SASKATOON

Part of new CAE contract to support military training flights in Moose Jaw

The Canadian Press Published Thursday, January 12, 2017 10:47AM CST Last Updated Thursday, January 12, 2017 10:59AM CST

CAE corporate headquarters are shown in Montreal, Wednesday, August 10, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

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MONTREAL -- CAE says the Royal Canadian Air Force and the U.S. Army have awarded the Montreal-based company two long-term contracts that could be worth a total of $1 billion or more.

The RCAF contract is for a program known as NATO Flying Training in Canada, where CAE provides classroom and simulator training.

CAE will update and upgrade the system used in support of military training flights in Moose Jaw, Sask., and Cold Lake, Alta.

The company (TSX:CAE) didn't disclose the values of the two contracts but said the RCAF agreement runs to 2023 with an optional one-year extension to 2024 and the U.S. Army contracts is for one year with eight one-year options until 2026.

For the U.S. Army contract, Montreal-based CAE will provide classroom, simulator and instructor support for helicopter pilot training at Fort Rucker, Alabama.