As part of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, selected contractor SkyAlyne will operate a combination of new fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
Future RCAF aircrew will receive training on the Grob 120TP, Pilatus PC-21, Textron/Beechcraft King Air 260, Airbus H135, and Dash 8-400. This diverse fleet is a central component of SkyAlyne’s successful bid to deliver the FAcT programme.
Over the past six months, contracts have been awarded for the acquisition of 19 Pilatus PC-21 trainers, 23 Grob 120TP trainers, 7 Beechcraft King Air 260s, 19 Airbus H135 helicopters, and 3 Dash 8-400 aircraft.
SkyAlyne is a Canadian joint venture formed in 2018 by CAE and KF Aerospace, two of Canada’s leading aviation and defence companies. The company was established to provide comprehensive aircrew training solutions for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) under the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program. In May 2024, SkyAlyne was awarded a 25-year, C$11.2 billion contract to design, develop, and deliver this program.
