CAE today announced the publication of the Airplane Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual, a transformative step for business and general aviation to enhance safety in training and day-to-day operations.
The SOPs were developed by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) in collaboration with CAE, aircraft manufacturers, operators, and other training experts to promote consistent, proven standards for both multi- and single-pilot operations.
Recognizing that many business aviation operators manage fleets of two aircraft or fewer and may lack the resources to build their own training programs, these standardized procedures offer a valuable framework that supports operational consistency across the industry, with particular benefit to smaller operations.
“The industry-wide collaboration to establish these SOPs shows that safety transcends everything, as everyone wins with safer skies,” said Alexandre Prévost, President, Civil Aviation, CAE. “By embedding these standards across our worldwide training programs, we are encouraging the industry to adopt a unified approach that extends beyond the classroom and into daily operations. This alignment not only enhances safety and operational consistency but also strengthens pilot resilience. Within CAE, this change reflects our deep commitment to mentoring our instructors and continuously elevating the training experience for our customers.”
The new SOPs will be introduced during training sessions starting in summer 2026, providing operators time to adapt to the updated standards. Ahead of the rollout, CAE will begin preparing its instructors in early 2026 to ensure a smooth integration into pilot training programs.
Business aviation professionals can learn more about the new SOPs at https://nbaa.org/flight-department-administration/policies-utilization/airplane-standard-operating-procedures-sop-manual/.
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