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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$1.5 billion, CAE employs more than 7,500 people at more than 100 sites and training locations in more than 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.

CAE was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Canada. With clients in more than 100 countries, CAE has the broadest global reach of any simulation and training equipment and services company on the market.

Ninety per cent of CAE's annual revenues are derived from worldwide exports. CAE's shares are traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges (TSX: CAE; NYSE: CAE). Dedicated to innovation, we devote close to 10 per cent of our revenues annually to research and development.

Core Businesses

Training and Services / Civil

With more than 140 full-flight simulators in 24 aviation training centres worldwide, CAE serves approximately 3,500 airlines, aircraft operators and manufacturers across the globe. We offer customized training services for pilots and maintenance technicians ranging from integrated programs to deployable ground school capabilities and e-Learning solutions. We have teamed with airlines and original equipment manufacturers to improve services, and offer training solutions for every segment on the market. We currently offer a pilot provisioning service to several airlines, and founded the CAE Global Academy, a groundbreaking alliance of flight training organizations.

Training and Services / Military

CAE provides its military customers with turnkey training solutions as well as comprehensive training support services such as simulator instruction and maintenance at more than 60 locations worldwide. CAE also provides a range of simulation-based professional services to support design, analysis, and experimentation applications. Our military training centres established in the United States and United Kingdom provide comprehensive flight and technical training for operators of multiple aircraft such as the C-130H Hercules, CH-47 Chinook, EH101 Merlin and Puma. CAE and AgustaWestland offer training for helicopter operators at the Rotorsim training centre in Italy. CAE is also part of an industry consortium that recently inaugurated the world's first NH90 training centre in Germany.

Simulation Products / Civil

CAE is the world's leading supplier of civil flight simulators, with more than 1,000 simulators and flight training devices sold to more than 130 airlines, aircraft manufacturers and training centres. We have simulated almost every modern airliner for both major and regional carriers, as well as many of today's business jets, and have developed more prototype simulators than any other company.

Simulation Products / Military

CAE is one of the world's leading suppliers of military full-mission simulators. Quality and innovation coupled with reliability and service have earned us preferred supplier status with original equipment manufacturers such as Lockheed Martin on the C-130J; EADS CASA on the C-295; Alenia Aermacchi on the M-346; Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter; and AgustaWestland on both the A109 and AW139 helicopters. We have designed the widest range of helicopter simulators in the world, and more training systems for the C-130 Hercules than any other company. We are the global leader in rotary-wing and transport aircraft training solutions. Through Presagis, our company specializing in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) modelling and simulation software, we simplify the procurement and support of COTS modelling and simulation software for the aerospace and defence industry.