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Early last month, Cathay Pacific
Airways celebrated the arrival
of its latest aircraft—one that
highlights the airline’s firm commitment
to its home city. The new Boeing 777-
300ER arrived from Seattle painted in
a unique “Asia’s world city” livery that
will be used to promote the Hong Kong
name as it flies around the world.
The aircraft, the sixth of 30 777-
300ERs being delivered to Cathay Pacific
by 2012, was welcomed to Hong Kong in
a ceremony hosted by the airline’s chief
executive Tony Tyler at the Hong Kong
Aircraft Engineering Company.
The aircraft carries on its fuselage
the logo of the “flying dragon”,
complemented by the “Asia’s world
city” Hong Kong brand line. From afar,
the dragon, which symbolizes the spirit
of Hong Kong and its people, is seen
soaring over the green waves, which
depicts the lands and oceans of the
world. This is the second Cathay Pacific
aircraft to be painted in these colours—
the first, a Boeing 747-400, was unveiled
in July 2002.
Speaking at the welcome ceremony,
Tony Tyler said that each time the
aircraft lands in a different city it will
help to spread the word about Hong
Kong. “In its distinctive green livery
the aircraft clearly proclaims that Hong
Kong is a city that has made its mark
on the world stage,” said Tyler. “Our
latest Boeing 777-300 will fly around our
network carrying the message that Hong
Kong is Asia’s world city. It also carries
a message that Cathay Pacific is Hong
Kong’s home airline—a job we have
been doing for 61 years and will proudly
continue to do long into the future.”
The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will
become the mainstay of the Cathay
Pacific long-haul fleet in the years to
come. The highly efficient aircraft will
enable the airline to operate more direct,
non-stop flights to destinations in North
America. Each of the new aircraft comes
fitted with Cathay Pacific’s innovative
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The governments of Canada and
Barbados have negotiated an
Open Skies-type air transport
agreement to increase trade and
tourism between the two countries.
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon,
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure
and Communities, and the Honourable
David Emerson, Minister of International
Trade, and Minister for the Pacific
Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler
Olympics, announced the agreement.
“This is Canada’s first Open Skies-
type agreement in the Caribbean region
and signals another step forward in
providing greater flexibility for air
services for passengers, businesses,
air carriers and airports,” said Minister
Cannon. “I am pleased with the outcome
of these negotiations, marking another
bilateral air services agreement achieved
under Canada’s Blue Sky policy.”
The new agreement allows airlines
to provide scheduled air services as
frequently as desired between cities in
Canada and Barbados. This agreement
also allows airlines to react quickly to
market conditions by more effectively
adjusting prices. In addition, airlines
from both countries have greater
flexibility in offering flights (passenger
and cargo) to and from third countries,
with the gradual phase-out of all
limitations.
Canada Announces Open Skies Agreement with Barbados
See Barbados Agreement page 3
Cathay Pacific celebrates arrival of ‘Asia’s world city’ aircraft
Cathay Pacific’s sixth Boeing 777-300ER, painted in the unique“Asia’s world city” livery, takes off from the Everett airfield in Seattle.
See Cathay Celebrates page 4
Located in the capital city Bridgetown, the Chamberlain Bridge in Barbados is a state-of-the-art lift bridge that was upgraded in 2006 from a swing bridge originally erected in 1872.
The Vancouver Organizing
Committee for the 2010 Olympic
and Paralympic Winter Games
(VANOC) has named Vancouver Airport
Authority as an Official Supplier of the
2010 Winter Games. This partnership
marks the first time in Olympic Games
history that an airport has been named
an Official Supplier.
As an Official Supplier, the Airport
Authority has sponsorship rights in the
airport category for the 2010 Winter
Games and is committed to providing
world-class operations and services
prior to, during and after the Games.
In addition, the Airport Authority
receives the sponsorship rights to the
Canadian Olympic team for the Beijing
2008 Summer Games, the Vancouver
2010 Winter Games and the London
2012 Summer Games. The sponsorship
commitment includes: dedicated airport
amenities and services for VANOC
and 2010 Winter Games activities,
accreditation processing and departure
screening facilities, expedited passenger
arrivals and baggage services, specialized
training for airport staff, parking and
ground transportation services and
office space.
“As an Official Supplier, we will
provide many athletes, officials,
media and visitors with the first and
last impression of the Vancouver
2010 Winter Games,” said Larry Berg,
president and chief executive officer,
Vancouver Airport Authority. “Our goal
is to provide a smooth, seamless and
exceptional travel experience to every
passenger that visits our airport for
the Games or any other reason. We
are enhancing our facilities, passenger
services and customer care program to
ensure we meet this goal before, during
and after the 2010 Winter Games.”
