press kit - Aeroscopia

January 2015
PRESS KIT
our thanks to:
CAP AVENIR CONCORDE | ACADÉMIE DE L’AIR ET DE L’ESPACE | AEROCHERCHE
DES ÉTOILES ET DES AILES | FLIGHT HERITAGE | SPOT AIR | VIRTU’AILES | RÉPLIC’AIR
summary
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
The Origins of aeroscopia
The town of Blagnac, birthplace of aeroscopia
Partners and Organisations
The operator: Groupe Manatour
A remarkable setting............................................................................................................................................ 6
An ideal location
Tailor-made architecture
The areas of aeroscopia
Additional facilities and services
A place of memory and history that looks to the future..............12
Preserving and optimising aviation heritage
Promoting public interest in European aviation programmes
and underlining the region’s contribution to world aviation history
Cultural facilitation at the heart of the project
An extraordinary collection...................................................................................................................16
A unique timeline
Model planes
Legendary aircrafts
Visiting the Super Guppy, Concorde and A300B
Themed areas
Transmitting scientific and technical culture.....................................................31
The scientific council
A cultural facilitation agenda for all publics
Themed guided tours
Events and dates at the Museum
Focus on “Now Boarding”
Video guidance
The Museum and disabled access
Key information
Appendices..........................................................................................................................................................................39
Presentation of Groupe Manatour, the operator
Cardete Huet architects agency
Aeroscopia: key figures
The organisations of Terre d’Envol
Funding plan
Schedule
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What better place than Blagnac, near the city of Toulouse to narrate the
birth of aviation, the first record-breakers and the amazing challenges
and technical innovations that led to the A380 airliner and the A350?
THE ORIGINS OF AEROSCOPIA
A SHORT HISTORY
In the Midi-Pyrénées region, nearly 80,000 people make a living from
the aviation industry, the driving force behind the region’s economy:
manufacturers, sub-contractors, suppliers, design offices, service providers…
Between the first powered aircraft designed in secret in the town of Muret
by Clément Ader, and the first flight in the skies of Blagnac of the A380,
flagship of the European aviation industry, more than a century has passed.
To fly across the seas and the continents, first came the aircraft made by
Latécoère and Dewoitine, then the Languedoc and the Armagnac.
At the end of the fifties Caravelle, the first French jetliner, proved to be a
resounding success. Then in 1969 it was Concorde’s turn to take to the skies
for the first time in Blagnac.
These aircraft were followed by the entire Airbus family, affirming Toulouse’s
mission to fly higher, faster and farther.
This is also the story of the great pioneers of aviation.
Here, in the birthplace of global civil and military aviation, the Airbus Group
laid the foundations of its head office in January 2014 and the commercial
successes of Airbus and ATR boost the economy of the Midi-Pyrénées region.
For more than 30 years, the players and witnesses of this industrial,
technical and human saga, as well as those who love aircraft and love to fly,
have strived for this history to be forever remembered and shared. For the
preservation of this historical heritage.
aeroscopia, an aviation museum, addresses this expectation.
The foundation stone was laid on the 16th of June 2011.
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THE TOWN OF BLAGNAC,
BIRTHPLACE OF AEROSCOPIA
Over more than thirty years, the aeroscopia project has been nurtured by civil
organisations (through their umbrella association Terre d’Envol – Land of Flight),
local authorities and Airbus, as well as the town of Blagnac, which has appointed the Manatour Group to operate the museum under a 6-year public service
delegation.
PARTNERS AND ORGANISATIONS
For many years, the association of organisations called Terre d’Envol has led
the campaign for the creation of a science and aviation exhibition area.
When the association was created in 1990 under the chairmanship of Jean
Pinet, president of the National Air and Space Academy, followed by Claude
Terrazzoni who has been chairman since 1994, Terre d’Envol has played a
leading role in bringing together all of the organisations that make up the
living memory of aviation history and strive to preserve this historical heritage:
• Académie nationale de l’air et de l’espace
(The National Air and Space Academy)
• Ailes Anciennes Toulouse
• Cap Avenir Concorde
• Aérothèque
• Flight Heritage
• Spot’ Air
• Virtu’Ailes
Le soutien actif et déterminant, dès l’origine, de la Ville de Blagnac puis d’Airbus
ont permis de fédérer autour du projet aeroscopia des collectivités territoriales
contributrices :
• Toulouse Métropole,
• La Région Midi-Pyrénées,
• Le Conseil Général de la Haute-Garonne.
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THE OPERATOR:
GROUPE MANATOUR
Groupe Manatour specialises in managing public tours of industrial, technical
or thematic sites. The company is one of the pioneers of industrial tourism
in France.
Groupe Manatour has been in charge of professional and public visitor tours
on the French Airbus sites since 1990.
After a tender procedure (in 2012) for a public service delegation contract,
Groupe Manatour was selected by Blagnac town council to operate the museum for a period of six years. The promotion of the collection and the implementation of the scientific, cultural and educational projects are all part of
the company’s mission, as well as tourism management for aeroscopia.
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A remarkable
setting
An ideal location
Tailor-made architecture
The areas of aeroscopia
Additional facilities and services
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Close to the A380 assembly line, a strong visual identity establishes
aeroscopia as an emblematic showroom for the aviation industry,
and of its history, culture and professions.
AN IDEAL LOCATION
Aeroscopia, the aviation museum, was built on the Pinot site, on the edge
of the Aéroconstellation urban development zone, birthplace of the A380,
itself directly connected to the airport and runways of Toulouse-Blagnac.
aeroscopia was built just 300 metres from the awe-inspiring Lagardère plant
(490 metres long and 46 metres high) and its rectilinear façades. The choice
of this location especially enables the pooling of the museum’s ticketing
service with those of the A380 and Airbus factory tours, significantly
strengthening the site’s offer of industrial tourism and culture.
To the North, the forthcoming Toulouse Métropole Exhibition Hall (to open in
2017) will contribute in turn to a new phase of growth of the north-western
part of the Toulouse urban area.
