Emirates-CAE Flight Training signs pilot training contract with first Dubai-based low-cost airline flydubai

Le Bourget, France – June 17, 2009 – Today at the International Paris Air Show, Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) announced the signing of a five-year contract with new Dubai-based carrier flydubai for initial and recurrent pilot training for the airline’s fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft.

The training program at the Dubai centre will include simulator training on ECFT’s Boeing 737 NG Level D full-flight simulator as well as enhanced crew resource management (CRM) and classroom-based training, which includes safety and emergency procedures (SEP) training, reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM), dangerous goods and jet orientation general operating subjects (GOS).

“ECFT will offer flydubai a customized solution combining simulator and classroom training aimed at efficiently preparing the airline's pilots to operate the new aircraft,” said Walter Visser, Vice President and Managing Director, ECFT. “By leveraging CAE’s entire solutions portfolio, ECFT offers best-in-class training services designed to maximize an airline’s safety and operational efficiency.”

“Training our pilots near our base of operation is of utmost importance to us as it significantly reduces travel related to training and in turn helps improve our cost-effectiveness,” said Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai. “Not only will our pilots train close to home, but they will benefit from ECFT’s latest world-class technologies and programs.”

About flydubai
Established in March 2008 with start-up capital of AED 250 million, flydubai is Dubai’s first low-cost airline. Owned by the government of Dubai, the airline will support the city’s commercial and tourism sectors by serving all travellers, providing them with affordable air links to a range of destinations. Based on a low cost business model, flydubai offers a value-for-money product at an extremely competitive price. Its website (www.flydubai.com) will be an important interface for customers, together with a call centre (04 301 0800) and travel partners.

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$1.6 billion, CAE employs approximately 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. 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

flydubai contact:
Heather Redpath, PR Manager, flydubai
Tel: (+9714) 708 5744
M: (+97150) 950 8420
heather.redpath@flydubai.com

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

Trade media: Chris Stellwag, Director, Marketing Communications, Civil and Military
Tel: +1- 407-709-3070
chris.stellwag@cae.com

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