Thursday, May 30, 2024 CAE announced that its SkyAlyne joint venture has been awarded a C$11.2-billion, 25-year contract for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program. This transformative initiative reimagines training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), consolidating three aircrew training operations under SkyAlyne and Canada’s joint management.

“CAE has proudly worked alongside the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for more than 75 years to design and deliver training, services, and technologies that support the mission readiness of Canada’s aviators,” said Marc Parent, CAE’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Today’s announcement regarding the Future Aircrew Training Program is a significant achievement in the ongoing modernization efforts of Canada’s defence forces. FAcT is a transformational win for SkyAlyne and CAE, laying the groundwork for training technologies and processes enabling mission readiness.

As an industry leader in civil and defence simulation training and critical operations, CAE is proud to be part of the future of aircrew training to Canada.” SkyAlyne, a partnership with KF Aerospace of Kelowna, BC, was selected in July 2023 as the preferred bidder for FAcT after a rigorous process. The FAcT Program represents a significant step forward in preparing Canadian military Pilots, Air Combat Systems Officers, and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators for future challenges.

Under the program, SkyAlyne will collaborate with the .