North America Military Aircraft Procurement

Canada’s Snowbirds end 55-year CT-114 Tutor era, face hiatus before PC-21 transition

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have flown their final home-closing show with the CT-114 Tutor at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, ending 55 years with the jet. The team now faces an extended performance hiatus before transitioning to the PC-21 turboprop in the early 2030s.

Discovered 2026-10-16T04:05:24.915001-07:00 | 2026-10-16T04:05:24.915001-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

The Tutor’s retirement ends a 55-year chapter for one of Canada’s most visible military aviation programs and creates a prolonged gap in the Snowbirds’ public flying schedule.
The team’s planned move to the PC-21 turboprop in the early 2030s marks a change in aircraft type and a lengthy transition period for the demonstration unit.

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