British Midland Virtual began in June 2026, started by our CEO with a simple ambition: to bring the spirit of British Midland International and BMI Regional back to the virtual skies.
We wanted to capture what made these airlines memorable—the familiar identity, the regional connections and the sense of possibility that came with seeing British Midland on an airport departure board—and imagine where that story could go next.
Inspired by our past
From British Midland’s presence at London Heathrow to the regional flying associated with BMI Regional, our inspiration comes from an airline family that connected people and places across Britain and beyond.
That connection is personal. Many of our pilots grew up in the Midlands, seeing the familiar colours of BMI at our local airports. Those aircraft were part of our childhoods and, for some, helped spark a lifelong interest in aviation. Bringing those colours back to the virtual skies is our way of keeping those memories alive while creating new ones together.
For those who remember the original airlines, we want flying with us to feel familiar. For those discovering British Midland for the first time, we want to share the character of a name that still means something to aviation enthusiasts.
Built for what comes next
Our vision brings that heritage into modern flight simulation. Through British Midland and British Midland Regional, we aim to combine familiar routes with new destinations, an evolving fleet and opportunities to explore what these airlines might have become today.
Modern ACARS tools, shared events and a welcoming pilot community help bring that vision to life. Whether you enjoy a short regional sector or a longer international flight, you have a part in shaping our next chapter.