| What does CAE stand for? | |
| When the company was first founded in 1947, CAE stood for Canadian Aviation Electronics Ltd. Now we only use the name CAE. |
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| What is CAE's business? | |
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$1.6 billion, CAE employs more than 6,500 people at more than 90 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 29 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. |
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| What are your annual revenues? | |
| In fiscal year 2009, CAE had annual revenues of more than C$1,6 billion. |
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| What were your revenues per business segment in fiscal year 2009? | |
| Simulation Products / Civil: 29% Simulation Products / Military: 29% Training and Services / Civil: 28% Training and Services / Military: 14% |
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| What portion of your business is training? | |
| CAE has transformed from equipment supplier to integrated training solutions provider. In fiscal year 2001, 15% of CAE's revenues were from training, in fiscal 2002 they increased to 25%, and in fiscal 2009 they reached 42%. |
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| How many people do you employ? | |
| More than 6,500 people around the globe. |
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| In how many countries does CAE have operations? | |
CAE has operations and training facilities in 21 countries on five continents (Canada, United States, Brazil, Chile, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, United Arab Emirates, Australia, India, China, Japan, Singapore, Russia, France, Malaysia, Cameroon) CAE Global Reach (PDF - 842kb) |
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| How long has CAE been in business? | |
| CAE was founded in 1947 by Ken Patrick, an ex-Royal Canadian Air Force officer. |
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| What is CAE's stock symbol? | |
| On the Toronto Stock Exchange: CAE On the New York Stock Exchange: CAE |
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| Who are CAE's customers? | |
| Ninety per cent of CAE's more than C$1.6 billion annual revenues are derived from worldwide exports to militaries, commercial airlines, business aircraft operators, aircraft manufacturers. | |
