JavaScript Required

Jumpseat Aerospace News requires JavaScript to function. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue.

Pilatus Wins Contract for 19 PC-21 Trainers

November 28, 2024

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Pilatus signs contract for 19 PC-21 training aircraft.
PC-21s will be used for advanced training of military pilots.
Aircraft will be stationed at Moose Jaw air force base.
Delivery is part of the Royal Canadian Air Force's FAcT program.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Upgrade

Strategic Implications

This contract may signal a shift towards more cost-effective and environmentally friendly training solutions in military aviation. The selection of the PC-21 suggests a preference for advanced, integrated training systems, which could influence future procurement decisions in the global military training market.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

Upgrade

What Happened

Canada Chooses Advanced Training System For Royal Air Force

Pilatus has secured a contract to deliver 19 PC-21 training aircraft to the Royal Canadian Air Force as part of the Future Aircrew Training program. The PC-21 will provide Canada with a technically advanced and cost-effective training platform for military pilots. The aircraft will be stationed at the air force base in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, starting in 2026. According to Pilatus, this contract is a significant milestone in the company’s collaboration with SkyAlyne for the FAcT program, which aims to modernize and expand the RCAF’s training capabilities over the next 25 years. This development was announced by Pilatus.

Source

Companies Mentioned