Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) helicopter pilot candidates will train in twin-engine Airbus H135 helicopters under a contract signed by SkyAlyne and Airbus Helicopters. SkyAlyne is a joint venture between training provider CAE and KF Aerospace, formed to provide H135s for RCAF helicopter pilot training as part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training Program.
Under the contract, SkyAlyne will acquire 19 H135s along with a support and services package, assistance with developing ground-based training, and release-to-service engineering support. Completion and delivery of the helicopters will take place at Airbus Helicopters’ facility in Fort Erie, Ontario, following installation of avionics, communications, and other cockpit modifications.
New RCAF pilots will learn to fly in the H135s, which will also be used for instrument instruction and tactical training. “A full-spectrum training aircraft, the H135 facilitates the development of core skills while providing twin engines and advanced avionics, allowing easy and safe pilot transition to more complex helicopters in the RCAF’s fleet,” according to Airbus.&nbsp;
“Entering into this partnership with SkyAlyne and the Department of National Defence is a historic moment for Airbus Helicopters in Canada,” said Dwayne Charette, the Canadian division’s president. “This contract marks Airbus Helicopters’ successful entry into the Canadian military market.”

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SkyAlyne Contract To Deliver Airbus H135 Helicopters to Canadian Air Force

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Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) helicopter pilot candidates will train in twin-engine Airbus H135s under a contract signed by SkyAlyne and Airbus Helicopters.

SkyAlyne Contract To Deliver Airbus H135 Helos to RCAF

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