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CAE Inc. is a Canadian company that provides training and simulation solutions for aviation, defense, and healthcare.

What CAE Does

  • Builds flight simulators for airlines and military forces
  • Provides pilot and crew training
  • Offers defense training systems
  • Develops medical simulation tools for healthcare education

Founded

  • 1947
  • Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
  • Listed on: Toronto Stock Exchange (Ticker: CAE)

In short, CAE helps pilots, military personnel, and healthcare professionals train safely using advanced simulation technology.

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