- SkyAlyne named as preferred bidder in competition to train
future military aircrew
OTTAWA,
ON, July 28, 2023 /CNW/ - SkyAlyne, a
partnership between Canadian companies CAE and KF Aerospace, has
been identified by the Government of Canada as its preferred bidder to manage the
future training program for the Royal Canadian Air Force
(RCAF).
The FAcT contract will cover all aspects of the required
training and in-service support to train Canadian military pilots,
Air Combat Systems Officers (ACSOs) and Airborne Electronic Sensor
Operators (AES Ops). Contract award is anticipated in 2024.
"We are honoured to be named today by Canada as the preferred bidder for FAcT," said
France Hébert, President, SkyAlyne and Vice President, Defense
& Security – Canada, CAE.
"SkyAlyne's selection is a testament to the dedication and hard
work of our entire team and showcases our capabilities to provide
world-class training solutions that meet the evolving needs of the
RCAF and the Canadian Armed Forces. Our sincere thanks to
Canada and the RCAF for this
opportunity."
"SkyAlyne's proposed solution for FAcT was the collective effort
from an outstanding team of individuals and companies from across
Canada," said Tracy Medve, SkyAlyne Board Chair and President
and CEO, KF Aerospace. "SkyAlyne is ready to execute the FAcT
contract and collaborate with Canada and the RCAF on preparing our aircrew
for the challenges of today and tomorrow."
FAcT is a comprehensive training and in-service support contract
that includes all classroom instruction, simulator and flight
training, as well as numerous on-site support activities and
infrastructure services. The new single contract will replace and
expand training services currently provided through
two separate contracts (managed by SkyAlyne parent companies
KF Aerospace and CAE) and through in-house aircrew training
delivery by the RCAF.
Training operations will continue at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Portage la Prairie
(Southport), Manitoba and Winnipeg, Manitoba, with FAcT, and SkyAlyne
will be tasked to lead the significant rebuilding of facilities and
modernization of equipment, including new fleets of training
aircraft.
Canada's Industrial and
Technological Benefits Policy and Value Proposition applies to this
procurement, requiring investments in Canada equal to the contract value.
SkyAlyne also submitted an extensive Indigenous Participation
Plan as part of the requirement to commit a minimum of 5% of the
contract value.
SkyAlyne Contact:
Matt
Stone
User Experience & Communications Lead
E: m.stone@skyalyne.ca
About SkyAlyne
Truly Canadian Training | SkyAlyne brings together two
Canadian companies with unmatched experience and capabilities in
delivering innovative pilot and aircrew training in Canada. Currently, CAE and KF Aerospace
deliver all phases of pilot training to the Royal Canadian Air
Force (RCAF) through the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program managed by CAE, and the
Contracted Flying Training and Support (CFTS) program managed by KF
Aerospace. Website.
About Future Aircrew Training
(FAcT)
The Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program is the Government of
Canada's next-generation military
pilot and aircrew training program, combing all Royal Canadian Air
Force (RCAF) pilot training with aircrew support training. SkyAlyne
has been identified by the Government of Canada as its preferred bidder for the FAcT
program. Currently, the contract award date is expected in 2024.
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