The Airport Authority’s long-
established working relationship with
VANOC also includes separate, but
complementary agreements covering
terminal advertising opportunities and
six dedicated Olympic Stores in the
International and Domestic Terminals
featuring Vancouver 2010 Winter Games
merchandise.
The sponsorship announcement
was made at a community event held
in YVR’s new Link building, which
connects the Domestic and International
Terminals, provides additional check-in
and baggage facilities, and will be the
final stop for Canada Line trains heading
to and from the airport. In attendance
at the announcement were employees
of Vancouver Airport Authority, local
airport business partners, VANOC
representatives, elected officials and
other Games sponsors who marked the
start of this partnership by signing a
large-scale commemorative banner that
is displayed in the terminal.
Flight 2010 cleared For landing at VancouVer international airport
Vancouver Airport Authority named Official Airport for 2010 Winter Games
Larry Berg (centre), president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority, receives a commemorative plaque from John Furlong, VANOC chief executive officer, at the sponsorship announcement ceremony. Looking on are Todd Nicholson, captain of Canada’s Paralympic Hockey team, and Mira Leung, member of the Canadian figure skating team.
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The Airport Authority made an exciting announcement
this month: Vancouver International Airport is an Official
Supplier to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic
Winter Games—the first partnership of its kind in Olympic
Games history.
We’ve been working with VANOC for some time on this
unprecedented agreement, which will see us provide dedicated
facilities for VANOC and Olympic Games activity, expedited
passenger and baggage services and in-terminal advertising and
retail opportunities. Our agreement also includes sponsorship
rights to the Canadian Olympic Team for Beijing 2008, Vancouver
2010 and the London 2012 Games.
As Douglas Coupland wrote in his homage to Vancouver,
City of Glass, “For many people, YVR is where Vancouver begins
and ends.” Certainly this will be true for many of the athletes and
guests visiting Vancouver for the Olympic Games—our airport
will form their first and last impression of the city.
For several years, we’ve been working on plans to welcome
the world for 2010. Many of the changes we announced late
last year, including a new international reception lounge with
a 24-hour customer care centre and enhanced language and
translation services, were in the planning stages for the Olympic
Games before they were fast tracked for early completion.
Now that we’ve formalized our role as a 2010 sponsor, we’ve
put some key people in new positions. Paul Levy, who has been
vice president, airport operations, has been made vice president,
planning, 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Paul’s dedicated
focus will be to lead the preparation, planning, and delivery of our
mandate to welcome each guest with personalized care during
the Games.
Customer care is not just a priority in 2010. To ensure we
maintain our commitment to care for each and every customer
who comes through the airport, Don Ehrenholz, formerly director,
engineering projects, has stepped into the role of vice president,
airport operations.
With our team in place, I am confident we will set a new
standard in welcoming the world. We have already introduced
services that are unprecedented among Canadian airports, such as
our 24-hour customer care counter in the Canada Border Services
Agency Customs Hall. This counter receives approximately 250
enquiries a day, with questions ranging from information about
YVR facilities to flight information to baggage. The most common
questions are related to directions.
Another service that has received widespread use and will
serve us well during 2010 is our 24-hour Language Line, which
gives us access to translators speaking more than 170 different
languages. On average, the Language Line is used about four to
six times a day. So far the most requested languages have been
Mandarin and Spanish.
We have more work to do to prepare for the Games, but we
are well on our way to welcoming the world, one person at a
time.
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President’s CornerBy LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer
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“Canada greatly values its
close, long-standing relationship
with Barbados,” said Minister
Emerson. “Canada is celebrating
the 100th anniversary of the
Canadian Trade Commissioner
Service’s presence in Barbados
this year. The new agreement
will provide a stronger basis
for competitive air services. We
anticipate this will generate even
more growth in trade, tourism
and investment.”
The new agreement also
provides all-cargo air carriers
with greater options to facilitate
and expedite the flow of cargo
between both countries, and
third countries, including those
of the Caricom region. Caricom
countries include Antigua
and Barbuda, the Bahamas,
Barbados, Belize, Dominica,
Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica,
Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis,
Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and
the Grenadines, Suriname, and
Trinidad and Tobago.
This new agreement builds on
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s
visit to the Caribbean region
in July 2007, when he outlined
Canada’s re-engagement in the
Americas as a critical, long-term
international priority for the
government.
In 2007, trade between Canada
and Caricom members, including
Barbados, was $2.2-billion, a 20
per cent increase from 2006.
Canadian merchandise exports
to Caricom totalled $725-million
and merchandise imports from
Caricom totalled $1.47-billion.
In 2006, 25,600 Canadians
travelled to Barbados. The
Caricom region received more
than 251,100 Canadian tourists
in 2006.
