Virtual British Airways

Fly the British Airways experience. Virtually.

Join the UK's most realistic virtual airline. Automated PIREPs, live flight tracking, leaderboards and a community built around aviation.

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vBAW Boeing 777
About vBAW

A virtual airline
built differently.

Established in September 2024, vBAW was built from the ground up by pilots who know what virtual aviation should feel like. No unnecessary complexity - just great flying.

  • ✈
    Effortless PIREPs - Automatically processed so you spend more time flying.
  • 🌍
    Public Profiles & Leaderboards - Share flights and compete with fellow pilots.
  • 📚
    Exclusive Resources - Guides, tools, and insider tips for every level.
  • 🎁
    Member Discounts - Deals with MiniCockpit, SayIntentions, and more.
  • 🏆
    Ranks & Achievements - Climb the ranks and earn your stripes.
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Everything you need

The world is yours
to fly.

Every feature available to every vBAW pilot from day one - no restrictions, no paywalls.

For every pilot
No activity requirements
Casual or committed - fly when you want, how you want.
Operations
Automated PIREPs
Spend more time flying, less time filing.
Community
Leaderboards & Ranks
Climb the ranks, earn your stripes.
Exclusive
Member Discounts
miniCOCKPIT, SayIntentions & more.
Resources
Guides & Tools
Everything you need to fly like a pro.
VATSIM flying
Partners

Proud
VATSIM partner.

We're proud partners of VATSIM - the International Online Flying Network. Fly with real-world ATC, connect with pilots worldwide, and experience virtual aviation at its most realistic.

From departure clearances to complex airspace navigation, VATSIM brings the cockpit to life. Major online events, group flights, and a global community of aviation enthusiasts await.

VATSIM

Fly on the network

Real ATC, real pilots, worldwide. The gold standard in virtual aviation.
Built In-House

Pilot tools,
purpose-built for vBAW.

We don't settle for off-the-shelf. Every tool our pilots use has been designed and built specifically for vBAW — from the flight deck to the operations room.

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Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) A custom-built EFB giving pilots instant access to route data, weather briefings, NOTAMs and flight documentation — all from one place before every departure.
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ACARS & Telex Datalink Real-time datalink messaging between flight crew and virtual operations. Send and receive ACARS messages — pre-departure clearances, D-ATIS, and crew comms — just like the real thing.
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Technical Log (Techlog) A full aircraft technical log system. Log defects, review maintenance status and track fleet serviceability — keeping every aircraft airworthy across the vBAW network.
vbaw.net  /  efb  —  ACARS Datalink
vBAW ACARS and EFB System
Custom Built
Built In-House

The vBAW
EFB Tablet.

A fully custom iPad-style Electronic Flight Bag built from scratch for vBAW pilots. Live flight data, SimBrief OFP sync, VATSIM weather, tech log, maps and more — all in one place.

✈️  SimBrief OFP Sync
🔧  Aircraft Tech Log
🗺️  Live VATSIM Map
🌦  Live METARs
📊  Fuel Planning
🔒  Screensaver & Lock
⚖️  W&B & Loadsheet
vBAW EFB Tablet
Home Screen App grid · Live flight widget · METAR cards · VATSIM position
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20+
App Panels
✈️
Live
VATSIM Tracking
🌦
Real-time
METAR & Weather
🔧
Full
Tech Log Integration
Join vBAW — it's free EFB Tablet available to all vBAW pilots
Community

Screenshots from
our pilots.

A snapshot of the stunning virtual flying our community captures every day.

Ready to take
to the skies?

Join hundreds of virtual pilots flying the British Airways network. Free to join, free to fly.

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