CAE Adds Four Full-Flight Simulators in the Americas
The expansion supports growing business aviation training needs as the industry prepares for a surge in future workforce demand.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Air Travel
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CAE has deployed four additional full-flight simulators across the Americas to meet the rising demand for business aviation training. These units support training for the Bombardier Global 6500, Embraer Praetor 600, Pilatus PC-24, and Cessna Citation CJ4 aircraft.
Why it matters
As the business aviation sector continues to expand, operators require more accessible and modern training solutions to maintain safety and efficiency. This investment helps address the long-term industry need for qualified personnel as fleet sizes grow globally.
CAE now manages a network of over 130 full-flight simulators and delivers more than 300,000 hours of training annually. The current workforce includes 1,000 instructors who support these operations globally.
The players
CAE
This company is a global leader in civil aviation and defense training, operating a vast network of simulation equipment for flight and maintenance crews.
NBAA-BACE
The National Business Aviation Association's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition serves as the premier annual event for the business aviation industry.
The details
The deployment of these simulators aligns with a broader strategy to place training hardware closer to where customers and operators require it. The new units specifically cater to the Bombardier Global 6500, Embraer Praetor 600, Pilatus PC-24, and Cessna Citation CJ4, covering a diverse range of business aircraft models.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: CAE announced the simulator deployment at NBAA-BACE.
October 20-22, 2026: The NBAA-BACE convention was held in Las Vegas.
2034: This is the target year for the projected demand of 102,000 new aviation professionals.
Travel Outlook
This move reflects a long-term strategic effort to scale training infrastructure in response to the documented industry trend of rising pilot and technician demand. By aligning capacity with the 2034 workforce projections, CAE aims to close the gap between current training output and the estimated 102,000 new aviation professionals required.
For aviation professionals and operators, this expansion means more localized access to simulator time for specific aircraft types like the Cessna Citation CJ4 or Pilatus PC-24. Planning for certification or recurrent training should account for these new regional assets which aim to streamline the scheduling process.
The takeaway
The aviation industry is aggressively scaling training assets to prepare for a looming labor shortage of pilots and technicians over the next decade. Industry professionals should proactively evaluate their training requirements against these expanding regional resources to secure necessary certifications.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Skies Mag.
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