September 26, 2025, Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), together with CAAT executives, and Ms. Pakkanut Makchoyy, President of the Civil Aviation Training Center (CATC), along with CATC representative, visited CAE in Montreal, Canada, to explore aviation training innovations and discuss potential future cooperation. CAE is a world-leading company in aviation training and simulation solutions, providing advanced training technologies to airlines, military organizations, and the global aviation industry.
During the visit, CAE showcased its advancements in aviation training technology, including the Bombardier Flight Simulator, the eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) Simulator—an electric-powered aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing—and the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Simulator. CAE also expressed its interest in collaborating on a training center at Suvarnabhumi Airport, which will play a vital role in driving Thailand toward becoming a regional Aviation Hub.
CAAT is committed to supporting the development of aviation professionals to meet the growing demands of the aviation industry. This effort is aligned with ICAO’s Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) initiative, ensuring a sufficient supply of qualified and competent professionals to operate, manage, and maintain the future international air transport system.
