Montreal’s CAE Inc. makes acquisitions intended to grow aviation software business

Running an airline is a complicated logistical operation that requires precise timing over vast distances, and demands the coordination of aircraft, passengers, and cargo. The Montreal-headquartered technology company CAE is using its expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize airline operations, writes Prof. Karl Moore in Forbes. To bolster its flight operations solutions business, CAE recently made numerous acquisitions, including Sabre’s AirCentre, Pelesys, Merlot, and RB Group. “We have combined the rich legacy of 76 years of aviation innovation culture at CAE with the valuable software expertise gained through these acquisitions,” says Pascal Grenier, Senior Vice President of Flight Services & Global Operation at CAE. “This blend enables us to develop innovative solutions that expand the horizons of possibility in both aviation and software development.”