‍MONTREAL — Porter Airlines (P3) and Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS), a joint venture between Embraer and CAE, announced the deployment of a brand new Embraer E195-E2 full flight simulator (FFS) at CAE’s training center in Montreal. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Porter, a new airline partner, to CAE’s training centre in Montreal, and we look forward to supporting their training on the E2 aircraft,” said CAE’s Division President, Commercial Aviation, Michel Azar-Hmouda.

Training on the latest generation 7000XR Series FFS began in May 2025. Comprehensive initial and recurrent training will be carried out in the new FFS in Montreal.

Deployment on new FFS enables more Porter Airlines pilots to train closer to home, supporting the airline’s fleet expansion - 46 Embraer E195-E2 jets already flying in Porter’s fleet and up to 54 more jets to be delivered - as well as contributing to the development of skilled jobs in Canada’s aviation sector.

“This partnership with ECTS brings together three leading aviation organizations. CAE’s expertise in training and simulation technology ensures our pilots receive the highest quality and safety standards for our pilots operating Embraer’s latest E195-E2 model,” said Porter Airlines' Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Kent Woodside.

Latest Generation 7000XR Series FFS

7000XR Series FFS was developed and manufactured by CAE in Montreal. FFS features an advanced CAE Prodigy Image Generator (IG) with Epic Games’ Unreal Engine for more realistic and practical pilot training. 

CAE Prodigy visual system enhances pilot training with advanced technology providing photorealistic renderings and improved moving models delivering more immersive training environments for pilots

“Our joint venture with Embraer enables us to elevate aviation safety and training standards by delivering world-class solutions to support the growth of the E195-E2 fleet around the world,” commented Michel Azar-Hmouda.

In addition to Montreal’s new simulator, ECTS operates E2 FFS in Singapore and Madrid. Additionally, ECTS operates the Phemon family business jet FFS in Dallas, Las Vegas, Burgess Hills, São Paulo, and Vienna.