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The Mortensen C-GUOW glider is now at Saint-Hubert
May 21st, 2023
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On Saturday May 6, 2023 and May 20, 2023, the wing components and fuselage of the Québec Aerospace Museum's Mortensen 1PM glider were transported from Vaudreuil-Dorion to Saint-Hubert airport where it is now safely stored in a shipping container. This operation was carried out under the supervision of our member Stéphane Drolet, coordinator of the Mortensen project, and with the kind collaboration of the École nationale d'aérotechnique. More information about Mortensen C-GUOW glider. Pictures of Mortensen C-GUOW glider. Link: ÉNA. |
The Mortensen C-GUOW glider is officially registered in the name of QAM
January 23rd, 2023
Bell Textron Canada Supports a QAM Educational Activity at the ÉNA
October 3rd, 2022
A few days ago, a group of student volunteers from the École Nationale d'Aérotechnique (ÉNA) set about restoring a Navair mobile electrical power plant MMG-1A recently donated to the Québec Aerospace Museum (QAM). Bell Textron Canada, the helicopter manufacturer based in Mirabel, will now contribute to the financial support of the project. This should make it possible to acquire all the components necessary for the reconditioning of the MMG-1A. Read more (PDF 2 pages, 239 Ko). More information about the MEPP MMG-1A. Links : Bell Textron Canada - ÉNA. |
Pierre Gillard elected Chairman ad interim of Québec Aerospace Museum’s Board of Directors
August 24th, 2022
QAM receives a 1958 CAE "Twin Engine" Flight Simulator
June 29th, 2022
On May 4, 2022, the QAM Board of Directors accepted Mr. André Bourassa's proposal to donate a flight simulator. This simulator was produced in 1958 by CAE Inc. in 12 copies for the Royal Canadian Air Force and intended for training in the procedures of the crews of twin-engine aircraft, mainly the Douglas C-47 Skytrain/Dakota and the Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar. Link : CAE. |
40 years ago, CF-100 #100760 flew for the last time
June 28 th, 2022
On June 28, 1982, the Avro CF-100 Canuck Mk. 5D #100760 made her final flight at Saint-Hubert in the hands of pilot George Greff and flight test engineer Dan Ketelson. Here is a press clipping (in French) from the time reporting the event: |
The QAM is looking for volunteers to fill key positions!
June 8th, 2022
Activities of the Québec Aerospace Museum (QAM) should develop over the coming months with the end of the majority of restrictions related to the COVID pandemic. In order to be able to bring our projects to fruition, we are looking for enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to join our management team. This is how functions are to be filled in terms of communication, organization of events, management of archives and documentation, simulation, training as well as management of collections and heritage. If you would be willing to devote some of your time to the QAM, either for the functions mentioned or for others, feel free to contact us. |
The Corporate Brochure 2022 is released
March 24th, 2022
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Kym Abel elected Chairman of Québec Aerospace Museum’s Board of Directors
March 1st, 2022
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The special General Assembly of members of the Québec Aerospace Museum (QAM) held on February 19, 2022 elected Mr. Kym Abel as Chairman of its Board of Directors. |
The QAM will participate in the "Vitrines 2022" event organized by Aéro Montréal
February 24th, 2022
Link to the event page (Aéro Montréal).
The Edelweiss C-GIWY is officially registered in the name of QAM
October 18th, 2021
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Although the request for a change of registration was submitted to Transport Canada on July 21st, it is today that the Kenneth J. Taylor (Roland Duruble) RD02A Edelweiss C-GIWY was officially registered in the name of the Québec Aerospace Museum. If you recall, this world-unique amateur-built aircraft was donated to the QAM by its previous owner last summer. It has since been stored free of charge at Chrono Aviation at Saint-Hubert airport. |
Béatrice Perier Agostini Becomes Administrator of the QAM
October 9th, 2021
The Québec Aerospace Museum's Board of Directors was enlarged with the appointment on September 15 of Ms. Béatrice Perier Agostini as administrator for the promotion of the place of women in the aerospace industry. |
An exhibition about the work of Claude Trudel at the ÉNA
September 18th, 2021
Claude Trudel (1953-2021), a citizen of Longueuil, had a definite artistic gift. Passionate about aviation and the conquest of space, he produced numerous scale models and dioramas over his lifetime representing his interests in spaceships as well as German planes of the Second World War, especially prototypes. |
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Article "Claude Trudel - Citizen of Longueuil (1953-2021) (PDF 3 pages, 3,0 Mb) |
Dual acquisition !
