Sun, Apr 03, 2011
Aero-News: Quote of the Day
ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news,
though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have
a bearing on the day's events and issues.
Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the
content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be
thought-provoking.
Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if
particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become
future Quotes of the Day.
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Aero-News Quote of the Day
"This expansion in Zhuhai further strengthens our
position in Asia and demonstrates CAE's commitment to provide the
highest-quality aviation training solutions for our customers
around the globe, including commercial aircraft, business aircraft
and civil helicopter operators... Our tailored, turnkey
solution for Virgin America brings together CAE's capabilities in
simulation technology, regulatory liaison, facilities design,
simulator support, and training center management in a total
package that only CAE can effectively deliver."
Source: Jeff Roberts, CAE Group President,
Civil Simulation Products, Training and Services, in comments
associated with the announcement of China Southern Airlines and
CAE expanding their joint venture aviation training center in
Zhuhai, China to include two additional Level D FFSs purchased from
CAE– a CAE 5000 Series for the Boeing 737NG and a CAE 3000
Series for the Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopter. This will mark the
first CAE 3000 Series civil helicopter full-flight and mission
simulator in Asia. With this contract CAE concludes fiscal year
2011 with 29 civil full-flight simulator sales.
FMI:
www.cae.com
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