Royal Canadian Air Force H135 Delivered

Royal Canadian Air Force

Date June 17, 2026
Country 🇨🇦 Canada
Force Royal Canadian Air Force
Location Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
42.91, -78.94
Aircraft H135 (H135M / EC365)
Change +1 active, -1 ordered

Description

On 17 June 2026, Airbus Helicopters handed over the first of 19 H135 light twin helicopters ordered for Canada's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, at its completion centre in Fort Erie, Ontario. Designated CT-153 Juno in Royal Canadian Air Force service, the type will serve as the RCAF's primary rotary-wing trainer, replacing the CH-139 Jet Ranger in that role. The FAcT program, led by the SkyAlyne consortium, consolidates pilot and aircrew training under a single long-term contract, with the remaining Juno helicopters scheduled for delivery through 2028.

Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
H135M / EC365 Helicopter photo
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 Helicopter profile drawing