A380 Pilots to Train on CAE Sims

CAE's development of the world's first Airbus A380 full-flight simulator is part of an integrated training solutions agreement signed with Airbus.

The program calls for CAE to provide the aircraft manufacturer with a complete range of training devices for the A380, including two full-flight simulators equipped with the CAE Tropos(TM) visual system, CAE Simfinity(TM) three-dimensional maintenance/flight training devices, software licenses for CAE Simfinity(TM) desktop and laptop trainers as well as briefing/debriefing stations.

"We were seeking to offer the best and most comprehensive training for our A380 customers. CAE was selected on its ability to offer a complete, high-quality training solution," said Patrick Gavin, executive vice-president, customer services, Airbus. "Their experience in developing prototypes figured prominently in our decision."

The first full-flight simulator will be sent to Airbus's Toulouse, France, center early 2005 for final development and will be ready for training at the end of 2005. The second simulator will also be ready for training at the end of 2005.

"This agreement is about more than just equipment; it recognizes CAE's technology leadership in simulation as well as our commitment to providing integrated training solutions for Airbus's latest aircraft," said Gary Scott, CAE's group president for civil simulation and training.

The two simulators, which will be built in Montreal, are a direct result of extensive research and development that CAE has invested in 21st century technologies such as CAE Tropos(TM), CAE Sim XXI(TM) and CAE Simfinity(TM).

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