What IniBuilds. does

iniBuilds Ltd. is a UK-headquartered flight simulation studio (registered office at International House, 6 South Molton Street, London; Company Number 11858953), operating as a privately-held limited company with 51-100 employees and no disclosed external investment. The company designs and develops high-fidelity aircraft and airport scenery add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020 and 2024), X-Plane 11/12, and Prepar3D, serving global flight simulation enthusiasts from casual hobbyists to hardcore simulation communities, alongside a secondary commercial/enterprise segment for training and entertainment installations and a B2B channel hosting third-party add-on developers.

The product portfolio centres on deep-systems aircraft simulations — the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, Airbus A350 (with Ultra Long Range variant), A340, A300-600R, plus the Airbus A380 and Synaptic A220 in development — and a catalog of 972+ scenery products including Dubai OMDB, London City EGLC, Liverpool EGGP, Zakynthos LGZA, with Chicago O'Hare KORD in active development. Core technology includes proprietary features such as iniManager v2 for cross-product configuration and livery management, an exclusive Multi Jetway System, Computational Fluid Dynamics wing simulation in the A380, a Virtual Flight Engineer for the TriStar's three-crew cockpit, RB211 engine simulation with EPR logic, CAT IIIB autoland, Direct Lift Control, the MSFS 2024 Fuselage Object System implementation, and PBR material workflows. The platform integrates with SimBrief, Navigraph, GSX, Hoppie (CPDLC/ACARS), and SayIntentions.

Revenue is generated through one-time perpetual digital downloads with aircraft priced at premium tiers ($49.99 for the TriStar on MSFS Marketplace, £44.99 for the A340 in the iniStore) and scenery between £6.49 and £24.49. Distribution is dual-channel: a Shopify-powered proprietary iniStore with multi-currency support (GBP, EUR, AUD, CAD, USD) plus the Microsoft Flight Simulator In-Game Marketplace, with parallel distribution through X-Plane and Prepar3D storefronts. The company also operates as a marketplace aggregator hosting 30+ third-party vendor brands (TaiModels, Gaya Simulations, MK-STUDIOS, Drzewiecki Design, XWind, Miltech Simulations, and others) under a commission model, with seasonal promotions (Summer Surprises, Black Friday) running up to 85% discounts. Community-led marketing runs through the official forum, YouTube, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and email newsletters.

Name

IniBuilds.

Legal name

iniBuilds Ltd.

Website

https://inibuilds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UK-based flight simulation studio (iniBuilds Ltd.) developing high-fidelity aircraft and airport scenery add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, and Prepar3D. Serves global sim enthusiasts through its Shopify-powered store and the MSFS In-Game Marketplace, aggregating 30+ third-party developer products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (iniStore): iniBuilds sells its own aircraft and scenery products as one-time digital download purchases through its Shopify-powered iniStore (inibuilds.com). Prices range from approximately £6.49 to £44.99+ depending on product type (aircraft vs. scenery). The store supports GBP, EUR, AUD, CAD, and USD pricing with VAT applied.
2. Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace: iniBuilds sells products through the Microsoft Flight Simulator In-Game Marketplace (e.g., TriStar Airliner at $49.99), which handles payment processing and digital delivery within the simulator.
3. Marketplace Vendor Commissions: iniBuilds operates as a marketplace aggregator, hosting products from 30+ third-party developers (vendors). The company earns commissions on sales of third-party products sold through the iniBuilds Store, including scenery from developers like TaiModels, SoFly, MK-STUDIOS, Gaya Simulations, Drzewiecki Design, and others.
4. Aircraft Liveries (via iniManager): Over 40 liveries for the TriStar Airliner are available for download via iniManager, with liveries also available for other aircraft. This drives additional engagement and ecosystem lock-in within the iniManager platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

IniBuilds (iniBuilds Ltd.) is a UK-based flight simulation studio that develops and sells high-fidelity digital add-on aircraft and airport scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020 and 2024), X-Plane 11/12, and Prepar3D. Its portfolio includes complex airliner simulations (TriStar, A350, A340, A300-600R), bespoke airport scenery (Dubai OMDB, London City EGLC, Liverpool EGGP, Zakynthos LGZA), and the proprietary iniManager configuration tool. The company also operates a multi-vendor marketplace hosting products from 30+ third-party developers under its iniBuilds Store brand.

