwait Airways (Kuwait).
New Liveries for the following operators: Air Europa, Avianca, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Frontier Airlines, Thomas Cook Airlines UK, Iberia, Swiss, Spirit Airlines, Transavia France, GOL, German Wings, Ryanair, SAS.
Bugfix: GSX vehicles wheels not turning in reverse anymore when they move backward.
Bugfix: Improved detection of removed airports .BGLs (AFCADs) to trigger an automatic Airport Cache regeneration.

Nov. 24th 2015

Small tweak to calculate if the marshaller is under the field of view with big airplanes, used to trigger the ladder.
Fixed marshaller position at FSDT JFK V2 for Gate 10, Terminal 7.

Oct. 16th

SODE Jetways in Aerosoft Mega Airport Fiumicino protected from removal.
Bugfix: designer-provided airport customizazion was ignored if filename of .BGL and .INI files differed in case.

Oct. 5

Support for Avatar mode under P3D V3
Dynamic shadows at CYVR disabled by default if running under P3D 2+

Sep. 30th

Support for KSFO HD patch
Fixed a problem with Bloom with Cloud9 ENBR when used under P3D 2.5
Added more diagnostic message in the error report.
Traffic Cones with the PMDG 777 are disabled by default.

Sep 13th

Don't ask to remove the GPU if Start engines before Pushback is requested.
Fixed Pushback problem at Orbx YMML C1/C3 gates
Added warning message if Traffic Cones are not installed.

Sep 10th

New feature: Traffic Cones

IMPORTANT: to see the Traffic Cones, you must also download and install one of the GSX vehicle updates! GSX will give you an error message if their model is not installed.
Bugfix: Fixed engine status detection if engines were started before GSX asked for a Startup before Push procedure.
Bugfix: Fixed a problem with Pushback at some airports ( es. Orbx YMML ), with many too near nodes with divergent heading.

Sep 1st 2015

New feature: Startup Engines before Pushback procedure is allowed.
New feature: the Marshaller will use a ladder with airplanes with an high eye position.
IMPORTANT: to see the ladder, you must also download and install one of the GSX vehicle updates! GSX will give you a warning if the ladder model is not installed, but was required due to the cockpit height.
Bugfix: When aborting Pushback before completion, the airplane won't slip on ground anymore

Aug 17th 2015

The FollowMe "flee" function can be disabled by setting the followme_disable_flee = 1 line in the [GSX] section of the %APPDATA%\Virtuali\Couatladdons.ini
Added protection for objects in the Aerosoft KilimanjaroÂ X scenery.

August 6th, 2015

Couatl 3 released and out of Beta

Both the Addon Manager, and the Couatl engine now use the latest MS Visual C++ 2013 compiler so, compared to the 2005 version we used so far, it means that we'll enjoy 8 years of compiler evolution and optimization. And, the reliance on a more updated and supported runtime library will probably result in better compatibility with all systems and other software.
The Couatl scripting engine now use Stackless Python 2.7 as a language, compared to the 2.5 used by the previous version. This also results in much better optimizations, a faster interpreter, and less bugs related to the language itself.
The Couatl engine now uses the wxWindow 3.0 GUI system (compared to the 2.8 we used in the previous version), which result in better-looking widgets and more updated code in general.
Both the Addon Manager and the Couatl engine now feature a Taggant signature which should result in much better compatibility with antivirus products. The Taggant signature is an industry standard that has been designed to reduce the incidence of false positive alerts reported by antivirus programs.
The Couatl program will not detect running processes that do global hooks anymore, which means no more "addonExecutable integrity compromised" error that appeared when used together with some 3rd party programs.
Â The "Restart Couatl" function now supports FSX:Steam Edition
Faster airport cache regeneration time
Couatl.exe knows about some sceneries with a very large number of .BGL, that might slow down the cache regeneration time, for the example the whole FTX_VECTOR folder belonging to Orbx's vector products is now automatically skipped, since it doesn't contain any airport data needed by GSX.