TAILOR-MADE ARCHITECTURE
Designed by the Cardete Huet Architect agency, which also worked on the
geometry of the Lagardère factory, aeroscopia takes the shape of an oblong
tube covered by a skin of grey zinc. The ends open to daylight and without
the slight curve along its centre line, it would look like part of an aircraft
ready for take-off.
aeroscopia close to the A380 assembly line
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THE AREAS OF AEROSCOPIA:
> The exhibition hall: 7,671 m² of floor space (possible extension
to double this size in a second phase) and an 800 m² mezzanine.
The Airbus A300B, Concorde, Super Guppy and smaller aircraft are on display
inside the museum, some of them suspended from the metal roof structure.
The magical ‘passer’aile’ boarding bridge whose windows illustrate the
conquest of the air – from the wildest dreams to the dawn of aerostation –
leads visitors to the “Grand Balcon” mezzanine that overlooks the Exhibition
Hall. Moving past the Timeline fresco, they then board the legendary
Concorde, explore the Airbus A300B with its glass floor and watch a video
inside the Super Guppy.
> The façade of the building is 143 metres long. The three-dimensional
metallic structure is 72 metres wide, 23 metres high and overhangs by 12
metres.
Global plan of aeroscopia
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> The 1,475 m² reception facility is connected to the exhibition hall. It
includes a “Boarding Lounge” hosting the ticket office and departure points
for museum visits and the “Let’s Visit Airbus” tours, along with a telemetry
room and gift shop.
> The “Le Tarmac” outdoor area is a 6,000 m² open-air exhibition area
hosting the Concorde No. 9, the Caravelle and soon an A400M.
passer’aile bording
Reception facility
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ADDITIONAL FACILITIES
AND SERVICES
> The Gift Shop: With its 800 products, the shop offers an impressive range
of aviation-themed articles – single items with the Airbus logo and others
with the aeroscopia logo (models, textiles, key rings, toys, books, DVDs, etc.).
The shop is just by the reception facility at the museum’s entrance.
The Gift Shop
> Reception and Events Services: our incoming tour service organises
local stays (for groups of at least 25 adults) with tours, hotel and restaurant
bookings, vehicle hire, business tourism, incentivisation, etc. For gala
evenings, prestige dinners, product launches or receptions, a 500 m² area at
the foot of the planes can be hired for turnkey or customised private events
(caterers, entertainment, shows, aviation decoration, aircraft settings, etc.).
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> La ferme de Pinot : an 18th-century U-shaped farmhouse, of certain
architectural and historical value. After renovation work scheduled to end
early in 2016, the 2,300 m² site will house several facilities related to the
museum: an auditorium, restaurants, a documentation centre, educational
activity rooms and offices for the organisations.
La ferme de Pinot
> The aircraft restoration workshop: the Pinot site will house the
collections of vintage aircraft, in particular those of the Ailes Anciennes de
Toulouse organisation.
The aircraft restoration workshop
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A place of
memory and
history that looks
to the future
Preserving and optimising aviation heritage
Promoting public interest in European aviation
programmes and underlining the region’s
contribution to world aviation history
Cultural facilitation at the heart of the project
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PRESERVING AND OPTIMISING
AVIATION HERITAGE
An important historical resource forging strong links between the past,
present and future of the aviation world, aeroscopia’s aim is not only to
preserve and optimise the presentation of unique items provided by local
heritage organisations and Airbus Operations SAS, but also to pass on
aeronautical culture – a fundamental building block in the construction of
the region’s identity.
Supervised by the Museum’s Scientific Council, the Collections Department
coordinates all tasks related to the management, preventive conservation
and development of the collections in close cooperation with partner
societies, industrial organisations and institutions.
Operations to restore the planes will be carried out in the Restoration
Workshop by the owners of the collections, especially Ailes Anciennes
Toulouse, or by accredited restorers. In the years to come, restoration work
on the planes will enable the museum’s content to be adapted, sustaining its
dynamic appeal.
Activities related to documentary research and the production of scientific
and technical information will be managed jointly with partner societies and
will contribute to the museum’s activities as a whole, from conservation to
facilitation.
Finally, the museum’s involvement in a number of skills networks and its
cooperation with local, national and international bodies for the conservation
of aviation heritage facilitate exchanges and the transfer of experience,
foster research and enhance the image of this new institution.
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PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST
IN EUROPEAN AVIATION
PROGRAMMES AND UNDERLINING
THE REGION’S CONTRIBUTION TO
WORLD AVIATION HISTORY
The appeal to the general public of aircraft designed and built in Europe is
evident. Each year, 150,000 visitors discover the Airbus sites and the A380
assembly line. These tours strengthen the high-tech image of European
aircraft programmes and highlight the main industrial activity of the MidiPyrénées region.
To help uphold the region’s deep-rooted aeronautical tradition, provide
information and facilitation for different visitor populations, and explore
new developments in aviation –these are the ambitions of this Scientific and
Cultural Project connected to its surroundings and looking to the future.
CULTURAL FACILITATION AT THE
HEART OF THE PROJECT
Together with the development of the Museum’s collections, the Scientific
and Cultural Project prioritises cultural action aimed at diversifying and
increasing the institution’s target populations.
In creating an attractive, educational facility conducive to the optimisation
of skills and know-how, the aim is to introduce science and technology to
a broad population and encourage young people to choose careers in this
domain.
To do so, the themed areas provide a fun, interactive opportunity to discover
the processes involved in constructing aircraft, the way they work, piloting
techniques, what goes on behind the scenes during a flight, the fascinating
world of aviation archaeology and the great challenges of innovation.
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Multidisciplinary teaching programmes devised in partnership with the
education authority, universities, local authorities and aviation companies,
and backed by sponsorship agreements, are designed to promote awareness
among the young of the booming aviation sector’s history, science and
technology, and especially its careers opportunities.
Presenting the collections, enhancing visitor loyalty by regularly updating
programmes, attracting disadvantaged populations and organising multiple
initiatives aimed at young people are the museum’s clearly-defined priorities.
