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A flight simulator is a system that tries to replicate, or simulate, the experience of flying an airplane as closely and realistically as possible. The different types of flight simulator range from video games up to full-size cockpit replicas, controlled by state of the art computer technology. This section presents to you news and releases from providers of simulation technologies and integrated training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, defence forces, and marine customers worldwide.

17/09/08: Single and Twin engine pilots training on new Elite Simulator in India

A new Elite Simulation Solutions iGATE S512 training device has been acquired by Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy, a division of Wings Aviation, and is being used to train both single-engine and multi-engine pilots. Included in the system, which is housed at RGAA’s hangar at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, are GenView’s India visuals, which give real location feeling to student pilots because they are so realistic. The training device is set up to replicate both the twin engine Beech KingAir B200 and single engine Cessna C172R. RGAA was set up by Wings Aviation in 1995 and has a mix of Cessna and Beech aircraft in its fleet, including the first Cessnas in India with a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit.

17/09/08: UAE GCAA extend their BEST Simulators

Bournemouth, UK: September 2008 The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has contracted Micro Nav to extend their BEST stimulator for their new ATC systems. The GCAA currently use a network of BEST workstations to stimulate their ATCSYS system in their Emergency Area Control Room (EACC) for a range of on-console operational training. The EACC will be replaced by a new Emergency Operations Room complete with new ATC equipment. The first phase of the programme sees the upgrading the existing BEST simulator and the introduction of the BEST simulated ATC audio communications. The interfaces cover radar, OLDI, AFTN and time synchronisation. The GCAA will use this system without interruption in parallel with the creation of the new facility to support system validation, transition training and basic training. The second phase of the program will include a new BEST radar system in the Emergency Operation Room currently under construction.

16/09/08: Malaysian Flying Academy orders two Mechtronix Ascent Flight Trainers: Growing Academy Will Use Flexible Technology for Ab Initio Curriculum

APATS BANGKOK, September 16, 2008 — Mechtronix Systems Inc. (MSI), the fastest growing and third leading provider of flight training equipment in the world, today announced the purchase by the Malaysian Flying Academy of two Ascent® Flight Trainer™ configured as a multi-engine piston Seneca III with a conversion kit for Piper Warrior for its new flight training facility based in Malacca, Malaysia. The academy plans to use the FTDs to provide ab initio training and increase its Instrument Rating training capacity as the school expands to meet the growing needs of the region. The new FTDs will also lower costs by reducing training time spent on their aircrafts.

16/09/08: On days when it doesn’t shine in Brazil Elite Simulator will help BHS pilots prepare for the worst

Even though there are over 300 days of sunshine in Macae, the petroleum capital of Brazil, bad weather and night flying mean that Brazilian Helicopter Services (BHS) crews have to be prepared for the worst conditions offshore. Also, with three airports and an offshore operation about to start in Rio de Janeiro, pilots need to be well versed in IFR procedures. Hence, part of the reason for BHS choosing an Elite S623 helicopter simulator to train pilots and offer them currency training. The S623 from Zurich-based Elite Simulator Solutions has a custom designed layout that will be featured in all future orders from BHS’ parent organisation, CHC Global Group. It incorporates a Garmin GN530 GPS system in the centre console, and an external 5-channel visual system with 4 pcs 52” LCD TVs housed in a specially designed mounting frame. Three are mounted for forward view and the other is housed in the bottom right side chin bubble of the device to allow downward view for better ground reference. The BHS device also features full coverage Brazil GenView visual software, NAV data including that for BHS’s helipads and Bendix King EFS40/50 EFIS instrumentation replication.

11/09/08: CAE appoints new management for business aviation training centres in North America

Montreal, September 11, 2008 – (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) – CAE has appointed Bill Dolny as Vice President and General Manager of CAE’s training centre in Dallas, CAE SimuFlite, and Michael Fedele as Vice President and General Manager of CAE’s training centre in Morristown, New Jersey. Both will report to Tom Stelter who was named Vice President, CAE Training and Services & Innovation, North America. “We’re delighted to welcome Bill, Michael and Tom to their new roles,” said Jeff Roberts, Group President, CAE Training and Services & Innovation. “I’m confident their experience and managerial strengths will greatly enhance our growth plans, improve efficiency and responsiveness to customer needs and reinforce CAE’s position as a leading business aviation training provider in North America.”

