CAE identified as strategic partner by the Government of Canada for the Future Fighter Lead-in Training program | PR Newswire [Video]

• Future Fighter Lead-in Training program (FFLIT) to support the next generation of Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot training

, /PRNewswire/ – (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) – Today, CAE has been identified as a strategic partner to the Government of Canada to work with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) to design and co-develop the Future Fighter Lead-in Training (FFLIT) program, which will prepare and train pilots to operate Canada’s advanced fighters. 

Leveraging CAE’s extensive expertise and experience, this partnership will help streamline discussions and enable the acceleration of initial operational capability of the state-of-the-art FFLIT program. Additionally, the FFLIT program will support the long-term success of Canada’s CF-35A capability by providing continuous fighter-pilot training with cutting-edge technology and innovative training methods. FFLIT will equip fighter-pilot candidates with the advanced skills needed to operate the complex and significantly capable CF-35A in an ever-evolving operational environment.

“We are honoured to be entrusted by the Government …