The new provisions are
applied immediately. Once
ratified, the new agreement will
replace the 1985 agreement
currently in force.
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The Honourable Lawrence
Cannon, Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities,
has announced the designation of WestJet
to operate scheduled international air
services between Canada and Barbados.
This designation was made possible by
the bilateral air transport agreement recently
concluded between Canada and Barbados.
“I am pleased that WestJet’s
designation will provide additional
airline choices for Canadians travelling
between Canada and Barbados,” said
Minister Cannon. “This increase in
scheduled air services is a great example
of growth in the airline industry.”
Under the provisions of Canada’s
international air transportation policy,
all Canadian air carriers may apply to
the Minister for designation to operate
scheduled international air services.
The agreement permits each country
to designate any number of airlines for
the operation of scheduled air services
to and from Canada, with no limitation
on flight frequency.
WestJet designated to operate scheduled service to Barbados
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Billing itself as “a new generation,
aviation service provider” Sea
Land Air Flight Centre celebrated
its grand opening on March 1 at their
new Boundary Bay Airport hangar
facilities.
Attending the ribbon-cutting
ceremony were Richmond Mayor
Malcolm Brodie, Delta Mayor Lois
Jackson, Boundary Bay airport manager
Gordon Andrews and Thomas Fung,
chairman and founder of the Fairchild
Group, Sea Land Air’s parent company.
Sea Land Air operates modern
Diamond Aircraft for its flight training
and five models were on display
including the latest Diamond D-Jet
single-engine, personal jet aircraft,
which drew a lot of attention from the
many guests attending the opening.
Other exhibits included luxury Audis,
Jaguars and Land Rovers from Richmond
AutoMall’s Cowell Motors, and the latest
Harley Davidson motorbikes from
Vancouver’s Trev Deely Motorcycles.
Sea Land Air Flight Centre provides
one-stop aviation services, ranging from
flight training—using modern aircraft
with advanced avionics—and aircraft
rental to fractional programs and
aircraft sales.
For more information, visit
www.sealandair.ca.
Construction of the airport
portion of the Canada Line is
zipping along, ahead of the
initial project schedule.
With work on the elevated guideway
from YVR to Bridgeport Station
complete, crews are now focusing
on YVR’s three Canada Line stations:
Templeton, the first stop on Sea Island
heading to YVR; Sea Island Centre; and
YVR-Airport Station. The stations are
due for completion this fall.
Currently, concrete and structural
steel work is being done, along with
preliminary roof installation. Installation
of the mechanical, electrical and control
systems that will be used to power the
trains is also underway and slated for
completion by April 2008. This includes
two concrete power substations on Sea
Island that will help keep trains moving.
The Canada Line will run fully
separated from traffic between
Vancouver International Airport, the
heart of Richmond’s civic precinct and the
transportation hub at Waterfront Centre
in Vancouver. With 16 stations, two
bridges, approximately 19 kilometres of
tunnel and elevated guideway, parking
and bus facilities and transit capacity
equivalent to 10 road lanes, the Canada
Line will be an important new link in the
regional transportation network.
“When the Canada Line is operational
in 2009, YVR will join just a handful
of international airports with a rapid
transit link to and from the city centre
and communities between,” said Larry
Berg, president and CEO, Vancouver
Airport Authority, at the completion of a
critical phase of the Line’s construction
earlier this month. “This is an important
connection, particularly as we prepare to
welcome the world for the 2010 Olympic
and Paralympic Winter Games.”
Come late April, expect to see the
first trains using the track, as the
YVR line will be used for testing and
commissioning of all trains before
the Canada Line opens officially in
November 2009. Initially, four sets of
two-car trains will be tested, with three
more sets of trains arriving in Vancouver
in the coming months for testing on the
airport portion of the line.
In April, the crew will turn its efforts
to landscaping along the Canada Line.
More than 1,000 plants, including cherry
and dogwood trees, evergreens, poplars,
and ground cover will be planted to
beautify the route.
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Cathay Pacific is committed to expanding its fleet and network to further the
development of Hong Kong as an international hub. It now operates a total of 114
wide-bodied aircraft and has 52 on firm order. The Cathay Pacific Group fleet,
which includes Dragonair and Air Hong Kong, will number 200 by 2012.
Cathay Celebrates from page 1
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Around @ Events
First B.C. showing of the personal Diamond D-Jet. This mockup display included a cut-away of the 315-knot cruise speed engine. The jet has a range of 2,503 kilometres and can operate out of 762-metre runways.
Invited VIPs perform the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Sea Land Air Flight Centre grand opening celebration
Air Canada has announced that
with its aircraft refurbishment
program substantially complete,
travellers taking advantage of the
airline’s expanded summer schedule
will travel in greater comfort than ever
before.
