Air Show Atlantic 2026, Saint John, N.B

Brian MacKenzie Teepell/USPA 24 News - For aviation enthusiasts in the Maritime Provinces, the spectacular air displays have been a summer highlight for decades, inspiring a sense of wonder and awe. With 40 air shows held across the region since the 1980s, the Air Show Atlantic 2026 production will be held at the Airport in Saint John, New Brunswick, promises to be an unforgettable experience.
AUGUST 29th and 30th

Get ready to be thrilled and amazed at the 2026 Air Show Atlantic, where the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will take to the skies in their final season flying the iconic Tutor CT114 jet, symbolizing the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter. The event will also feature an impressive lineup of top-notch flying displays, including a Mk.IX Spitfire, a Hawker Hurricane, and a P-51D Mustang from Vintage Wings of Canada, as well as a de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito from the Military Aircraft Museum in Virginia Beach, VA. Additionally, the Yellow Thunder Formation Aerobatic Team, David and Drew Watson, the Canadian Forces Skyhawks Parachute Team, and many more talented performers will showcase their skills. Visit airshowatlantic.ca for more information about the flying performers, static display, and other ground attractions.

As announced by the Government of Canada, the Tutor CT-114 jet will be retired at the end of the 2026 air show season, and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be on pause until the 2030s when the new replacements are set to arrive.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds 431 Squadron is the Canadian military's air demonstration team. The Squadron is based in Saskatchewan at 15 Wing CFB Moose Jaw. The Snowbirds consist of a fleet of the Tudor CT-114 aircraft. For more than 50 years, the Snowbirds have brought millions of Canadians together for thrilling air show displays as well as supporting the nation during hard times with the presence of their symbolic jets. A growing community of Snowbird fans, proud Canadians, and aviation enthusiasts are uniting to celebrate a pivotal moment in Canadian aviation history and witness the enduring legacy of a beloved national icon.