The Scientific and Cultural Project applied in the exhibitions, guided tours,
workshops, facilitation, conferences and publications coordinates the
activities of all the aviation museum’s different players and plays a key role
in enhancing its image and influence.
Groupe Manatour has built up partnerships with the Académie de Toulouse
educational authority and the COMUE (Community of Universities and
Establishments) to provide curriculum-related tours and facilitation for
students and pupils.
aeroscopia’s target groups are schools, families, aviation enthusiasts and all
those keen to explore and learn.
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An extraordinary
collection
A unique timeline
Model planes
Legendary aircrafts
Visiting the Super Guppy, Concorde and A300B
Themed areas
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Aeroscopia presents a collection of unique aircraft, explores the
history of aviation through its Timeline and encourages discovery
and experimentation over a broad range of themes in its major
interactive areas.
A UNIQUE TIMELINE
Forming the hub of the museum programme, this historical fresco 58 metres
long looks back over the history of aviation from Clément Ader’s Eole to the
present day. In a perfect introduction to the museum’s treasures, it takes
the visitor back to the days when adventurous men and women opened up
new horizons and made aviation a reality. Keen to meet any challenge, these
heroes displayed tremendous courage and fierce determination to achieve
their dreams.
Clément Ader’s first flights, the great pioneers of aviation, the first
constructors’ workshops, the impact of the great wars, the boom in air
transport, the modernisation of the 1950s and the growth of air travel: none
of these themes will hold any secrets for the visitor.
Historical timeline
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MODEL PLANES
A wide range of 1/25th scale model planes illustrates the great chapters
in Toulouse’s industrial production, from the 1920s to the present day. It
includes pre-war models made by Emile Dewoitine, the D.1 C1, the first plane
with a metal framework, the legendary WWII fighter D.520 and some of the
greatest achievements of the Toulouse construction industry, from the
Caravelle to the A350 XWB.
A wide range of 1/25th scale model planes
LEGENDARY AIRCRAFT
The collection features many remarkable planes with a link to local history,
such as the Caravelle, the Concorde, the A300B and the Super Guppy cargo
plane, along with the military, business, scientific-research and leisure aircraft
that have broadened our horizons and broken down the barriers between
nations.
The replica of the Blériot XI: a pioneer in the skies of Toulouse.
The Blériot XI is famous for crossing the English Channel in July 1909. It was
one of the first planes to be seen in the skies over Toulouse, France’s “Pink
City”, in February 1911. The exhibit also gives visitors a chance to discover
the modelling talents of an enthusiast from Toulouse: Gérard Lejeune.
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The Concorde
The Caravelle
Legendary Aircraft
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PASSENGER JETS FROM THE
1950s TO THE PRESENT DAY
The first French commercial passenger jet, the Caravelle, was a two-engine
airliner designed for short and medium-haul flights. It was produced between
1958 and 1973 by French constructor Sud-Aviation. The “fast, safe, sweet
Caravelle” was the pride of French aircraft construction in the 1950s and
remains an icon of modernity in our collective imagination. Some years
later, the experience acquired in this remarkable venture would lead to the
extraordinary technological saga of Concorde and the subsequent industrial
success of Airbus.
A symbol of French excellence dear to the hearts of Toulouse engineers,
Concorde No. 1 with its unique instrumentation offers insights into the
great adventure of flight testing. Equipped with a VIP cabin, the plane made
a number of presidential flights. Concorde No. 9, “Fox Charlie”, was operated
by Air France and regularly flew to New York. On the 27th June 2003, at the
end of its last flight in France (symbolically listed as AF 6903), the great
white bird made its final landing on the runway of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.
At the start of the 1970s, in the days of the first oil crises and an economic
slump, the A300B was designed with profitability in mind. The aim was to
produce a plane that would carry large numbers of passengers over long
distances at a reduced operational cost. The airliner at the museum has been
repainted in the original Airbus colours and refitted to reveal the secrets of its
cockpit, cargo hold and internal structure. The cabin features three different
designs used in civil Airbus planes: a 1970s cabin, a present-day cabin and a
business-aircraft cabin.
Finally, the industry’s success would not have been complete without the
help of an American cargo plane: the Boeing 377 Super Guppy SGT, used
by the European aircraft constructor for more than twenty years. Any visitors
– from novices to the most seasoned connoisseurs – will be fascinated by the
sheer size of its cargo hold.
Business aviation is also present, in the shape of two legendary aircraft
designed at the end of the 1960s: Aerospatiale’s Corvette and Dassault
Aviation’s Falcon 10. Business aircraft became increasingly popular in the
USA from the 1950s on. At a time of economic growth, businesspersons
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had to make frequent trips in a country where some cities were thousands
of kilometres apart. Business jets had the dual advantage of being fast and
flexible to operate.
At the start of the 1960s, Marcel Dassault decided to compete in the
American liaison-plane market, promoting his new aircraft, the Mystère 20,
which was subsequently renamed the Falcon 20.
The plane was a success in the USA and so Marcel Dassault continued with
another jet that was smaller, but had a longer range: the Falcon 10. The
Falcon series continues to flourish today.
Meanwhile, France’s national company Aerospatiale had also entered the
field of business aviation, marketing an efficient plane called the “Corvette”.
Sadly, its sales did not meet expectations and production ended after the
construction of only forty aircraft. For a long time, the plane was a familiar
sight in the sky over Toulouse, used mainly by Aerospatiale and Airbus for
inter-site liaison flights.
MILITARY AVIATION
The museum also presents a collection of military planes acquired by the
society Ailes Anciennes Toulouse. The association has been working for more
than 30 years to conserve aviation heritage by restoring decommissioned
military aircraft. Its collection stands side by side with an example of one
of the great achievements of the European aviation industry: an A400M
military transport plane loaned by Airbus Operations SAS. The French Army
took delivery of its first A400M Atlas – an exceptionally high-performance
aircraft designed and produced by Airbus Military – in 2013. aerosocpia will
soon exhibit the first A400M to take to the air in December 2009: the MSN
1. The heavily-instrumented prototype was used to extend the model’s
flying envelope and especially for extreme trials. After four years and 475
test flights, it was disarmed for exhibition at the museum.
