For 55 years, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds have inspired Canadians with their precision, professionalism and unmistakable presence in the skies.
As the team marks this special anniversary and gathers for its year-end show, we are proud to salute the generations of Snowbirds who have represented the very best of Canadian military aviation.
Congratulations to the entire Snowbirds team, past and present, on an incredible 55 years. We look forward to welcoming you back to the skies in the years to come.
#Snowbirds #RCAF #RoyalCanadianAirForce #MilitaryAviation @cfsnowbirds @RCAF_ARC
We’re pleased to share Top Aces’ feature in Volume 50, No. 2, 2026 of Airforce Magazine. ✈️
James “Preston” Manning, Senior Vice-President, Top Aces International, discusses our acquisition of Select Global International, the future of integrated live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training, and how these capabilities can support the @RCAF_ARC's Operational Training Infrastructure Enterprise Modernization (OTIEM), strengthening integrated training and interoperability with allied forces. 🇨🇦
Read the latest issue of Airforce Magazine and find the Top Aces feature on pages 45–46: bit.ly/4ygo9p3
Thank you to Terry Leversedge, Editor-in-Chief of Airforce Magazine, for the opportunity to discuss Top Aces’ experience and expertise.
#OTIEM #RCAF #CanadianDefence #TrainingExcellence #ExperienceMatters
Congratulations to the @fuerzaaerea_arg on the arrival of six additional F-16s, strengthening Argentina's air sovereignty. 🇦🇷✈️
Top Aces is proud to support the delivery of the Fuerza Aérea Argentina's newest additions to Argentina's defence capability and to continue supporting the training of Argentina's next generation of F-16 fighter pilots.
#ExperienceMatters #F16 #FuerzaAereaArgentina #TrainingExcellence
Please join us in congratulating "Asset," the first Mission Systems Operator to surpass 1,000 hours on the Learjet! ✈️
He reached this milestone earlier this year and has now logged 1,280 hours and counting, an impressive achievement for a part-time employee.
As a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), “Asset” brings valuable expertise, professionalism and a strong work ethic to the Top Aces team.
Well done, "Asset"!
#TopAces #Learjet #MSO #FlightHours #AviationExcellence #ExperienceMatters
✈️ Top Aces is on site at @AeroOttawa!
It’s shaping up to be a fantastic weekend surrounded by Canada’s aviation and defence community, with plenty to see both on the ground and in the skies.
With the Canadian Forces Snowbirds taking flight, it’s an especially memorable weekend for Canadian aviation.
Stop by the President’s Tent to connect with our team and visit our Alpha Jet static display.
Proud to support a weekend that celebrates the strength and spirit of Canadian aviation.
#AEROGatineau #CanadianAviation #RCAF #ExperienceMatters
The future of defence training is being written right here in Canada, and this week, our team got a front row seat attending ALL IN in Montreal.
At Top Aces, we’ve spent 25 years pushing the limits of live air combat training. We’re championing proprietary AI and advanced data systems to prepare air force pilots worldwide for modern threats.
We’re always impressed by the depth of talent and ambition in Canada. Thank you to the researchers, founders and policymakers who are intentionally shaping how AI powers the next generation of innovation.
#ALLIN #AI #Innovation #Aerospace #Defence
✈️ The Top Aces team is heading to @AeroOttawa this weekend!
Join us from September 18-20 as we connect with the people shaping the future of Canadian defence and aviation.
We're proud to support an event that brings together the @cfsnowbirds, members of the @RCAF_ARC, industry partners and aviation enthusiasts from across the country.
Visit our Alpha Jet static display area or stop by the President's Tent to discuss how Top Aces delivers advanced combat training that strengthens operational readiness and supports the defence objectives of Canada and its allies.
We look forward to connecting with you in Gatineau.
#AEROGatineau #CanadianAviation #RCAF #AirShow #ExperienceMatters
✈️ Day 2 at the @AFA_Air_Space's Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2026.
Visit the Top Aces team at Booth #1811 to learn how we're advancing mission readiness with the industry's leading adversary air capabilities.
