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Canadian Air Force adopts digital maintenance in FAcT program

IFS has been selected by SkyAlyne to provide the digital maintenance and asset management platform for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, an initiative that modernizes the training of pilots and crew members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The contract reinforces the digitalization of logistics support and maintenance as a central element for operational readiness in military training programs.

SkyAlyne is the prime contractor for FAcT to replace the current flight instruction system with an integrated model, supported by new aircraft, advanced simulation, and renewed infrastructure. The scope ranges from Pilot training to Air Combat Systems Officers and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators.

With the adoption of IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance, the company will have access to real-time monitoring of maintenance activities, resource management, and regulatory compliance control. The expectation is to reduce downtime, optimize maintenance cycles, and sustain high levels of airworthiness throughout the program.

“Digitized and more efficient maintenance processes will allow us to make aircraft as available as possible,” stated Kevin Lemke, general manager of SkyAlyne. According to him, fleet availability is a determining factor in ensuring the continuous flow of training for the RCAF.

The FAcT fleet will consist of Grob G 120TP, Pilatus PC-21, Airbus H135, Beechcraft King Air 260, and De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 aircraft, distributed across multiple bases in the country. Operational diversity demands data standardization, technical traceability, and integration between maintenance, logistics, and flight planning—aspects that tend to gain relevance with the digitization of processes.

For the RCAF, the modernization of training is associated with the structural renewal of the Canadian Air Force, in a context of updated capabilities and increased operational demands. The FAcT consolidates this transition by integrating training, technology, and support into a single long-term ecosystem.