US Low-Cost Airline Contracts Simulator Manufacturer MPS for 2 Airbus A320 Training Devices

Netherlands headquartered simulator manufacturer MPS has been awarded a contract byFrontier Airlines for two A320 FAA level 5 FTDs with a purchase option of three additional devices. Both simulators are expected to be installed at the Airbus Aurora training center located in Denver, Colorado, United Stateswhich mainly exists to support Frontier training at this time. MPS installation will take place in late 2023 with support from RSi Simulations.

Frontier Airlines operates an all-Airbus fleet of more than 120aircraft, the largestA320neo family fleetin theU.S.Theyare an ‘ultra-low cost carrier,’ providingaffordable travel acrossthe U.S., Caribbean and Latin America. Frontier is alsothe most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by available seat miles (ASMs) per fuel gallon consumedmaking them ‘America’s Greenest Airline.’Their mission to fly greenerspanseveryaspectoftheiroperations and MPS devices will specifically support environmentally conscious decisions in training.

Philip Adrian, MPS Chief Executive Officer said:“MPS is very proud to partner with Frontier, one of the leading airlines in the United Statesregarding their view of advanced pilot training and qualification. Frontier is alsoan organization which shares the desire of MPS to fly greener. MPS devices are not only much more energy efficient than FFS devices,but we have also investedin a new roof onourfactory,complete with an array of solar panels to offset total power usage and build the FTDs with green energy only.”

“Frontieris pleased to enter into this agreement toenhance our training capabilities,” said Brad Lambert, Frontier’s Vice President of Flight Operations,“MPS has found theright balance between price point, quality, and functionality. We look forward to incorporating these devices intoour future training footprint, andgaining thebenefits these devices bringto enhanceboth the quality and quantity ofadvancedtraining we can provide toour pilotsinsupportofour future growth.”

About Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlinesis committed to “Low Fares Done Right.” Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates 120 A320 family aircraft and has the largest A320neo family fleet in the U.S. The use of these aircraft, Frontier’s seating configuration, weight-saving tactics and baggage process have all contributed to Frontier’s continued ability to be the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by available seat miles (ASMs) per fuel gallon consumed.With more than 230 new Airbus planes on order, Frontier will continue to grow to deliver on the mission of providing affordable travel across America.

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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