Airbus Helicopters has secured a major contract with SkyAlyne, a Canadian joint venture involving defense leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). These next-generation helicopters will be used as part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, marking the first inclusion of Airbus helicopters in the Canadian Armed Forces. The partnership aims to train the next generation of Canadian military pilots, with deliveries expected to begin in the first half of 2026 from Airbus’s facility in Fort Erie, Ontario. Read more.
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| The H135 is particularly well-suited for military training due to its advanced avionics, versatility, reduced operating costs, enhanced safety, and proven track record. (Picture source: Airbus) |