CAE SimuFlite's Citation X full-flight simulator receives FAA qualification

Montreal, Canada, September 28, 2004--

(NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) The Citation X business jet full-flight simulator designed by CAE has received Level-D qualification from the Federal Aviation Authorities (FAA).

Designed and manufactured by CAE, the simulator is based on its CAE Sim XXI technology and features the CAE Tropos™ visual system. The simulator is located at CAE SimuFlite's Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport training centre, the largest business aviation training centre in the world. The addition of the Citation X simulator brings CAE SimuFlite's fleet of Citation simulators to seven: Citation II, Citation III/VI/VII, Citation V, Citation Ultra/Bravo, Citation Excel, CitationJet, and the new Citation X.

The Citation X training program features CAE Simfinity™, a simulation-based ground school that brings the power of the simulator into the classroom. Initial, Recurrent, Upgrade and Technical Training courses are available. Pilot Recurrent training began September 20 and Initial training on September 27.

"Since we announced the introduction of this new simulator, the response that we've received from the market has been overwhelmingly positive, " said Tom Stelter, general manager, CAE SimuFlite. "Operators are particularly excited about the realism of training offered by CAE Simfinity and the Citation X operational experience of our instructors."

Widely recognized as the leading simulation-based pilot and maintenance training solution, CAE Simfinity is currently being used in CAE's training centres and by more than 20 commercial airlines and aircraft manufacturers. A demonstration of CAE's Citation X simulation-based classroom program will be featured at booth 8011 at the upcoming National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention in Las Vegas, USA, October 12-14, 2004.

CAE is a leading provider of simulation technologies and integrated training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, defence forces, and marine customers worldwide. The company has annual revenues in excess of C$1 billion, with manufacturing operations and training facilities in 19 countries on five continents.

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