TRU Simulation + Training to Provide Boeing 737-9 MAX Full Flight Simulator to Copa Airlines Training Center
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – November 30, 2017 – TRU Simulation + Training, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Copa Airlines to provide a Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The FFS will be used to fulfill the airline’s growing pilot training requirements in the region.
This will be the fourth device delivered to Copa’s training center, which currently has a 737 Next Generation (NG) FFS that was delivered to the airline in late 2015 as well a Boeing 737NG FFS and FFT-X delivered in years prior. The new 737 MAX FFS, a variant of the MAX series, will be configured as the 737 MAX 9 platform. TRU is a preferred supplier to Boeing, and Copa Airlines will benefit from the quality of the 737 MAX simulators and the unique experience TRU has gained during the development program for the OEM.
“TRU is excited to partner once again with Copa Airlines to provide an industry-leading training solution to their fast-growing pilot team. We are very pleased to see the continued success, safety and cost benefits the 737 NG FFS has brought to their training program,” commented George Karam, Vice President and General Manager of TRU’s Air Transport Simulation Division.
“Copa Airlines trusts the high-fidelity training products and support provided by members of the TRU Simulation + Training team. It is great to work with TRU again as they provide us this 737-9 device,” said Captain Pedro Herrera, Training Senior Manager. “When working with TRU, the end result is always well-prepared pilots who provide a top-notch, reliable flight experience to our customers.”
Copa continues to benefit from the Train@Home model that is successfully being used by airlines worldwide to provide substantial savings on the cost of pilot training operations.
About TRU Simulation + Training TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, delivers innovative, total aviation training solutions to the commercial and military markets while providing superior technical support and customer service. Headquartered in Goose Creek, S.C., the company is known for its high-fidelity training devices, pilot and maintenance training, military mission training, and aviation training services and support. More information is available at www.TRUSimulation.com.
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About Copa Holdings, S.A Copa Airlines and Copa Airlines Colombia, subsidiaries of Copa Holdings, are leading airlines in Latin America for passengers and cargo. The airline currently offers service to more than 70 destinations in 31 countries, in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. In the 69 years of uninterrupted operations, Copa has transformed the Hub of the Americas in Panama City, Panama, into the air-transit epicenter of the continent. Copa operates one of the youngest and modern fleets in the industry, consisting of 101 aircrafts: 80 Boeing 737 Next-Generation and 21 Embraer-190. In addition, the company boasts greater than 90% in punctuality, one of the leading quality indicators in the airline industry. Thanks to this on-time record, Copa Airlines has been recognized for a fourth consecutive year by FlightStats as the most punctual airline in Latin America, and by the Official Airline Guide (OAG), for the second consecutive year, as the second most punctual airline in the world in 2016. In the same period, the company was awarded the honor of "Mexico and Central America’s Airline Leader" at the World Travel Awards. In 2016, Copa was also awarded three Skytrax awards for "Best Airline in Central America and the Caribbean,” "Best Airline Cabin Staff in Central America" and "Best Regional Central American Airline.” Copa Airlines is part of Star Alliance, providing guests the possibility to reach 1,330 airports in 192 countries and enjoy more than 18,500 daily flights. In addition, Copa has code-share agreements with United Airlines, Aeromexico, KLM, Lufthansa, Avianca, Iberia, GOL and TAME. To issue and manage reservations, purchase tickets through secure transactions in seven different currencies, manage Web Check-In, print boarding passes and acquire information on immigration requirements and travel policies, please visit www.Copa.com. Also, visit www.ConnectMiles.com to learn more about the benefits of Copa Airlines’ loyalty program, designed especially for its loyal travelers.
