KF Defence Programs, a division of KF Aerospace, operates the Contracted Flying Training and Support (CFTS) Training Centre located at Portage la Prairie/Southport Airport in Southport, Manitoba, Canada. KF Aerospace leads a joint partnership that includes Canadian Helicopters, Bluedrop Performance Learning, and Canadian Base Operators.[1] The main building is named The Hilly Brown Building after Wing Commander Mark Henry Brown who was the first Canadian flying ace of the Second World War.[2]
The 22-year contract was announced on 27 October 2005 by the Minister of National Defence[3] to provide flying training support at 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School.
Through the partnership, it provides aircraft and training services to the Royal Canadian Air Force for training pilots and air navigators.