RCAF Unveils First CT-153 Juno Training Helicopter

27 May 2026

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The first CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135) helicopter pictured at Ottawa International Airport on May 24, 2026 in preparation for public unveiling at CANSEC. Photo: SkyAlyne

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Future Aircrew Training industry partners are unveiling the first CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135) helicopter at CANSEC 2026 today, 27 May, at the Cohere Centre in Ottawa.

The helicopter is transiting to 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School in Southport, Manitoba, where a fleet of 19 Advanced Flying Training – Rotary Wing aircraft will be used to train future RCAF helicopter pilots.

Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Commander of the RCAF, will provide an update on the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, alongside Dwayne Charette, President of Airbus Helicopters in Canada, and France Hébert, President of SkyAlyne. 

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