Canada Commits To PC-21s To Replace Snowbirds Team

Pilatus

Pilatus PC-21 trainer in flight.

Credit: Pilatus
Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty committed on May 19 to top up a previous order for Pilatus PC-21 aircraft to replace the Snowbirds aerial demonstration team’s inventory of Canadair-made jet aircraft that are set for retirement later this year. The announcement effectively means the Royal...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington, DC.

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