August 3rd, 2021
In recent weeks, MAQ has been offered two exceptional aircraft: the amateur-built Roland Duruble RD02A Edelweiss airplane, which is the only such aircraft to have been in flight condition in the world, as well as an eVTOL Kitty Hawk Flyer, a high-tech aircraft. |
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The CRJ is 30 years old
May 10th, 2021
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It was on May 10, 1991 at 9.45 a.m. that the first 50-seat Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) took off from Montreal's Dorval Airport four days after the official roolout before 1,800 employees and guests. The 1 hour 25 minutes flight ended at Cartierville Airport. |
A showcase at ÉNA
Febriary 15th, 2021
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The École nationale d'aérotechnique offered QAM to host a showcase located in a busy hallway of the school(when there is no COVID!). Now the QAM takes care of its animation. |
QAM publishes a corporate brochure
February 27th, 2021
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A corporate brochure presenting the objectives, achievements and projects of the Québec Aerospace Museum was produced. |
QAM becomes member of CAPA
January 10th, 2021
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QAM management is pleased to join Canada’s nation aviation museum organization as it moves forward with its development plans. |
Landing Gear for the CF-100 Restoration
January 10th, 2021
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Despite the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Musée de l’Aérospatiale du Québec (MAQ) achived a major milestone on December 5 when it acquired a set of landing gear for its Avro CF-100 Canuck jet fighter. |
Personalities: William Levacher, from ÉNA to Buffalo Airways
August 9th, 2020
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How does one become a bush pilot in the Northwest Territories after studying avionics at ÉNA? William tells us about the great opportunities he had in his young career. |
70th Anniversary of the Canadair Sabre 1 First Flight
August 7th, 2020
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It was on August 9, 1950, that the first single-engine Canadair Sabre 1 jet fighter made its first flight. |
R-100 at Saint-Hubert Airport, It's the 90th Anniversary
August 6th, 2020
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It was on August 1, 1930, that the British airship R-100 docked at Saint-Hubert airport after its epic 78 hour trans-Atlantic fligh which covered 3,300 mi (5,300 km) at an average ground speed of 42 mph (68 km/h). |
Buffalo Airways Curtiss C-46 Commando - Indispensable freighter planes to supply remote communities in the Northwest Territories
July 20th 2020
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Buffalo Airways World War II era airplanes still prove to be the most suitable for transporting equipment and supplies on small unpaved runways in Canada's Northwest Territories. Read Pierre Gillard's article : Original article (PDF 12 pages, 15,9 Mb). Site Internet : Buffalo Airways. |
Dr. Marc Donato is appointed as QAM Vice-President
May 6th, 2020
The Extraordinary General Assembly of May 6, 2020 of members of the Québec Aerospace Museum (QAM) appointed Dr. Marc Donato as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors. |
Québec Aerospace Museum organizes “Canada in Space” Program for youth from La Maison de Jonathan
February 28th, 2020
Today the Québec Aerospace Museum (QAM) in association with the Canadian Space Agency hosted its first workshop on “Canada’s Role in Space” for youth affiliates with the La Maison de Jonathan community services agency in Longueuil, Quebec. Internet Websites : Canadian Space Agency - La Maison de Jonathan. |
Come and meet author Marc-André Valiquette at the QAM booth during ÉNA's open day
February 5th, 2020
The Quebec Aerospace Museum (QAM) will be at ÉNA this Sunday, February 16th, 2020. |
Quebec Aerospace Museum Develops Educational Partnerships
December 16th, 2019
The Québec Aerospace Museum (QAM/MAQ) is developing educational partnerships with schools in the Greater Montreal area. |
QAM Was at ÉNA Open House
November 17th, 2019
This Sunday, four volunteers hosted the booth of the Québec Aerospace Museum (QAM) during the Open House held at the École nationale d'aérotechnique (ÉNA) at Saint-Hubert Airport. Website : École nationale d'aérotechnique. |
The QAM and the City of Longueuil Organized the First Aerospace Heritage Day
September 28th, 2019
As part of the Journées de la culture, the Québec Aerospace Museum (QAM), with the support of the City of Longueuil's Office of Culture, held its first Aerospace Heritage Day at Saint-Hubert airport on Saturday, September 28. Pictures of the Aerospace Heritage Day. Website : City of Longueuil. |
First Aerospace Heritage Day Organized by QAM and City of Longueuil
