Canada might keep CT-114 around till 2030

CBC News managed to obtain documents from Canada’s Department of National Defence and the papers revealed the department’s intention to keep the CT-114 Tutor jet trainer flying till 2030.

Canadair CT-114 Tutor (CL-41A), Canada - Air Force AN0874881
By John Davies – CYOW Airport Watch [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons

A briefing note from the Royal Canadian Air Force said a robust life-expectancy extension study is being carried out to “validate” the option of using the Tutors beyond 2020 to ensure an “uninterrupted” capacity.

The study is expected to conclude by end of the year.