SkyAlyne Contract To Deliver Airbus H135 Helicopters to Canadian Air Force | Aviation International News

SkyAlyne Contract To Deliver Airbus H135 Helos to RCAF

Contract calls for 19 helicopters, with deliveries beginning in 2026

Royal Canadian Air Force Airbus H135 helicopter — Twin-engine Airbus H135 helicopters will be used for ab initio, instrument, and tactical pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force. © Airbus Helicopters

By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief

November 5, 2024

Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) helicopter pilot candidates will train in twin-engine Airbus H135 helicopters under a contract signed by SkyAlyne and Airbus Helicopters. SkyAlyne is a joint venture between training provider CAE and KF Aerospace, formed to provide H135s for RCAF helicopter pilot training as part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training Program.

Under the contract, SkyAlyne will acquire 19 H135s along with a support and services package, assistance with developing ground-based training, and release-to-service engineering support. Completion and delivery of the helicopters will take place at Airbus Helicopters’ facility in Fort Erie, Ontario, following installation of avionics, communications, and other cockpit modifications.

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