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YVR is three months away from opening Canada’s first Ground Run-up Enclosure (GRE)—a facility designed to minimize noise in surrounding communities from aircraft engine run-ups. Crews have been busy all summer doing groundwork for the GRE, demolishing old buildings, removing old concrete, relocating utilities and laying down the foundation for a new apron. The site’s location near YVR’s first terminal building and the heart of the airport’s south-side operations provided a handful of challenges. Crews had to work around and reroute old buried utilities in the ground, including power, communications, sanitary, storm, gas and water mains, which were built up on the site over the past 80 years. And to minimize impacts to operations, customers and nearby business partners, a lot of the work has taken place at night or during off-peak hours. Starting this month, the materials and steel required for the actual structure will
YVR’s state-of-the-art Ground Run-up Enclosure is designed to minimize noise from engine run-ups that are conducted as part of regular aircraft maintenance work. great machinery and construction crews hard at work as they build this state-of-theart facility. The GRE is a three sided, open–roofed enclosure between 11 – 15 metres tall, more than 60 metres wide and 80 metres long. It is built with noise-absorbing panels and perforated by several louvered vents
be delivered and construction on the enclosure walls will begin immediately. To ensure you don’t miss out on the daily progress, visit YVR’s new outdoor viewing platform located next to the South Terminal Building, which provides unobstructed views into the GRE. Bring the kids out for an afternoon and watch the
YVR Golf for Kids raises $260,000 on its 20th anniversary Spitfires at Goodwood
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for aerodynamic purposes, and is designed to reduce the engine run-up noise heard in nearby neighbourhoods by up to 50 per cent. Completion of the project is slated for December 2011. For more information on the GRE, visit yvr.ca.
Hope Air welcomes Rick Mercer as Honorary Patron Rick Mercer has spent a lot of time
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flying across Canada for his TV show The Rick Mercer Report. From tagging moose on the Island of Newfoundland,
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to fighting fires in Kamloops, British Columbia, Mercer has a rare perspective on Canada and all the wonderful places across the country. That’s YVR Golf for Kids Board of Directors—(left to right) Dan Northam, Wayne Duzita, Brian Flagel, Cheryl Hendrickson, Jim Westmacott and Steve Veinot.
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Twenty years of the airport community coming together in support of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and local children’s charities was celebrated at this year’s YVR Golf for Kids tournament. Since 1991, the annual YVR Golf for Kids event has contributed more than $3 million to help children and families in British Columbia. This popular golf tournament brings together a close network of airport businesses and is supported by title sponsor Vancouver Airport Authority as well as Concord Pacific and Marquise Group as gold and bronze sponsors and The Vancouver Sun. Many airlines and airport businesses generously donate prizing for the gala auction and airport employees contribute hundreds of volunteer hours. In addition to the title sponsorship, Larry Berg, President and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority, donated a further $20,000 in celebration of the milestone anniversary to benefit local children’s charities.
why Hope Air, the unique charity that arranges free flights for low-income
The event took place at the newly named QGolf Club (previously called Quilchena Golf and Country Club) on September 15 with 144 golfers taking to the fairways. The evening gala dinner and auction at the River Rock Casino and Resort was attended by 400 people with emcee Shanel Pratap from Global News and auctioneer Howard Blank of Great Canadian Casinos. The popular silent and live auctions raised $260,000 from generous bids on unique items such as a Canuck jersey signed by the Stanley Cup final hockey team, a Langara Fishing Lodge vacation package, a full membership to QGolf Club, numerous hotel packages, and a record number of airline tickets. Other prizes were donated by Aldeasa Duty Free, Glentel, PCL, and many others. As always, the Vancouver Canucks organization played a significant role in the festivities. Canuck players Mason Raymond,
Canadians to get to healthcare, invited
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him to become its second National Honorary Patron—an offer he proudly accepted. “Over the years, as host of The Rick Mercer Report, I’ve visited many of the smaller cities and towns where Hope Air clients live,” said Mercer.
Rick Mercer, now an Honorary Patron of Hope Air charity. Photo: Robin Wong
“These are great communities, and
Hope Air was founded 25 years ago
wonderful places to live, work and
and since then has provided more than
raise a family. But if you are referred to
66,000 flights to children and adults.
specialized medical care outside your
Mercer joins current Hope Air
community it can sometimes be a real
National Honorary Patron Dr. Marc
challenge to get to the care you need,
Garneau, C.C., and Canada’s first
especially for individuals and fami-
astronaut. His Excellency the Right
lies living at—or below—the poverty
Honourable David Johnston, C.C.,
line. Hope Air helps people get to the
C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D. is Vice Regal
healthcare they need with free flights.”
Patron of Hope Air.
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* YVR is the international aeronautical designation for Vancouver International Airport.
