CAE blends computer modeling, simulators for better integration
While best known for its comprehensive aviation training courses and its lineup of flight simulation devices, CAE has moved further upstream into the aircr

While best known for its comprehensive aviation training courses and its lineup of flight simulation devices, CAE has moved further upstream into the aircraft design process with new modeling and simulator products. The Canada-based company’s augmented engineering environment (AEE) is a suite of software and hardware products that will assist aircraft manufacturers with the design and systems integration of prototypes.

AAE is currently seeing its first full operation in support of the design of Bombardier’s new C Series airliner, which is expected to enter service in 2013 with launch customer Lufthansa. Bombardier signed a seven-year contract with CAE last year as part of its complete integrated aircraft systems test area (CIASTA) program, which should take it through the design phase to initial training and two-years past the C Series’ entry into service.

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