CAE FLIGHTSCAPE TO SUPPLY FLIGHT RECORDER ANALYSIS CAPABILITY FOR THE SPANISH ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AUTHORITY

CAE Flightscape (Ottawa) has been awarded a contract to deliver a flight recorder analysis capability to the Civil Aviation Accidents and Incidents Investigation Commission (CIAIAC) in Madrid, Spain. CAE Flightscape’s Insight software for flight data analysis was originally developed at the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and was commercialized to CAE Flightscape in 2001. The commercialization and consequent broader international use of the software greatly facilitates collaboration among stakeholders in an investigation by enabling them to use the same analysis technology. Sharing the same technology to conduct the analysis of the flight data has proven to be a significant asset on major international investigations. Spanish Ambassador Mariano Alonso Buron y Aberasturi, in Ottawa, Canada, said that the procurement of this system is an important step for Spain to improve its ability to conduct its own investigations and is an example of the excellent cooperation that exists between Canada and Spain. CIAIAC is looking forward to gaining experience on the Canadian system which is recognized as the commercial platform of choice among air safety investigators at the majority of investigation authorities and aircraft manufacturers worldwide. The system was delivered to CIAAIC in December 2008 and they are planning to use the system to further study a recent accident in Madrid.

Screenshot of first draft Insight|Animation display used for the investigation of a recent accident in Madrid.

Many airlines are also seeing the benefits of using the Insight product line for their pro-active FDA (Flight Data Analysis) program which offers them full compatibility with the investigation community should they be involved in an investigation.

CAE Flightscape, part of CAE’s training solutions group, offers flight safety expertise in flight data analysis and flight sciences. CAE Flightscape develops software tools that enable the effective study and understanding of recorded flight data to improve safety, maintenance and flight operations. CAE Flightscape software powers IATA's web-based Flight Data Analysis Service to provide Flight Data Monitoring and Flight Operations Quality Assurance as an out-source service to airlines who do not wish to invest in the infrastructure of an in-house program. CAE Flightscape develops flight recorder laboratories including complete turnkey systems. Our mission is to improve safety on an international basis by having the operator, investigative and aircraft manufacturer communities collaborate on flight data analysis issues with a common suite of continually advancing tools.

CAE is a world leader in providing simulation and modelling technologies and integrated training solutions for the civil aviation industry and defence forces around the globe. With annual revenues exceeding $1.4 billion, CAE employs approximately 7,000 people at more than 75 sites and training locations in 20 countries. We have the world’s largest installed base of civil and military full-flight simulators and training devices. Through our global network of 27 civil aviation and military training centres, we train more than 75,000 crew members a year. We also offer modelling and simulation software to various market segments and, through CAE’s professional services division, we assist customers with a wide range of simulation-based needs.