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With the exhilarating first day of school a distant memory for most kids, it was back to school excitement all over again late last month for 250 students who took part in the first week of Vancouver Airport Authority’s school tour program, The Future Lands Here. Now in its third year, more than 2,200 Grade Five students will participate in the tour program during the next two months to get a personalized look at the airport, its operations and its people. The Future Lands Here program is led by three energetic tour guides—Annalisa, Marcus and Wyanne—from the co-op program at SFU’s School of Communication. Assisted by YVR’s friendly volunteer Green Coats and their collective bank of airport knowledge, the tour guides help students identify interesting and often unknown aspects of YVR, all the while honing their own presentation and communications skills. Each tour starts when students are met at the Canada Line Templeton Station. From there, a short ride on the Canada Line is followed by a guided walk through the terminal building to learn about airport procedures that the students may use when travelling with their families. In addition, students learn about YVR’s geography and natural surroundings, its connections to First Nations’ culture and history and the many sustainable initiatives at the airport. Practical, informative, interactive activities are conducted with the students as well as a visit to the Public Observation Area. The Future Lands Here tour program runs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until November 24 and is now fully registered. For information about The Future Lands Here, visit yvrconnections.com. Want to get involved? The Airport Authority is looking for guest speakers to help share the YVR story; if you are interested in volunteering an hour out of your day to tell the students about your role at YVR, email School_Program@ yvr.ca for more information.
Golf for Kids from pg 1 Maxim Lapierre and Cory Schneider were available for photos for a small donation to the charity. The real stars of the events are always the children, families and the staff from Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Their stories and expressions of appreciation serve as a reminder of why YVR Golf for Kids began. In the mid-1980s, a friendly golf challenge started between various YVR law enforcement officers. In 1991, two members of Canada Customs, Brian and Audrey Flagel lost their daughter Elise to cancer. In response, the airport community rallied together and changed the law enforcement tournament into a golf challenge and auction, with the proceeds to be donated to the Elise Flagel Foundation. Thus began YVR Golf for Kids Tournament. To learn more about YVR Golf for Kids and how you can get involved, visit yvrgolfforkids.com.
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YVR’s school program, The Future Lands Here, will welcome more than 2,200 Grade 5 students during the next two months to learn about the airport, its operations and its people.
YVR honoured for marketing and communications YVR was recently ranked as one of North America’s top airports in terms of marketing and communications for its e-newsletter, Air Mail. As part of the Airports Council International – North America (ACINA) Excellence in Marketing & Communications Contest, YVR won third place in the newsletter category. YVR Air Mail, distributed monthly, keeps subscribers informed and updated about new airline routes, the
airport’s award-winning retail program, construction activity, operational changes, the environment and more. Subscription is free: to register visit yvr.ca. This year, 44 airports and airport authorities submitted 175 entries in the ACI-NA contest, which encompasses categories that recognize work in marketing and public relations, and provides airports the opportunity to be honoured for the quality of their work.
Awards are distributed in 17 categories ranging from brochures, advertising, marketing and public relations campaigns, newsletters, special events, video and film productions, to social media campaigns and websites. For the second time in contest history, communications and marketing professionals from the U.S. and Canada served as judges to review contest entries remotely, by way of web access.
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the last 19 years, the event has donated more than $3-million to Canuck Place Children’s
Abbotsford International
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Jaeger Mah, the Port Alberni native who won an 80-day stay at YVR has now spent more than 55 days in residence at the airport. Mah has spent the time at Canada’s second busiest airport seeking stories from the Come peoplejoin whothe travel through the airport airport community this as well as and thosehitwho airport September the work links in forthe a friendly community. game of golf to raise money for some very He children. has been documenting his experispecial ences on year, live@YVR.com and This YVR Golf on forFacebook Kids is celeon Twitter, where he shares with photos, brating its 20th Anniversary its videos annual and blogs. golf tournament and gala dinner event on Over the September 15.course of his stay Mah has The tournament will be played at the beautiful Quilchena Golf & Country Club in Richmond, with the dinner, auctions and evening events being held at the River Rock Resort and Casino in Richmond. YVR Golf for Kids brings together the airport and surrounding communities in a unique effort to raise funds for children’s