September 15th, 2019
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On Saturday, September 28th, 2019, Quebec Aerospace Museum and City of Longueuil invite the general public to the first Aerospace Heritage Day to be held at Saint-Hubert Airport. More information - Special page. Website : City of Longueuil. |
QAM Supports Chrono Aviation's Open House and Recruitment Days
Septembre 6th and 7th, 2019
The Québec Aerospace Museum (QAM) was one of the local aerospace organizations that supported the Chrono Aviation “Open House and Job Fair” at Saint-Hubert Airport on September 6th & 7th. Websites : Chrono Aviation - Lux FBO & Ground Services. |
Montreal Aviation Museum and Québec Aerospace Museum Sign a Collaboration Agreement
August 24th, 2019
At the recent Family Day at the Montreal Aviation Museum (MAM) at Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, a collaborative agreement was signed with the Québec Aerospace Museum (QAM), to strengthen the cooperation and joint heritage and educational activities of the two non-profit aviation organizations. |
Evaluation of CF-100 # 100760 fuselage prior to restoration
August 5th, 2019
Before any museum undertakes the restoration of an historic airplane, it is standard practice to inspect the aircraft to know the extent of the work that will be required and establish a list of parts that are missing or need to be replaced. |
Québec Aerospace Museum was at the Aérosalon
June 1st & 2nd, 2019
On the first weekend of June, the Québec Aerospace Museum (QAM) displayed the fuselage of Avro CF-100 Canuck Mk. 5D fighter jet (RCAF serial no. 100760) at the Aérosalon air show held at the Saint-Hubert Airport. |
MAQ and 438 Squadron welcome CAHS Members at ÉNA's
May 25th, 2019
Today, the Quebec Aerospace Museum (MAQ), the École nationale d'aérotechnique and the 438 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force welcomed about 45 members of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) to Saint-Hubert Airport. Pictures of CAHS visit CAHS at the ÉNA. Websites : CAHS - ÉNA - 438 Squadron. |
CF-100 #100760 has a place of honour on the YouTube "Plane Savers" video program :
May 24th, 2019
"Plane Savers" program on YouTube.
Québec Aerospace Museum organizes a helicopter orientation morning for youth from La Maison de Jonathan
March 1st, 2019
As part of its mission to support to the promote aerospace and support the local community, the Quebec Aerospace Museum recently organized its first helicopter orientation for ten young people from La Maison de Jonathan youth agency in collaboration with Helicraft and Héli-Inter, two local helicopter companies. Pictures of the helicopter activity. Websites : La Maison de Jonathan - Helicraft - Héli-Inter. |
Québec Aerospace Museum displays rare aviation artifacts from 1930 British R.100 airship visit to Saint-Hubert Airport and Canada
February 17th, 2019
A unique collector's item from the largest aviation event in Canada in the 1930s was recently displayed belonging the open house organized by the École nationale d’aérotechnique (ENA) at Saint-Hubert Airport. |
First public appearance of the Avro CF-100 from Québec Aerospace Museum
November 11th, 2018
Today, the Avro CF-100 Canuck Mk 5 No. 100760 of the Québec Aerospace Museum was presented for the first time to the public at the airport of Saint-Hubert on the occasion of the open day at the École nationale d'aérotechnique, the largest aviation technical school in Canada. |
CF-100 #100760 is Back Home at Saint-Hubert
November 5th, 2018
The arrival of the Avro CF-100 Canuck Mk. 5 fighter jet fuselage bearing the Royal Canadian Air Force identification number 100760 at the Saint-Hubert garrison on this day marks the completion of the transfer of the major components of the historic 60-year-old aircraft by road to Quebec that was began with the arrival of the first parts on Thursday, November 1, 2018. |
Quebec Aerospace Museum Signs Agreement with the Canadian War Museum
November 2nd, 2018
Today, an agreement was signed between the newly-established Québec Aerospace Museum (QAM) of Saint-Hubert, QC, and the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, ON, regarding the loan of an historic Avro CF-100 Canuck Mk. 5 fighter jet (serial No. 100760) of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Pictures of CF-100 #100760 as JT15D turbofan flying testbed. |
Quebec Aerospace Museum Established
August 23rd, 2018
The Quebec Aerospace Museum has established today as a non-profit society at Saint-Hubert Airport with its head office at H-18 FBO hangar at the Montreal area airport. The founders of the Museum - Pierre Gillard, Gilbert McCauley and Éric Tremblay - have accumulated a rich variety of experience in the aviation and aerospace industry as well as the Royal Canadian Air Force over many years. |
Last update: 21-05-2023.
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