The Royal Canadian Air Force’s first F-35A Lightning II flew for the first time, marking a milestone in Canada’s controversial fighter acquisition program to replace the CF-188 Hornet fleet. The first F-35A Lightning II destined for Canada has conducted its maiden flight from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, where Lockheed Martin’s […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso6h agoAviation News – Two CT-157 Siskin IIs have departed Stans-Buochs, Switzerland, beginning their delivery journey to Canada as the Royal Canadian Air Force prepares to...
Canada may have a small air force compared with its giant USAF counterpart, but it is still struggling to retain enough pilots for the aircraft it has
Why Canada's air force is facing a structural issue with retaining its trained personnel as it transitions to F-35s and may expand with Gripens.
Former RCAF airlifters will be converted into large air tankers by Coulson Aviation following their retirement from military service
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier9 AugAviation News – Coulson Aviation Canada has acquired 10 former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-130H Hercules aircraft from the Government of Canada to convert...
Coulson Aviation Canada has acquired 10 former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-130H Hercules aircraft that it plans…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope7 Aug
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SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, and Canadian Helicopters Limited (CHL) are pleased to jointly announce the signing of a contract that will see CHL support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. As part of the agreement, CHL has been awarded a major subcontract under SkyAlyne to deliver
Aircraft enters flight testing before planned introduction into Royal Canadian Air Force service in 2027
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier3 Jul
Airbus has delivered the first H135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, achieving a key milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The aircraft, designated the CT-153 Juno for service in the RCAF, will support training the next generation of RCAF pilots, providing a modern, twin-engine
Airbus has delivered the first H135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, marking a major step in modernising pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Known in RCAF service as the CT-153 Juno, the twin-engine helicopter will be used to train future rotary-wing pilots. Selected by SkyAlyne, the prime contractor for […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm22 Jun
CT-153 Juno will be used under Canada's Future Aircrew Training program, with remaining deliveries scheduled through 2028
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier21 JunCanada has opened negotiations to acquire Leonardo’s M-346 Master advanced jet trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force,…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau21 JunThe Royal Canadian Air Force received the first of 19 H135 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, under the Future Aircrew Training programme.
Airbus has delivered the first H135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Designated the CT-153 Juno in Canadian military service, the twin-engine helicopter will be used to train future rotary-wing pilots. The aircraft is equipped with Airbus’ […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunAviation News – Airbus has delivered the first H135 helicopter to support Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, marking a significant milestone in modernizing flight...
Aviation News – The Canadian and Italian governments have officially launched bilateral negotiations to procure the M-346 advanced jet trainer for the Royal Canadian Air...
Negotiations could lead to a domestic pilot training capability for the Royal Canadian Air Force
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier16 Jun
The Canadian and Italian Prime Ministers launched the negotiations to procure the M-346 advanced jet trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, launched the negotiations for Canada’s purchase of the M-346 advanced jet trainer. The two officials met on June 16, 2026, on the […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso16 Jun