Begins In Montreal In December, More Sites To Be Added Later

Aviation training provider CAE announced it will start training the first group of pilots for the new Bombardier Global 8000 business jet in December at its Training Center in Montreal. CAE has already launched maintenance training programs for the aircraft that reinforce safety, coordination, and teamwork on the ground.

As the number of aircraft in service grows, CAE will expand the training to additional locations as needed.

Alexandre Prévost, President of Civil Aviation for CAE said, “The Global 8000 is a significant advancement in business aviation, and CAE is proud to support Bombardier by delivering world-class pilot training for this aircraft. Developed in close collaboration with Bombardier, our Global 8000 training program leverages next-generation simulator technology, advanced courseware, expert instruction, and CORe training powered by CAE RiseTM, to reflect the performance and sophistication of Bombardier’s newest flagship aircraft.”

Anthony Cox, Vice President of Customer Support at Bombardier said, "The Global 8000 is the fastest business jet on the market with the lowest cabin altitude of any civil aircraft. Bombardier is thrilled to be working alongside CAE to provide essential instruction and training programs for pilots and our service and support teams. With this comprehensive training package, we can ensure that all aspects of the customer journey exceed expectations, providing customers with a truly excellent flying experience.”

The maintenance programs include differences training for the Global 8000. It is a computer-based training (CBT) and is specialized for technicians who also work on other Global models and focuses on the specific differences. CAE also offers CBT Ground School for Engine Run & Taxi as well as Crew Resource Management training for maintenance technicians.

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