Pilatus Delivers CT-157 Siskin II Aircraft to Royal Canadian Air Force
What happened
Pilatus Aircraft delivered the first two CT-157 Siskin II aircraft to the Royal Canadian Air Force on September 22, 2026. These aircraft are a new addition to the RCAF fleet and mark a milestone for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. The delivery followed manufacturing and testing activities conducted at Pilatus Aircraft facilities in Switzerland.
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Why it matters
The CT-157 Siskin II will be based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw and will begin developing and testing new elements of the FAcT program. SkyAlyne has ordered 19 of these aircraft for the FAcT program.
The Snowbirds team announced its grounding after the 2026 season and the replacement of the CT-157 Siskin II with turboprop models.
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Who's involved
- Royal Canadian Air ForceReceiving the CT-157 Siskin II aircraft for the Future Aircrew Training program.
- Pilatus AircraftManufacturing and delivering the CT-157 Siskin II aircraft.
- Moose JawThe city where the new fleet of aircraft will be based.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Pilatus AircraftSpeculative
Pilatus Aircraft could see increased revenue from the successful delivery to the RCAF client.
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The entities involved
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Royal Canadian Air Force
air warfare and space branch of the Canadian Armed Forces
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Pilatus Aircraft
aircraft manufacturer located in Switzerland
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