INTEGRATED TRAINING SOLUTION COMBINES HIGH-FIDELITY C-130 FUSELAGE TRAINER WITH CAE HEALTHCARE HUMAN PATIENT SIMULATORS

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, USA, AUGUST 21, 2014: CAE HAS ANNOUNCED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN AWARDED A CONTRACT THROUGH ADS INC. AND THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) TAILORED LOGISTICS SUPPORT (TLS) PROGRAM TO PROVIDE THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND (AFRC) AT DOBBINS AIR FORCE BASE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION TRAINING SYSTEM.

The Aeromedical Evacuation Training System, which can be developed for a range of air mobility aircraft platforms, will provide AFRC with a realistic training environment that will be used to prepare aeromedical evacuation crews for pre-flight and emergency procedures as well as in-flight patient care.

CAE will provide a high-fidelity C-130 fuselage trainer that is configured for aeromedical evacuation missions. Within the C-130 fuselage trainer will be CAE Healthcare iStan human patient simulators, which feature internal robotics that mimic human cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems. When iStan bleeds, his blood pressure, heart rate and other clinical signs change automatically, and he responds to treatment with minimal input from an instructor. The overall Aeromedical Evacuation Training System provided by CAE will include courseware and curriculum, as well as a hand-held, wireless tablet instructor operator station to provide full control and customization of a variety of training scenarios.

“We are pleased to be working with ADS, who helped the Air Force identify the best solution for their aeromedical training requirements and provided an efficient contracting solution for the procurement of CAE's Aeromedical Evacuation Training System,” said Ray Duquette, President and General Manager, CAE USA. “The comprehensive, integrated, off-the-shelf training solution we provide will enable the U.S. Air Force to more cost-effectively train both aircrews and medical personnel for critical aeromedical evacuation missions.”

About CAE CAE is a global leader in providing comprehensive training solutions based on world-leading simulation technology and integrated training services. The company employs 8,000 people at more than 160 sites and training locations in 35 countries. CAE's vision is to be our customers' Partner of Choice and we take a long-term approach to customer relationships. CAE offers our civil aviation and defense and security customers a complete range of highly innovative product, service and training centre solutions designed to help them meet their mission critical needs for safety, efficiency and readiness.

About ADS, Inc. ADS, Inc. is a leading solutions provider proudly serving all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state, and local government organizations, law enforcement, first responders, foreign governments, and the defense industry. ADS is focused on solving our customer’s challenges through the largest product and service selection, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and logistics solutions, and legendary customer service. We provide a single source solution that helps customers meet their mission requirements as cost-effectively as possible, reduce their cost of readiness, and enhance their acquisition strategy. ADS equipment and support solutions include C4ISR, Combat Support, Medical, Operational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE), Weapons, and Optics as well as Special Missions such as CWMD, EOD, First Responders, and Maritime. – Our Purpose. Your Mission.