The collection explores the development of military jet aircraft from the
post-war years to the 1970s, introducing visitors to the different missions
flown by military aircraft and technological progress in the sector, and also
offering a reminder of a number of historical events.
In the early 1950s, the Republic F-84 and the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG
15B fought on opposite sides during the Korean War. They illustrate the
first massive deployment of combat jet planes in a conflict. Despite the MiG
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15’s greater efficiency, both these planes were limited in power, but still
revolutionary compared to the propeller fighters of WWII.
During the Cold War, the threat of nuclear strikes led nations to demand
ever faster planes to intercept any incoming nuclear bombers. From the
mid-1950s, turbojet aircraft equipped with afterburners could reach Mach
2, but they were difficult to handle and could only be flown by seasoned
pilots. A perfect illustration of this type of aircraft is the Lockheed F-104
Starfighter, the first plane to fly at twice the speed of sound. It was known
as the “missile with a man in it”.
The Swedish constructor SAAB’s Draken JD35 stood out among the ranks
of Mach 2-class multipurpose combat aircraft. Its double delta wing was
better adapted to low speeds and the constraints of a short take-off, but it
was still difficult to fly.
Subsequently, national defence policies soon created a demand for multipurpose planes that were not only able to carry out interception missions,
but also ground attacks, bombing, reconnaissance and training operations.
These aircraft were equipped with more sophisticated systems. The
Mirage III constructed by Dassault Aviation was initially intended to be an
interceptor, but then redesigned as a multi-purpose plane modifiable to meet
the different specifications of various user countries. Seen as one of the
finest combat planes of its time, it was also one of Europe’s great aviation
triumphs.
Finally, still on the subject of European successes, we should also mention
the Jaguar, built by the French-British company SEPECAT and partly
produced on the Louis Breguet site in Colomiers. Originally designed as a
training plane, the Jaguar was modified several times. By the time the first
production aircraft left the line at the end of 1971, the two countries had
revised their policies and were now prioritising tactical support. So different
versions based on the same structure were developed: a two-seat training
combat plane and a single-seat ground attack plane, like the one exhibited
at the museum.
L’Aéronautique Navale, the French fleet air arm, is represented by the first
supersonic fighter able to operate from an aircraft carrier: the F-8 Crusader
produced by the American constructor Vought. This manoeuvrable, highperformance fighter enjoyed an exceptionally long career. It served in the
Vietnam War and also in Lebanon, Libya and the former Yugoslavia under
French colours. Alongside the Crusader, the Alouette II Marine designed
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by SNCASE was the world’s first certified gas-turbine helicopter. Its success
in both civilian and military operations in more than thirty countries was
widely acclaimed.
The following generation of helicopters is represented by the SE 340
Gazelle. The specific model on show is prototype no. 2. It was used to
develop the tail rotor and for trials with a T-tail. Ultimately, the T-tail version
was shelved, making the model in the museum the only one of its kind.
aerosocpia also presents three planes that were used to train pilots, but could
also fly other missions, which varied according to the model. Having previously
seen service as a French Air Force and Aéronautique Navale liaison plane
until 1963, the SCAN Nord.1101, based on the Messerschmitt Bf108, a
German plane designed during WWII, was used in the 1970s by the Service
d’Exploitation de la Formation Aéronautique (SEFA – French national flight
school) and flying clubs. The only propeller-driven plane in the collection, it
was used to train many airline pilots.
After WWII and the appearance of jet combat aircraft, pilot training had to
be rethought. Until then, pilots had trained in propeller-driven planes. The
first military jet training plane in France or the world, the Fouga CM-170
Magister was made famous by the Patrouille de France aerial display team.
Aside from these uses, it was armed and deployed for support and attack
missions in a number of conflicts.
Finally, the unsuccessful rival of the Fouga Magister, the Morane-Saulnier
MS 760 Paris, was used by the French Air Force to train pilots and weapons
systems officers. Because of its four seats – unusual in a jet – it regularly flew
officer transport missions. More generally, the MS 760 Paris was seen as a
pioneering light jet aircraft, well before the first business jets.
An original plane: the CESSNA 337D Super Skymaster “Push Pull”
In the 1960s, America’s Cessna company was mainly known for its light
single-engine planes. To provide more power, Cessna developed a twinengine plane with high wings and a retractable undercarriage. The plane
owes its “Push-Pull” nickname to the location of its two engines: one in front
(traction) and one behind (propulsion).
Thirty or so civil models of this plane were later converted into psychological
warfare O-2B aircraft equipped with loudspeakers and systems for dropping
leaflets. The version played an important role in the Vietnam War. Once the
planes were decommissioned, some of them went on to do valuable forestsurveillance and fire-prevention work in California.
All versions included, a total of 3,000 of these planes were produced, some
of them by the Reims Aviation company (from 1969 on).
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SCIENTIFIC AIRCRAFT
Since the start of the 1970s, planes have been an essential resource in
enhancing the very large-scale observations of meteorological networks
and satellites.
The Fairchild SA226-AT Merlin IVA exhibited at the museum played its part
in around twenty scientific research campaigns on a national, European and
international level between 1986 and 2003. Equipped with multiple sensors,
instruments measuring different atmospheric parameters and computers to
record and visualise data in real time and optimise the flight path, it was used
by the French and European scientific community to conduct experimental
research in many different fields: radiation balance, cloud microphysics, and
atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics. The teams who were fortunate
enough to fly in it during their campaigns have fond memories of the aircraft.
SPORTS AND LEISURE AVIATION
Sailplaning is a leisure or competitive activity dating back to the beginning
of aviation history. The first heavier-than-air flights were made by gliders.
The category is illustrated by the Espadon, produced by Wassmer. A singleseat, standard-class glider built entirely of composites, it is the culmination
of all the research into this type of aircraft conducted since the end of the
1950s.
LIGHT AIRCRAFT
The VJ 01 Gringo, a unique model designed and built by Toulouse’s José
Vergès, exemplifies the passion that light aircraft can inspire. José, a fitting
heir to the field’s pioneers, built this machine with its magnificent lines and
flew it over landscapes as beautiful as they were inaccessible, living the
dream of all free-flight enthusiasts.
