UK Airline, Jet2.com, Contracts Flight Simulator Manufacturer MPS for Third Device – Boeing B737-800 NG FTD

15th Feb 2024

Netherlands headquartered, leading global manufacturer of type specific flight training devices, MPS has been awarded a contract by United Kingdom based operator Jet2.com (Jet2) for a B737-800 NG EASA Level 2. The simulator is expected to be installed at one of Jet2’s training centers in the UK later this year. This is Jet2’s third MPS device and will serve to support the company in increasing its training capacity for its growing fleet.

“MPS is excited to support Jet2.com’s expansion plans by providing a third FTD,” said MPS Chief Executive Officer Philip Adrian, “This device will provide additional simulator capacity for their growing fleet and allow Jet2.com to continue to deliver high-quality training to their pilots.”

In the last several months, Jet2 has announced both major expansions to its routes for winter and summer travel. This includes flights to several new and existing holiday destinations after strong demand and increased bookings from its customers. Its sister company, Jet2holidays, specialises in the provision of package holidays and is the UK’s largest tour operator.

For more information about MPS, visit http://www.mps.aero or follow MPS on LinkedIn.

About Jet2.com

Jet2.com is the UK’s third largest airline, operating leisure flights to sun, ski and leisure city destinations from 11 UK airports to over 65 destinations across Europe and beyond.

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. For further information on MPS see https://www.mps.aero or contact us on +31 34 621 2777 or info@mps.aero.

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