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Aero Gatineau-Ottawa 2023

Three days of exciting aerial displays in Canada's capital region

The Aero Gatineau-Ottawa is one of the largest aviation events in Canada, which takes place at the Gatineau Airport every September. The annual air show features stunning aerobatic acts and over 60 aircraft on the ground, including the fleet of Vintage Wings of Canada. The popular event also showcases aviation technology, like electric prototypes and modern high-speed jets. Admission to the show is $39 for adults. Parking at the airport is free. In addition to aircraft displays, the public can enjoy various vendors as well as meet and greets.

The impressive lineup of The Aero Gatineau-Ottawa air show features such top performers as the Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Team, the Canadian Forces SkyHawks, the Canadian Snowbirds, RAF Red Arrows’ Western Hawk ’19, RAF A330 MRTT Voyageur, ACM Warbirds of Canada, International Test Pilot School, Aero Vodochody, L-39C Albatros, MiG-17PF, and many others

The show starts on Friday, when the public has a unique chance to see the static displays and participating aircraft arrivals from 11 am to 5 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, the ground show runs from 9:30 am to 4 pm, while the air show lasts from 10:30 am to 4 pm.

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