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ULM AVIATION
With the 1970s came a boom in ultralight motorised aircraft. ULM aircraft
– only for the keenest of aficionados – are often handmade. The first ULM
craft – or microlights – were actually powered hang gliders, but they grew
more sophisticated and diversified during the 1980s with the appearance of
multiple-axis models with a fixed aerofoil structure, based on conventional
planes. The sole representative of this multiple-axis category, the Skyranger
– which was designed in partnership with a Toulouse flying school – is
remarkable technological, sporting and commercial achievement.
The Museum is proud to present its many legendary and extraordinary
aircraft, including four icons of European aircraft construction: the Caravelle,
Concorde, Super Guppy and A300B.
TO SUM UP, THE MUSEUM’S
COLLECTION INCLUDES:
A legendary plane: the replica of the Blériot XI
Commercial aircraft
• Sud-Aviation SE 210 Caravelle
• Sud-Aviation-British Aircraft Corporation Concorde 201
• Sud-Aviation-British Aircraft Corporation Concorde 209
• Airbus Industrie A300B
• Aero Spacelines Super Guppy SGT 201
• Société des Avions Marcel Dassault Falcon 10
• Aerospatiale SN-601 Corvette
Tourism, sport and leisure aircraft
• VJ 01 Gringo
• Wassmer WA28 Espadon
• Best Off Sky Ranger
• SNCAN Nord 1101 Noralpha
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Scientific aircraft
• Fairchild Swearingen SA226-AT Merlin IVA
Military aviation
• Republic F84 Thunderjet
• Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG 15BIS
• Lockheed F104 G Starfighter
• Saab J35 OE Draken
• Générale d’aviation Marcel Dassault - Mirage IIIC
• Vought F-8E (FN) Crusader
• Sepecat Jaguar A
• Cessna 337 Super Skymaster “Push Pull”
• Morane-Saulnier MS760 Paris IR
• Potez-Air Fouga CM 170 Magister
• Airbus Military A400M
Rotating aerofoils
• Aérospatiale Westland SA 340 Gazelle
• SNCASE Alouette II Marine
Drone
• Nord Aviation CT 20
VISITING THE SUPER GUPPY,
CONCORDE AND A300B
Visitors board three iconic planes - Concorde n°1, A300B and Super Guppy,
for a unique tour of discovery.
Inside the Super Guppy is a viewing room where visitors can watch a video
introducing the tour.
Dedicated to test installations, the front section of the Concorde’s cabin has
been restored and adapted to suit mobility-impaired persons (MIP), while a
presidential cabin is displayed in the commercial section.
Visitors can then learn the secrets of the Airbus A300B’s cockpit, hold and
Internal structure, visible through a glass floor. The rear section presents
a period commercial cabin and different VIP layout options: living room,
bedroom and bathroom.
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THEMED AREAS
Five themed, interactive 50 m² exhibition areas complete and explain the
aircraft collection. Visitors play an active part in the learning process as they
try out flight techniques and do quizzes.
> The “Behind the Scenes” area
The fun, interactive visit to this area shows everything that goes on behind
the scenes during a flight! Visitors discover all the technical background they
would not normally be able to see, from the plane’s flight preparation to air
traffic control, cabin pressurisation, international aviation language and the
final guidance provided to the pilot on the apron after landing.
The “Behind the Scenes” area
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> The “Aviation Careers” area
This themed area presents a complete overview of aviation trades, in both the
industrial (painter, airframe fitter, manufacturing process planner, structural
engineer, etc.) and operational (maintenance technician, traffic officer, air
traffic controller, etc.) domains.
It is an entertaining visit, with samples of materials to be handled and games
to provide a better grasp of certain skills.
The “Aviation Careers“ area
> The “Assembling an Aircraft” area
On a large, interactive touch table, visitors can select a model of plane,
customise it, choose its on-board equipment and even its airline! They
become Airbus clients and order their own plane!
> The “Flight Mechanics” area
How do you fly a plane? In this area, visitors learn all about flight controls and
are introduced to such phenomena as rolling, pitching and yaw. Examining
the fresco that looks back over developments in flight controls throughout
the history of aviation, they will become genuine experts!
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> The “Aviation Archaeology” area
Aviation archaeology – a rapidly expanding science – examines the traces
of a vanished plane to gather information about its pilot and mission.
The interdisciplinary approach of the Association Aérocherche facilitates
investigation and the sharing of discoveries with grateful families and
descendants.
As visitors examine models, original documents, photographs and the
personal belongings of crews in a tour enhanced by interactive systems,
they find themselves plunged into the world of the pilots who flew such
machines as the D .520, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Ju 88 and the Laté
298, not to mention Chuck Yeager’s P51 Mustang and its machine gun.
The “Aviation Archaeology“ area
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> The “Looking to the Future” area
Designed in the form of an igloo by Airbus Group, this area offers insights
into air transport innovations. What will the plane of the future be like? How
will we travel in the air? At what speeds? The video presented by Airbus
Group provides initial answers to all these questions.
The “Looking to the Future” area
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Transmitting
scientific and
technical culture
The scientific council
A cultural facilitation agenda for all publics
Themed guided tours
Events and dates at the Museum
Focus on “Now Boarding”
Video guidance
The Museum and disabled access
Key information
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Passing on knowledge and skills, aeroscopia – an iconic showcase
of aviation industry trades – is a cultural, scientific and technical
facility aimed at the world of education. aeroscopia’s entertaining,
informative, interactive experience will inspire visitors of any age.
THE SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL
Chaired by the Blagnac town council, the Scientific Council will assemble the
representatives of the organisations of Terre d’Envol, of Airbus, of Manatour,
as well as qualified members.
Its role is to advise the general and cultural directions of the museum. It
will make recommendations and give opinions on specific programming,
activities, conferences and aircraft restoration.
