CAE Aviation
CAE Aviation is an aviation enterprise headquartered in Luxembourg, focusing on aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, military parachuting operations, and maintenance services tailored for governmental bodies and private sector clients worldwide. Established in 1971, the firm is based at Luxembourg Airport and recorded a turnover of €42.5 million in 2015. With Managing Director Zeler Julie at the helm, CAE Aviation capitalizes on its proficiency in aerial missions and equipment upkeep to cater to a broad international clientele. The company sustains its market position through specialized offerings and notable recognition within the aerospace industry.
It is important to distinguish CAE Aviation from the Canadian flight simulation firm CAE Inc..
History
Since its inception in 1971, CAE Aviation concentrated initially on aircraft maintenance. From the 1980s onward, it broadened its scope to include aerial reconnaissance and surveillance services.
Services
CAE Aviation utilizes a varied fleet comprising six turboprop aircraft models, mainly from the Beechcraft King Air and Fairchild Metro series, to provide services such as aerial surveillance, military parachuting, and airborne geophysics. Additionally, the company operates a service facility for Wescam airborne camera systems located in Lapalisse, France, enhancing its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
Fleet
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As of August 2019, the fleet of CAE Aviation comprises:
Accidents
- On 24 October 2016, a Fairchild Merlin twin-engine turboprop crashed shortly after departing Malta International Airport during a French-coordinated surveillance operation targeting Mediterranean human smuggling. The incident resulted in the loss of all five individuals on board.