From our fleet of F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighters to our AI-driven Constructive Wingman capability, Top Aces is delivering more realistic and challenging training environments. Operational on our F-16 platform, Constructive Wingman leverages artificial intelligence to introduce additional threat presentations and training complexity, enhancing the value delivered to 5th generation aircrews.
We look forward to connecting with attendees throughout the conference and discussing the future of training, testing, and operational readiness.
#AFAASC #AFAASC2026 #TopAces #F16 #DefenseInnovation #MissionReadiness
Top Aces was proud to support the Wings of Victory Flight Suit Formal and the important work of @vintagewingscan.
Through its mission, Vintage Wings of Canada seeks to inspire and educate future generations about the historical significance of Canada's aviation heritage while demonstrating that these aircraft are more than artifacts. By keeping these aircraft flying, future generations can continue to experience the sights, sounds, and stories that have shaped Canadian aviation history.
We were honoured to contribute to an evening dedicated to celebrating and preserving this legacy.
We're pleased to share that Top Aces is featured in the latest edition of Wings Magazine's cover story, "Ready for RAGNAR."
In the article, Paul Bouchard, CEO and Co-Founder of Top Aces, discusses the future of military training in Canada, the importance of integrated live-synthetic training environments, and how Top Aces is helping support the next generation of operational readiness. The story also highlights the recent acquisition of Select Global International (SGI), bringing together advanced synthetic training expertise and more than 20 years of Top Aces operational training experience.
Thank you to Jon Robinson and Wings Magazine for the opportunity to share our perspective on the future of military training and capability development in Canada.
Read the full article here: bit.ly/4r7e8si
#TopAces #WingsMagazine #RCAF #Training #OperationalReadiness #Aviation #Defence #RAGNAR
✈️ Top Aces is heading to the @afa_air_space Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2026.
Join us at Booth #1811 in National Harbor, Maryland, September 14-16, to learn how Top Aces supports mission readiness through advanced F-16 adversary air, training, testing, and operational support solutions.
We look forward to engaging with attendees on the capabilities and solutions helping address today's evolving defense and security challenges.
📍 Booth #1811
📅 September 14-16, 2026
📍 National Harbor, MD
#TopAces #AFAASC26 #F16 #ADAIR #MissionReadiness #Defense #Aviation
We’re on site at the @egyptairshow in #Egypt! 🇪🇬✈️
Visit us at Hall A, Booth A202 to learn more about our F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter (AAF) and how our training capabilities support @NATO, Allied and Partner air forces worldwide.
If you’re attending, we’d love to meet and discuss how, together, we can contribute to mission readiness.
#EIAS2026 #TopAces #CombatTraining #OperationalReadiness #MilitaryAviation
We’re on the floor at MSPO 2026 in Kielce, #Poland! 🇵🇱
Our team is on site to discuss Top Aces' advanced combat training capabilities, including ADAIR, Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training, and F-16 pilot and maintenance training. Learn how our operational expertise and proven training solutions are strengthening operational readiness and preparing @NATO and allied forces for today's evolving threat environment.
Visit us at:
📍 Canadian Pavilion, Hall 7: Booth #7-B22
📍 USA Partnership Pavilion, Hall 6: Stand #6-C18
We look forward to connecting!
@targikielce #MSPO2026 #DefenceTraining #NATO #ExperienceMatters
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
Trusted by @NATO, Allied and Partner air forces around the globe, Top Aces delivers advanced combat training solutions that strengthen operational readiness and mission effectiveness.
Visit us at 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝟮𝟬𝟮 from 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟴-𝟭𝟬 to learn more about our F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter (AAF) and the training capabilities we provide to military customers worldwide.
𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.
#EIAS2026 #TopAces #CombatTraining #OperationalReadiness #MilitaryAviation #F16
📍 Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Top Aces was proud to support the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force's (RNLASF) Weapons Instructor Course (WIC), contributing advanced adversary air capabilities to a demanding Tactical Intercept training scenario.
Operating alongside RNLASF F-35s from 322 Squadron and supporting training delivered through 323 Squadron, the RNLASF's Air Combat Development Centre, Top Aces aircraft helped provide advanced operational training in a realistic threat environment designed to strengthen tactical proficiency, accelerate learning, and enhance combat readiness.
