In late November 2024, Pilatus announced that it had signed a contract to deliver 19 PC-21 training aircraft. The PC-21 will not only provide Canada with the most technically advanced training system but also a very cost-effective, environmentally friendly training platform for military pilots.
Pilatus is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a major contract with KF Aerospace as part of its collaboration with SkyAlyne for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) “Future Aircrew Training” (FAcT) programme. The contract involves the delivery of nineteen state-of-the-art PC-21 training aircraft.
The nineteen PC-21s will be stationed at the Air Force base in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, from 2026. They will primarily be used to provide advanced training for aspiring military pilots. The 25-year FAcT programme is designed to fundamentally modernise and expand the RCAF training capabilities.
The PC-21 by Pilatus offers an advanced training platform specifically designed to meet the requirements of modern pilot training. The PC-21 is known for its efficiency and versatility and is recognised worldwide as a leading training aircraft. Besides the aircraft itself, the integrated PC-21 training system also includes mission planning and debriefing systems as well as training materials – all essential elements to support ground-based training.
The total fleet of PC-21s worldwide currently stands at just under 250. Customers include the world’s leading air forces in Europe, the Middle and Far East, and Australia. The Swiss Air Force adopted the PC-21 in 2008 and has used it to successfully train future military pilots ever since then.