The airline’s refurbishments
include lie-flat suites in Executive
First on international flights and
new seats throughout all the airline’s
aircraft, each featuring a personal
audio-visual entertainment system
with free access to 36 movies and
hundreds of CDs, a 120-volt power
and USB port.
“Air Canada is passing a milestone
in its aircraft interior refurbishment
program. The renewal of our regular
narrow body fleet will be complete
by June 1 and three quarters of our
wide-body aircraft will also be ready
for the summer, meaning we can now
guarantee a new or refurbished aircraft
on our major routes,” said Ben Smith,
executive vice president, commercial, at
Air Canada.
Customers booking travel through
www.aircanada.com are able to determine
at the time of booking through a red star
designator that their chosen flight will
be operated with a new or refurbished
aircraft.
Air Canada’s 142 regular Embraer
and Airbus narrowbody aircraft serving
primarily domestic and transborder
routes will be either new or refurbished
as of June 1.
Forty-five of its 60 long-haul,
widebody aircraft will be either new
or have refitted interiors by the same
date, allowing Air Canada to designate
key international routes, such as its
Vancouver to Sydney Boeing 777
service, to be served exclusively by these
aircraft.
expanded ServiceIn addition to aircraft refurbishment,
Air Canada is adding and increasing
flights on Western Canadian, transborder
and international routes.
In British Columbia, a second daily
frequency service will be added between
Vancouver and Regina and a third daily
flight between Vancouver and Prince
Rupert.
Transborder service will see the
addition of a second weekly frequency
between Vancouver and Maui, with
flights offered on Saturdays and
Wednesdays, beginning May 7.
Internationally, the number of flights
between Vancouver and Seoul will be
increased to 10 a week from seven
(pending government approval).
New service from Vancouver to
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico, will begin
on April 5, using 140-seat Airbus A320
aircraft with a choice of Executive Class
or Economy service and featuring the
carrier’s personal entertainment system
at every seat. Starting May 3, year-
round service to Cancun, Mexico, will
depart every Saturday onboard a 207-
seat Boeing 767-200 aircraft, offering
a choice of Executive Class or Economy
service.
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Air Canada completes aircraft refurbishment in time for expanded summer service
Air Canada’s refurbishments to its fleet include lie-flat beds in Executive First on international flights.
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Honda Aircraft is expanding
sales of its advanced HondaJet
with a direct sales and service
support plan for the Canadian market.
Sales to Canada will be handled directly
from the company’s headquarters in
Greensboro, North Carolina. Service
support will be provided through the
HondaJet service facilities in the U.S. that
are closest to the Canadian customers’
location.
Initial deliveries of the HondaJet to
Canadian customers are expected to
begin by the year 2012.
“This is an important step to have our
business plan in place in Canada,” said
Michimasa Fujino, president and CEO
of Honda Aircraft. “We are confident
that we have established the basis for
exceptional support that will provide
our customers with unparalleled quality
and convenience.”
Honda Aircraft began U.S. sales of the
HondaJet in October 2006 and quickly
amassed orders for well over 100 units.
In order to answer increasing demand
for the new business jet, the company is
expanding sales to now include both the
Canadian and Mexican markets.
The HondaJet features several
innovations that are designed to help
it achieve better fuel efficiency, larger
cabin and luggage space, and higher
cruise speed than conventional aircraft
in its Very Light Jet class. The result of
20 years of aviation research by Honda,
key HondaJet innovations include a
patented over-the-wing engine-mount
configuration, a natural-laminar flow (NLF)
wing and fuselage nose, and an advanced
all-composite fuselage structure.
Worldwide HondaJet pilot training
will be conducted in partnership with
Flight Safety International, which will
include the development of a Level-
D, full-motion flight simulator for
HondaJet. The first simulator will be
installed at Honda Aircraft Company’s
new headquarters facility. Additional
training facilities will be established in
the future as HondaJet sales continue
to grow.
Honda Aircraft, is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Honda Motor
Company.
Airlines in the oneworld alliance
are bringing their operations
together at Beijing International
Airport in its new passenger terminal.
The transfer to the state-of-the-art
Terminal 3 is occurring in two phases:
• British Airways and Qantas, as two
of the first six airlines to use the new
building, moved to the new terminal
last month.
• The other oneworld airlines
serving Beijing—Cathay Pacific,
Dragonair, Finnair and Japan
Airlines—will transfer into
Terminal 3 on March 26.
All oneworld airlines will use check-in
desks in the terminal’s area C.
Dragonair and Cathay Pacific will
announce details of their lounge facility
in Terminal 3 ahead of their move there.
