Project North Star

04/13/2026

Last week the Project North Star restoration celebrated the completion of a contract with Mathieu Leboeuf from Flying Beef Aviation Services. Mathieu spent six weeks reviewing documents and consulting stakeholders to recommend efficiencies and enhancements that will promote the restoration goals. Thank you for the great insights Mathieu!

03/29/2026

Notice: The RCAF Foundation Scholarship Program is launching on 21 April 2026. This program is designed to support students pursuing studies in aviation, aerospace, and STEM by helping reduce financial barriers and open doors to future opportunities. Find the details in the posters below in English and French. Repost and circulate widely to spread the opportunity!

01/15/2026

Here is a nice post from the RCAF. The North Star was turning heads back in 1950. She is still turning heads when visitors see her at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Please note: I know the image in the post is the VIP transport aircraft. The "authentic" North Stars had Rolls Royce Merlin engines and red prop spinners. Still, it's a thoughtful shout-out on the anniversary of the first non-stop x-Canada flight ;)

On this day in 1950, the completed the first round-the-world flight in a North Star aircraft from 412 Squadron, completing the trans-global journey in just over 125 hours. This set a new world record for a flight of this kind and showcased the powerful, Canadian-built North Star's capabilities for long-range transport, supporting later vital Korean War efforts.

12/06/2025

The competition has been extended to 29 December. Spread the word...
Please take note and share this Term contract for Aero Mechanical Engineers (AME) in Ottawa. Six weeks with possible extension to review the Treatment Plan for the last remaining Canadair North Star at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The competition closes on 9 December 2025. This post is public, please share with your aviation network 😉
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=041ddd34-21f6-45dd-bf2d-60674f91b084&ccId=9200900702287_2&jobId=600304&lang=en_CA

09/05/2025

After a busy summer and many steps forward with the restoration, North Star 17515 is back in her stable. Rachel, our talented story teller, documented some of the progress in this short clip. Over the coming months the volunteer team will focus on a floor patch near the cargo door, stripping down the control surfaces, and gathering the many parts to be reinstalled in the main cargo bay. We will keep you posted...