Airbus has delivered the first H135 for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme which is intended to modernise pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The H135 (which for RCAF service is a CT-153 Juno) was selected by the FAcT prime contractor SkyAlyne to meet ‘the evolving needs of training RCAF helicopter pilots.
“It is our collective mission to make sure the RCAF has an unfair advantage in the skies. By working together collaboratively, we – industry, military, and Government – can deliver better work, faster, to make sure the RCAF has the best trained aircrew in the world, and our selection of the CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135) is a core component of that effort,” said Kevin Lemke, General Manager of SkyAlyne. “I extend a personal thank you to the teams across the FAcT Enterprise for their work together to bring the first CT-153 (H135) to the RCAF in just 18 months.”
“This first delivery is an important step forward for the Future Aircrew Training program and the next generation of Royal Canadian Air Force pilots, and it highlights the depth of capability being delivered here in Canada,” added Dwayne Charette, President of Airbus Helicopters in Canada. “It underscores our long-term commitment to supporting Canadian defence with trusted, in-country expertise and strengthens the foundation for the missions and partnerships ahead. We are proud to partner with the RCAF and the Government of Canada in delivering the CT-153 Juno and supporting the critical role it will play for years to come.”
Canada’s Juno fleet will be based at 15 Wing Southport with the 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School.
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