Europe’s Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) Award TRTO Approval to CAE SimuFlite’s Pilot Training Programs

DALLAS/FT. WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Texas, September 10, 2002 --

CAE SimuFlite announced today it has earned Europe’s Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) approval as a Type Rating Training Organization (TRTO) for the following pilot training programs:

BAE/Raytheon 125
Canadair CL600/601
Cessna 500/550/560 Citation I/II/V/Bravo/Ultra
Cessna 560XL Citation Excel
Cessna 650 Citation III/VI/VII
Dassault Falcon 10/100
Dassault Falcon 20/200
Dassault Falcon 50
Gulfstream II/III
Gulfstream IV
Gulfstream V
Learjet 20/30 Series

As a result of the TRTO approval, European operators receive JAA-compliant training at CAE SimuFlite and can receive type ratings approved by the JAA. “This brings even more value to CAE SimuFlite’s services for our European clients,” said CAE SimuFlite president Jeff Roberts. “We look forward to welcoming European-based clients governed by these regulations.”

As approved by the United Kingdom's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), CAE SimuFlite’s training courses satisfy the requirements set forth in CAP 682 (approval requirements for an aircraft type rating course) and Joint Aviation Regulations-Flight Crew Licensing (JAR-FCL) 1.261. Each course provides integrated ground school, simulator and aircraft training.

CAE SimuFlite, a part of CAE’s Civil Simulation and Training Division, provides advanced training to pilots and maintenance professionals operating piston and turbine-powered aircraft in private, corporate, military and government service.

CAE (NYSE: CGT, TSX: CAE) is a global leader in providing advanced simulation and controls equipment and integrated training solutions for customers in the civil aviation, military and marine markets. With annual revenues in excess of C$1 billion, CAE employs more than 6,000 people in Canada, the United States and around the globe.

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