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Canada receives first two of 19 Pilatus PC-21 trainers for military aircrew training

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The Royal Canadian Air Force has received the first two of 19 Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainers, which will support a new military aircrew training system. Canada also plans a separate PC-21 fleet to replace the Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets.

Discovered 2026-09-27T10:05:33.146207-07:00 | 2026-09-27T10:05:33.146207-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The first two aircraft mark the start of Canada’s 19-aircraft PC-21 acquisition for its Future Aircrew Training system, establishing a new platform for military aircrew development.
  • Canada’s plan for a separate PC-21 fleet to replace the Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets indicates that the aircraft will serve both frontline training and a high-profile demonstration role.

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