You can add other areas to be excluded, by adding a line with the following command:

airportCacheExcludeArea = FOLDER_NAME

To be added to theÂ COUATL.INIÂ file in the %APPDATA%\Virtuali folder

FOLDER_NAME is a partial name of a folder to be excluded. If the full path of the area contains that string, Couatl will skip it entirely when regenerating its cache. There's no need to add FTX_VECTOR, because it's already "known" by Couatl, but you can add as many areas as you wish, each one on a separate line starting with airportCacheExcludeArea.
Couatl will not crash anymore if there's a Simconnect fatal error or exception, but will log the error in the Couatl.ERR file (if you have Logging disabled), or in the Couatl.LOG file, if you have Logging enabled.

GSX 1.9.11 released and out of Beta

The Airplane config editor and the Scenery config editor will automatically disable your joystick before starting. This caused a problem with the airplane slewing away very fast, if the null zone wasn't set correctly, which is now fixed. The joystick will be re-enabled automatically when exiting the editors. You can configure this behaviour by setting the editor_joystick_disable = 1 line in the [GSX] section of the %APPDATA%\Virtuali\Couatladdons.ini
A new Pushback truck model is available, the TMX-150
Several new liveries that were added only to the separate vehicle installers are now included by default.
Many bugfixes in the FollowMe car logic.

Feb 13th

Support for Prepar3D 2.5

Fixed a bug which caused GSX vehicles not found if a SIM.CFG file was present in the Simobjects root folder.

January 22th

Added support for the F18 Ground Radar Mode product
Changed the "Key Mapping" menu to allow key combinations using the TAB key, instead of the ALT key (which couldn't be used, since it's reserved by FSX)

December 28th

Fixed compatibility with ULLI St. Petersburg X by Digital Design
Added the ability to turn On/Off the Marshaller distance readout in Simulation tab of "GSX - Settings" menu.

December 14th

Added separate scenery caches for FSX and Prepar3D, to prevent regeneration when switching between the two sims.
Fixed a bug with airport ranges, which caused problem with airports very close to each other

December 3rd

Fixed a bug in the configuration for the PMDG 747-800F

December 2nd

Fixed a bug with one of the deicers remaining at the parking at the end of deicing, preventing pushback to start.

November 28th

GSX 1.9 - DEICERS - Major Update, it requires to download the following:
- The latest Stand-Alone Addon Manager for FSX + the GSX Vehicles Update 5
- OR
- The latest GSX Full Installer

IMPROVEMENTS LIST:

De-icers added, will be selectable before Pushback if OAT < 4Â°C
The Airplane configuration editor has support for Deicers path points, to allow precise following of the wing surface for any airplane
Added a Straight Pushback option
Boarding/Deboarding passenger voices improved, with much better sound variety
3 New Pushback trucks models: A/S 32A-31A, TLD TMX-400, TPX-200-S
All Pushback trucks now have multiple liveries
Custom Pushback Nodes added in the Airport Customization page
Airport range, to fix issues with very small airports (helipads, seaplane bases) inside larger ones
Wingwalkers shows their company logo on their jacket
New operators added: GAT, Acciona, 2Serve, Aerdorica, Oman Air. Some operator logos have been redesigned in better quality
Better support for Leonardo SH Maddog

November 24th

Added Docking systems at TBIT gates at FSDT KLAX

November 17th

Added new Aerosoft A320/A321 variants

October 6th

Glass flickering problem at Zurich under Prepar2D 2.4 fixed
Disappearing runway lights at JFK2 under Prepar3D 2.4 fixed

October 1st

Support for FSDT Hoston 1.1 ( please download the scenery update too )

September 26th

Support for Aerosoft A318/A319

September 12th

Marshaller: Improved method to display the approach distance readout, more information on THIS THREAD on our forum:

http://www.fsdreamteam.com/forum/index.php/topic,10803.msg83909.html#msg83909

September 8th

Marshaller: added a distance readout in the last 50 meters of the approach
Compatibility with custom jetways in UUEE and EETN sceneries made by Drzewiecki Design

August 4th

If a parking has a jetway, the selection list in GSX will now show a "/J" next to its name

July 30th

Docking System with custom airplane type offsets added to FSDT Zurich

July 24th

Added GSX Support for the PMDG 777-300ER
NOTE: Remove any GSX.CFG you have in your %APPDATA%\Virtuali\Airplanes\PMDG 777-300ER folder, if you added it before this update.

