CAA Approved Flight Simulator and Aviation Training Business For Sale in Cheshire

Sovereign Business Transfer is delighted to bring to market a highly impressive and well-established flight simulator and aviation training business located in Cheshire, benefitting from excellent access to major routes and motorway networks.

The business operates from spacious, professional premises and provides a strong mix of regulated commercial training and leisure flight simulation experiences, appealing to a broad customer base including aspiring pilots, airline-related clients and the general public.

A key asset of the business is its Airbus A320 style fixed-base FNPT II simulator, which is CAA approved for the delivery of MCC/APS training. This approval places the business in a relatively small pool of centres able to provide structured, industry-recognised multi-crew training and assessment on a professional platform, creating a strong point of differentiation and supporting premium pricing.

In addition, the company operates its own CAA approved ATO, authorised to deliver MCC/APS, MCC and MCCI courses. With dedicated on-site classrooms and training facilities, the business is set up to run a “closed-loop” training operation, combining briefing, theoretical elements and simulator sessions under one roof. This provides operational efficiency, a strong client experience, and clear scalability without the need for significant additional infrastructure.

From a buyer’s perspective, there is significant scope to scale by increasing simulator utilisation and expanding course throughput. A new owner could drive growth by strengthening relationships with airlines, recruitment and cadet programmes, flight schools and finance providers, increasing instructor availability, and implementing a more structured calendar of intakes. There may also be opportunities to widen the course offering, add ancillary revenue streams (refresher / recurrent sessions, assessment preparation, corporate team days, gift experiences and event packages), and invest in targeted digital marketing to increase conversion and forward bookings. The existing approvals and facilities provide a strong platform for accelerated growth, with much of the heavy lifting already in place.

Alongside the commercial training operation, the business also benefits from additional simulators used for leisure flights, including a Boeing 737-800NG fixed-base simulator and an Agusta 109 fixed-base helicopter simulator. The business is well regarded for its commitment to authenticity, utilising “real flight decks” and genuine controls across all simulators.

The premises are spacious and well presented, incorporating a reception area, rest area, toilets, and dedicated training/classroom space. The site also benefits from a high-speed internet connection and WiFi systems, supporting the day-to-day running of the operation and the customer experience.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a specialist aviation training and simulation business with strong fundamentals and a platform for further growth. A new owner may be well placed to increase revenues through greater simulator utilisation, expanded course delivery, corporate packages, partnerships and targeted marketing.

The business is offered for sale on a confidential, no-name basis. Further information will be made available to genuinely interested parties, subject to completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement and confirmation of funding.

• CAA approved A320 FNPT II simulator for MCC/APS
• CAA approved ATO delivering MCC/APS, MCC & MCCI
• Additional B737-800NG and Agusta 109 leisure simulators
• Authentic “real flight deck” experience across all simulators
• Excellent Cheshire location with strong scope to scale