Porter Airlines Expands Pilot Training With New E195-E2 Simulator In Montreal

As Canadian operator Porter Airlines steadily scales up its fleet of Embraer E195-E2s, the carrier is expanding its training facilities to cope with demand.

Porter and Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) are increasing the airline’s pilot training operations with the deployment of an E195-E2 full-flight simulator (FFS) at CAE’s Montreal training center.

Training began in May 2025, supported by ECTS, a joint venture between Embraer and CAE using a latest-generation 7000XR Series FFS, equipped with the CAE Prodigy Image Generator visual system. 

This uses Epic Games' Unreal Engine, providing what CAE describes as photorealistic renderings and enhanced moving models to provide a more immersive training environment.

The deployment will enable more Porter pilots to train closer to home, contributing to the development of skilled aviation jobs in Canada.

Initial and recurrent training for E2 pilots will be delivered in Montreal, with the simulator enhancing Porter’s E2 pilot training program by increasing capacity to meet rising demand for its expanding fleet—46 E195-E2s have been delivered, with up to 100 expected, if the company exercises all its purchase rights.

“This partnership with ECTS brings together three leading aviation organizations,” Porter COO Kent Woodside said.

“We are thrilled to welcome Porter, a new airline partner, to CAE’s training centre in Montreal, and we look forward to supporting their training on the E2 aircraft,” said Michel Azar-Hmouda, CAE’s president of commercial aviation.

In addition to the new Montreal simulator, ECTS operates E2 FFS in Singapore and Madrid, Spain.