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AERO Gatineau-Ottawa airshow

Name: AERO Gatineau-Ottawa airshow
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-21
Location: Gatineau

The AERO Gatineau-Ottawa airshow, held from September 19-21, 2026, in Gatineau, was the site of the Snowbirds' final Canadian air show demonstration, featuring their iconic red-and-white Tutor jets.

Date: Sep 19-21, 2026
Location: Gatineau
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Final Canadian performance of the Snowbirds' Tutor jets
Aerial demonstrations by nine red-and-white Tutor jets
Emotional closing show featuring a heart formation and "See You Again" music
Transition from CT-114 Tutor jets to CT-157 Siskin II

The 2026 AERO Gatineau-Ottawa airshow, taking place from Friday, September 19, to Sunday, September 21, was notable as the venue for the final Canadian performance of the iconic Snowbirds. During the full weekend air show demonstration over the Ottawa-Gatineau region, Canada's nine red-and-white Tutor jets offered an emotional closing show, marking the conclusion of 55 years of these jets captivating Canadians. The event's finale saw the team create a smoky white outlined heart in the sky as "See You Again" played, in a farewell to the aging CT-114 Tutor jets. These aircraft are slated for replacement by the CT-157 Siskin II.

Practical details

Location described by the source: AERO Gatineau-Ottawa; ottawacitizen.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Gatineau

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