Premium passengers from other
oneworld carriers will have access to
the new common-use lounge in Beijing
Terminal 3, which opened last month,
with separate facilities for First and
Business Class passengers.
This lounge is located one floor up
from the main departures concourse
level, near the airlines’ departure gates.
They offer a full range of facilities for
passengers whether they want to work
or relax.
All six oneworld carriers serving
Beijing currently operate in Terminal 2.
Between them, they operate up to 15
departures a day from Beijing non-stop to
eight destinations with connections to the
near 700 airports they and their oneworld
partners serve worldwide.
Designed by British architects Foster
and Partners, the US$2-billion Terminal
3 covers one million square metres. With
a third runway for the airport opening at
the same time, it will double capacity to
76 million passengers a year.
Oneworld airlines move into Beijing’s new Terminal 3
World’s largest building
(Top) Traditional Chinese-style pavilion in Beijing International Airport’s Terminal 3. (Bottom) An un-manned train to transport passengers within the new
terminal building.
Sales of new HondaJet expanded to include Canadian market
HondaJet, an advanced light jet was selected by “Popular Science” magazine as the winner of the publication’s 2006 “Best of What’s
New” Award in the Aviation and Space category. The HondaJet was chosen from among dozens of aviation products for its
breakthrough design and innovative features.
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| M A R C H 2 0 0 8 | Y V R S K Y T A L K • �
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Last month, an Airbus A380 aircraft
successfully completed the world’s
first flight by a commercial
aircraft using a liquid fuel processed
from gas (GTL) in the first stage of
a test flight programme to evaluate
the environmental impact of alternative
fuels in the airline market. The flight
from Filton, U.K. to Toulouse, France,
lasted three hours.
The A380 was chosen because the
aircraft is already the environmental
benchmark in air travel. It has four
engines including segregated fuel tanks
making it ideal for engine shut down and
re-light tests under standard evaluation
conditions. During the flight, engine
number one was fed with a blend of GTL
and jet fuel whilst the remaining three
engines were fed with standard jet fuel.
This was the first step of a long-term
Airbus testing phase to evaluate viable
and sustainable alternative fuels for the
future. GTL could be available at certain
locations to make it a practical and viable
drop-in alternative fuel for commercial
aviation in the short term. GTL has
attractive characteristics for local air
quality, as well as some benefits in terms
of aircraft fuel burn relative to existing
jet fuel. For instance, it is virtually free
of sulphur. Synthetic fuel can be made
from a range of hydrocarbon source
material including natural gas or organic
plant matter made by a process called
Fischer-Tropsch.
Testing GTL will support future
second generation bio-fuels, which are
not presently available in sufficient
commercial quantities. Airbus will study
viable second generation bio-fuels when
they become available.
“This [test flight] has been a great
achievement,” said Airbus president and
CEO Tom Enders. “Fuel and environment
are key challenges aviation is facing and
for which technology and international
research collaboration open up new
horizons. Our alternative fuels roadmap
requires innovation, diversity of ideas
and options that need to be explored.
This takes bold cross-industry and cross-
border collaboration and that’s what we
are showing with our groundbreaking
first test flight with alternative fuels. It is
part and parcel of Airbus’ commitment
to providing leadership as an eco-
efficient enterprise.”
Airbus completes first civil aircraft test flight using alternative fuel
A Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine on the wing of an Airbus A380.
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| M A R C H 2 0 0 8 | Y V R S K Y T A L K • 11
Last month, Air Canada announced
year-round daily codeshare service
to Mumbai and Chennai, India,
in cooperation with Indian carrier Jet
Airways. With the addition of Chennai,
Air Canada now serves four destinations
in India on a codeshare basis: Delhi,
Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. The
codeshare services offer customers
convenient connection options, one-stop
check-in and seamless baggage transfer
to final destination on a single ticket.
“We are pleased to offer our
customers more choice and convenience
when travelling to India, in cooperation
with our partner, Jet Airways,” said
Daniel Shurz, vice president, network
planning. “With the addition of service
to Chennai, and expanded options
of travelling to India via London, in
addition to Frankfurt or Zurich with
our Star Alliance partners, Air Canada
customers benefit from a vast choice of
daily, year-round flights to and from the
communities we serve across Canada,
and four major destinations in India.”
Air Canada customers travelling to
India now benefit from the choice of
the carrier’s extensive schedule of non-
stop flights to London Heathrow from
seven cities across Canada (Vancouver,
Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa,
Montreal and Halifax) that connect
in London to Jet Airways operated
flights to Mumbai. In addition, flights
from Toronto to Chennai via Brussels,
operated by Jet Airways are available
from Air Canada on a codeshare basis.
