Aero Gatineau-Ottawa Airshow -- espritdecorps

The Aero Gatineau-Ottawa Airshow wrapped up over the 18–20 September 2026 weekend with consistently good weather, including dry ground, high-teens temperatures, and clear skies. The report notes early setbacks when the de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s Grumman Avenger withdrew for mechanical reasons. A major emotional moment came with the CF Snowbirds (431 Air Demonstration Squadron): the show marked their last Canadian appearance, following 55 years of performances, with two final appearances in California, a Grey Cup flyover, and a final home show at CFB Moose Jaw on 16 October before standing down. Performers included Northern Stars, Kyle Fowler, Yellow Thunder, Time Flies, ConAir’s Dash 8-400AT aerial firefighting demo, the Skyhawks, and CAF Parachute Team.