NWT RCMP unveil upgraded $21.5M jet aircraft(opens in a new tab)
NWT RCMP receives a new $21.5 million Pilatus PC‑24 jet aircraft, boosting emergency response speed and capacity for communities across the Northwest Territories.
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NWT RCMP receives Pilatus PC‑24 jet for faster, larger response
On October 6, the NWT RCMP received a Pilatus PC‑24 twin‑engine jet, costing about $21.5 million, with the territory covering 70 % and the RCMP 30 %. The aircraft is faster and larger than its former PC‑12, enabling two daily crossings between Yellowknife and Inuvik and carrying eight passengers plus cargo. First flights went to Hay River, Fort Liard and Paulatuk; pilot training is underway. The jet will remain in service until spring 2027 when the PC‑12 returns to Ottawa.
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Cabin Radio Yellowknifer NWT RCMP acquire $21.5-million PC-24 jet(opens in a new tab)
The Northwest Territories Royal Canadian Mounted Police have acquired a new Pilatus PC‑24 twin‑engine jet worth $21.5 million, a move that will slash travel times to remote communities and improve policing reach.
