For more than 30 years, the association "Terre d'Envol" has campaigned for the creation of a scientific space and exhibition on aeronautics. Chaired at its creation in 1990 by Jean Pinet, president of the National Academy of Air and Space, then by Claude Terrazzoni since 1994, “Terre d'Envol” played a unifying and catalytic role by bringing together all the associations. aeronautical guardians of memory who work to conserve this historical heritage. Aerothèque, a partner aeronautical association, participated in the financing of the museum.