CAE adds new avionics lab for business aviation training

NBAA, Orlando, U.SA., October 7, 2008 – (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) – CAE has enhanced its pilot initial training program for business aircraft operators with the recent addition of a new state-of-the-art avionics lab at CAE’s training centre in Dallas, Texas.

The new lab provides a hands-on training approach with avionics equipment that reflects that of an actual aircraft. This enables clients to immediately put into practice theory they’ve learned in the lab at the same time that they receive their ground school training, creating an interactive and real-time training experience. Lab time will be implemented into the standard footprint of all initial training programs for all platforms offered at the centre within the twelve months to follow.

“The addition of this new avionics lab represents a continuing effort on our part to meet the requirements of our clients,” said Jeff Roberts, CAE’s Group President, Innovation and Civil Training and Services. “This new resource enhances our pilot training program and is another example of CAE’s commitment to provide the highest quality and technologically-advanced training to our customers.”

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$1.4 billion, CAE employs approximately 7,000 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 27 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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CAE contacts:

Nathalie Bourque, Vice President, Public Affairs and Global Communications, +1-514-734-5788,
nathalie.bourque@cae.com

Investor relations: Andrew Arnovitz, Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategy, +1-514- 734-5760, andrew.arnovitz@cae.com