CPaT Global announced a new contract with Uzbekistan-based carriers Centrum Air and My Freighter. Under the agreement, CPaT will provide Centrum Air with Airbus A320 Enhanced and A320 NEO Aircraft Systems courses, and My Freighter with Boeing B767 Freighter Aircraft Systems courses. In addition, both airlines will have access to CPaT’s comprehensive General Subjects library to support their overall training programs.
“We’re proud to support Centrum Air and My Freighter as they become the first airlines in Uzbekistan to transition from traditional classroom instruction to computer-based training,” said Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales at CPaT. “Our easy-to-use platform will not only enhance training efficiency but also lay the foundation for a lasting partnership focused on innovation and growth.”
“Investing in advanced training solutions is a key part of our commitment to safety, efficiency, and long-term growth. By partnering with CPaT, we are providing our personnel with modern digital tools that not only enhance learning but also prepare them to operate at the highest international standards. This step reflects our strategy to build a future-ready airline group capable of meeting the challenges of a rapidly evolving aviation industry,” said Eldar Khamdeev, Deputy General Director for Flight Operations at Centrum Air / My Freighter.
CAE inaugurates business aviation training centre
CAE officially inaugurated its first business aviation training centre in Central Europe, CAE Vienna. The new centre has been in operation since April and is now offering customers pilot training on four aircraft types: Gulfstream G550, Bombardier Global 7500 and Bombardier Global 6000. An Embraer Phenom 100/300 full-flight simulator (FFS), part of the Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) joint venture is also in operation. A fifth simulator, a Bombardier Challenger 3500 FFS, will be ready for training in October and the sixth, a Pilatus PC-24 FFS, will be deployed in the second half of 2026.
“The inauguration of CAE Vienna ushers in a new era for business aviation in Europe, adding critical training capacity in the region and making a broad portfolio of training programs more accessible than ever for our customers,” said Alexandre Prévost, CAE’s Division President, Business Aviation. “According to CAE’s Aviation Talent Forecast, the business aviation industry in Europe will need 7,000 new pilots and 9,000 new maintenance technicians over the next 10 years. With the ability to train thousands of aviation professionals annually, CAE Vienna is ideally equipped and perfectly located to help meet that demand.”
Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, Federal Minister for Economy, Energy and Tourism: “With the location of CAE Vienna, we are sending a strong signal for Austria as a strategic hub for aviation, business, and innovation. This training center not only brings highly qualified jobs and local investment, but also clearly strengthens our competitiveness. We want Austria to be a player where the future and value creation are shaped – and aviation is a key sector in that.”
The 86,000 square foot centre reflects a customer-first transformation, designed to make training more personalised, seamless, and efficient. Smart technologies simplify booking, check-in, and access to training records, reducing friction and saving time. State-of-the-art amenities include self-serve kiosks, a barista café, and a pilot lounge that enhance pilots’ comfort and convenience.
“This new centre represents our dedication to ensuring that every pilot and maintenance technician who trains with us receives the experience they deserve – one that equips them with the knowledge, skill and confidence to be at their best and always ready for the moments that matter,” added Prévost.
Like all CAE training centres worldwide, including CAE Burgess Hill in the U.K. and CAE Dubai, CAE Vienna offers all phases of classroom and simulator training for established pilots to earn their type-rating and complete recurrent training for differing authorities. The maintenance technician training offered includes type training, engine run and taxi courses, technical training (including on avionics), as well as personal development courses geared at engaging, advancing, and retaining maintenance technicians.
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