Ex-British Airways 747 cockpit simulator hits the market for £440K
An ex-British Airways 747 cockpit simulator has hit the market and could be yours for £440,000. The immersive simulator is situated inside a plane's top deck that was previously used by the UK flag carrier. Plane enthusiasts can step into the cockpit and experience what it's like to fly an iconic British Airways aircraft. It is currently used by a business based in Manchester and attracts 1,800 bookings a year. Listed with Knightsbridge Business Sales Limited, the simulator reported an impressive £246,000 turnover in 2025. The business that owns the attraction hosts birthdays, weddings, fear-of-flying sessions, school visits and corporate functions. The online listing states: 'Simulator is a genuine ex-British Airways 747 top deck that has been converted. 'Offers flight simulation packages and event hosting for personal occasions such as birthdays, weddings, fear of flying and educational groups, and corporate gatherings. 'Established market presence, with circa 1,800 annual bookings. Various untapped potential revenue streams. 'Offers a suitable and cost-effective filming location. 'Boasts approximately 30,000 social media followers across TikTok, Facebook and Instagram and a five-star Tripadvisor rating.' The simulator's interior looks just like a typical British Airways plane, with the seating, overhead lockers and colour scheme all intact. The cockpit appears to be just as realistic, with buttons, screens and handles to navigate the 'flight'. What's more, the technology behind the simulation is described as being 'state-of-the art' by the company. One plane enthusiast, 40-year-old Craig Cullingworth, built an incredible £25,000 flight simulator in his spare room. The father admitted he always wanted to be a pilot when growing up but abandoned his dream while at school when he was advised he didn't have the brains for it. However, in the past two years he has revisited his childhood dream by building an accurate model of a Boeing 737-800NG cockpit with mostly second-hand parts he sourced online. And using a computer program, he now takes to the skies with his 'obsessed' daughter, Sophie, eight, from the comfort of their home in Leeds. The car painter's plan to create the replica came after his wife, Sarah, 38, got him a simulator experience at a local flight centre as a Christmas present.