As allied air forces continue their transition to fifth-generation capabilities, Top Aces remains committed to delivering world-class adversary air and training solutions that prepare aircrew for the complexities of modern air combat.
Experience Matters.
#OperationalReadiness #AdversaryAir #F35 #MilitaryAviation #DefenceTraining #RNLASF
As Poland continues to modernize and expand its F-16 and F-35 fleets, advanced training solutions will play an increasingly important role in preparing aircrew for complex operational environments. @Defence24pl recently highlighted Top Aces' adversary air, JTAC, and pilot training capabilities as part of Canada's contribution to strengthening allied defence cooperation with Poland. We are proud to support @NATO readiness and look forward to engaging with industry and military leaders at MSPO 2026.
Read the full article here: bit.ly/4ygr5CC
#MSPO2026 #F35 #DefenceTraining #Poland #Canada #NATO
Captured from the flight deck of a USAF KC-46 during a training mission, these images offer a unique perspective on the advanced air combat training Top Aces delivers every day.
Top Aces’ F-16 air-to-air refueling capability, unique in the Industry, extends our training time for allied and partner air forces to evolve their capabilities, strengthen tactical proficiency, enhance operational effectiveness, and build combat readiness.
Top Aces remains committed to delivering world-class training solutions for the demands of modern air combat.
Experience Matters.
#TopAces #AdversaryAir #OperationalReadiness #MilitaryAviation #CombatReadiness
Today, Top Aces was honoured to welcome Canada's Minister of Industry, @melaniejoly, to Centre of Excellence in Bagotville, Quebec.
The Minister met our pilots and technicians who proudly deliver advanced air combat training to the Royal Canadian Air Force right here in the Saguenay and saw first-hand how a company built upon Canadian expertise has grown into a global leader in operational readiness training.
The Minister also sat in the Alpha Jet cockpit – the best office view in Saguenay, QC!
Here is a look behind the scenes at what it takes to be mission ready.
For more details on today's visit, view the press release: topaces.com/news-events/top-…
#TopAces #Bagotville #CanadianDefence #ExperienceMatters
Aujourd'hui, Top Aces a eu l'honneur d'accueillir la ministre de l'Industrie du Canada, @melaniejoly, à son Centre d’excellence de Bagotville.
La ministre a rencontré nos pilotes et techniciens qui assurent avec fierté l’entraînement avancé au combat aérien de l’Aviation royale canadienne ici même au Saguenay. Elle a également pu constater de première main comment une entreprise fondée sur l’expertise canadienne est devenue un chef de file mondial de l’entraînement à la préparation opérationnelle.
La ministre a aussi pris place dans le cockpit de l’Alpha Jet – sans doute le plus beau bureau avec vue au Saguenay!
Voici un aperçu des coulisses de ce qu’il faut pour être prêt à la mission.
Pour plus de détails sur la visite d’aujourd’hui, consultez le communiqué: topaces.com/fr/news-events/t…
#TopAces #Bagotville #DéfenseCanadienne #LExpérienceCompte
Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer le lancement du nouveau site Web de Top Aces, entièrement repensé!
Alors que Top Aces continue d’étendre sa présence mondiale et de faire progresser l’avenir de la formation opérationnelle avancée, notre nouveau site Web offre un regard renouvelé sur les capacités, l’expertise et les technologies qui aident à préparer les forces de l’OTAN et alliées aux menaces d’aujourd’hui et aux défis de demain.
Découvrez comment Top Aces contribue à préparer la prochaine génération de chefs de combat grâce à des solutions de formation novatrices qui renforcent la préparation opérationnelle et préparent les forces à évoluer dans un environnement de plus en plus complexe et contesté.
🌐 Découvrez notre nouveau site Web : topaces.com
#TopAces #ExperienceMatters #OperationalTraining #MilitaryTraining #Defence #Aviation #Aerospace #NATO






























