Snowbirds to take final flight over Toronto before being grounded until 2030s
TORONTO - Canada's renowned Snowbirds aerobatic team will bid farewell to their final flight display over Toronto by the 2030s. The nine-vehicle formation will showcase daring aerial maneuvers at the Canadian International Air Show during Labour Day weekend. After this 2026 season, the team will transition to the CT-157 Siskin II aircraft, replacing the current CT-114 Tutor jets.
Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed this change in May. Since 1971, the Snowbirds have thrilled over 2,700 audiences across Canada, punctuating national events and celebrations with their precision flying. Their final performance is slated for November 15 at the Grey Cup in Calgary. The 77th Canadian International Air Show, set to take place on Toronto's shoreline, will also highlight the Royal Canadian Air Force's CF-18 and an RCMP Black Hawk helicopter.
However, a U.S. F-16 demonstration team has withdrawn from the event at the last minute. This information, provided by The Canadian Press, was originally published on September 4, 2026.
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