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UK Gov’t Invests Over $100M in CAE-Operated Pilot Training Simulation Center


TYSONS CORNER, VA, Oct. 27, 2017 — A CAE-operated helicopter simulation facility in England has received an estimated $118.8 million investment from the U.K. defense ministry to advance training capabilities for the country’s future naval and air force pilots, ExecutiveBiz reported Thursday.

The U.K. government said Tuesday the funds will support training programs at the Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility at the Royal Air Force Benson and help sustain 70 jobs at the site.

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