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Quick facts
Ideally, Jelinski indicated that the society would like to
raise $10 million over the next five years, which he
concedes is hardly a modest goal. He is, however,
optimistic as the group now has a deed on the building,
although there are other tenants renting space as well. If
successful, there are plans to revamp the whole front end
of the facility, even though he is well aware such plans
will take time and money.
For more information, or to make arrangements for a
tour, visit www.saskaviation.ca.
Written by
Will Chabun
May 8, 2019 - Annual general meeting of the Regina
Airport Authority. Starts at 10 a.m. in Meeting Room 2 in
Queensbury Centre, 1700 Elphinstone St. Please RSVP by
May 1 to communication@yqr.ca
May 8, 2019 – Monthly meeting of the Canadian Aviation
Historical Society, Regina Chapter.
Speaker: Dan Dempsey. (Note change of date.) Dan
literally wrote the book on Canadian military air
demonstration teams. This former Snowbird member and
team commanding officer is the author of the book A
Tradition of Excellence -- Canada's Airshow Team
Heritage. Dan said he's willing to bring and sign copies of
his book's second edition for $90 each, a considerable
saving from the original price of $125, but he'd like firm
orders before he comes. If you will buy a copy, send a
note to cahsregina@hotmail.com
Venue: The Eagles Club, 1600 Halifax St. Presentation at
7:30 p.m., supper with our speaker at 6:00 p.m. There is
no charge to attend the presentation, though there is a
$5 free-will "landing fee" to cover costs.
 On February 28, 2019, the Government of
Canada announced an investment of $1.9
billion over 24 years for the next generation
of smart, AI-powered space robotics for the
U.S.-led Lunar Gateway.
 The Canadian government is also providing
$150 million over 5 years for the Lunar
Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP).
LEAP will fund the development and
demonstration of lunar science and
technologies in fields that include AI,
robotics and health.
 The Junior Astronaut initiative includes
space activities and a competition to train at
CSA headquarters in Saint-Hubert, Quebec,
with real astronauts.
 Canada's space sector currently employs
10,000 highly skilled workers, generates
$5.5 billion in Canada's economy annually,
and averages $2 billion in export sales.
 Space generates lucrative commercial
opportunities for our companies. Morgan
Stanley expects the global space market to
triple in size to US$1.1 trillion by 2040.
 The Government of Canada has invested
more than $2.5 billion since 2015 in
Canada's space sector, extending our
participation in the International Space
Station, providing funding to the Canadian
Space Agency to test technologies in space,
and helping Canadian companies scale up
through the Strategic Innovation Fund.