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Cabin announcement playback
Play boarding music, safety briefings, crew calls, seatbelt announcements and arrival messages from inside X-Plane.
X-Plane 12
Cabin audio, handled properly.
A premium X-Plane 12 plugin for playing realistic cabin announcements across boarding, departure, cruise and arrival. Built around a clean in-sim interface, Payhip licence activation and expandable soundpacks.
Designed for realistic airline flying.
Everything is structured around real phases of flight, so announcements are easy to find when you are busy in the cockpit.
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Expandable soundpacks
Add airline folders into the Soundpacks directory. JSON packs are supported, and simple WAV folders can be detected too.
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Regional categories
Organise airlines by European, American, Asian, Middle Eastern, African, Oceanic, cargo and charter categories.
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Plugin volume control
Control announcement audio from the plugin using its own volume slider, separate from your full simulator volume.
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Licence activation
Payhip licence verification with a protected local activation file and a reset/deactivate option in settings.
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Clean settings page
Simple controls for volume, licence reset and instructions for adding user-created soundpacks.
Real screenshots from the plugin.
See the interface, activation flow and settings page directly from Cabin Announcements in X-Plane 12.
Announcement browser with airline, category and playback controls.
Payhip activation window inside X-Plane 12.
Settings page with volume, licence reset and soundpack help.
Free soundpacks.
The plugin is paid, but soundpacks can be distributed separately for free. Users can also build their own packs using WAV files.
BA
BA Euroflyer
European short-haul style pack with boarding, departure, in-flight and arrival announcements.
EJ
easyJet
European low-cost style pack. Organised into the standard Cabin Announcements phase folders.
FR
Ryanair
Low-cost airline style soundpack with departure, cruise and arrival announcements.
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More packs
More European, American, Asian, charter and cargo packs can be added over time.
How to add packsBuy Cabin Announcements.
Cabin Announcements includes the plugin installer, Payhip licence activation and support for free downloadable soundpacks.
Included
Cabin Announcements pluginInstall into X-Plane 12 and access announcements from the in-sim interface.
Licence key activationReceive your key from Payhip and enter it in the plugin activation screen.
Soundpack supportAdd official or user-created WAV soundpacks into the plugin Soundpacks folder.
Product updatesReceive improvements as new features and soundpack support are added.
Requirements
SimulatorX-Plane 12
Operating SystemWindows 10 / 11
Architecture64-bit
InternetRequired for activation
Product notes
- The plugin is actively maintained and updated.
- Soundpacks may change, expand or be reorganised over time.
- Only WAV sound files are recommended for user-created packs.
- This product is not affiliated with Laminar Research, X-Plane or any real-world airline.
Install and add soundpacks.
A straightforward process for both the paid plugin and free soundpack downloads.
Purchase
Buy the plugin through Payhip and keep the licence key from your email.
Install
Run the installer and select your main X-Plane 12 folder.
Activate
Launch X-Plane 12, open Cabin Announcements and enter your licence key.
Add packs
Drop soundpack folders into Resources/plugins/CabinAnnouncements/Soundpacks.
FAQ
Common questions about Cabin Announcements.
Can users add their own soundpacks?
Yes. Users can create a folder inside the Soundpacks directory and add WAV files. Advanced packs can include a pack.json file for names, regions and categories.
Do soundpacks cost money?
The plugin is paid, but soundpacks can be offered as free downloads from your website.
What audio format should packs use?
Use WAV files, ideally 16-bit PCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. OGG files should be converted to WAV before being used in the plugin.
How does activation work?
Customers receive a Payhip licence key after purchase. They enter it into the activation window inside X-Plane 12.
Can a licence be reset?
Yes. The plugin settings include a reset/deactivate licence option for legitimate users.
Is this affiliated with any airline?
No. Cabin Announcements is an independent X-Plane 12 addon and is not affiliated with Laminar Research, X-Plane or any airline.
Join the community.
Get development updates, soundpack news, support and release information in the Cabin Announcements Discord server.
Cabin Announcements Discord
Join the server to follow progress, suggest features, get help with soundpacks and keep up with new airline pack releases.