Aeroplan members benefit from
mileage accumulation on these Air
Canada codeshare flights.
Aeroplan, the loyalty rewards
program, and Primus, the largest
alternative communications
carrier in Canada, have formed a multi-
year national partnership that will
allow Aeroplan members to accumulate
Aeroplan Miles across Primus’ entire
range of consumer products and
services.
Aeroplan members may earn three
Aeroplan Miles for every dollar spent on
Primus’ suite of products and services,
including home phone, long distance,
wireless, and internet services, as well
as Primus’ bundled offerings. Aeroplan
members can also earn Bonus Aeroplan
Miles when they sign up for Primus
services.
“Aeroplan’s national partnership
with Primus is an excellent way for
Aeroplan members across Canada to
take advantage of a rich mile-earning
opportunity,” said Rob Shields, vice
president, partnerships, Aeroplan. “Our
members can now easily earn Aeroplan
Miles on a wide array of everyday
telecommunications needs.”
Aeroplan’s millions of members earn
Aeroplan Miles with its network of more
than 70 partners, representing more
than 150 brands in the financial, retail,
and travel sectors. Miles earned may be
redeemed for Aeroplan’s ClassicFlight
Rewards, ClassicPlus Flight Rewards,
and global Star Alliance Flight Rewards,
offering travel to more than 850
destinations worldwide.
Aeroplan members can find more
information and sign up to receive
Primus’ products and services by
visiting www.primus.ca, or by calling
Primus’ customer service centres, at
1-800-806-3273.
Aeroplan partners with Primus
Air Canada expands service to India
Delta is first U.S. carrier to take delivery of Boeing 777-200LRDelta Air Lines has taken delivery
of the first of eight Boeing
777-200LR (long range) jets
scheduled to enter its fleet by early 2009.
By adding the world’s longest-range
commercial jetliner to its fleet, Delta
bolsters its ability to connect customers
and cargo between virtually any two
cities around the globe, nonstop.
“This 777-200LR marks an important
milestone for Delta as our first new
delivery from Boeing in six years, as well
as another step forward in creating a truly
global airline,” said Edward Bastian, Delta’s
president and chief financial officer.
Delta received the new aircraft during
an event at Boeing Field in Seattle attended
by Bastian and more than 100 Delta
employees. In tribute to employees and
to the original “Spirit of Delta”—a Boeing
767-200 given to the airline in 1982
by employees, retirees and friends—the
new Boeing 777-200LR, Ship 7101, will
be called “The Delta Spirit” in gratitude
to the many accomplishments of Delta’s
employees worldwide. The aircraft will be
officially dedicated to Delta employees in
a celebration this month in Atlanta.
The new 777-200LR is the flagship
aircraft for Delta’s new global product,
including fully horizontal personal
sleeper suites in BusinessElite, next-
generation, more comfortable seats
in coach, and Delta’s on-demand
entertainment system on larger screens
at every seat.
BusinessElite customers flying on
the 777-200LR will enjoy a host of new
features that include reclining, adjustable
seats that lie flat, privacy screens,
personal stowage compartment and USB
ports for personal MP3 players.
Delta plans to offer sleeper suites
with these amenities on its entire 777
fleet by 2010.
The airline’s 777-200LR aircraft
will offer customers flying in coach
comfortable all-leather slim-line seats
each with on-demand music, movies,
games and television on individual 9-inch
video monitors. Delta is the first airline
to offer the sleek, new, leading-edge
seats from Weber Aircraft LP, offering
up to 1.5 inches of increased personal
space, additional under-seat storage,
and ergonomically designed cushions.
On all Delta international flights,
customers in coach also enjoy enhanced
food offerings, a complimentary cocktail
with each meal, and complimentary
amenities, including eye shades and ear
plugs for more personal comfort and
privacy.
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In addition to keeping passengers
moving and people and places
connected, over the past 15 years
YVR has also become an international
hotspot for air cargo, providing
Canadian companies and products with
fast, efficient access to the world.
A Pacific Rim location on the Great
Circle Routes, a bustling seaport,
established rail and truck routes to key
North American cities and YVR’s air links
to 19 international and 27 U.S. scheduled
non-stop destinations has helped put
Vancouver on the transportation and
logistics map.
In 2007, YVR handled almost 225,500
tonnes of cargo, up from 223,100 tonnes
in 2006. That’s an average of 618 tonnes
of cargo a day.
YVR’s ‘Cargo Village’ is Sea Island’s
air cargo headquarters and is home to
air carriers, freight forwarders, customs
brokers, trucking and courier companies,
which occupy more than 92,900 square
metres of cargo buildings and warehouse
space. Thirty-eight of YVR’s airlines carry
cargo—some exclusively, like Cargojet,
FedEx, Purolator and UPS—and some in
addition to passenger services, such as
Air Canada and Cathay Pacific.
