Copa Airlines Contracts MPS For Additional B737 MAX FTD

by | Jun 12, 2026 | News

MPS has been awarded a contract by Copa Airlines (NYSE: CPA) for an additional B737-8 MAX level 5 FTD with an RSI visual system and Simthetiq Image Generator. The simulator on order is expected to be installed Q4 of 2026 at Copa’s training center located in Panama City, Panama. Copa Airlines already utilizes an MPS MAX device for its initial type rating and recurrent training. The additional simulator on order will serve the same purpose.

Copa Airlines is a leading Latin America airline, operating from a strategical position in the Republic of Panama. As the airline continues to expand its operations, its MAX fleet also continues to increase. Copa will have 51 MAX aircraft delivered in the next 4 years, leading to a need to increase training capacity. The expanded partnership between Copa Airlines and MPS aims to address this growing demand.

“MPS is proud to expand its partnership with Copa Airlines.” said MPS Chief Executive Officer Philip Adrian, “This second MPS simulator will provide additional capacity for comprehensive and high-fidelity training, ensuring that Copa Airlines pilots meet and exceed all regulatory requirements and company expectations. Due to their extensive capabilities, both MPS devices can also be used in the training of aspiring Copa Airlines pilots during their qualification phases, such as for jet familiarity, Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC), and instrument competency training.”

About Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, is a leading passenger and cargo airline in Latin America. In its 75 years of operation, it has established the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City as the continent’s leading hub. It has one of the industry’s most modern and efficient fleets of Boeing 737-800 NG and Boeing 737 MAX9, serving countries across North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean, and consistently delivers an on-time performance of above 90%, among the best in the industry worldwide. To plan your travel and manage your reservations, securely buy tickets in six currencies, use Web Check-in, print boarding passes and find information about travel policies and immigration requirements, visit www.copa.com.