PSXT 15.0 is a substantial step forward, both functionally and under the hood, with a strong focus on realism, usability, and robustness.
A key highlight is the improved integration with RealTraffic, including support for the new token-based licensing and a complete fix of the RT App data buffering. Together with better processing of weekly traffic data, this results in noticeably more airports with live traffic and a measurable improvement in parking quality.
On the realism side, parking has been refined significantly. Aircraft now settle more naturally at the gate with reduced overshoot, and newly added shutdown animations replace the old “instant stop” behavior. In addition, users can now reserve a stand at their destination directly from the UI, making arrival handling much more predictable and controlled.
The collision avoidance logic has been further tuned to do exactly what it should: prevent unrealistic close encounters below 7000 ft without interfering with realistic traffic flow or ATC behavior. Above that altitude, responsibility remains with the pilot and TCAS, keeping the simulation authentic.
Usability has also taken a big leap. The main window has been redesigned with a cleaner layout, improved spacing, and a new compact mode that dramatically reduces screen footprint during flight. Startup behavior is more flexible, airport scanning can be automated, and several long-standing UI quirks, including 4K scaling issues, have been resolved.
Finally, there are important technical improvements behind the scenes. Support for encrypted airport files with smart local caching reduces unnecessary downloads and enables easy local editing and testing. Combined with multiple performance optimizations and a more resilient SimConnect interface, this version delivers noticeably smoother operation, especially under high traffic loads. In practice, even persistent SimConnect issues appear to have been eliminated.
Overall, version 15.0 is not just an incremental update, it is a solid upgrade across realism, workflow, and stability.
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