Emirates-CAE Flight Training signs agreement with Gulf Helicopters Company for pilot training

About Emirates-CAE Flight Training
Emirates-CAE Flight Training is located close to Dubai International Airport and is jointly operated by the Emirates Group and CAE. Approved by both the JAA and the FAA, the facility offers training to commercial airlines and business jet operators in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia. The 14-bay centre currently houses 10 full-flight simulators: two Airbus A320/ACJs, an Airbus A330/340, a Boeing 777, two Boeing 737 NG/BBJs, a Gulfstream IV and a Gulfstream V/550, a Hawker 800/800XP and a Bell 412 helicopter simulator.

About Emirates Group
The Emirates Group comprises Emirates Airline, Dnata, the largest travel services provider in the Middle East, and a number of other commercial companies. Based in Dubai, Emirates is one of the world's most successful, and rapidly-expanding airlines. Its all wide-body fleet of 121 aircraft criss-cross the globe, serving over 100 cities in 60 countries. Emirates is currently the only airline to operate non-stop flights to six continents from one hub. Although owned by the government of Dubai, Emirates is financially independent and receives no subsidies or protection. It operates and competes with more than 120 airlines operating in Dubai under the city's "Open skies" regime. www.ekgroup.com

About CAE
CAE is a world leader in providing simulation and modelling technologies and integrated training solutions for the civil aviation industry and defence forces around the globe. With annual revenues exceeding $1.4bn, CAE employs approximately 7,000 people at more than 75 sites and training locations in 20 countries. We have the largest installed base of civil and military full-flight simulators and training devices. Through our global network of 27 civil aviation and military training centres, we train more than 75,000 crewmembers yearly. We also offer modelling and simulation software to various market segments and, through CAE's professional services division, we assist customers with a wide range of simulation-based needs.

Gulf Helicopters contacts:
Fred D Layton - GM (OPS)
(+974) 433 3800
Mohammed I. Al Mohannadi - CEO
(+974) 4333802

Emirates contact:
Valerie Tan, Emirates' Corporate Communications;
Tel: (+9714) 708 2142
M: (+97150) 552 6231

CAE contacts:
Nathalie Bourque, Vice President, Public Affairs and Global Communications,
+1-514-734-5788
Andrew Arnovitz, Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategy,
+1-514-734-5760

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