CAE opens aviation training centre CAE Vienna

Executive Summary

• CAE Inc. has officially inaugurated its first business aviation training centre in Central Europe, located in Vienna, Austria.
• The facility is designed to address a projected shortage of aviation professionals in Europe, aiming to train thousands of pilots and maintenance technicians annually.
• The centre features advanced smart technologies and amenities, offering comprehensive training for both pilots and maintenance technicians across multiple aircraft types.

Key Details

• Facility Location and Status: The CAE Vienna centre is located in Central Europe and has been in operation since April.
• Current Training Capabilities: The centre currently offers pilot training on four aircraft types:
  • Gulfstream G550
  • Bombardier Global 7500
  • Bombardier Global 6000
  • Embraer Phenom 100/300 (via the Embraer CAE Training Services joint venture full-flight simulator).
• Future Simulator Deployments:
  • A Bombardier Challenger 3500 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) will be ready for training in October.
  • A Pilatus PC-24 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) will be deployed in the second half of 2026.
• Facility Specifications: The centre spans 86,000 square feet.
• Technological Features: The facility utilizes smart technologies to simplify booking, check-in, and access to training records. Amenities include self-serve kiosks, a barista cafe, and a pilot lounge.
• Training Services Offered:
  • Pilots: All phases of classroom and simulator training, including type ratings and recurrent training for differing authorities.
  • Maintenance Technicians: Type training, engine run and taxi courses, technical training (including avionics), and personal development courses.
• Market Context: CAE’s aviation talent forecast indicates a need for 7,000 new pilots and 9,000 new maintenance technicians in Europe over the next 10 years.
• Strategic Significance: The inauguration is viewed as a signal for Austria as a strategic hub for aviation, business, and innovation, bringing local investment and highly qualified jobs.

Notable Quotes

• Alexandre Prevost, CAE's Division President, Business Aviation: "The inauguration of CAE Vienna ushers in a new era for business aviation in Europe, adding critical training capacity in the region and making a broad portfolio of training programs more accessible than ever for our customers."
• Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, Federal Minister for Economy, Energy and Tourism: "With the location of CAE Vienna, we are sending a strong signal for Austria as a strategic hub for aviation, business and innovation. This training centre not only brings highly qualified jobs and local investment, but also clearly strengthens our competitiveness."