JARDesign’s A330 v3 R1 is released! This is a free update for current owners, and it brings a lot of new and fun changes! This is what they announced on their forum yesterday: 

“Ok, we just jump to release today. R1 is ready now and may be downloaded from here: Link We will continue work on FMGS features. Both exist JD330 and future JD340 will get the same FMGS module and we should make it perfect. So, I want to say THANK YOU again to all pilots who take active part in tests.”

Now, aside from that, here is what you can expect from it: Version of a330 for X-Plane 11;

Main improvement – new FMGS, based on C++ (instead of SASL & basic X-Plane FMS)

Other new features: 

+ compatible with GHDeluxe v.040118+ new MCDU MENU functions (you can operate with Ground Handling, Doors, Loading, Tow)

+ operate settings via MCDU MENU

+ separate Ground Handling operation (MCDU MENU -> Handling, next - select needed cars and click Drive Up)

+ MCDU movable widget (click on 3D MCDU or use Command jd/fmgs/CommandShowMcdu) 

+ ND non-movable widget (click on ND) 

+ Save coRoute flight plan using MCDU DATA -> Click right Arrow -> Pilots ROUTES, enter name and click SAVE 

+ takeoff with heading preset 

+ ND && MCDU indication and functions reworked+ follow Speed Constraints

+ add instant flight plan generator