Emirates-CAE Flight Training signs four contracts for pilot and technical training

EBACE 2009, Geneva, Switzerland, May 13, 2009 – Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) announced today at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) the signing of contracts with four customers for customized pilot training at the Dubai centre. The training programs will include simulator training, enhanced classroom-based training and crew resource management (CRM) for Hawker and Gulfstream aircraft platforms.

International JetClub
International JetClub has signed a three-year contract with CAE to provide part of the recurrent pilot training for its Gulfstream 450 and Gulfstream 550 aircraft. International JetClub, based in the United Kingdom, manages and operates a fleet of aircraft on a global basis. It specializes in providing advice, management and sales solutions for private individuals and companies who own or wish to own an aircraft.

Petroff Air
Petroff Air has signed a three-year contract for both pilot and technical training for its Hawker 800XP. Petroff Air is a Moscow-based private aircraft operator and management company.

Easy Fly
Easy Fly has signed a three-year pilot training contract for its Hawker 800XP pilots. Easy Fly provides VIP charter services to customers seeking access to destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa as well as the Saudi Kingdom and Gulf States.   

Executive Air Services
Executive Air Services (EAS) has also signed a three-year pilot training contract for its Hawker 800XP pilots.

“Emirates-CAE Flight Training maintains a diverse customer base by offering customizable solutions to meeting clients’ needs all while cost-effectively enhancing their safety and efficiency,” said Walter Visser, Vice President and Managing Director, ECFT. “We are pleased to welcome International JetClub, Petroff Air, Easy Fly and EAS.”

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 10 full-flight simulators: two Airbus A320/ACJs, an Airbus A330/340, a Boeing 777, two Boeing 737 NG/BBJs, a Gulfstream IV and a Gulfstream V/550, a Hawker 800/800XP and a Bell 412 helicopter simulator. The next two FFS platforms ECFT will add are the Global Express and the Hawker 800XPi.
 
About Emirates Group
The Emirates Group comprises Emirates Airline, Dnata, the largest travel services provider in the Middle East, and a number of other commercial companies.  Based in Dubai, Emirates is one of the world’s most successful, and rapidly-expanding airlines. Its all wide-body fleet of 134 aircraft criss-cross the globe, serving 100 cities in 60 countries. Emirates is currently the only airline to operate non-stop flights to six continents from one hub. Although owned by the government of Dubai, Emirates is financially independent and receives no subsidies or protection. It operates and competes with more than 120 airlines operating in Dubai under the city’s “Open skies” regime. www.ekgroup.com

About CAE
CAE (NYSE: CGT; TSX: 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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Emirates contact:

Valerie Tan, Emirates’ Corporate Communications
Tel: (+9714) 708 2142
M: (+97150) 552 6231
valerie.tan@emirates.com
www.ekgroup.com/mediacentre

CAE contacts:
Nathalie Bourque, Vice President, Public Affairs and Global Communications
Tel : +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