NAV CANADA

By Joel Goldenberg
The Suburban

The St. Laurent-based global aviation company CAE inaugurated its Air Traffic Services (ATS) Training Centre recently.

Officials of CAE, which trains pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, and cabin crews, pointed out that last October, the company “started partnering in the training of air traffic controllers (ATC) and flight service specialists (FSS) with NAV CANADA,” a civil air navigation service company.

CAE President and CEO Marc Parent stated that “as an innovator in aviation learning sciences, CAE is perfectly positioned to partner with NAV CANADA and other Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) to meet the increasing global demand for air traffic services personnel and train the highly skilled professionals they need to manage air traffic safely.

“This is an extension of CAE’s core mission to make the world safer, and as a pilot, I can attest to the critical importance of the communication between flight crew and the air traffic personnel who play an essential role in the safety of every flight.”

Mark Cooper, President and CEO of NAV CANADA, said that “air travel is a cornerstone of Canada’s social and economic vitality, with NAV CANADA positioned at the crossroads of international traffic, connecting communities and businesses globally.

“This partnership with CAE exemplifies our dedication to operational excellence, ensuring safe and efficient air navigation while preparing for the future of aviation through innovative training and collaboration.”