July 4th

Support for FSDT Houston

June 9th

Support for Flightbeam KIAD 1.2

May 23th

Please update KDEN to 1.1 if you accept this Live Update, otherwise KDEN won't work anymore.

May 20th

Support for Flightbeam KDEN 1.1

May 15th

Fixed flickering at CYVR under Prepar3D 2.x

May 12th

Improved visibility of ground markings and taxilights at KDFW

May 3rd

Support for Flightbeam KDEN

Apr 19th

Fixed a probem with parking 75A at FSDT KLAX not correctly labeled.

Apr 18th

Fixed a problem with Unicode encoding with some non-European locales.

Apr 14th.

Improved parking spot naming for UK2000 EGLL.
Support for Prepar3D 2.2 and 2.2 Hotfix 1

Feb 27th.

Solved ground flickering problem with Vancouver with Prepar3D 2.1

Feb 12th.

Major update to support Prepar3D v2.1 Final

Feb 8th.

Custom Pushback for JFK V2, Terminal 4, Gate 3

Dec. 1st.

Fixed a crash due to a missing object in KDFW, under Prepar3D 2

Nov. 30th

Correct spelling for the "Remember to operate the jetway" message.
Support for Prepar3D 2.
Fixed a problem if JFK2 is not installed.

Nov. 12th

Added Luxair Catering vehicles

Nov. 6th

Fixed a bug with the covered Staircase not extending correctly.

Oct. 28th 2013

Added the indication of a Small, Medium or Large parking in the parking selection menu.
Fixed a bug with Cargo Loaders platform not fully retracting after servicing.
Increased the maximum number of wagons that can form a baggage train for Cargo Loaders.

Sep 23rd 2013

1.8 Update

New FMC Commander 30i Hi-load Cargo Loader, to be used on Main Cargo doors for freighter airplanes. This loader can reach doors up to an height of 5.558 mt (220"), and will be automatically selected if the cargo door on the airplane is higher than 3.40 mt. We included support for the following airplanes, which are now configured to use the Main Cargo door on the left side of the airplane: PMDG 777F, PMDG MD-11F, PMDG 747-400F, Qualitywings 752F.

IMPORTANT: To install this update, you must BOTH apply the current Live Update AND download and install one the GSX vehicles update, from the GSX page. The GSX Full installer always contains everything.

Sep 15th 2013

Fixed a bug with the PMDG MD11 configuration.

Sep 13th 2013

Fixed a bug with XML expression evaluation in custom airplane configurations.

Sep 4th 2013

Support for PMDG 777, both passengers and freighter versions.

Aug 16th 2013

Fixed a bug when using an airplane without an ULD code and forcing the parking customization to use cargo loaders.
Fixed a bug with Pallet selection in the airplane configuration editor.

Jun 15th 2013

Added support for Flightbeam KIAD
Added initial support for Majestic Q400 and cargo loading from the left side.

Mar 22th 2013

Added support for Wheel Chocks on Aerosoft Airbus Extended
Added "Newrest" Catering operator
Added "Cayman Airways" ground operator
Fixed a problem when saving audio settings on Japanese language Windows

Mar 14th 2013

Updated Dynamic shadows manager
Updated "Virgin Australia" handler

Jan 4 - 2013

Fixed a problem in the scenery customization that prevented Docking systems to appear if the Marshaller was disabled
Fixed a problem in the scenery customization that prevented correct Pushback Left/Right preferences to work
Updated Addon Manager and Couatl executable to support Vancouver Dynamic Shadows Technology.

November 27th

Added the option under "GSX Settings" to selectively turn off information messages.

November 12th

Fixed the "ValueError: invalid literal for float():" error message.

