Aircraft
CAE Lands Luftwaffe Ab Initio Pilot Training Contract
The training giant has added the German air force to its list of defense customers that have turned to civilian contractors for initial flight training.
CAE has partnered with Airways Aviation, which will conduct some Luftwaffe training with Diamond DA-40 aircraft, and DA-42s (shown here) for multi-engine training. (Photo: Airways Aviation)
CAE has partnered with Airways Aviation, which will conduct some Luftwaffe training with Diamond DA-40 aircraft, and DA-42s (shown here) for multi-engine training. (Photo: Airways Aviation)

Training systems integrator and service provider CAE has been awarded a contract by Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to provide ab initio training for the Luftwaffe (German air force). The initial contract is for seven years, with an option to extend the term for a further five years.


Loading…