11/09/08: CAE names new management team in emerging markets

Montreal, September 11, 2008 – (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) – CAE has appointed new management in Asia as part of its strategy to expand its presence in emerging markets. Sébastien Caire was named Vice President, Asia and Australasia, and Suzanne Roy was appointed Vice President, India. Sébastien Caire is responsible for all civil aviation training and services business activities in Asia and Australasia (except India and the Middle East) and is based in Kuala Lumpur. Sébastien Caire joined CAE in 2001 and has held key managerial positions, including most recently the position of General Manager for CAE’s Madrid training centre where he was responsible for leading CAE’s joint venture with Iberia.

12/08/08: Copa Airlines Receives Embraer 190 Flight Simulator: Copa is the first Latin American airline with both Embraer 190 and Boeing 737Next Generation simulators

PANAMA, Aug. 12, 2008 - Copa Airlines (NYSE: CPA) has received an Embraer 190 flight simulator, becoming the first airline in Latin America with both Embraer 190 jet and Boeing 737 Next Generation simulators for pilot training. The Embraer 190 flight simulator was unveiled today during a ceremony at Copa Airlines’ Training Center in Panama, attended by Panamanian President Martin Torrijos, members of his Cabinet and special invited guests. “The new Embraer 190 simulator allows all our pilots to receive the best training with the most advanced technology in the industry, without having to travel to other countries,” said Pedro Heilbron, CEO, Copa Airlines. “We are very proud of our leadership in Latin American aviation; once again we are in the vanguard of training technology.” The new Embraer 190 simulator, certified by the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Panama (Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil), utilizes CAE 5000 technology. The simulator incorporates electric motion and high-definition visual systems that replicate the flight experience and enable pilots to receive training in a variety of Embraer aircraft procedures and maneuvers.

31/07/08: SELEX Galileo receives subcontract from CAE for M-346 initial training capability: Eurofighter simulation activities on schedule with a 32M Euro contract for ASTA

SELEX Galileo, of Finmeccanica, is pleased to announce the signing of a subcontract with CAE for work on the initial training capability for Alenia Aermacchi’s M-346 new generation advanced lead-in fighter trainer. CAE was selected earlier this year by Alenia Aermacchi (AAEM) as preferred full-mission simulator supplier for the M-346 aircraft. As part of the M-346 program, AAEM awarded CAE a contract for the design, development and validation of the Initial Training Capability, which includes the prototype M-346 flight training device. SELEX Galileo will contribute to the M-346 training programme through simulator systems development and delivery. SELEX Galileo will have responsibility for the Instructor Operating Station (IOS) and provide parts of the avionics simulation and the cockpit.

18/07/08: New global management team for Training & Simulation: Thales is pleased to announce some changes in its management team of the Training and Simulation activities

Marion Broughton is now the managing director of the Thales UK Simulation activity. After gaining a degree in Physics/Electronics Marion joined Racal Avionics in 1984 on the Graduate Programme. Marion started her career in Production and Materials management before moving into IT. She initiated a Product Support Organisation in Racal Defence. When Thales acquired Racal she took the position of Customer Support Director. Since then she has worked in civil and military customer services and in 2004 she was appointed Customer Services VP for the Thales Aerospace Division, with responsibility for Military Customer Services in France and the UK. As managing director for the Thales UK simulation activity, Marion has responsibility for around 1000 staff primarily engaged in fixed wing simulation in both the military and civil domains for a world-wide customer base.

16/07/08: Turkish Airlines Orders Mechtronix Ascent® XJ Trainer: First Airline to Order this Device to Conduct MCC Training in a Jet Environment

MONTREAL, July 16, 2008 — Mechtronix Systems Inc. (MSI), the fastest growing and third leading provider of flight training equipment in the world, today announced the purchase by Turkish Airlines [THY] for the advanced flight trainer, the Ascent® XJ Trainer™. THY plans to deploy this cost-effective commercial jet Multi Crew Cooperation platform at its ab-initio school by fall of 2008. The new simulator will serve the airline by familiarizing its students with the commercial jet flight deck, FMS, EFIS, performance and speed. THY becomes the first airline in Europe to select the Ascent® XJ Trainer™. In addition to providing a jet flight model, the device can later be upgraded to a generic turboprop providing extra flexibility. The Ascent® XJ Trainer™ also offers exceptional Full Flight Simulator comparable visual system fidelity featuring a 180° Field of View. The airline will be looking to obtain FNPT II MCC certification under JAR-STD 3A.

