On July 5, 2026, the Patrouille de France’s scheduled aerobatic demonstration over Montreal and Quebec City experienced a two‑hour postponement, with the Alpha Jet’s takeoff pushed back by the same interval. The delay altered the timing of the planned flight path that would have seen the French Air Force team perform over the two Quebec cities.
The Patrouille de France, the official aerobatic unit of the French Air Force, conducts its displays using the Alpha Jet, a twin‑engine trainer aircraft adapted for precision maneuvers. The team’s presence over Montreal and Quebec City is part of a broader series of aerial exhibitions that showcase French aviation skill and foster cultural exchange between France and Canada.
The revised schedule placed the Alpha Jet’s departure two hours later than originally announced, shifting the window for the aerial display across the metropolitan areas. Organisers confirmed that the demonstration will still proceed after the delay, maintaining the planned flight route over both cities. The event remains a highlight of the summer’s public spectacles, drawing attention to the capabilities of the Patrouille de France and the performance characteristics of the Alpha Jet aircraft.