Sharing memory and new technologies
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A CULTURAL FACILITATION
AGENDA FOR ALL PUBLICS
Devised in partnership with the Académie de Toulouse educational
authority, universities and aviation companies, the Museum’s cultural
facilitation programmes promote public awareness of the aviation
sector’s history, sciences, technologies and trades.
> THE DISCOVERY TOUR
Aimed at all publics –groups or individuals – this tour immerses visitors in
the museum experience with a general introduction to the collections. It is
structured around visits to the Timeline and the collection’s 3 iconic planes,
as well as the themed areas to explore such vital aviation concepts as lift,
flight controls and advances in cockpit technology.
Its main objective is to introduce visitors to the Museum with a general
presentation of the collections (Timeline, a few of the planes on show,
certain themed areas), making them keen to come back for other visits. It is
the perfect way to prepare a casual tour or other themed visits!
> THE MUSEUM RALLY
The aim of this activity is to provide children accompanied by their parents
for a casual visit with a fun introduction to the Museum.
As soon as they reach the museum, children receive an “Expedition Kit”
containing a pencil, a paper “compass” and two games with explanations.
There are two stages in the Rally:
• an aerial photographic reconnaissance exercise,
• an orientation exercise involving the completion of a flight plan.
How does it work? The point of departure is indicated on a plan of the
Museum’s interior. The children simply follow instructions, using the
“compass” provided in the kit to find the next destination each time.
At every stage of the flight plan, the child must find a letter. Together, they
form a clue.
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THEMED GUIDED TOURS
Military Aviation
This itinerary is for both military aviation connoisseurs and beginners curious
to find out about and understand the increasing importance of military
aviation, from its emergence as a branch of land and naval forces to its
essential role in national security today.
The tour itinerary explores both the history of military aviation and its
application, taking visitors to the heart of the action and familiarising them
with mission profiles, backgrounds and potential outcomes! The exhibits
featured in the tour played a part in different conflicts (F104 Starfighter,
F8 Crusader in the Vietnam War, Mirage IIIC in the Six-Day War). Some even
fought on opposite sides in the same conflict (MiG15 and F84G in the Korean
War).
“Following in the Pioneers’ Footsteps”
This tour pays tribute to both the famous and less-celebrated pioneers of
aviation history, as well as some of the legendary aircraft associated with
them. So many pilots, constructors, engineers and even physicists have
contributed to the progress of aviation since humanity began to conquer
the skies, through their exploits, “firsts” or inventions.
Other tours more specifically aimed at school parties:
> THE LITTLE EXPLORERS TOUR FOR INFANTS
Specially devised for younger nursery-school children, this tour provides
its Little Explorers with a simple, fun introduction to planes as a means
of transport. In the first part of the interactive tour, the children discover
different means of transport and their names and uses in small workshops
(or in discussions with the guide), and find out about planes in particular.
The tour takes them into the heart of the Museum, where they explore the
A300B and its cabin, and learn how to find their way around the different
aircraft on show.
> BUDDING TRAVELLERS
This tour follows the same itinerary as “Little Explorers” and includes fun
hands-on exhibits suited to older nursery-school children.
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> THE “AVIATION TECHNOLOGY” TOUR FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
During this tour, secondary-school pupils explore planes from a technological
angle. What kinds of engine? How is power supplied on board? What materials
are used to construct a plane? How do you fly a plane? What is life like on
board? Presenting different aircraft – including, for instance, the Eole, the
A300B, the Super Guppy and the Concorde (an impressive “technological
laboratory”) – the guide introduces different aviation technologies and
principles, before explaining how they developed in response to the socioeconomic context of the time, but always with an eye to air-transport safety
and performance.
> THE “HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURY SEEN FROM THE SKY” TOUR
AIMED AT SCHOOL PARTIES FROM YEARS 10, 12 AND 13
Aimed at pupils from years 10, 12 and 13, this tour takes an unusual look at
history, focusing on aircraft as its central theme and explaining how aviation
played a key role in the 20th century. Examining the Timeline and models and
planes in the collections, pupils gain a new, original understanding of key
events and periods in history, including World War I, the years between the
wars, World War II and even the construction of a united Europe.
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EVENTS AND DATES AT THE
MUSEUM
All through 2015, unique events and meetings exploring the past,
present and future of aviation will be organised for visitors.
> “Envolées cultur’ailes” (Cultural Take-offs): cultural or scientific events
on bank holidays, festivals, national days, etc.
> “Carnets de bord” (Flight Logs): aviation events related to the collection
or, more generally, the aviation sector.
You can find the programme calendar on our website: www.museeaeroscopia.fr
FOCUS ON “NOW BOARDING”
“Now Boarding” events are complimentary themed presentations (about 15
to 20 minutes) made by the facilitation team. They are scheduled all year
round, especially on Wednesdays, at weekends and during school holidays.
The choice of themes depends on events. They may deal with scientific
issues, the planes in the collection or more literary notions related to aviation,
and may be aimed at the general public, but also target younger populations
more specifically.
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VIDEO GUIDANCE
The aeroscopia mobile application is a museum visit assistance app
To ensure a fun, interactive visit! Customised, documented and immersive,
the app provides a step-by-step guide to casual, independent visits that
introduce the collection in an entertaining way. To assist visitors during their
tour, it provides plane monographs, GPS guided tours, practical information,
a plan of the Museum, etc.
The aeroscopia application supplies more than 150 Mb of multimedia content
or 1 hour of audio content. It is downloadable on the Internet or directly at
the Museum. Some content is only available at the Museum.
The aeroscopia app can be downloaded free by scanning the BLEAM or from
app stores (Google Play or Apple Store).
The app provides visitors with
several separate lines of access from
the homepage:
• “The collection”: enables the visitor
to freely access the presentations of
each plane and explore historical and
technical aspects. Each presentation
entry includes “Find out more” links that
can by used at any time.
• “Guided Tour”: two GPS itineraries
suggest a tour to match the visitor’s
profile.
• “In the uniform of…”: A fun, enhancedreality surprise!
• “Practical aeroscopia”: all the practical
information needed to get to the
Museum and organise a visit there.
