Royal Canadian Air Force

• Canada receives first F-35 jets from U.S. as full order still under review

  Prime Minister Mark Carney has paused plans to proceed with a planned order for 88 of these stealth fighter jets, and it may instead have a mixed fleet.

  Canada

  Oct 25
  
• Snowbird replacements ‘extremely manoeuvrable, powerful,’ RCAF commander says

  The Royal Canadian Air Force welcomed its new trainer aircraft, the CT-157 Siskin II, which will replace the old Tutor jets flown by the Snowbirds aerial demonstration team.

  Canada

  Sep 18
  
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• Change of command marks new chapter for 4 Wing Cold Lake

  As commander, Col. Tim Woods will be responsible for maintaining 4 Wing Cold Lake’s current operations, while preparing the Alberta air force base for the transition to the F-35.

  Canada

  Aug 4
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• Canada’s defence spending spike leads to boost in RCAF flight times: commander

  The RCAF is acquiring a lot of new aircraft: fighter jets and surveillance craft that require new infrastructure and security, search-and-rescue planes, and refuelling tankers.

  Canada

  Jul 26
• Canada enters talks with Italy on buying advanced trainer jets

  The announcement was made after a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains. 

  Canada

  Jun 16
• Snowbirds’ final season in iconic jets includes shows across Canada and U.S.

  The soon-to-be-grounded Snowbirds' final season in their iconic red Tutor jets will tour across Canada and the U.S., with customary shows at Ottawa's Canada Day celebrations.

  Canada

  May 20
• Bombardier wins $753M federal contract to replace RCAF’s Challenger fleet

  The six new Global 6500 jets will replace the Air Force's remaining Challenger aircraft, which are used to shuttle around VIPs like the prime minister and Governor General.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2025
• Canadian mission helps enforce North Korea sanctions

  Global News recently joined a Royal Canadian Air Force aerial patrol enforcing United Nations sanctions against North Korea in the South China and Yellow seas.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2025
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• Manitoba-based drone training program helping veterans transition to post-military life

  A Manitoba-based drone training program for veterans is helping them "take off" with life after serving our country. It's fun and engaging, but also deeply impactful.

  Features

  Nov 8, 2024
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• How a 102-year-old woman is defying the odds as a musician, volunteer and more

  Jean Thomas volunteers to file people's income taxes, sits on the Executive of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association, and leads a music program -- all at the age of 102.  

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2024