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Photo by: Richie Becke
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Advanced combat training for real-world threats

Serving NATO and allied forces since 2000.

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Top Aces is the world leader in advanced combat training for NATO members and allied nations.

With an industry leading safety record of more than 160,000 accident-free flight hours, Top Aces operates the world’s largest fleet of commercially-owned tactical fighter aircraft, including the only privately operated F-16s. Built on an uncompromising commitment to safety, credibility, and operational realism, Top Aces delivers mission critical, live and synthetic blended training informed by real world experience – preparing allied forces to operate against advanced, near peer threats in an increasingly complex and contested environment. Experience Matters.

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What we do

Preparing the next generation of combat leaders

Adversary air services

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Close air support training

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Tactical drone training

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Aircraft modification & sustainment

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Pilot & maintenance training

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Technology & live/synthetic capabilities

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Our Fleet

Largest commercial fleet of tactical aircraft (140+), including the world's only private f-16 fleet

Highly capable training platform equipped with AESA radar, Infrared Search and Track (IRST), and a range of other advanced sensors that replicate modern threat aircraft and tactics – enabling realistic, threat-representative training for 5th Generation pilots.

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A proven and trusted platform supporting high-performance air-to-air training and large-scale coalition exercises, leveraging advanced sensors such as AESA radar and Infrared Search and Track (IRST) to enhance threat detection and tracking.

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Proven, versatile and cost-effective platform supporting a wide range of mission profiles, including adversary air, electronic warfare, anti-ship, target towing, and close air support training.

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A range of turboprop platforms – including the OV-10, A-90, PC-9, and IAR – equipped with combat-representative systems and sensors to deliver close air support training for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs).

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Versatile multi-role aircraft used to provide operational training through electronic warfare and target towing, supporting gunnery and anti-ship missile defence scenarios.

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Lockheed Martin F-16A Photo by: Aviation PhotoCrew Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Photo by: Aviation PhotoCrew Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet Turboprop – mixed fleet Photo by: Aviation PhotoCrew Bombardier Learjet 35A Photo by: Richie Becke

News and Events

Stay informed about the latest updates from Top Aces

  • Top Aces Named Qualified Supplier Across Three Streams of Canada's Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace

    Posted on September 29, 2026

    MONTRÉAL, QuÃĐbec, September 29, 2026 — Top Aces Inc. (“Top Aces”) today announced that it has qualified as a supplier under three streams of the Gover...

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  • Top Aces Welcomes Canada’s Minister MÃĐlanie Joly to Its Bagotville Training and Maintenance Facility

    Posted on August 20, 2026

    Top Aces Inc. today welcomed the Honourable MÃĐlanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Q...

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  • Top Aces Completes Acquisition of Select Global International

    Posted on July 8, 2026

    Advancing Canadian-Led Live-Virtual-Constructive Training for the RCAFTop Aces Inc. (“Top Aces”), the global leader in advanced operational air combat...

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