When the company was first founded in 1947, CAE stood for Canadian Aviation Electronics Ltd. Now we only use the name CAE.
What is a full flight simulator?
CAE's full flight simulator replicates in every detail the cockpit of the aircraft that it simulates.more >
What is CAE's business?
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 billion, CAE employs approximately 6,000 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. Through Presagis, 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.
In fiscal year 2007, CAE had annual revenues of more than C$1 billion.
What were your revenues per business segment in fiscal year 2006?
Simulation Products/ Civil 28%
Simulation Products / Military 28%
Training and Services / Civil 27%
Training and Services / Military 17%
What portion of your business is training?
CAE has transformed from equipment supplier to integrated training solutions provider. In fiscal year 2001, 15% of CAE's revenues were from training, in fiscal 2002 they increased to 25%, and in fiscal 2007 they reached 44%.
How many people do you employ?
6,000 people in Canada, the United States and around the globe.
In how many countries does CAE have operations?
CAE has operations and training facilities in 20 countries on five continents (Canada, United States, Brazil, Chile, Germany, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, United Arab Emirates, Australia, India, China, Singapore, Russia, Qatar, France, Malaysia)
CAE was founded in 1947 by Ken Patrick, an ex-Royal Canadian Air Force officer.
What is CAE's stock symbol?
On the Toronto Stock Exchange: CAE On the New York Stock Exchange: CGT
Who are CAE's customers?
Ninety per cent of CAE's more than C$1 billion annual revenues are derived from worldwide exports to militaries, commercial airlines, business aircraft operators, aircraft manufacturers.
