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CAE

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Aerospace · Montreal, Canada · Est. 1947
Aviation TrainingFlight SimulationDefenceHealthcare SimulationAerospace↗ Website
$6.8B
Valuation
$4.70B
Revenue
13k+
Employees
1947
Founded

CAE Inc. is the world's leading provider of aviation training, defence simulation, and healthcare simulation solutions, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 1947, the company operates 369 full-flight simulators across 240 locations in 40+ countries, trains over 155,000 civil and military pilots annually, and maintains an adjusted backlog exceeding $19 billion. CAE serves commercial airlines, business aviation operators, defence forces, and healthcare institutions through its two core segments: Civil Aviation and Defence & Security.

Recent Press
5 items
Press Release·2026-03-04
CAE Signs Teaming Agreement with TKMS for Canadian Patrol Submarine Training
CAE and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) announced a teaming agreement to jointly pursue Canada's Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), with CAE providing long-term simulation-based training for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Press Release·2026-02-14
CAE Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results with Record Defence Backlog
CAE posted Q3 FY2026 revenue of approximately $1.25B and disclosed a defence adjusted backlog of $11.0B, reflecting strong demand for military simulation and training programmes.
Press Release·2025-11-20
CAE and Saab Sign Worldwide Cooperation Agreement for GlobalEye AEW&C Training
CAE became Saab's preferred supplier for training and simulation tied to the GlobalEye airborne early warning platform, including a Canada-specific agreement to jointly pursue Canada's AEW&C programme.
Press Release·2025-10-15
CAE Secures CAD $270M+ Australian Future Air Mission Training System Contract
The Commonwealth of Australia awarded CAE a contract to deliver the Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) under Project AIR5428 Phase 3, covering an initial 10-year performance period.
Press Release·2025-06-10
CAE Named One of TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies 2025
TIME magazine recognised CAE among its World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2025, highlighting CAE's carbon reduction commitments, sustainable operations, and responsible supply chain practices.
Company History
10 milestones
Canadian Aviation Electronics Ltd. was established by Ken Patrick with 18 employees, initially repairing ground communication equipment for the RCAF.

CAE Organization Structure & Team

Org Chart
13,000 employees · Click a leader to explore their team
12,250 across 12 departments
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Parent
Sonya Branco — Departments
· 12250 people across 12 depts

CAE Financials, Revenue & Market Share

Annual Revenue
$4.70B
+9.9% vs prior year
YoY Growth
+9.9%
From $3.27B to $4.70B
Revenue / Employee
$362K
Annual revenue per full-time employee
Revenue Growth
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
$3.27B
$3.61B
$4.00B
$4.28B
$4.70B
Market Share
Global Aviation Training & Simulation
35%
share
CAE
35%
FlightSafety Intl
22%
L3Harris Technologies
18%
Thales Training
14%
Others
11%
$180B
TAM
$42B
SAM
$8.5B
SOM
Revenue Streams
Civil Aviation Training Services38%
Civil Aviation Simulation Equipment18%
Defence Training & Simulation36%
Defence Simulation Equipment5%
Healthcare Simulation3%
Business Units
Civil Aviation56%
Operates 369 full-flight simulators across 240 locations, training 155,000+ pilots annually for commercial and business aviation customers worldwide
Defence & Security41%
Provides simulation-based training, mission rehearsal, and sustainment services to defence forces in over 35 countries with an $11B+ backlog
Healthcare3%
Designs and manufactures high-fidelity patient simulators and clinical training software for medical education and military medical readiness

CAE Internal Tools & Processes

Internal Tools
12 departments
Program Management150 people · 3 roles
Standards & Certifications
10 standards
Compliance frameworks, security audits, and quality certifications this company maintains.
Privacy
GDPR
Compliant
CAE complies with GDPR across its European simulation training operations and digital learning platforms, ensuring that pilot trainee personal data, training records, and assessment results collected at CAE training centers across the EU are processed lawfully and with full data subject rights.
Security
CMMC Level 3
Compliant
CAE complies with CMMC Level 3 cybersecurity maturity requirements for its U.S. defense simulation and training programs, protecting sensitive government training data and controlled unclassified information across its military flight simulator and defense systems business.
Regulatory
FAA Level D
Certified
CAE's full-flight simulators are qualified to FAA Level D, the highest rating for fixed-wing flight simulation used for zero-flight-time type-rating programmes.
Regulatory
EASA CS-FSTD(A)
Certified
CAE simulators are certified to EASA CS-FSTD(A) standards, enabling European airline regulatory compliance for type-rating and recurrent training across EU member states.
Quality
AS9100 Rev D
Certified
CAE's manufacturing and engineering operations are certified to AS9100 Rev D, the aerospace quality management system standard aligning with ISO 9001 plus aerospace-specific requirements.
Quality
ISO 9001:2015
Certified
CAE holds ISO 9001:2015 certification across its global manufacturing and training service operations, ensuring consistent quality management processes enterprise-wide.
Security
ITAR Compliant
Compliant
CAE's US defence operations comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), enabling the company to develop and export controlled defence simulation systems.
Security
NATO STANAG 4641
Compliant
CAE's military training systems conform to NATO STANAG 4641 modelling and simulation standards, enabling interoperability with allied nation defence training architectures.
Quality
ISO 14001:2015
Certified
CAE maintains ISO 14001 environmental management certification, supporting its sustainability commitments and recognition as one of TIME's Most Sustainable Companies of 2025.
Security
SOC 2 Type II
Certified
CAE's cloud-based training platforms, including CAE Rise, are audited to SOC 2 Type II standards, ensuring security, availability, and confidentiality of airline and defence training data.

CAE Interview Preparation

Interview Prep
Role-specific interview questions and keywords. Select a department, then click any role to prepare.
Program Management· 3 roles

CAE Products & Competitors

Product Suite
12 products · select one to explore
Aerospace
Simulation
CAE 7000XR Full Flight Simulator
World's highest-fidelity Level D full flight simulator for airline pilot training

The CAE 7000XR is the world's most advanced Level D full flight simulator, delivering airline pilots an ultra-realistic cockpit environment for type rating, recurrent training, and emergency procedure practice. Its motion system and visual fidelity are certified to the highest regulatory standards by aviation authorities globally.

Use Cases
Airline Pilot Type RatingRecurrent & Emergency Procedure TrainingRegulatory Compliance & Certification
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Key Customers
AI
Air India
ITA
ITA Airways
PO
Porter Airlines
Competitive Intelligence
VSL3Harris FlightSafety
THEM

L3Harris Training & Simulation produces full-motion flight simulators, maintenance training devices, and aviation training systems for military customers including F-35, C-130, and rotary-wing helicopter training programs for defense forces worldwide.

EDGE

Larger simulator network in North America

VSTRU Simulation
THEM

TRU Simulation + Training is a provider of full-flight simulators and flight training devices for commercial, business, and military aviation customers, offering Level D certified simulator manufacturing, maintenance, and training program delivery.

EDGE

Boeing-backed with deep 737/787 specialisation

VSThales
THEM

Thales is a French multinational defense, aerospace, and digital security company providing avionics, radar systems, satellite communications, cybersecurity solutions, and digital identity products to government and commercial customers in 68 countries.

EDGE

Strong European defence and ATM integration

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