Snowbirds to be grounded until early 2030s while new planes are acquired
Canada's Snowbirds will be grounded until the early 2030s as new aircraft are acquired. The iconic acrobatic flying unit will transition to the CT-157 Siskin II aircraft, which is expected to be operational by then. The 2026 season will mark the final year for the aging CT-114 Tutor jets that have been in service for over five decades.
- ▪The Snowbirds will be grounded until the early 2030s while new planes are acquired.
- ▪The new CT-157 Siskin II aircraft will replace the CT-114 Tutor jets.
- ▪The final season for the CT-114 Tutor aircraft fleet is scheduled for 2026.
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Open this photo in gallery:Canadian Forces Snowbirds planes fly over Gatineau, Que., in 2024.Justin Tang/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCanada’s Snowbirds will be grounded until the early 2030s while new planes are acquired for the iconic acrobatic flying unit, the Department of National Defence announced Tuesday.When the Snowbirds return, they will be flying in the CT-157 Siskin II aircraft acquired for their needs.“This new capability will be based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and is expected to be operational in the early 2030s,” said a statement from the department.
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