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Canada Standard
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Canada Standard
Royal Canadian Air Force to unveil names and liveries for Future Aircrew Training program aircraft
May 26, 2025 - Ottawa - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Following the Government of Canada's May 2024 announcement of the acquisition of 71 new aircraft as part of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force, will unveil the aircrafts' official names and liveries (paint schemes) at CANSEC 25. The FAcT program, operated in collaboration with SkyAlyne, is the next-generation RCAF Aircrew training initiative, worth $11.2 billion, that will enable aviators to operate aircraft for Canada's rapidly modernizing Air Force over the next 25 years. What: The official names and liveries (paint schemes) for the training fleets being procured as part of the Future Aircrew Training program will be unveiled. Who: Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force When: 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Where: The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries' CANSEC 2025, the media availability area, directly outside the CANSEC Media Room at the entrance to Hall 2, EY Centre 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa, ON Notes to editor / news director: Media interested in attending must be registered with CANSEC 2025. Royal Canadian Air Force Links Royal Canadian Air Force Facebook Royal Canadian Air Force X
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Airbus Opens New Helicopter Distribution Centre and Strengthens Ontario Presence Français
FORT ERIE, ON, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Airbus Helicopters in Canada today marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new integrated distribution centre in the Niagara region. The 21,000 sq. ft. facility will serve to bolster industrial operations while significantly expanding spare parts storage capacity. This strategic establishment further solidifies Airbus Helicopters' long-standing commitment to Ontario and the broader Canadian aerospace landscape. The new centre will contribute to sustaining over 300 skilled jobs in the region, reaffirming the company's leadership position within Canada's dynamic aerospace sector. Moreover, Airbus is actively strengthening its collaborative network with numerous Canadian suppliers and distributors, leveraging the existing strong synergy within the local aerospace ecosystem. "The expansion of our footprint in Ontario underscores the strategic importance of Canada to Airbus' global operations. This new integrated distribution centre represents a significant investment and a clear demonstration of our enduring commitment to innovation, local talent development, and Canadian leadership in aerospace," said Dwayne Charette, President of Airbus Helicopters in Canada. "By deepening our roots here, we are not only proactively addressing the evolving demands of the helicopter market but also actively contributing to the economic strength and security of the region." Strong demand for the advanced twin-engine helicopter portfolio, especially the H135 (recently chosen by the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Air Force for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program), is driving a need for added space for customization and completion activities. This new facility will allow the existing manufacturing and completions center in Fort Erie to expand its activities, supporting future growth and our ability to meet customer needs. The Niagara Distribution Centre will play a key role in optimizing inventory management and streamlining logistics flows, efficiently supporting key business lines including helicopter completions, component repair and overhaul, advanced composite materials manufacturing, and comprehensive spare parts support. The expanded operational footprint is designed to enhance overall efficiency and performance, including: Accelerated shipping timelines for critical components. Significantly increase on-site storage capacity for spare parts, ensuring enhanced availability. Establishment of a central distribution hub, further strengthening the region's position as a leading aerospace manufacturing centre. Optimized operational efficiency through focused management within the dedicated distribution centre. @Airbus @AirbusHelicopters #AirbusHelicopters
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Textron Aviation sells advanced military training planes internationally
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Some planes built in Wichita will help train pilots for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Textron Aviation says it has sold seven of its Beechcraft King Air 260 military multi-engine training aircraft to SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace. This marks the first international sale of the training aircraft, and deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2028. SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace will use the planes in support of the RCAF Future Aircrew Training program. Textron Aviation says the planes will replace the Beechcraft King Air C-90B planes that the RCAF has used for decades. Woman stabbed multiple times in Arkansas City attack 'The King Air 260 will modernize multi-engine aircraft training by providing an intermediate and advanced training platform for RCAF pilots destined for operational squadrons in the heavy transport, maritime patrol or search and rescue roles,' Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Missions Sales, Textron Aviation, said in a news release. 'Following the U.S. Navy order, this consolidates the King Air 260 as the military multi-engine trainer for many generations of aspiring pilots.' When the planes are delivered, they will include a Night Vision Goggle compatible cockpit, TACAN (Air-to-Air), Angle of Attack, V/UHF radio, digital audio system, engine trend monitoring, condition-based maintenance plus, observer/jump seat, passenger mission seats and full-face oxygen masks. 'SkyAlyne is excited to be incorporating the Beechcraft King Air 260 into the FAcT program. It is a next-generation aircraft built on a platform with a proven track record of reliability and performance,' Kevin Lemke, SkyAlyne's senior executive, said. Bob Dylan coming to Wichita in March Textron Aviation says its aviation solutions provide high performance and flight characteristics required to address unique challenges. It says its planes are versatile and have low operating costs, making them ideal for air ambulance, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, utility transport, aerial survey, flight inspection, training and many other special operations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