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THE MUSEUM AND DISABLED ACCESS
Specific facilities and aids for disabled persons are provided in order
to make their visit as enjoyable as possible.
> HEARING-IMPAIRED: inductive loops are available at reception and there
will soon be guided tours with a French sign-language translator
> PERSONS WITH MOTOR DISABILITIES: 1 walking frame, 2 wheelchairs
and 2 cane seats are available at reception
> VISUALLY-IMPAIRED: all the plane information displays are translated
into Braille
The aeroscopia Museum plans to obtain the “Tourisme et Handicap” label.
KEY INFORMATION
> ADDRESS: Musée aeroscopia - 6 rue Roger Béteille - 31700 Blagnac
> OPENING HOURS
Open from Monday to Sunday
From 9:30 am to 6:00 pm (except during school holidays)
From 9:30 am to 7:00 pm (during school holidays)
> PRICES
Full price: 11,50 € / reduced price : 9,50 € / under 6 years old : free
One year membership: 35 €
Combined tours with Let’s visit Airbus are available
> CONTACT FOR THE MEDIA:
Head of sales, Marketing and Communication Department:
Patricia Trantoul - patricia.trantoul@manatour.fr - 00 33 (0)5 34 39 88 72
Communication Manager:
Vicenta Molinero - vicenta.molinero@manatour.fr - 00 33 (0)5 34 39 42 17
Marketing and Communication Assistant:
Sophie Diakité - sophie.diakite@manatour.fr - 00 33 (0)5 34 39 42 24
www.musee-aeroscopia.fr
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Appendices
Presentation of Groupe Manatour, the operator
Cardete Huet architects agency
Aeroscopia: key figures
The organisations of Terre d’Envol
Funding plan
Schedule
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PRESENTATION OF GROUPE
MANATOUR: THE OPERATOR
Groupe Manatour (originally named Taxiway) was founded in 1990 by JeanPierre MAS and Philippe NAU.
Based in Blagnac near Toulouse, it is the number one group in industrial
tourism in France. It was initially set up to manage visits to the Airbus
production sites in Toulouse. Today, its partnership with Airbus has grown
and is still its main activity, but Groupe Manatour has also diversified its
business in the core field of Economic Discovery Tourism. Among its top
clients are EDF, VEOLIA and DEPECHE DU MIDI...
With a forecast turnover of €7.5m for 2015 and 80 staff, Manatour’s future
development will be along 3 lines:
• Consolidation of its industrial tourism business: visits to the Airbus sites
(especially with the imminent opening of the A350 chain) and visits to EDF
plants in the Southwest France area;
• Development of its industrial tourism consultancy and auditing business;
•
Operation of the “aeroscopia” aviation museum. With an anticipated
120-130,000 visitors a year, aeroscopia will be France’s second aviation
museum, hosting one of the world’s greatest collections in a spectacular
setting and impressive buildings.
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THE CARDETE HUET ARCHITECT
AGENCY
Industrial processes are a chosen field for the Cardete Huet Architect Agency, which
was responsible for the design of the assembly lines of the Airbus A330, A340, A380
and A350 families. In recent years, production conditions have exposed industries to
considerable changes in production systems, profoundly transforming the relationship
between industrial activity and industrial buildings.
In this context, the agency has acquired expertise in the industrial field of assembling
some of the largest complete objects in the world: large commercial aircraft.
These buildings, of impressive size and floor space, are the result of a close dialogue
with their users in order to shape a building that reflects the true measure of their
ambitions.
These references, including airports, the aviation industry and space technology,
associated with an ability to analyse and interpret highly complex industrial
processes, as well as a commitment to dialogue with customers such as engineers
and international experts in highly technical fields, have allowed the Cardete Huet
Architect Agency to work on many different projects, from the Soyuz site in French
Guyana, to Bourges for EADS or Marseille and Paris-Le Bourget for Eurocopter. Backed
by this expertise, the Cardete Huet Agency has tackled the design of this aviation
museum and its appealing history, with determination and audacity.
Metallic structure
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KEY FIGURES
Land area: 66,000 m².
Floor area: 9,200 m², including a 1,475 m² reception area, 7,671 m² of
exhibitions + a 6,000 m² outdoor exhibition area.
Landscaped areas: lakes (8,000 m²), green spaces (8,000 m²), parking and
forecourts (8,000 m²).
Volume
• A torus-shaped exhibition hall for a total volume of 146,500 m3
•M
ain hall façade: 143m long.
• Three-dimensional metallic structure, 72m wide, 23m high with a 12m
overhang. By CABROL, built by LANIK
• Outer surface: an area of 12,000m² for the main hall with a metallic skin
(Zinc antrazinc) .
Large aircraft accessible to the public in the exhibition hall:
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Concorde, 1 A300B, 1 Super Guppy (cargo aircraft), Concorde Simulator
Reception area: 1,600 m² (reception desk, offices, gift shop 190 m²).
• Departure point for the aeroscopia exhibition and tours of the A380
assembly plant.
Flexibility
The build of the main hall is designed to ensure flexibility in case of the
collection being expanded and for future extension (up to 6,500 m² extra
floor space). The design of the metallic structure enables this possibility.
The Concorde and the A300B
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Water Management
Rainwater is discharged into the lake.
Flow Management
The total outdoor impermeable surface area has been limited by working on
the floor plans. Vehicle impact (buses, cars, aircraft) has been minimized.
The floor plan follows the shape of the main hall.
A single access point is used for pedestrians, buses and aircraft, taking into
account a future extension of the car park.
Museum Capacity:
500 persons (up to 1,400 persons when configured for conferences)
Constraints
The possibility of a future extension without impacting public access and
normal operations.
Reception area
La billeterie / Showroom
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The organisations of Terre d’Envol
Without the know-how and tenacity of hundreds of enthusiasts, aeroscopia
would not exist.
Each organisation has contributed to this project by devoting their
knowledge and skills to its realisation. Their role will be even more important
when the museum opens, as some of the features and activities will be based
on their imagination and creative ability. These organisations are associated
under the name Terre d’Envol, which represents the aeroscopia project.