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Summit Softball Slam Wearing his trademark Hawaiian shirt, Jaeger Mah visits YVR’s operation headquarters and desperately tries to resist using the red phone, which is only lifted when something urgent occurs. Captain in an Airbus A330 and learned the meaning of the acronym YVR—the international aeronautical designation for Vancouver International Airport. As would be expected, Mah has met some interesting characters during his airport stay, including a resident of 100 Mile House (pop. 1,900) whose wife passed away seven years previously, which motivated him to sell their 30-plus acre farm and move to Fiji. He has also met a couple whose origiPoco Titans softball team, winners of ‘A’ Division this was year’s Kids Softball nalatplan to Hope elope for to Paris, but because Slam. of Parisian wedding restrictions decided to elope in theinelegance of the Fairmont build a daycare Lam Kaen, Thailand, one The 4th annual Hope for Kids Softball Airport Hotel and fly to Paris the next day. of the areas affected by the tsunami. Slam event, held last month at the King TheThe couple was married daycare was builtbyinYVR 2006Chaplain, and since George Park in Richmond, raised more Layne Daggett. then, the charity has held annual events to than $11,000 for the charity. get away from the children busy terminal raiseTomoney to aid needy in the The Hope for Kids charity began as buildings, Mah has spent time discovering Richmond community. a result of the massive 2004 tsunami that the This abundance of hidden beaches, year’s annual softball event, river held occurred off the coast of Thailand and banks, and backofroads on SeaCustoms Island, under trails the auspices Summit surrounding countries in the Indian Ocean. including a hiddenparticipation section of by McDonald Brokers, included members Rubina Wong, an employee of Summit Beach—a 20-minute bike ride from YVR. of the airport community and the support Customs Brokers, was vacationing in To learn more Mah’s experience of sponsors andabout volunteers, with whomlivthe Thailand when the tsunami hit and unfortuing at would YVR, not visithave the been Live@YVR.ca webevent such a success. nately did not survive. A group of Wong’s site.For Contactmore him via information, Facebook (facebook. visit family, co-workers and friends banded com/LiveatYVR) or follow him on Twitter hopeforkids.ca. together to create the non-profit group to (twitter.com/liveatyvr). shared stories about the British Airways Lounge, accessed only by a ‘secret’ elevator and divided into two sections—First Class and Club (Business) Class. The difference between the two lounges? First Class serves Johnny Walker Black Label Scotch, Champagne and exclusive beer brands and seats 22 people, while Club class offers seating for 66 people. The First Class section offers 22 seats and Club Class offers 66 seats. Both are just as
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National Research Council celebrates 60 years of aerospace research This year, the National Research Council (NRC) labs are celebrating 60 years of service to the Canadian aerospace industry. NRC labs created the crash position indicator, helped develop the Twin Otter aircraft, the mechanical arm used on the Space Shuttle (Canadarm), and managed the original Canadian Astronaut Program Launched in 1951 as the National Aeronautical Establishment (NAE), NRC’s aerospace labs were originally housed within the Division of Mechanical Engineering. In its first year, the NAE worked with de Havilland to develop the Otter aircraft, which played an important role in opening Canada’s north. NAE researchers later assisted in the development of the Twin Otter and other aircraft. Thanks in part to NRC research, Canada ranks among the world’s top five aerospace nations with revenues of nearly $23-billion per year. More than 400 aerospace companies from coast to coast provide 82,000 high-quality jobs and serve a variety of niche markets such as regional jets, commuter aircraft, civilian helicopters, landing gear, flight simulators, and space robotics and imaging. Following are some examples of NRC aerospace achievements over the past 60 years. Aerodynamics Throughout its history, the Aerodynamics Laboratory has given aerospace manufacturers the means to better design, predict and optimize the performance of their products. NRC constructed its first wind tunnel in 1930 and has supported the development of the Canadian aviation industry ever since. The Lab has also applied its expertise to applications related to surface vehicles, flexible struc-
Kris Ellis is one of the NRC Aerospace researchers who developed the superTRC control system for fly-by-wire helicopters. tures and the performance of Olympic athletes. Flight research NRC’s Flight Research Section was created in 1946, joining the NAE in 1951, and was later renamed the Flight Research Laboratory. From the start, the lab’s vision extended beyond research about flight to include research experimentation in flight. With a small fleet of test aircraft, NRC researchers have conducted experiments to advance aircraft and helicopter design, improve cockpit systems, enhance flight safety, and improve the understanding of weather, cloud physics and global climate change. In addition: Gas turbine lab NRC had been involved in gas turbine engine research for many years before the 2005 launch of its own Gas Turbine
Laboratory (GTL). This laboratory has unique facilities and expertise to help industry develop and evaluate the performance of gas turbine engines and components in compliance with increasingly stringent environmental, safety and operational requirements. Aerospace manufacturing technology NRC’s Aerospace Manufacture Technology Centre (AMTC) opened in 2004 on the Université de Montréal campus. Its mission is to help Canadian aerospace manufacturers and their suppliers evaluate, demonstrate and implement new manufacturing technologies. The AMTC is active in four technology areas: forming and joining of composites; metallic products; automation, robotics and intelligent manufacturing systems; and material removal (focusing mainly on hard alloys and composites). As the Institute – NRC Aerospace – moves into its seventh decade, it will continue contributing its expertise and facilities to the development and adoption of leaner, greener, safer and more efficient technologies for the industry. NRC Aerospace will work with other NRC research programs as well as university and industry partners on biofuels, lighter and stronger materials and healthier aircraft cabin environments, helping Canada maintain its position in the global aerospace economy.
