Ottawa, Ontario, December 17, 2024 – CGI, (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, and SkyAlyne, a leading provider of military pilot and aircrew training in Canada, announce the signing of a 25-year agreement.
This strategic partnership is set to build SkyAlyne’s operational capabilities, streamline processes, and drive innovation for Canada’s Department of National Defence Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. Under the terms of the agreement, CGI will deliver a comprehensive suite of services, including cybersecurity, cloud computing, end-user services and infrastructure management. CGI’s extensive experience in IT and consulting will help SkyAlyne reimagine aircrew training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), consolidating three aircrew training operations under SkyAlyne and the Government of Canada’s joint management.
“SkyAlyne has found the ideal Canadian-founded information technology partner to help us design the IM/IT solution for the FAcT program and deliver on execution,” said Kevin Lemke, SkyAlyne’s senior executive. “CGI is perfectly positioned to help shape and execute our information technology roadmap and infrastructure and help us drive operational excellence. This partnership will help SkyAlyne deliver a world-leading military aircrew training solution to the Royal Canadian Air Force, ensuring RCAF aircrew are equipped with the skills and capabilities necessary to succeed in challenging conditions at home and around the world.”
“This long-term partnership represents a significant milestone for both organizations,” said Michael Godin, CGI President, Canada. “By combining CGI’s IT and business consulting expertise with SkyAlyne’s industry-leading training capabilities, we are poised to deliver unparalleled value and innovation in the aviation training sector.”
CGI has a proven history of successfully delivering innovative solutions for governments and industry by combining deep business and mission knowledge with next-generation technologies.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 90,250 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is $14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
About SkyAlyne: The Future of Aircrew Training
SkyAlyne is the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program provider for the Royal Canadian Air Force. SkyAlyne is a team of defence, training, simulation, and aviation industry experts assembled from across Canada, working to prepare the next generation of RCAF pilots and aircrew. SkyAlyne was formed in 2018 as a partnership between CAE and KF Aerospace, two Canadian aviation, training, and defence leaders. The partnership was built to jointly answer the call for the Government of Canada’s FAcT program. In 2023 SkyAlyne was named the preferred bidder, and in 2024, was officially contracted to partner with the RCAF and deliver the FAcT program.
Learn more: SkyAlyne.ca