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Snowbirds Grounded After 2026 Until New Aircraft Arrive
Canada's Snowbirds aerobatic team will be grounded after the 2026 season. This pause in operations is due to the need for new aircraft, which are expected to arrive in the early 2030s.
19 May, 15:19 — 19 May, 18:30
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cbcHigh82d ago
Snowbirds to be grounded following 2026 season until new aircraft arrive
Canada’s iconic Snowbirds demonstration squadron will be grounded following the 2026 flying season until new aircraft arrive, the Department of National Defence said Tuesday.
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Minister announces Snowbirds are grounded after 2026, with new planes scheduled for the ‘early 2030s’
The air demonstration squadron is comprised of 86 regular force, reserve force and public service personnel
By Jordan Gowling
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First report: cbc · 19 May, 15:19|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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