Moncton, New Brunswick 
April 2, 2008

Moncton Flight College (MFC) and Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA) signed a 2-year flight training contract extension in Beijing .  The deal is valued at over $24M and will continue the flow of Chinese students entering New Brunswick, to take training at MFC bases located in Moncton and Fredericton .  Between 300 to 400 students are expected to arrive between May, 2008 and May, 2010. The initial 2-year contract, signed in 2006, was about to expire and executives on both sides were pleased to conclude the extension.  

Mike Doiron, CEO of Moncton Flight College, made the following remarks.  “Our initial deal with BUAA in 2006 launched MFC into the market.  The partnership with BUAA has been remarkable and this important client has provided us with a platform for growth. This contract will allow us to continue to work at modernizing and expanding our fleet and facilities. It’s a wonderful working relationship and this renewal is a vote of confidence in our quality program and the individuals responsible for delivery.   This contract renewal with BUAA will be the foundation for continued growth at MFC and for international flight training in New Brunswick .” 

Dr. Tang Wenzhong, Dean of BUAA’s Flying College , says this contract marks a new chapter of a long term cooperation.  “ Beijing is anticipating a new start with the upcoming Olympic games.  Based on our past success with Moncton Flight College , we consider this contract renewal a new beginning for our University and its students as well.”  

Moncton Flight College received Civil Aviation Authority of China authorization to train Chinese pilots in May, 2006.  BUAA became Moncton Flight College ’s first Chinese customer when students arrived in July, 2006.  The College has since diversified its customer base by partnering with Air , Air China Cargo, China Eastern, Shenzhen Airlines and Xiamen Airlines.  In August, 2007 due to increasing demand, a second campus was opened in Fredericton in partnership with CANLink Aviation.  

Mike Tilley, President of CANLink Aviation, says the Fredericton campus has been rapidly building capacity to handle expected growth.  “We’ve increased staff, number and type of aircraft, residence buildings and will soon be moving to larger hangar facilities in anticipation of this contract extension and the other demands that MFC is receiving internationally.  MFC sets the standard for quality training and it’s been exciting to be part of such a growing business.”