As a new support platform of information technology for social development, virtual reality technology(VRT) has been widely used in many fields. Here, the concept and important features of VRT are summarized first. Then, the analysis requirement for VRT in design, display, operation and maintenance training, and state monitoring for aerospace products is elaborated. This is followed with a review of foreign and domestic policy planning of VRT, and their application in aerospace. Last, future development of VRT is discussed. As a new support platform of information technology for social development, virtual reality technology (VRT) has been widely used in many fields. Here, the concept and important features of VRT are summarized first. Then, the analysis requirement for VRT in design, display , operation and maintenance training, and state monitoring for aerospace products is elaborated. This is followed with a review of foreign and domestic policy planning of VRT, and their application in aerospace. Last, future development of VRT is discussed.