New Basic Training Aircraft Delivered in 2025 for Canadian Military Pilot Program

Canada – SkyAlyne, a Canadian joint venture formed by CAE and KF Aerospace, has achieved a major milestone with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) formally accepting the first four CT-102B Astra II (Grob G 120TP) aircraft at 15 Wing Moose Jaw as part of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program.

• The CT-102B aircraft, which will serve as the Basic Flying Training platform under FAcT, will be used for instructor development, evaluation, and training support for both military and civilian trainers.

• The aircraft are powered by a Rolls-Royce M250-B17F engine, feature a glass cockpit, and are fully aerobatic — optimised for foundational pilot training.

• Acceptance activities, including test flights and inspections, were conducted on-site at 15 Wing Moose Jaw.

• A total of 23 CT-102Bs are planned as part of the 71-aircraft FAcT fleet; the fifth aircraft arrived on November 17, with additional deliveries scheduled for 2026.

• CAE serves as the lead operator and maintenance provider at Moose Jaw, while KF Aerospace leads FAcT operations at Southport, Manitoba.

• Earlier milestones in the programme included a “Welcome to Canada” ceremony during AeroGatineau Ottawa and factory acceptance tests at Grob Aircraft in Germany.

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