<p>Virtual flight test simulation has become a critical enabler in modern aerospace engineering, addressing the high costs, risks, and long cycles of traditional real flight testing. This review synthesizes international progress and domestic (China) advances in virtual simulation technologies, with a particular focus on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wind tunnel testing, and their synergistic applications. By examining case studies such as stall/spin testing, crosswind landings, and flap aerodynamic verification, the review highlights both achievements and limitations. Comparative analysis reveals that while Europe and the United States have established integrated virtual–physical certification frameworks, China faces challenges in data autonomy, real-time computation, and standardization. The review concludes with a proposed roadmap to bridge these gaps, emphasizing high-fidelity real-time simulation, certification-oriented validation systems, and collaborative digital ecosystems.</p>