CAE and partners inaugurate the world's first NH90 training centre in Germany
January 15 2009 - 11:15AM
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(TSX: CAE)(NYSE: CGT) - CAE and consortium partners, Eurocopter,
Thales, and Rheinmetall Defence Electronics, inaugurated the
world's first NH90 helicopter full-mission simulator and the first
NH90 training centre at a ceremony held today at the German Army
Aviation School in Buckeburg, Germany. The release issued today by
the consortium Helicopter Flight Training Services (HFTS) is
available at www.cae.com/HFTS.
The NH90 helicopter program is the largest ever launched in
Europe, with firm orders now totaling 507 aircraft to equip and
modernize the Armed Forces of France, Germany, Italy, the
Netherlands, Portugal, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Greece, Oman,
Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Belgium. In addition to the NH90
training centres in Germany, CAE is also involved in the design and
development of NH90 training systems for the following
customers:
- Australia: CAE is the prime contractor with overall
responsibility for providing two MRH90 full-flight and mission
simulators (FFMSs), training facilities, and comprehensive
engineering and support services to the Australian Defence
Forces.
- Netherlands: Rotorsim, a consortium owned equally by CAE and
AgustaWestland, has prime contractor responsibility for providing
one NH90 full-mission flight trainer (FMFT) and an NH90 virtual
sensor trainer for training rear crew sensor operators.
- France: Helisim, a training centre based in Marignane, France
and jointly held by Eurocopter, Thales, and Defense Conseil
International, has ordered an NH90 full-mission simulator from
Helicopter Training Media International (HTMI), a joint venture of
CAE and Thales responsible for the design and development of NH90
training media, including full-mission simulators.
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
High resolution photos of the world's first NH90 simulator are
available at www.cae.com/photos
Contacts: CAE contacts: Nathalie Bourque Vice President, Public
Affairs and Global Communications 514-734-5788
nathalie.bourque@cae.com Trade media: Chris Stellwag Director,
Marketing Communications, Simulation Products and Military Training
& Services 813-887-1242 chris.stellwag@cae.com Investor
relations: Andrew Arnovitz Vice President, Investor Relations and
Strategy 514-734-5760 andrew.arnovitz@cae.com
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