CAE joins Bombardier in the development of the CSeries aircraft program and initial training devices
June 16 2009 - 5:34AM
Marketwired
(NYSE: CGT) (TSX: CAE) - Today at the Paris Air Show, CAE announced
it has been selected as one of the CSeries(i) suppliers to support
Bombardier in the design, integration and development of the
CSeries aircraft program, and to support the aircraft's entry into
service (EIS) training program.
The contract with Bombardier includes the design and manufacture
of an engineering development simulator as well as the prototype
full-flight simulator (FFS) for the CSeries aircraft. These two
simulators bring the total simulator sales that CAE has announced
so far in fiscal 2010 to four.
Under the agreement with Bombardier, CAE will first provide a
comprehensive suite of products, engineering services and
simulation-based technology tools to support the design, testing
and certification of the CSeries platform as part of Bombardier's
Complete Integrated Aircraft Systems Test Aircraft (CIASTA)
program. All research and development for this project will be done
in Montreal, Canada. CAE will then design and deliver the prototype
FFS, a CAE 7000 Series simulator, as well as a full suite of CAE
Simfinity(TM) training devices to support the aircraft EIS and
Bombardier flight and technical training.
CAE is launching a new suite of products and services as part of
Bombardier's CIASTA program called the CAE Augmented Engineering
Environment(TM). The CAE Augmented Engineering Environment includes
a modelling and simulation environment that will allow original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to evaluate, test, and validate a
range of aircraft models and systems during the development phase.
As part of the program, CAE will deliver an engineering development
simulator, host computer system and interface with an Integrated
System Test Certification Rig that is used to perform testing in a
hardware-in-the-loop environment to support the following
areas:
- Systems development;
- Systems validation and verification;
- Safety of flight;
- Certification.
CAE will complement the delivery of the CAE Augmented
Engineering Environment with engineering design and support
services throughout the development phase of the aircraft
program.
"This agreement marks an innovative and significant step forward
for CAE as we are applying more of our simulation and modelling
expertise to support the design and development of an exciting new
airliner like the CSeries aircraft, while continuing our strong
history of delivering prototype simulators before an aircraft's
first flight," said Jeff Roberts, CAE's Group President, Civil
Simulation Products, Training and Services. "We are also developing
a new suite of products and services as part of the CAE Augmented
Engineering Environment that can be offered to any OEM to support
new aircraft development in both the civil aviation and military
market segments."
"This agreement illustrates the leadership and innovation
originating within Canada's world-class aerospace industry," said
James Hoblyn, President, Bombardier Customer Services &
Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft. "CAE's modelling and
simulation-based solutions will help us accelerate and enhance the
efficiency of the CSeries aircraft development, all while reducing
cycle time and overall costs associated with testing and
validation."
Work on the project will begin immediately and the delivery of
the engineering development simulator and CAE Augmented Engineering
Environment to support Bombardier's CIASTA program is scheduled for
2011. The prototype CSeries FFS and CAE Simfinity training devices
for initial pilot training will be ready-for-training (RFT) in 2013
to support the Bombardier CSeries' scheduled 2013 entry into
service.
About the CSeries
At time of entry into service in 2013, the CSeries family of
aircraft will be the greenest single-aisle aircraft in its class.
These game-changing aircraft will emit 20(i) per cent less CO2 and
50(i) per cent less NOx, fly four(i) times quieter, and deliver
dramatic energy savings - 20(i) per cent fuel-burn advantage as
well as 15(i) per cent improved cash operating costs versus current
in-production aircraft of similar size. The CSeries aircraft will
set a new benchmark in the industry, consuming as little as two
litres of fuel per passenger per 100 kilometres in its more dense
seating layouts(i).
About CAE
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.
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(i)Bombardier and CSeries are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or
its subsidiaries.
(i)The CSeries aircraft is in the design phase. All data and
specifications are estimates, subject to change in family strategy,
branding, capacity, performance during the course of the design,
manufacture and certification process. Performance has been
estimated based on a 500-nm North American operating
environment.
Contacts: CAE contacts: CAE Nathalie Bourque Vice President,
Public Affairs and Global Communications 1-514-734-5788
nathalie.bourque@cae.com Trade media: CAE Chris Stellwag Director,
Marketing Communications, Civil and Military 1-813-887-1242, Cell:
1-407-709-3070 chris.stellwag@cae.com Investor relations: CAE
Andrew Arnovitz Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategy
1-514-734-5760 andrew.arnovitz@cae.com
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