CAE to launch business aviation and helicopter training in Asia

CAE announced at ABACE that it will begin training pilots and maintenance technicians this year for business aircraft and civil helicopter operators in Asia.

Gulfstream G450 and G550 training and Sikorsky S-76C++ training will be offered in 2012. Training for the Bombardier Global 5000, Global Express and Global Express XRS will be available in early 2013. CAE intends to deploy a training programme for the Dassault Falcon 7X later in 2013 dependant on market conditions..

CAE training customers in Asia include Beijing White Bear Business Aviation Corporation, GMR Aviation of India, Shanghai Deer Jet and other business aircraft operators.

“This is CAE’s first business aviation and civil helicopter training deployment in Asia, and reaffirms our commitment to deliver world-class training and services convenient to where our customers operate,” said Jeff Roberts, CAE group president, civil simulation products, training and services. “This new capability will help support business aviation and civil helicopter growth in Asia by providing the highest-quality trained personnel using CAE’s market-leading simulation technology and instructional best practices.”

“CAE has a long-established presence in Asia and has been serving our clients through training centres in the Middle East, Europe and the U.S. The Global aircraft family, G450, G550, Falcon 7X and S76 training programmes are the vanguard of what we expect to be many more in Asia as the business aviation and civil helicopter infrastructure and market expands in the region. CAE will address this fast-growing market from in-region locations based on client input,” Roberts added.

CAE is the Bombardier authorised training provider for the Global 5000, Global Express and Global Express XRS business jets. CAE is an authorised training provider for the Dassault Falcon 7X.