14/07/08: Airbus simulator contract awarded to Thales

Thales has been selected by Airbus to supply six A320 full-flight Level D qualified simulators to the latest Airbus A320 Standard version 1.6 and associated options for their training facilities in Toulouse, France and Miami, Florida in the USA. As part of the contract Thales will also supply a temporary early solution for head-up display training and a seven-year comprehensive update service. Chris Gane, VP of Thales UK’s training & simulation business, says: “This order is more than an acknowledgement from Airbus of Thales’ cutting edge technology, it is a demonstration of how we are evolving, with a powerful set of capabilities to help global customers with innovative solutions that meet the requirements of their different business models.”

13/06/08: Mechtronix Unveils First A320 FFS X For IFTC & TACA Airlines: Mechtronix Next Generation Full Motion Simulation Technology for A320 is displayed at launch ceremony in Montreal

MONTREAL, June 13, 2008 - Mechtronix Systems Inc. (MSI), the fastest growing leading provider of flight training equipment in the world, today officially announced the unveiling of a new generation A320 FFS X™. The unit was available for trial by customers, the aviation community and the press during the June 11th ceremony. The high fidelity A320 FFS X™ is the second of several built from Mechtronix for IFTC, the training arm of Gözen Group, TACA airlines and soon to be divulged customers. Mechtronix event marks the first official deployment of a true replication technology for an A320 training device after years of collaboration with the aircraft manufacturer and related OEM’s. The new design approach is derived from Mechtronix’ extensive conversion of Airbus data and the exclusive use of OEM software to reproduce a flexible world class A320 training environment that replaces standard designs that have always relied on traditionally expensive avionics hardware platforms. The A320 FFS X™ training device will now be maintained by training centers and airlines like IFTC and TACA using a more cost-effective software generated environment with the highest of reliability. It will enable growing airlines like these to lower pilot training costs, keep pilots on the line and “train@home™”, thus increasing safety by providing more time for them to conduct recurrent and continuous training.

02/06/08: CAE Wins 5 FFSs Contracts Worth More Than C$56 M

(Montreal, May 30, 2008) - CAE has been awarded contracts to design and manufacture five full-flight simulators (FFSs) valued at more than C$56 million at list prices. The contracts are with Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Ansett Aviation Training, Skymark Airlines of Japan, and CAE’s new training centre in Bangalore, India, which is a joint venture owned 50 percent by CAE. The company has now announced a total of 10 FFS sales year to date in fiscal year 2009. “We have had a strong start to our fiscal year and we expect continued success by offering the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of simulation products ideally suited for pilot training programs,” said Marc Parent, CAE’s Group President, Simulation Products and Military Training & Services. “We’re particularly pleased to welcome first-time customer Skymark to our long list of simulation equipment customers.”

02/06/08: Lufthansa Flight Training purchases five flight training device from Mechtronix: One of the World’s Leading Flight Training Organizations Selects Mechtronix Technology for Use in Educating Lufthansa’s Future Pilots in the Key Stages of Initial Training

MONTREAL, June 2, 2008- Lufthansa Flight Training (LFT) today announced the major purchase of five Cessna CJ1 Flight Training Devices from Mechtronix, the fastest growing and third leading manufacturer of flight training equipment in the world. These new devices will be used at LFT’s Pilot School in Bremen exclusively to train their student pilots in the important stages of initial flight training and in conjunction with LFT’s new syllabus. The first two units will be ready for training at the beginning of 2009.

28/05/08: TFC of Germnay orders new Mechtronix Flight Training device for expanding pilot provisioning program: Flight Training Organization Will Be First to Use Mechtronix Avidyne Glass Cockpit Flight Trainer

MONTREAL, May 27, 2008 - Mechtronix Systems Inc. (MSI), the fastest growing and third leading provider of flight training equipment in the world, today announced the purchase by TFC of Essen Germany for an Ascent® Flight Trainer™ configured for a multi engine piston glass cockpit environment, namely the Piper Seminole featuring Avidyne Glass avionics. TFC will be looking to obtain certification for the device under JAR-STD 3A FNPT II /IR. With the introduction of this technology, TFC will be able to train its students more extensively to increase their proficiency and flying skills without spending additional time on an aircraft.

