CAE and Bombardier Begin Offering Training on Global Express Aircraft in Burgess Hill, U.K.
May 20 2008 - 8:14AM
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (NYSE: CGT) and Bombardier Aerospace began
offering pilot and technical training on Global Express aircraft at
the CAE Burgess Hill training centre in the U.K., marking the first
time that training on Global Express aircraft has been made
available in Europe. The program is the first operational milestone
of the 20-year Authorized Training Provider agreement signed by CAE
and Bombardier in June 2007, which designates CAE as Bombardier's
Authorized Training Provider for Global Express, Global 5000,
Global Express XRS and Challenger 300 aircraft. In May 2008, the
agreement was expanded to include Learjet 40/40 XR and Learjet
45/45 XR aircraft training in Europe.
The program, fully qualified by the Joint Aviation Authorities
(JAA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), utilizes
Bombardier's Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) courseware and
incorporates the latest simulation-based training methodologies,
such as CAE Simfinity(TM) tools. The first course in the program
started in April, with the program expected to expand to full
capacity by summer 2008.
"The introduction of this new program is a clear demonstration
of CAE's commitment to bring our training services closer to
customers across Europe and the globe," said Jeff Roberts, CAE's
Group President, Innovation and Civil Training & Services.
"With a growing number of Bombardier Business aircraft operating
outside North America, offering training in Europe has become
increasingly critical. CAE will work with Bombardier to continue to
meet the needs of this expanding market," he added.
"Together, Bombardier and CAE have built a best-in-class,
technically advanced training course for Global Express aircraft,"
says James Hoblyn, President, Bombardier Aircraft Services. "We
have proven to be a great team and look forward to continue working
with CAE on other opportunities."
A second Global Express aircraft training program is scheduled
to be offered in late summer 2009 in Emirates-CAE Flight Training,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A Challenger 300 aircraft training
program is expected to debut in CAE's North East Training Centre in
Morristown, New Jersey in fall 2008.
CAE will also build and deploy a new Learjet 40/40 XR and
Learjet 45/45 XR aircraft full-flight simulator (FFS) to the CAE
Burgess Hill Training Centre in the U.K. and a Challenger 300
aircraft FFS in Europe (exact location to be determined) in the
fall of 2009, marking the first time that training programs for
these aircraft types will be available in Europe.
About Bombardier (TSX: BBD)
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation
solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail
transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is
a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the
fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its
shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier
is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability
World and North America indexes. News and information are available
at www.bombardier.com.
About CAE (TSX: CAE)(NYSE: CGT)
CAE is a world leader in providing simulation and modelling
technologies and integrated training solutions for the civil
aviation industry and defence forces around the globe. With annual
revenues exceeding C$1 billion, CAE employs approximately 6,000
people at more than 75 sites and training locations in 20
countries. We have the largest installed base of civil and military
full-flight simulators and training devices. Through our global
network of 27 civil aviation and military training centres, we
train more than 75,000 crewmembers yearly. We also offer modelling
and simulation software to various market segments and through
CAE's professional services division, we assist customers with a
wide range of simulation-based needs. www.cae.com
Contacts: Bombardier Aerospace contacts: Danielle Boudreau
Bombardier Business Aircraft 514-855-8149
danielle.boudreau@aero.bombardier.com CAE contacts: Nathalie
Bourque Vice President, Public Affairs and Global Communications
514-734-5788 nathalie.bourque@cae.com Investor relations: Andrew
Arnovitz Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategy
514-734-5760 andrew.arnovitz@cae.com
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