M1 Support Services has announced that it has been awarded a single-award IDIQ contract with a ceiling value of $10 billion and a 26-year period of performance to provide Initial Entry Rotary Wing training under the Army’s Flight School Next Program.

FSN is a landmark Army initiative to modernize IERW training through a contractor-owned, contractor-operated turn-key solution designed to improve student pilot proficiency and reduce costs.

“We are honored to be entrusted with this vital mission,” said George Krivo, Chairman and CEO of M1. “M1 will deliver a fully integrated, innovation rich training solution designed to develop more proficient Army Aviators on time and on budget.”

M1’s Flight School First™ is a comprehensive training and simulation ecosystem, integrating an AI enabled adaptive learning environment, advanced simulation platforms, immersive virtual training, proficiency based instruction, and safe, reliable R66 helicopters.

M1’s team includes industry leaders across training, simulation, manufacturing, civil aviation and academia. The team consists of M1 Support Services, Robinson Helicopter Company, Quantum Helicopters, General Dynamics Information Technology, and the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation each contributing best in class capabilities to strengthen the Army’s FSN mission.