For Chris Kitzan, director general of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, inspiring youth is a personal and professional mission. But he's not alone; the museum is collaborating with government departments, aerospace companies, airlines, and educators to create the Canadian Aero/Space Skills Network. Listen to this short Lixar Podcast as Kitzan explains how the network is working collectively to inspire and engage the next generation (for optimal results, please use Google Chrome as your

Earlier this month, a blogger paid a visit to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. He penned a blog post about his impressions of the museum, based on his personal interest in aviation history. Check out the full post on his blog.

A visit to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum typically conjures up images of imposing planes and helicopters — not kites. But the museum actually holds an impressive collection of rare kites in storage. Read more about the hidden collection, and watch a short video where museum curator Rénald Fortier explains why the kites are not on public display.