07/05/08: CAE becomes Bombardier’s authorized training provider for Learjet 40/40 XR and Learjet 45/45 XR aircraft in Europe

Belfast, Northern Ireland, May 7, 2008 – CAE and Bombardier Aerospace are expanding their 20-year Authorized Training Provider agreement to include Learjet 40/40 XR and Learjet 45/45 XR aircraft for European customers. The original agreement announced in June 2007 named CAE as Bombardier’s Authorized Training Provider to provide pilot and technical training for Global Express, Global 5000, Global Express XRS, and Challenger 300 aircraft. To address growing demand, CAE will 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. This marks the first time that training programs for these aircraft types will be available in Europe, and will augment Bombardier’s existing training capability.

06/05/08: Swiss Aviation Training (SAT), Zurich, Switzerland, and Galvin Flying Services of Seattle, WA, USA, receive certification for their New Generation DA42 flight simulators manufactured by Diamond Simulation as FNPT II according to the European JAR-STD 3(A) and as Level 5 FTD according to AC 120-45A of the FAA

Trebur, May 6, 2008 – On April 23, 2008, a new Diamond DA42 simulator was certificated by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) as FNPT II according to JAR-STD 3(A). The device belongs to SAT, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swiss International Airlines and Flight Training Organisation, and had been installed shortly before at SAT’s training centre in Zurich. It marks the first step in SAT’s transition to a new generation of training equipment and facilities in order to meet the increase in demand for pilots. Moreover, SAT will put a fleet of DA42 Twin Star aircraft into service from May 2008. On April 14, after only two days following installation of the simulator, Galvin Flying Services in Seattle, WA received Level 5 certification from the FAA for their DA42 FTD also manufactured by Diamond Simulation GmbH & Co. KG (D-SIM). For the time being the simulator is to be used for FAA inspector training.

23/04/08: CAE grows pilot provisioning initiative to address global demand: CAE to train more than 600 candidate pilots for Jazeera Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and Wizz Air

Montreal, April 23, 2008 – (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) – CAE is growing its pilot provisioning initiative to address the global pilot shortage. The company has signed agreements to source, recruit, and train more than 600 candidate pilots for Jazeera Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and Wizz Air over a four year period. The contracts were awarded over the last few months during CAE’s fiscal year 2008. “We’re delighted that Wizz Air, Kingfisher Airlines, and Jazeera Airways have recognized CAE’s leadership in recruiting and training pilots,” said Jeff Roberts, Group President, Civil Training & Services and Innovation. “Over the past 12 months, CAE has already recruited and trained more than 700 pilots through its pilot supply programs. We look forward to recruiting new pilots that will help these airlines continue to grow and prosper.”

13/03/08: CAE Achieves Level D Certification of 2 Falcon 7X Simulators and receives Level D certification for G450/550 simulator

(Montreal, March 13, 2008) — CAE achieved industry firsts with the receipt of Level D certification, the highest qualification for flight simulators, for two CAE-built Dassault Falcon 7X full-flight simulators (FFSs) located in CAE’s Burgess Hill training centre in the U.K. and CAE’s North East Training Centre (NETC) near Morristown, New Jersey. CAE also announced that a Gulfstream G450/550 full-flight simulator located in the NETC had been certified to Level D.

12/03/08: Mechtronix introduces jet transition trainer for multi-crew and classic training programs with three launch orders received: Training Tool Will Provide Cost Efficient Transition to Modern Flight Deck Environment of Jets with Flexibility for Commercial or Regional Airline Turboprop Needs

MONTREAL, March 12, 2008 - Mechtronix Systems Inc. (MSI), the fastest growing and one of the top leading provider of flight training equipment in the world, today announced the introduction of the Ascent® XJ Trainer™ which will provide a realistic introduction to the automated flight deck for today’s FTO’s and professional schools seeking to offer MCC, LOFT, Entry Level Training (ELT) and MPL and courses in a commercial, regional or business jet environment. The device has already been well received by the market with three orders on hand from le Centre Québécois de Formation Aéronautique (CQFA), Center Air and an undisclosed customer. Henceforth, the device will be known as the Ascent® XJ Trainer™; X for transitional and J for Jet.

