AETE’s CH146 Griffon – Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Aerospace Technical Test Center
When acquiring new aerospace equipment, it is essential to test the equipment and aircraft in all extreme conditions to ensure the safety of Canada’s men and women in uniform. AETE (Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment) conducts these critical flight tests and technical evaluations with the help of both military and civilian specialists, including test pilots, flight test engineers, systems engineers, and technologists. AETE personnel make use of a full range of flight test capabilities and resources, including specialized ground support facilities and instrumented aircraft.