On June 14, Korea Aerospace University (KAU) and CAE Korea concluded an MOU to nurture future aviation talents. CAE (Canadian Aviation Electronics) is a leading flight training simulator manufacturer and training company headquartered in Canada. With operations in 35 countries, including Korea, CAE is a global industry leader that accounts for over 70% of the world's airline training simulator production.

Through this MOU, KAU and CAE Korea have agreed to mutually cooperate in the development of the aerospace industry as well as its talents. This includes operating CAE Korea's flight simulator experience course for students in the Department of Aeronautical Science & Flight Operation, implementing a system to train new pilots in Korea, and developing future aeromobility training courses and qualification systems.

The signing ceremony was attended by Hurr Hee-young, President of KAU; Lee Jae-wook, Vice President of Planning; Lee Jang-ryong, Chair of the Department of Aeronautical Science & Flight Operation; Yoo Byung-sun, Professor in the Department of Aeronautical Science & Flight Operation; Kim In-kyu, Director of the Flight Training Center; and officials from from CAE Korea, including General Manager Eom Young-joon and Director Kim Jun-min.

“I hope that the two organizations will work together to maintain Korea's aviation manpower training system at the highest level in the world,” said Eom Young-joon, General Manager of CAE Korea and an alumnus (Class of 1979) of the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. President Hurr expressed his gratitude for the partnership, stating, “We are grateful to have signed an MOU with CAE, a world-class company in aviation pilot training, to improve the quality of flight training for our students. I hope that both institutions will actively interact in the future to cultivate future aviation mobility professionals.”

During the 72^nd anniversary of the university's opening ceremony, KAU honored General Director Eom with the Industry-Academia Cooperation Award. Moving forward, both institutions have committed to fostering ongoing exchanges through student lectures and colloquiums.