Product overview

IniBuilds is a UK-based flight simulation studio (iniBuilds Ltd.) specializing in aircraft and scenery add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024), X-Plane 11/12, and Prepar3D. The product portfolio centers on two main categories: aircraft simulations (including the TriStar Airliner, A380, A350, A340, A300-600R, and upcoming A220) and airport sceneries (Dubai, London City, Liverpool, Zakynthos, and upcoming Chicago O'Hare). Supporting infrastructure includes the iniManager configuration tool for product management and the iniBuilds Store e-commerce platform built on Shopify. The company also distributes third-party developer products through its marketplace, offering add-ons across multiple simulation platforms covering Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iniBuilds Store

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ liveries available at TriStar Airliner launch
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blackbird SimulationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Blackbird Simulations (formerly Milviz) partnered with KwikFlight to develop the Striker combat helicopter for MSFS 2024. The aircraft utilizes iniBuilds' iniManager to enable mission capabilities lacking in the base simulator. This represents a three-way strategic partnership where iniBuilds' technology enables third-party product development.
• Synaptic (A220 Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Synaptic A220 is being developed through collaboration between iniBuilds and Synaptic teams. iniBuilds serves as the publisher/distribution partner while Synaptic handles core development. The project is nearing release-candidate readiness after significant development strides including complete rewrites of fly-by-wire, engine model, flight guidance, autopilot, autoland, and core systems.
• Echo19 Audio ProductionscoreTechnology or IntegrationEcho19 Audio Productions provided access to a real L-1011 aircraft at the TriStar Experience in Kansas City, Missouri, where iniBuilds' audio developer recorded authentic aircraft sounds. These real-world recordings formed the foundation of the TriStar's sound suite.
• NavigraphcoreTechnology or IntegrationNavigraph integration is included in iniBuilds aircraft products (A380 EFB, TriStar PFB chart system) for airport navigation capabilities, charts, and operational tools. Supports both LIDO and Navigraph chart systems.
• SimBriefcoreTechnology or IntegrationSimBrief route import functionality is integrated into iniBuilds aircraft (TriStar PFB, A380 EFB), allowing pilots to import routes, fuel, and payload data directly into the aircraft's systems for realistic flight planning workflows.
• GSX (Ground Services eXtension)coreTechnology or IntegrationGSX (by Hotzero) is referenced as being included with iniBuilds scenery products (Dubai, London City, Zakynthos, Liverpool). GSX profiles are bundled with airports for enhanced ground services. iniBuilds' new Multi Jetway System is designed to work alongside GSX without conflicts.
• TaiModelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiModels is a third-party developer whose products (Oslo Gardermoen, Manchester, Hong Kong, Sacramento, Cairns, Newport News/Williamsburg, Kansas City) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• SoFlyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoFly is a third-party developer whose products (e.g., Budapest LHBP) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• MK-STUDIOSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMK-STUDIOS is a third-party developer whose products (Dublin EIDW, Fort Lauderdale KFLL) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• Gaya SimulationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGaya Simulations is a third-party developer whose products (Vienna LOWW, Florence LIRQ, Berlin-Tegel EDDT, Zell am See LOWZ, Kos LGKO, Kristiansand ENCN) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• Drzewiecki DesignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrzewiecki Design is a third-party developer whose products (Washington National KDCA) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• XWindminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXWind is a third-party developer whose products (Long Beach KLGB) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• Miltech SimulationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMiltech Simulations is a third-party developer whose products (MBB Bo 105) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• M'M SimulationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorM'M Simulations is a third-party developer whose products (Sitia LGST) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• Fly2HighminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFly2High is a third-party developer whose products (Tulsa Riverside KRVS) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• Impulse SimulationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImpulse Simulations is a third-party developer whose products (Perth Landmarks) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• iBlueYonderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoriBlueYonder is a third-party developer whose products (Dallas Love Field KDAL) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• SamScene3DminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSamScene3D is a third-party developer whose products (Canada Modern Cities Vol. 1) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• MXI DesignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMXI Design is a third-party developer whose products (Doha-Hamad OTHH) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• VerticalSimminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVerticalSim is a third-party developer whose products (Ontario KONT XP12) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace for X-Plane.
