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Fly around the globe with Google Earth’s new flight simulator

Google Earth has integrated a new flight simulator into its web platform, allowing users to pilot aircraft over global locations.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 13.3 hours before PULSE detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 14, 22:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jun 14, 08:47 UTC · Euronews
🇧🇷 Portuguese Jun 14, 08:47 UTC · Euronews
🇩🇪 German Jun 15, 07:53 UTC · CHIP
🇫🇷 French Jun 15, 10:14 UTC · Sud Ouest
🇪🇸 Spanish Jun 16, 08:50 UTC · La Voz de Galicia

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The brief

Google has launched a flight simulator feature within the Google Earth web application. The tool enables users to navigate 3D aerial views of various locations, including cities like Paris, Tokyo, and New York, as well as geographic landmarks such as the Himalayas.

Coverage from outlets including PetaPixel, USA Today, and Euronews highlights the accessibility of the browser-based tool. OS X Daily and iPhone in Canada detail how users can engage with the feature, while Windows Central notes the release in the context of broader flight simulation software.

Future reports will track user engagement with the web-based tool. Coverage does not yet specify additional aircraft models or expanded environment features planned for future updates.

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Quick answers

Where can the new flight simulator be accessed?

It is available through the web-based version of Google Earth.

Which locations are featured in the simulator?

The simulator allows for flight over various global locations, including Tokyo, Paris, New York, and the Himalayas.

Is there a cost associated with the simulator?

USA Today reports that the flight simulator is free to pilot.

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Google Earth Technology Flight Simulator Web Browser

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