The Canadian Air Force Snowbirds fly over Great Falls, Mont., on Friday, June 1, 2007 after the pilots retrieved their jets Friday, which have been grounded since the fatal May 18, 2007 crash at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The crash killed Snowbird pilot Capt. Shawn McCaughey.
The Department of National Defence is actively considering whether to retire some older ships, planes and other items of equipment that have become too difficult and costly to maintain — including the aircraft belonging to the iconic Snowbird demonstration squadron.
"The reality is the Tutor plane is well past its utility," Blair said. "There are even some safety issues that are deeply concerning to me and I've received assurances that through this flight season ... they can manage those safely, but it continues to persist as a concern." Defence sources say the navy's 1990s vintage minesweepers, known as maritime coastal defence vessels , could also be on the chopping block.
Eyre would not discuss details, saying the decision ultimately will be up to the minister and his successor, Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan. "As a capability ages out, there's a declining pool of spare parts to be able to keep it going," he said. "Opening up assembly lines for some of these spare parts — if they're very small, if it's a fleet that is very small worldwide — may not make a lot of sense."
He said the military and the government will have to take care in choosing which items of equipment to decommission and when.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Royal Canadian Air Force holds practice flypast over Ottawa on Wednesday ahead of Canada DayThe Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) held a flypast over downtown Ottawa and LeBreton Flats on Wednesday, as part of preparations for Canada Day.
Read more »
Royal Canadian Air Force to hold practice flypast over Ottawa on Wednesday ahead of Canada DayThe Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will hold a flypast over downtown Ottawa and LeBreton Flats on Wednesday, as part of preparations for Canada Day. Aircraft are scheduled to fly over Ottawa between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Read more »
Air Force Ousts Head of Its Troubled $131 Billion ICBM ProgramThe US Air Force has removed the manager of its troubled program to build its next intercontinental ballistic missile, citing a “loss of confidence” in management of the project with a price tag that has soared at least 37% to an estimated $131 billion.
Read more »
Air Force Will Restructure Sentinel Program Over 18-24 MonthsThe Pentagon’s top weapons buyer said there are “no excuses” for the 81% projected cost growth of the US’s new intercontinental ballistic missile program, and acknowledged the price tag to American taxpayers could end up even higher.
Read more »
Alaska Air returns 737 MAX 9 involved in mid-air blowout to Boeing'They have taken possession of it and the registration has been changed,' an Alaska Airlines spokesperson said, adding an order for a new 737-10 has also...
Read more »
Alaska Air returns 737 MAX 9 involved in mid-air blowout to Boeing'They have taken possession of it and the registration has been changed,' an Alaska Airlines spokesperson said, adding an order for a new 737-10 has also...
Read more »