12/03/08: Diamond Simulation GmbH & Co. KG is launching new generation of flight simulators

Under the designation D-SIM-NG, Diamond Simulation has developed the next generation of their flight simulators for Diamond aircraft which is to be brought to market shortly. The new proprietary P2/P3 software replicating aircraft systems, radio communication as well as navigation and flight instruments is even more powerful and complements the original Garmin G1000™ glass cockpit integrated in the simulator. The Tropos™ 1000 visual system developed by CAE (see www.cae.com) meets all Full Flight Simulator requirements valid for airline pilot training. The visual system is supplemented by True Environment™, CAE’s ATC simulation program, by means of which radio communication between air traffic controllers and pilots both on the ground and in flight can be simulated very realistically. This program will be available in the fourth quarter of 2008.

10/03/08: CAE Wins Military Contracts Valued at C$66m: CAE to provide two helicopter simulators to the Republic of Singapore Air Force and to provide on-site maintenance and support services for German Armed Forces flight simulation equipment

(Montreal, March 10, 2008) — CAE has been awarded contracts by Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and the German procurement office Bundesamt fur Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung (BWB) with a combined contract value of more than C$66 million. “We are pleased that Singapore has once again recognized CAE’s unmatched helicopter simulation experience and leading edge technology by selecting us for the S-70B and AS332 programs,” said Marc Parent, CAE’s Group President, Simulation Products and Military Training & Services. “Our innovative roll-on/roll-off cockpit design gives customers with smaller fleets the ability to leverage the many advantages of a full-mission simulator and do so efficiently and cost-effectively.” CAE has supplied military training systems and services to the defence forces of more than 50 nations. The contract with Singapore’s DSTA is for the design and manufacture of S-70B Seahawk and AS332 Super Puma helicopter simulators for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).

04/03/08: Flight Training Europe orders Mechtronix 737-800 full Flight Trainer X: Spanish Based Commercial Flying School Will Be First to Use Advanced FFT X™ Device for Pilot Provisioning and MPL Program

MONTREAL, March 4, 2008 – Mechtronix Systems Inc. (MSI), the fastest growing and third leading provider of flight training equipment in the world, today announced the purchase by Flight Training Europe of its advanced full flight trainer, the FFT X™ configured as a B737-800. The device will be looking to obtain certification by the UK CAA both under JAR-STD 2A and 3A. With the introduction of this technology, Flight Training Europe plans to emerge as an early innovator in the race of Flight Training Organizations seeking to provide European airlines with better pilot provisioning solutions in a world hit by pilot shortages and looking to Multi-crew Pilot Licensing as a solution.

03/03/08: Center Air Pilot Academy purchases another first from Mechtronix: The Ascent XJ Trainer: World’s First Training Organization to Graduate Multi-crew Pilot Licensing Students Enhances MPL Program with New Flexible Jet and Turboprop Training Device

MONTREAL, March 3, 2008 - Center Air Pilot Academy (CAPA) of Denmark, a pioneer in MPL training and Pilot Provisioning today announced its purchase of the all new Ascent® XJ Trainer™ by Mechtronix, the fastest growing and third leading manufacturer of flight training equipment in the world. This represents the second purchase of a flight training device by Center Air from Mechtronix for continued use in its MPL training program. Center Air was the first training organization in the world that provided graduates from its MPL program to an airline (Sterling). This new unit features a commercial jet platform that is reconfigurable to a regional jet or turboprop baseline providing a modern multi-crew flight deck training experience for its students seeking to fly for today’s airlines.

26/02/08: Flight Track receives qualification for Mechtronix FNPT II MCC Flight Training device: Austrian New Flight Training Organization is Now Ready to Support Pilot Provisioning for Airlines in Austria with State-of-the-Art Equipment

MONTREAL, February 27, 2008 – Flight Track, an Austrian Flight Training Organization, has obtained dual qualification JAR-STD 3A FNPT II & MCC for a reconfigurable Synthetic Training Device manufactured by Mechtronix Systems Inc. (MSI), the fast growing global provider of flight training equipment. The flight training device is configured as a B200 reconfigurable to Seneca 5, allowing 40 hours of credit for IR training and 15 hours for MCC. “We have carefully analyzed the products available on the market and found Mechtronix’ offer to be the best to match our requirements,” commented Thomas Steininger, CEO and Head of Training at Flight Track. The Mechtronix FNPT II MCC device is flexible and to the highest standards as it uses the same image generator as a Full Flight Simulator.”

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