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Minister announces Snowbirds are grounded after 2026, with new planes scheduled for the ‘early 2030s’
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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will ground the Snowbird aerobatic demonstration team in 2026 as part of a broader modernization plan that calls for new fighter jets and transport aircraft.
Minister of National Defence Anita Anand made the announcement on Wednesday, stating that while the iconic Snowbirds will no longer perform their aerial displays after that year, they will continue to serve in an operational capacity. The team’s new planes are expected to be introduced "in the early 2030s."
"We are taking a responsible approach to modernizing our air operations," Anand said during a p…
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