- The Royal Canadian Air Force is grounding its jets until new aircraft arrive to replace the old fleet.
- The retirement of the CT-114 Tutor Aircraft was announced, raising concerns about jet lifespan and affecting the Snowbirds Program.
- Fraser Tolmie calls on the government to keep the Snowbirds flying as the CT-114 Tutor aircraft ages and is slated for replacement.
New CT-157 Trainers Arrive for Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot Training
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What happened
The first two CT-157 Siskin II trainers arrived in Canada on September 17th, having been manufactured and tested at Pilatus facilities in Switzerland. These trainers are destined for 15 Wing Moose Jaw, where 19 aircraft ordered for the Future Aircrew Training program will eventually be based. The two-seat aircraft, based on the Pilatus PC-21, will support both Advanced Flying Training Fixed Wing and Advanced Flying Training Jet courses.
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Why it matters
The introduction of the CT-157 Siskin II supports the Future Aircrew Training program, which is designed to consolidate Canada's pilot and aircrew training structure into a single 25-year program. This shift in training assets is part of the Royal Canadian Air Force's efforts to modernize its aircrew training capabilities.
Concerns have been raised regarding the lifespan of the CT-114 Tutor aircraft and its replacement, which affects the Snowbirds Program.
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Who's involved
- Moose JawDesignated location for the Royal Canadian Air Force's training fleet base.
- Royal Canadian Air ForceManages the operational lifecycle of the new CT-157 trainers for pilot training.
- SwitzerlandLocation where the CT-157 Siskin II trainers were manufactured and tested.
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The entities involved
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Moose Jaw
city in Saskatchewan, Canada
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Royal Canadian Air Force
air warfare and space branch of the Canadian Armed Forces