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The federal government says the Canadian Forces Snowbirds team is being grounded until the early 2030s while its aging planes are replaced. It says the modern CT-157 Siskin II aircraft will take over for the CT-114 Tutor jets.

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Snowbirds grounded until early 2030s while new planes built

Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 11:59 AM EDT

The federal government says the Canadian Forces Snowbirds team is being grounded until the early 2030s while its aging planes are replaced. It says the modern CT-157 Siskin II aircraft will take over for the CT-114 Tutor jets.

 
 
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