Top Aces
defence contractor that offers contracted airborne training services to the Canadian Armed Forces
Top Aces Inc. is a Montreal, Quebec-based defence contractor that offers contracted airborne training services primarily to the Canadian Armed Forces, Bundeswehr, and United States Air Force, and other NATO allies. The company has permanent operating bases in Canada, the US, and Germany, plus supporting exercises at temporary locations all across North America and Europe. Operating a fleet of modernized fighter aircraft flown by highly experienced former and current military pilots, they provide Red Air threat replication, Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training, practice munitions drop, air-to-air gunnery training, and naval target tow profiles. As of 2024, Top Aces has flown an industry-leading 130,000 accident-free flight hours in support of military customers.
The Alpha Jet and Lear 35 platforms are also used by No. 414 Squadron RCAF for electronic warfare training and tactics development, and support for advanced radar trials in nationally controlled environments, as part of the CATS contract. All Electronic Warfare Officers and EW role equipment being provided by the Royal Canadian Air Force. The Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) of the RCAF also uses Top Aces Alpha Jets for testing, chase, and pilot proficiency, being flown by RCAF personnel.
History
Top Aces was founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter pilots.
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