Emirates-CAE Flight Training signs contracts for pilot training across eight aircraft types

Dubai, UAE, November 16, 2009 – Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) announced today the signing of contracts with three customers for customized pilot training at the Dubai centre as well as other training centres in CAE’s global network. The training programs will include simulation-based pilot training for Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Gulfstream, and Hawker aircraft platforms.

AMAC Aerospace
AMAC Aerospace has signed a three-year contract for pilot training and enrichment courses on six aircraft types, utilizing three training centres in CAE’s global network – Airbus A320 training in Dubai; Gulfstream IV training in Dubai and Dallas; Bombardier Challenger 604 and Dassault Falcon 900 training in Dallas; as well as Falcon 2000EX EASy training in Dallas and Burgess Hill, UK. AMAC (Basel, Switzerland) is a leading provider of private, VIP, and corporate aviation services.

Falcon Aviation Services
Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) has signed a three-year contract to provide pilot training and enrichment courses for its Gulfstream G450 aircraft. FAS is addressing the increasing demand for corporate jet charter, offshore, and onshore oil and gas support, plus other services in the United Arab Emirates market from its Abu Dhabi base. Emirates-CAE Flight Training is the preferred training provider for FAS, including for their fleet of 10 Bell 412 helicopters and three G450s. FAS is a founding board member of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA).

Kingfisher Airlines
Kingfisher Airlines Limited has signed a 15-month extension to its training agreement with Emirates-CAE Flight Training for Airbus A320 and A330 dry lease pilot training in Dubai and Bangalore. Kingfisher is India’s largest airline, operating 395 flights daily to 67 domestic and 7 international destinations. Kingfisher Airlines is India's only Five Star airline rated by Skytrax. Kingfisher Airlines is a part of the UB Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates with diverse interests and a global presence.

“We are delighted AMAC Aerospace and Falcon Aviation Services have chosen Emirates-CAE Flight Training for their pilot training, and we’re proud to enhance our relationship with Kingfisher,” said Camille Mariamo, Managing Director, ECFT. “Our cost-effective, best-in-class training programs for commercial aircraft, business aviation, and helicopter operators allow our clients to customize training services in an environment that maximizes efficiency and safety.”

About Emirates-CAE Flight Training
Emirates-CAE Flight Training is located close to Dubai International Airport and is jointly operated by the Emirates Group and CAE. Approved by both the JAA and the FAA, the facility offers training to commercial airlines and business jet operators in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The 14-bay centre currently houses 11 full-flight simulators: two Airbus A320/ACJs, an Airbus A330/340, a Boeing 777, two Boeing 737 NG/BBJs, a Gulfstream IV, a Gulfstream V/550, a Hawker 800/800XP, a Hawker 800XPi (Pro Line 21), and a Bell 412 helicopter simulator. ECFT will add a Global Express simulator early in 2010.
 
About Emirates Group
The Emirates Group comprises a number of individual business units. One is Emirates airline, whose fleet of 131 passenger aircraft criss-crosses the globe, serving over 100 cities in 60 countries. Emirates is currently the only airline to operate non-stop flights to six continents from one hub. Also under the Emirates Group umbrella is Dnata -- split into four separate, successful divisions. Multi-award winning Dnata Travel Services is the largest travel services provider in the Middle East; its international division operates ground handling services in 16 airports in six cities, and its Dubai-based Airport Operations and Cargo divisions are innovators and industry leaders in their own right. Full information at www.ekgroup.com/mediacentre

About CAE
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 75 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. www.cae.com

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Emirates contact:

Helen Ward, Media Relations Manager, Emirates Group Corporate Communications. Direct line: +9714 708 2144, Mobile: +971 50 950 8152. E-mail: helen.ward@emirates.com. Visit: www.ekgroup.com/mediacentre

CAE contacts:
Nathalie Bourque, Vice President, Public Affairs and Global Communications, (514) 734-5788, nathalie.bourque@cae.com

Trade media: Chris Stellwag, Director, Marketing Communications, Military and Civil, (813) 887-1242, chris.stellwag@cae.com

Investor relations: Andrew Arnovitz, Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategy, (514) 734-5760, andrew.arnovitz@cae.com