[February 04, 2008] Cargair orders Mechtronix Flight Training Device to enhance its training Capacity for its local and international cadet programs Tweet (Canada Newswire English Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Attention News Editors High Level of Fidelity was Cargair's decision breaker point in selecting Mechtronix MONTREAL, Feb. 4 /CNW Telbec/ - Cargair, a Canadian leading flight training organization, selects Mechtronix to provide a Flight Training Device (FTD) configured as a twin turboprop featuring Beechcraft King Air class aircraft with a conversion kit to multi engine piston aircraft Beech Baron 58. Cargair's major investment will significantly contribute to their global business development strategy. The device is scheduled to be delivered in February 2008 and they will be looking to obtain Level 5 certification by Transport Canada. Cargair's recent successes, based on their vision & leadership on the flight training market, found in Mechtronix a product offer that would positively contribute to their continuous growth. The device will be used for IR, CRM and MCC training for the local and international cadet programs. Mechtronix strong presence in China and its honorable relationship with the CAAC were amongst the factors considered by the Canadian flight training organization in its purchase decision. With a new training device, Cargair will be able to enhance its training capacity. The FTD will feature real time visual software supplied by Redifun Simulation Inc. (RFI), offering superior resolution and light point brightness. This RASTERflight(TM) image generator is a unique component of the visual system that provides locally generated weather, moving models and special effects bringing FFS visual quality to the FTD world. "Mechtronix' FTD will enable us to improve training while saving costs. Furthermore, their long series of successes worldwide puts us in great trust with the quality and fidelity of their devices," commented Cargair's President Mrs. Jos?e Prud'homme. "The order from Cargair further reinforces Mechtronix position as the leading provider of flight training devices on the Canadian market. As one of the key benefits, our FTD will enable them to improve efficiency of training in high performing aircrafts which are part of the Cargair CAAC-approved training footprint," indicated Mr. Xavier Herv?, President of Mechtronix. "We endeavor working with highly successful FTO's like Cargair and look forward to building a long relationship with them." About Cargair Cargair started its business operations as a bush air carrier in 1961; they decided to diversify its activities and developed a charter business for corporate and governmental customers and a flying school which became one of the top flying schools in Quebec and Canada. To this date, they have a fleet of more than 30 aircrafts from King Airs to Cessna 150's and train annually more than a hundred and fifty private and professional pilots. They are one of the few Canadian FTO's offering integrated training program in addition to regular modular courses. In addition, they have attracted students from 51?different countries in the last 10 years. Cargair has an agreement with Air Espace, a Swiss-based flight training organization, certified to convert Canadian licenses into European ones. They also have an international business case that has attracted many Asian students with the close relationships they have with Chinese Airlines and other Asian airlines. About Mechtronix Systems Inc. (MSI) Headquartered in the Montreal aviation hub, Mechtronix Systems Inc.(MSI) is the fastest growing designer and manufacturer of flight simulators. Backed by Canada's largest institutional investor, Mechtronix ranks in the top-3 of the global flight simulator market, with presence in America, Europe and Asia. Through 20 years of passion and dedication, Mechtronix has developed a unique expertise and proved extensively its vision and leadership for flight training. Worldwide customers include major training organizations such as CAFUC (China), JAL training center (California), KLM Flight Academy (Holland), University of North Dakota (USA) and the University of Zilina (Slovakia). It offers a full range of products from full flight simulators to flight training devices setting new industry standards for higher fidelity, reliability, cost efficiency and safety. Recent additions include glass simulation training devices designed for technically advanced aircraft (TAA). Cargair: Jos?e Prud'homme, President, +1 (450)656-1710, [email protected]; Mechtronix Systems Inc.: Adeline Gautier, Marketing Manager, +1(514)342-0800, [email protected]; Media Relations US: Rogue Wave Creative Group, Joe Dans, Director of Accounts, +1(201) 819-6248, [email protected] Copyright ? 2008 Canada Newswire Ltd. All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]