October 29th

Added the FSDT_VAR_YouControlIsAvailable custom var, so 3rd party add-on developers can check if an airport supports the YouControl feature (variable is 1 when YouControl is available or 0 when it's not). Added for better interaction with Multi Crew Experience by FS++
Bugfix: Added missing RIFL1.DDS texture in the FSDT_Baggage_Loader vehicle. Download the Vehicles MINI-update installer to get this fix: Download HERE

September 7th

New Troubleshooting section int the GSX Settings page, allow to enable diagnostic more easily.

August 25th

Support for Qualitywings Avro RJ70/RJ85/RJ100 at Level 2
Aircraft Configuration Editor improved, several bug fixes
Internal database of supported airplane completely revamped (if you use a GSX.CFG for a supported airplane, Reset all customizations)

August 20th

Fixed a permissions issue that prevented to save aircraft and scenery customizations on some systems.
Fixed a problem with the airplane configuration when reading the static_cg_height entering the editor.

August 9th

Fixed a bug with vehicles, requiring a Couatl restart after a flight.

August 2nd

1.7 Update

Major Update! New Graphical Airplane Configuration Editor: adapt GSX to any airplane using an interactive and easy to use graphical editor inside FSX. Configure door commands (including non-standard custom variables) using a simple interface, with no manual editing of GSX.CFG files.
Improved positioning precision for some vehicles

July 10th

New PW and GE versions of the CS777 recognized.

June 15th

1.6 Update

Added a new "Maximum Wingspan Allowed" parameter in the scenery editor, allowing to override the parking spot radius specified in the AFCAD of the scenery, and instruct GSX to accept that airplane type a "Parking too small".
Added the ability to specify the time interval between "Waiting for your actions" messages.

June 8th

1.5.5 Update

Added new "Simulation" page in the GSX Settings page, that allows the following parameters to be users defined: FollowMe vehicle speed can be customized from 5 to 40 kts, and the "Slow down" speed for Marshallers and Docking systems can be customized too, from 5 to 10 kts.
Added support for multiple .INI files for a scenery that use multiple AFCADs.

May 12th

1.5 New major version!

Introducing the new Scenery Graphical Editor, to fully customize a parking position in an easy and interactive way, directly inside FSX. This will allow to adapt any scenery (default or 3rd party) to GSX. Please refer to the updated GSX for information how to use it.
Added the ability to further customize airports (like FSDT ones) that were already customized by GSX.
Fixed a bug with airport names not displayed correctly in the Parking customization dialog.

April 24th

Fixed a problem with Exit 2 on Captain Sim 767-300

April 19th

Fixed a problem reading airplanes with no [Exits] section in their aircraft.cfg

April 18th

Added support for Captain Sim 777-200
The Airplane Configuration editor can indicate exits heights absolute (from ground) or relative (from the airplane ref. point) heights. Use the absoluteheights = 0 or 1 parameter in the GSX.CFG file to set your preferred method.
The marshaller will walk a greater distance after finishing the service.
Fixed a possible crash while playing a sound of the catering vehicle.
Fixed a problem with parkings with multiple exit routes (ex. EDDS Gate G12)

April 13th

Parking customization option can modify parameters for a single parking, a terminal, the whole airport or an arbitrary selection of multiple parkings of the same airport. It can also be accessed from the main "Couatl powered products" menu, without requiring to be parked on a specific position.
More realistic steering for wheeled vehicles.
Bugfix - Added more delay between two catering vehicles to minimize collisions.
Bugfix - Staircase always go away before Pushback, even if no boarding/deboarding was selected.

April 2nd

Added some syntax checks to validate the GSX.CFG file before saving it.
The "remove" command in the GSX.CFG file is evaluated first, allowing to remove a door and re-defined it, if needed.
Live Update fix: if a minor update is applied without the required major update, a major update will be triggered anyway.

Airplane mini-editor added, to ease the creation of a customized GSX.CFG for a new or a supported airplane
Fixed a problem with rear loader not completing boarding/deboarding on some small parkings.
Added compatibility with Prepar3D 1.3.3708 - NOTE for Prepar3D users: this requires downloading the GSX Full installer.

