Agusta SpA, an AgustaWestland Company, of Italy and CAE today announced the companies have finalised the formation of Rotorsim, a consortium company that will pursue global opportunities in helicopter simulation and training. Rotorsim, owned equally by Agusta SpA and CAE, will offer training and simulation solutions for the full range of AgustaWestland helicopters. The consortium will be based in Cascina Costa, Italy.

Agusta and CAE are already collaborating on Team Cormorant in its bid for the Maritime Helicopter Programme, the Canadian project to replace the Canadian Navy’s ageing Sea King helicopters. Team Cormorant includes founding members Agusta SpA, Westland, and EHI, as well as CAE, Bell Helicopter, and Boeing.