New routes and services are good
news for both passenger travel and the
air cargo business at YVR. Increasingly,
new airlines review both passenger and
cargo opportunities when considering
a new service to Vancouver. Air New
Zealand and Oasis Hong Kong Airlines,
both new carriers to YVR last year,
helped grow YVR’s air cargo business
in 2007.
A recent change to federal air
cargo regulations is a positive step for
further growth of the cargo business
at YVR and the Asia-Pacific gateway.
Last month, the Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities
approved YVR for participation in the
international air cargo transshipment
program. This program will allow air
cargo to be moved through the airport
for shipment to third countries,
which, in turn, will significantly
expand YVR’s network. For example,
cargo can now be flown from the
U.S. into YVR, stored temporarily,
and then flown to a final European
destination. Alternately, cargo can
arrive from overseas and then be
shipped by rail or truck from YVR to
a U.S. destination.
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Starting in 2009, FedEx will take delivery of Boeing 777 Freighters. The 777F is the world’s longest-range twin-engine freighter and in FedEx’s operation will carry 77,560 kilograms of revenue payload at a range of 11,300 kilometres.
Upcoming Eventsapril 8-10, 2008
airport expo 08Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NVA gathering of GSE and airport operations professionals from all over the U.S. and key foreign markets, supported by the B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba aviation councils. Airport Expo 08 is not just a traditional trade show and semi-nar environment, but a real opportunity to see new vehicles and other outdoor GSE equipment in action.As the GSE and airport equipment industry’s own, focused event, it’s a must visit—whether you are interested in the diversity of products on display, from ramp to terminal, the live demo area, the practical and professional conference and workshop sessions or, perhaps most importantly, the incredible networking opportunities.What you will see:
• More than 200 indoor and outdoor ‘hands on’ exhibits• Live GSE demonstrations outdoors on all three days• Practical and professional conference and seminar sessions• Networking reception (outdoor Hawaiian luau style)• Deicing demonstration and seminars• Alternative energy solutions.
Register at www.airportexpo2008.com.
May 3, 2008
YVr aviation collectibles Show
(5th annual), in conjunction with the Bcit aerospace campus open houseBCIT Aerospace Campus, 3800 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Booths full of civil and military aviation and airline collectibles, such as diecast, aviation posters, airline magnets, magazines, aviation clothing, badges, airplane photos and many more collectibles.Tickets: $5 per person; children under 12 free.For more information, call (604) 542-9664, or visit www.yvraviationshow.com.
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Harbour Air Seaplanes is the largest all-seaplane company in the world,
and voted one of BC’s top 40 employers. We are currently recruiting for these
great full time opportunities:
Manager – richmond Base and Flight operationsWith a commitment to safety and service, the Manager will provide employees with resources and training to exceed
standards and oversee aircraft scheduling. Requirements: Management and aviation experience; In depth knowledge of
Canadian Aviation Regulations and Transport Canada Regulations; Computer knowledge; Advanced Excel; Flight Ops and
Pilot license an asset.
chief pilotThe Chief Pilot is responsible to the Operations Manger for the direction of safe flight operations, and the professional
standards of the Flight Crew. Requirements: Transport Canada Commercial Pilot’s License and Current Class 1 Medical;
3500 hours of fixed wing PIC; 1000 hours float time; Previous management and/or leadership experience; Demonstrated
computer knowledge and experience working in a Window based platform; Extensive knowledge under Part 7 of the
Canadian Aviation Regulations, 703 and 704 Operations.
For complete position details visit www.harbouriar.ca.
To apply, email your résumé to [email protected].
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At Langara Fishing Adventures,
we offer all-inclusive packages to our five lodges
showcasing the very best of BC’s diverse sport fishing
opportunities. From salmon and halibut in the abundant
waters of Langara Island to steelhead in the quiet rivers
of the Queen Charlotte Islands, our goal has always been the same: to provide the
greatest fishing experience possible and to ensure the resources we rely upon are
abundant, healthy and sustainable for generations to come. We are now seeking a:
travel coordinator – Full time, permanentA challenging opportunity exists at our Richmond-based office for a permanent
full-time Travel Coordinator. In this position, you will assume the role of as the year
round chief travel consultant managing all company travel logistics for our five
lodges. As the principal in-season travel coordinator, your primary responsibilities
include managing the efforts and work schedules of other seasonal travel staff
members, coordinating the transport of all guests and staff to and from the lodges,
and ensuring successful changeovers. Off-season duties include providing essential
sales and office administration support along with other key administrative duties.