March 26th

PMDG 747-800F model now supported. Fixed a bug with cargo doors in the 747-8i model.
Service vehicles don't appear in different liveries when a parking has no parking code anymore.
Added the ability to dump the airplane data into a GSX.CFG file, to ease editing
Added a small text editor to edit the GSX.CFG directly, and save it to any folder.
The "code" parameter for an [exitN] section in the GSX.CFG file can be set to 0, to ignore a door without removing it.

March 25th

Crash with errors in the GSX.CFG file fixed
Wrong "waiting for baggage Unloading" message
Aft Baggage Train not starting when boarding after Catering service
Fixed Aft Cargo door not recognized on PMDG 747

1.3 New version!

Added support for Unit Load Device (ULD) Loaders
Added support for Front and Back Cargo doors
User airplane configuration allowed, using the GSX.CFG file
32 new liveries available: Air Canada, WestJet, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant, Norwegian, Turkish Airlines, Meridiana, Lan Chile, Avianca, EgyptAir, SAA, Ethiopian, ANA, JAL, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Garuda, Singapore Airlines, Air India, Thai, Virgin Australia, Regional Express, Skywest, Pacific Blue, JetStar, Transaero, Aeroflot, Caribbean Airlines, Bahamas Air, Cubana, Taca, Air Jamaica.
Separate audio chatter files for boarding and deboarding, with random variations.
New 3D models for the Baggage Tractor, improved animation for the non-propelled stairs.
Easier to understand "Ready for Pushback" audio message.
User customization of baggage loader type, per parking and per airplane.
Several minor bug fixes, affecting FollowMe and Pushback at several 3rd party airports.
GSX Installer will be able to recognize non-default Ground Vehicles set, to disable the default Pushback vehicle.

Fixed Captain Sim 727-200 nosegear position. Improved parking names and pushback positions at FSDT KLAS
Fixed Catering door on FS Labs Concorde not recognized
Follow Me algorithm improved on final legs. Follow Me car now use a larger turning radius, and it's easier to follow. Follow Me car now leaves at the end of its service, without suddendly disappearing.
Many new liveries for vehicles, download from our Forum HERE
Added support for the following airplanes:

Wilco/Feelthere E-Jets E135/E145/E170/E175/E190/E195
Wilco 777
Added an option to customize every parking to exclude Stairs, Passenger Bus and Marshaller and set the parking radius and the Marshaller distance, to better adapt to the airport structures.

Marshaller/Docking "Slow down" message threshold raised to 7.5 kts.

Pushback procedure more realistic: the Wingwalker of the small non-rideable Truck will not stay in front of the airplane anymore, it will not ask to release Parking Brakes when he's done, and wil say "Set Parking Brakes" at the start of the procedure only once.

Added an option in the Airplane database to disable the default Load Fuel/Cargo page called by the Ruefuel truck. Currently implemented in PMDG 737 NGX, MD11 and 747

Live Update downloads much faster: files are now checked on the server, and downloaded only if they have been updated

Bug fix: calling Pushback when other services are not completed now works correctly
Bug fix: GSX sounds can now be heard correctly at airports under Sea Level

Added support for CLS MD-81/82 and CLS A-330/A-340

Added a Graphical Interface to set operations Timings and Audio preferences. Fixed a problem with the Agnis docking system which caused an error a KDFW.
Added support for Captain Sim 707-300
Fixed a problem with missing Catering texture for Cousineair, missing catering man for Gate Aviation (caused lock up of catering at some UK airports)
Added support for PMDG-747-8i and Captain Sim 757-200
Added support for Captain Sim 727, all models. The airplane is very well done and it's interfaces with GSX very nicely, with fully custom doors commands and all ground connections checked on before Pushback.
Added support for Justflight 757 Freemium airplane. NOTE: this airplane doesn't have animations for the service doors, so GSX has been configured to ignore them, in order for the catering service to continue normally, with the effect you'll see catering people passing through the closed doors. This is to be expected.