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CAE USA Awarded $45.3 Million Air Force Contract for 747-8i Flight Simulator
CAE USA Inc. has secured a $45,319,364 firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Air Force for a full flight simulator and associated logistics support. The award, announced by the Department of Defense, solidifies a key training equipment acquisition for the Air Force.
Contract Details
The contract covers the acquisition and installation of one Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level D qualified 747-8i full flight simulator. This level of qualification represents the highest standard of fidelity for flight simulators, replicating the aircraft's performance and systems with extreme accuracy. The agreement also includes an initial logistics support package.
The simulator is designated for installation at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, home to the presidential airlift fleet. The Air Force awarded the contract through a sole source acquisition process, which typically indicates a contractor possesses unique capabilities to meet the government's requirements.
AdFinancials and Timeline
At the time of the award, the Air Force is obligating $43,628,111 from its fiscal 2025 research, development, test, and evaluation funds. This significant upfront funding demonstrates the project's priority.
Work will be performed at several locations, including Tampa, Florida; Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada; and the final installation site at Joint Base Andrews. The project has a scheduled completion date of March 30, 2029. The contracting activity is the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
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