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Cabin announcement playback
Play boarding, departure, in-flight and arrival announcements directly from inside X-Plane 12.
v1.0.1 released now
Bring your cockpit to life.
Cabin Announcements is an X-Plane 12 plugin built around immersive cabin audio, phase-of-flight organisation and a clean in-sim interface. v1.0.1 is now available with smoother WAV/MP3 playback and plugin-only volume control.
Latest update: Cabin Announcements v1.0.1
This release includes audio crackle/popping fixes, plugin-only volume control, improved WAV/MP3 playback, missing-file checks and SkunkCrafts Updater support for future updates.
Clean in-sim interface for selecting airlines, categories and cabin audio during flight.
Designed for realistic airline flying.
Built around authentic immersion, technical precision and user-centred design, with every announcement organised around real phases of flight.
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Plugin-only volume control
Control announcement volume without changing your full simulator or Windows master audio level.
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WAV and MP3 support
v1.0.1 improves playback handling for both WAV and MP3 files, including smoother output and better logging.
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Expandable soundpacks
Add compatible soundpack folders into the Soundpacks directory and organise files by flight phase.
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Licence activation
Payhip licence verification with local activation and a reset/deactivate option for legitimate users.
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SkunkCrafts ready
v1.0.1 adds SkunkCrafts Updater support so future updates can be delivered more easily.
Real screenshots from the plugin.
See the announcement browser, 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 announcement volume, licence reset and soundpack help.
Changelog.
Cabin Announcements v1.0.1 focuses on stability, audio reliability and making future updates easier for users.
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Improved WAV and MP3 playback
Updated audio handling so compatible WAV and MP3 announcements play through the plugin audio path.
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Plugin-only volume control
The volume slider now controls Cabin Announcements audio without changing X-Plane or Windows master volume.
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Crackle and popping fixes
Improved audio buffering to reduce playback crackles, pops and tiny gaps between audio chunks.
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Better diagnostics
Added improved missing-file checks and clearer logging for broken paths, unsupported audio and playback issues.
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SkunkCrafts Updater support
v1.0.1 includes updater configuration so future versions can be delivered more smoothly through SkunkCrafts.
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Interface polish
Small UI clean-up and wording improvements, including clearer settings labels for announcement volume.
Flexible soundpack system.
Cabin Announcements is built as a soundpack player and manager, so users can add compatible audio packs into the plugin folder.
WAV
WAV soundpacks
Use organised WAV files inside Boarding, Departure, In-Flight and Arrival folders for structured playback.
MP3
MP3 support
v1.0.1 adds improved MP3 playback support with plugin-only volume control for compatible files.
JSON
Advanced packs
Advanced soundpacks can use pack.json metadata for cleaner names, regions and categories.
Buy Cabin Announcements.
Get the latest v1.0.1 installer with improved audio playback and future updater support.
Included
Cabin Announcements pluginInstall into X-Plane 12 and access cabin audio from the in-sim interface.
v1.0.1 audio updateIncludes improved WAV/MP3 playback, plugin-only volume control and audio buffering fixes.
Licence key activationReceive your Payhip licence key and activate inside the plugin.
SkunkCrafts supportUpdater configuration included for smoother future updates.
Requirements
SimulatorX-Plane 12
Operating SystemWindows 10 / 11
Architecture64-bit
InternetRequired for activation
Product notes
- Cabin Announcements is an independent X-Plane 12 add-on.
- Close X-Plane before installing or updating the plugin.
- Users can add compatible user-created WAV/MP3 soundpacks manually.
- This product is not affiliated with Laminar Research, X-Plane or any real-world airline.
Install in minutes.
Download, install, activate and start using cabin announcements inside X-Plane 12.
Buy
Purchase through Payhip and download the v1.0.1 installer.
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
Place compatible soundpack folders inside Resources/plugins/CabinAnnouncements/Soundpacks.
FAQ
Common questions about Cabin Announcements v1.0.1.
Can I buy Cabin Announcements now?
Yes. v1.0.1 is released and the Buy Now button takes you to the latest Payhip checkout.
Does v1.0.1 support MP3 files?
Yes. v1.0.1 includes improved MP3 support alongside WAV playback, with plugin-only volume control for compatible files.
Can users add their own soundpacks?
Yes. Users can create a folder inside the Soundpacks directory and add compatible WAV or MP3 files. Advanced packs can include pack.json metadata.
How does activation work?
Customers receive a Payhip licence key after purchase. They enter it into the activation window inside X-Plane 12.
What is SkunkCrafts support for?
v1.0.1 includes SkunkCrafts Updater support so future updates can be delivered more easily after the v1.0.1 installer is installed.
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 support, update notes and soundpack help in the Cabin Announcements Discord server.
Cabin Announcements Discord
Join the server for support, product updates and installation help.