Front desk coordinator - Full time, permanentA challenging opportunity exists at our Richmond-based office for a permanent
full-time front desk coordinator. In this position, you will assume the role as the
principal administrative support to our dynamic leadership team. Reporting to the
Office Manager, the front desk coordinator will be responsible for answering a high
volume of calls, greeting clients and guests, maintaining current databases, along
with a multitude of other general administrative duties as required.
assistant travel coordinators (2) – temporary (May 1 – September 30)Qualified individuals are invited to email a résumé and cover letter stating
compensation expectations to: [email protected]
EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANSWe are looking for experienced “M” and “E” category Technicians. Experience on
type would be beneficial but not required. We have many benefits and
competitive wages to offer including RRSP matching and flight benefits.
We operate a growing diversified fleet and have years of experienced as a com-
munity oriented airline.
AIRCRAFT GROOMERSWe are looking for aircraft groomers. We have many benefits and competitive
wages to offer including RRSP matching and flight benefits.
We operate a growing diversified fleet and have years of experienced as a com-
munity oriented airline.
Please forward résumés
via fax: 604-821-0694
or email: [email protected]
stArt YOur Future WItH serVIsAIr!
PRESENTLY HIRING FOR AIRLINE RAMP AGENTS
GREAT EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM
EARN UP TO $1000.00
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
Shift work, 24 hour operationOffloading and Loading baggage
and cargo Operate ground support
equipment Training program provided
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
· FULL HEALTH · TRAVEL PERKS· UNIFORM· PARKING
EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO:[email protected]
You must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant-IM1000 or
Permanent Resident.
Hold a valid Class 5 BC Drivers License and have your own means
of reliable transportation
B & B ACCOMMODATIOn
Chestnut Tree Bed & BreakfastComfortable accommodation,
with special discounts for
airline personnel. Five minutes
from airport, in Richmond.
Free pick-up to and
from airport.
Phone Penny or Ross
(604) 273-1198
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.bbcanada.
com/2011.html
EMPLOYMEnT OPPORTUnITIES
AVIATIOn TRAInInG
Start in the right place.Providing uniformed security officers since 1974.
Securiguard is the largest, privately owned security firm in B.C.
Securiguard is seeking applicants for security positions at the Access Control Points in the Vancouver Airport.
Applicants must have previously held a full YVR Restricted Area Pass.
Security (BST) training will be provided to suitable applicants.
Apply with your résumé via e-mail to:[email protected]
or by fax to:(604) 685-0013
No phone calls please.www.securiguard.com
The Green CottageA SEASIDE PARADISE
Truly tranquil experience. Stunning, panoram-ic view. Convenient location, minutes from
downtown Sechelt!www.green-cottage.ca
vOne-of-a-kind accommodation: 1,200-sq.-ft., fully furnished, 2 queen-size bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, TV, DVD, CD Player & Gas
Fireplace. Front porch & back deck.v
Boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, sea & wildlife watching, boardwalk/seawall, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, biking, horseback riding, dining out.
Tel: 604.318.9727 • Pgr: [email protected].
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EMPLOYMEnT OPPORTUnITIESEMPLOYMEnT OPPORTUnITIES
RELAXINGBODYMASSAGESPECIAL35 Minutes - $25.0045 Minutes - $40.0060 Minutes - $50.00
(you’ll enjoy it!) Non-sexual
Waxing from $5.00 and upDeep pore cleaning facial - $29.95/60 mins.
Relaxing Facial - $29.00/60 mins.(Gift Certificates Available)
Tel. 604.261.4878 Open 7 days a week: 10 AM – 8 PM
For cleaner skin and healthier life… Hot Spring Day Spa
8554 Granville St. – 2 min from airport Between W. 69th & 70th Ave. Park in front or at the back
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Help WantedFull & Part-Time Positions Available
Apply in store
Are you looking for a new career or part-time employment opportunity working with
other aviation-minded people?
Aviation World is currently seeking enthu-siastic, customer-focused individuals for
positions in our YVR store!
Bring a résumé to the store and ask to speak to Gary!
Aviation WorldBooks, hobbies & pilot supplies
105-6080 Russ Baker Way(next to McDonald’s)
Richmond, B.C.Phone 604.718.7400
www.aviationworld.net
ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT
Close to airport. Newer building.
Hardwood floors. No pets. $875 per
month, includes utili-ties. Secured parking. Please leave message at: (604) 279-2579.
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Help UsHelp Others
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Boeing has completed 50 per cent
of the design releases for the new
747-8 Freighter. The program
has released the 747-8 Freighter’s
detailed designs to Boeing factories and
its suppliers in order to begin building
parts, assemblies and tools for the new
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deck cargo doors on both airplanes
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8 Freighter are evident in the strong
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