Czech Jets Considered As Tutor Replacements

The Czech military and the Canadian Dept. of National Defense have been discussing the possible purchase of surplus Czech aircraft, reports the Ottawa Citizen.

Canadian officials earlier this year reportedly expressed an interest in buying nine L-159 jets as a potential replacement for Canada's aging CT-114 Tutor aircraft, which are used by the Snowbird aerobatics team.

Canadian defense officials have raised concerns over the continued use of the Tutor due to safety and...