CAE Inc. said on 26 October 2026 that it had agreed to sell Flightscape, its airline operations software business, to aviation technology company SITA for an enterprise value of US$500m.
Why SITA is buying Flightscape (CAE Inc.'s airline operations software business)
CAE said the sale fits its transformation plan and allows it to focus on its core civil and defence businesses. It described the deal as accretive and said it would invest the proceeds in its core simulation and training businesses and return capital to shareholders.
“We believe SITA is the right owner for Flightscape's next chapter.”
Deal terms and financing
The US$500m enterprise value is subject to customary adjustments. Flightscape will continue to operate as usual until closing.
Regulatory approvals and timing
Completion is expected in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.
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