Saudi Arabia – MPS has been awarded a contract by Riyadh Air for an A321neo FTD-2. The simulator will be delivered to Riyadh Air to prepare its pilots for the arrival of the A321neo aircraft arriving in Q4 2026. The MPS A321neo FTD-2 will comply with Airbus Standard 3.0.

Riyadh Air is the new national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia with its main hub at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Their fleet will consist of both Airbus and Boeing aircraft, including 60 Airbus A321neo.

“MPS is proud and excited to expand its footprint in the Middle East by receiving this order to support Riyadh Air’s training program. The partnership between MPS and Riyadh Air champions their ongoing commitment for top-tier pilot development to be performed on the highest quality equipment in the Kingdom,” stated Philip Adrian, Chief Executive Officer of MPS.

“As the airline grows with the aim to operate to over 100 destinations by 2030, we have an unwavering commitment to our flight crew to ensure they have the very best training facilities at their disposal throughout their career at Riyadh Air. Having valuable partners like MPS with us on this journey allows us to train and develop our pilots to the very highest standards,” stated Mattias Dufva, Director Training & Standards at Riyadh Air.

About Riyadh Air
Riyadh Air, a PIF company, is a world-class airline. Launched in March 2023, the airline will be a digitally led, full-service airline that adopts the best global sustainability and safety practices across its advanced fleet of aircraft. Riyadh Air will equip its aircraft with the most advanced, state-of-the-art features with innovative, best-in-class cabin interiors and experiences, including next generation digital in-flight entertainment systems and connectivity solutions. Riyadh Air will connect guests to over 100 destinations around the world by 2030 through offering an exceptional guest experience with an authentic, warm Saudi hospitality at its heart.

About MPS
MPS develops, manufactures and maintains type specific simulators, using actual Boeing B737 and Airbus A320 flight decks. The simulators are designed to support the needs of training organizations and airlines for high quality devices that support affordable training. MPS delivers its products and services worldwide to independent and major airline’s in-house training organizations. MPS has a global installed base of simulators qualified to the highest standards, such as FAA and EASA.

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