Terre d’Envol is chaired by the charismatic Claude Terrazzoni, who was a test
pilot, the director of the aviation branch of Aerospatiale, until recently the
president of the Toulouse Chamber of Commerce and of Industry, and of the
French Airport union.
Académie de l’air et de l’espace
(The Air and Space Academy)
Contact details: 1, Avenue Camille Flammarion 31200 Toulouse
Contact: Yves Marc
05.34.25.03.80 / www.academie-air-espace.com
Founded in Toulouse in 1983 on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of
human flight, the Academy was the initiative of test pilot André Turcat, under
the patronage of the Ministries of Industry, Research, Defence, National
Education and Transports. It is a public utility association, the goal of which
is to promote the development of scientific, technical, cultural and human
activities in the fields of Aviation and Space. The members are key figures
from the aviation and space industries of France as well as other countries.
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President: Jean-François Bruna-Rosso
05.61.21.70.01
www.aatlse.org/
Founded in 1980, this organisation’s purpose is to preserve
aviation heritage as a whole. The team consists of nearly 80
active members (and 250 contributing members), and recovers vintage
aircraft, wherever they may come from, as well as aviation equipment (such
as engines and other parts). The team also restores these aircraft and this
equipment, and presents the collection to the public. Through this activity,
the association has obtained the recognition of both European (Switzerland,
Austria, Germany, etc.) and American museums and air forces (around ten
fighters).
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Association Cap Avenir Concorde
Members: Olivier Jordan, Muriel Vuillamy (secrétaire),
Cédric Carayon, Louis Paulus
www.capavenirconcorde.com
Objectives: to keep the legend of Concorde alive, telling the stories of the
programme’s famous contributors and unsung heroes in an attractive and
friendly way, by retracing the major steps of this technical and human
adventure, from the start of the design process, through testing by the
manufacturer, to the entry into service with Air France and British Airways,
the end of operations, and future projects for high-speed transport. To
preserve and promote the organisation’s collection, consisting of equipment
and parts donated by Air France. Organise or participate in exhibitions and
various events.
Aérothèque
Contact details: 18, rue de Montmorency - 31200 Toulouse
President: André Rocaché
05.61.93.93.57 / www.aerotheque.fr
Founded in 1988 on the initiative of active and retired employees, and
the management of Aerospatiale Toulouse (now Airbus), the non-profit
organisation Aérothèque preserves cultural, social and technical heritage. It
brings to life the industrial history of Toulouse, from Dewoitine to Airbus. It
is the memory of the Toulouse facilities from 1920 (when Dewoitine set
up his first workshop) to the present day. Aérothèque is a living, evolving
museum with an extensive aviation documentary database consisting of
books, photography and films. The collection is archived and digitized in order
to be easily accessible to the public.
Aérocherche
Headquarters: 24 Allées Georges Brassens, 31700 Blagnac
President: Gilles Collaveri
General Secretary: Jean-Michel Rago
Internet site: www.aerocherche.fr
Email: gilles.collaveri@hotmail.com
Replic’Air
President: Jérémy Caussade
Internet site: http://www.replicair.fr/
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Flight Heritage
President: Jean-Pierre Dujay
06.08.939.777
Founded in 2008, the organisation is focussed on the collection, the
conservation and the promotion of historical aviation heritage. Its work is
organised around three main themes: researching and taking an inventory of
elements of industrial or cultural heritage, the selection and the conservation
of these elements, and their promotion to the aviation industry itself, or to
the general public. In the past three years, Flight-Heritage has been involved
in several campaigns, in particular through photography exhibitions, film
productions, publicity campaigns or the purchase of collections in favour of
the preservation of aviation heritage.
Spot’Air
Contact: M. Garcia
06.62.70.89.58
www.spotair.org
The organisation unites aviation enthusiasts through the organisation of
meetings, thematic conferences and aviation-themed trips, and aims to
create a network with any local, national or international organisation with
the same goals and interests. The organisation publishes a magazine and a
website.
Virtu’Ailes
President: Dimitri Fichet
assovirtuailes.free.fr
Founded in 2006, this organisation was born from the ambition of 7 aviation
and simulation enthusiasts, who set themselves the challenge of rebuilding
and reactivating flight simulators. A first project has brought to light the
potential of this organisation: project Speed Bird, which aims to reactivate
the professional Air France Concorde simulator.
Des Etoiles et Des Ailes
President: Catherine Gay
www.desetoilesetdesailes.com
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FUNDING PLAN
In Euros
• VILLE DE BLAGNAC
• TOULOUSE METROPOLE
• AIRBUS
• REGION
• DEPARTEMENT
• FEDER
• AEROTHEQUE
TOTAL
8 450 000
5 000 000
3 500 000
2 680 000
1 570 000
200 000
100 000
21 500 000
SCHEDULE
March 2014...........................positioning of the aircraft inside the exhibition hall
Summer 2014.....................furbishing of the museum
14th January 2014...........opening
March 2016...........................opening of Le Ferme de Pinot
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our thanks to:
CAP AVENIR CONCORDE | ACADÉMIE DE L’AIR ET DE L’ESPACE | AEROCHERCHE
DES ÉTOILES ET DES AILES | FLIGHT HERITAGE | SPOT AIR | VIRTU’AILES | RÉPLIC’AIR
our thanks to:
CAP AVENIR CONCORDE | ACADÉMIE DE L’AIR ET DE L’ESPACE | AEROCHERCHE
DES ÉTOILES ET DES AILES | FLIGHT HERITAGE | SPOT AIR | VIRTU’AILES | RÉPLIC’AIR
CONTACT FOR THE MEDIA:
Head of sales, Marketing
and Communication Department
Patricia Trantoul
patricia.trantoul@manatour.fr
00 33 (0)5 34 39 88 72
Communication Manager
Vicenta Molinero
vicenta.molinero@manatour.fr
00 33 (0)5 34 39 42 17
Marketing and Communication Assistant
Sophie Diakité
sophie.diakite@manatour.fr
00 33 (0)5 34 39 42 24
Création :
www.musee-aeroscopia.fr