Real-world fidelity
Real routes, real freighters, real schedules — refreshed daily. If UPS doesn't fly it, neither do we.
About UPS Virtual
Built by simmers who love the night sort
UPS Virtual recreates the rhythm of real air cargo — the overnight wave, the Worldport sort, the long-haul international push — and turns it into a community you fly with. Independent, free, and obsessive about getting the operation right.
Our story
From a shared love of freighters
UPS Virtual started in 2026 as a sister project to United Virtual Airlines — same engine room, same obsession with real-world fidelity, pointed at the cargo side of the ramp. Where most virtual airlines chase passengers, we wanted the part of aviation that flies while the world sleeps.
Everything is keyed to the real operation. Schedules are imported and refreshed daily from real-world UPS data, the fleet mirrors the actual freighter roster, and the network is anchored on Worldport exactly like the real airline. No invented routes, no fantasy hubs.
We're independent and free, and we plan to grow alongside United Virtual — shared tooling, a shared ACARS platform, and eventually integrated crew hubs so you can fly both sides of the airline from one logbook.
What we stand for
The operating principles
Respect your time
No minimum hours, no grind, no paywalls. Fly when you can; your logbook waits for you.
Tools that get out of the way
A custom ACARS client files your PIREP automatically. The tech should disappear behind the flying.
Community on frequency
An active community, group sort nights, and a roster that actually shows up. You'll have company on the ramp.
The team
Flight operations staff
A small volunteer team keeps the schedule current and the community flying.
DO
OPSDirector of Operations
Network & scheduling
CP
STDSChief Pilot
Training & standards
FT
FLEETFleet Captain
Fleet & add-ons
CM
COMMCommunity Manager
Events & community
Fly the night sort with us
Free to join, no minimum hours. Join the waitlist and be first to pick a home gateway when we launch.
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