[1] In the late 1990s, Confederation College relocated its programs for Flight Management, Aircraft Maintenance, and Aerospace Manufacturing to one larger building where students would have new equipment and facilities.

Air Canada donated one of its retired Douglas DC-9-32 aircraft (C-FTLT) which arrived for the grand opening celebrations.

One engine went to the school's maintenance program, while various signage, instruments, and small pieces of the fuselage were claimed by staff and students.

ACE is heavily supported by companies such as Bombardier, Levaero, Jazz, Bearskin Airlines, and Wasaya Airways.

ACE has hosted the world-renowned Canadian Forces Snowbirds several times and various pilots and mechanics on the team were alumni.