• Airwil SceneriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirwil Sceneries is a third-party developer whose products (General Santos International RPMR) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace for X-Plane.
• StarSimminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStarSim is a third-party developer whose products (St. Louis Lambert KSTL, Philadelphia KPHL) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace for X-Plane.
• FSDesignsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFSDesigns is a third-party developer whose products (Jacksonville KJAX, Pensacola KPNS) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace for X-Plane.
• Mango StudiosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMango Studios is a third-party developer whose products (SSG B747-8 Sound Pack, Rotate MD-11 Sound Pack) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace for X-Plane.
• SimSolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSimSolutions is a third-party developer whose products (DA20-C1) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace for X-Plane.
• DC Scenery DesignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDC Scenery Design is a third-party developer whose products (Essex County KCDW for MSFS 2024) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• Dfflyer DirectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDfflyer Direct is a third-party developer whose products (Orlando Florida City Pack, Frankfurt Germany City Pack) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• SPINOZAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSPINOZA is a third-party developer whose products (Riverside Municipal KRAL) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• AzrsimminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAzrsim is a third-party developer whose products (Jeddah King Abdulaziz OEJN) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace for X-Plane.
• Barelli MSFS AddonsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarelli MSFS Addons is a third-party developer whose products (Firenze Peretola LIRQ) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• Cloudberry CreationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCloudberry Creations is a third-party developer whose products (London Oxford EGTK) are distributed through the iniBuilds marketplace.
• KwikFlightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKwikFlight is a third-party developer whose products (Striker combat helicopter for MSFS 2024, developed in partnership with Blackbird Simulations) use iniBuilds' iniManager technology for mission capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aerosoft: German flight simulation add-on developer and publisher offering aircraft and scenery across MSFS, X-Plane, and Prepar3D. Operates its own e-commerce store and distribution for third-party studios, closely mirroring iniBuilds' dual publisher-plus-marketplace model.
• PMDG: US-based high-fidelity aircraft add-on developer for MSFS and Prepar3D, renowned for systems depth (737, 777, 747). Competes directly with iniBuilds on premium-priced complex airliners at the same price tier ($49.99+) and similar hobbyist customer base.
• Fenix Simulations: UK-based studio producing high-fidelity Airbus A320 family add-ons for MSFS. Direct competitor to iniBuilds' A320/A340/A350/A380 portfolio, serving the same enthusiast customer with similarly deep simulation and premium pricing.
• Orbx Simulation Systems: Australia-based scenery and airport developer for MSFS, X-Plane, and Prepar3D. Directly competes with iniBuilds' airport scenery catalogue (Dubai, London City, Chicago O'Hare) and serves the same global enthusiast market.
• Toliss: UK-based developer of Airbus aircraft add-ons (A319, A321, A340) for MSFS, X-Plane, and Prepar3D. Overlaps with iniBuilds' Airbus portfolio targeting the same Airbus enthusiast segment.
• Just Flight: UK-based publisher producing a wide range of flight simulation add-ons including aircraft (DC-6, PA-28, F-15) and scenery for MSFS and X-Plane. Comparable in publisher scope, customer base, and proprietary product breadth to iniBuilds.
• FlightFactor: Polish studio developing high-end aircraft add-ons (757, 767, A320) for X-Plane and MSFS. Competes with iniBuilds on cross-platform deep-simulation airliners targeting enthusiast pilots.
• Blackbird Simulations: US-based developer of helicopters and GA aircraft for MSFS, with co-development ties to iniBuilds (Striker combat helicopter uses iniManager). Direct peer in flight-sim aircraft development with platform overlap.
• Carenado: Argentina-based developer of general aviation aircraft for FSX, Prepar3D, X-Plane, and MSFS. Competes in the broader flight-sim add-on space and is similarly distributed across multiple platforms.

Emerging players

• FlyByWire Simulations: Community-driven open-source developer of the A380 and A320neo for MSFS 2024, distributed free. A free alternative that pressures willingness-to-pay for premium Airbus aircraft like iniBuilds' A380 and serves an overlapping enthusiast audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iniBuilds
• YouTubeyoutube.com/inibuilds
• Facebookfacebook.com/iniBuilds
• Instagraminstagram.com/inibuildsofficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about IniBuilds.