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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Czech jets touted as Canada's Snowbird replacement

Aero L-159 ALCAThe Czech military has pitched to Defence Minister Peter MacKay the purchase of used fighter aircraft to replace the venerable planes used by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerobatic team.

According to news media in the Czech Republic, Canada has expressed interest in buying nine L-159 jets, with the Czech Defence Ministry noting that talks between the two countries are just beginning.

MacKay's press secretary Jay Paxton confirmed that an offer of L-159 aircraft had been forwarded to the minister by his Czech counterpart. But Paxton added that "no commitment was made" by MacKay.

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