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New YVR paging system launched Listen up, passengers. YVR has launched an innovative Automated Airline Gate and Baggage multilingual announcement system that will make it easer for you to do just that. Starting this month, airline agents will now be able to press a touch screen system at the assigned gate or baggage locations and broadcast their airline brand specific pre-recorded announcements in both official languages (English and French). In addition, airlines can choose any number of six other top languages used at YVR, including: Cantonese, Punjabi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Spanish languages identified with assistance of Tourism BC and Language Line statistics, and consistent with the airport’s existing signage way-finding programs. The new automated announcement system utilizes state-of-the-art technology and includes new amplifiers and network controllers located in 23 rooms throughout the airport, dedicated network cabling and upgraded speaker capabilities for enhanced clarity, intelligibility and performance for airlines and passengers alike. As part of this upgrade, airline flight
information is pulled from the scheduling database and automatically populates the airline and flight number/destination into the announcement for the airline at the assigned gate. The messages for broadcast are automatically populated at each gate prior to the scheduled departure of a flight and are available for selection and broadcast when the agent is ready at the gate. System capabilities include the ability for airlines to broadcast a message when a gate change has occurred to the old gate and provide pre-recorded announcements for the entire boarding process, baggage claim announcements and other scenarios. Airline users have the ability to select the desired broadcast area including the local gate, neighbouring gates or even pier-wide, when appropriate. Vancouver Airport Authority worked collaboratively with its airline partners to review individual airline scripts and paging content to ensure that the final harmonized script represents key elements of all airline paging. The South Terminal Building will also be upgraded with new microphones and amplifiers in the very near future.
Did you know YVR is one of the world’s most accessible airports for passengers with disabilities? The airport has been outfitted with a visual paging system, visual fire alarms, Braille lettering in elevators and washrooms, tactile maps of the terminal area, innovative Automated Airline Gate and Baggage multilingual announcement system and more TTY (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) pay phones than in any other airport terminal.
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November 3, 2011
Canadian Council for Aviation &
Doing Business in the USA
Aerospace Annual Forum & AGM
(Full Day Seminar and Professional Briefing)
Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Avenue,
Town and Country Inn, Hwy 17 & Hwy 99, Delta, BC
Winnipeg, MB
8:30am to 4:30pm
CCAA’s 20th annual Forum & AGM continues
Cost: $195 per person, pre-registered ($145
to be one of the foremost events in Canadian
each for 2 or more). If registered on/before
aviation and aerospace. The goals of
October 28, deduct $25 per person. Special:
the CCAA Forum are to provide industry professionals with the opportunity to
After lunch only, $75. This seminar is designed to help attendees understand the U.S. market, plan their
examine current trends and best practices,
approach, and suggest practical methods and
and for CCAA to consult with industry on its
alternatives for implementing business and
projects and priorities. In addition, popular
marketing plans in the U.S. Key topics include:
social events such as the Welcome Reception
(1) dealing with border issues, such as U.S.
and the Awards Night & Gala Evening are occasions for delegates to socialize in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
travel and immigration planning, U.S. customs clearance, business planning, taxation, currency exchange and legal considerations; (2) understanding logistics issues, such
Registration forms must be returned to CCAA
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warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and
the 2011 Forum. For more information, visit
handling of returned goods; and (3) sales/
avaerocouncil.ca.
October 26-27, 2011
marketing strategies. For more information,
Workshop & BC Aviation Council
Flight Instructor Refresher Course—Aeroplane and Helicopter
Drive, Richmond, BC
Main Terminal Boardroom, Boundary Bay Airport, Delta, BC
Cost: (includes breaks and lunch but not
Course Fee: $560
banquet) BCAC Members — $175; Non-
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The BC Aviation Council and InterVISTAS Consulting are partnering to present a workshop on Canadian Airport Sustainability called “Airports in Crisis” at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, B.C.,
renewal of flight instructor rating. Course manager: Bob Leroux, Class 1 flight instructor, pilot examiner and former inspector with Transport Canada. For more information, visit navpath.com or call toll free 1-855-NAVPATH.
prior to the Silver Wings Banquet.
November 13-15, 2011
Communities and Airports facing airport
Air Transport Association of Canada 2011 AGM & Tradeshow
sustainability crisis—a little over a decade after airport privatization it is clear that many airports are not sustainable. The reasons
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are lack of funding for quickly developing airports, regulatory creep, lack of revenue to cover infrastructure expenses, and, in the case of NAS airports, high lease payments to the federal government reducing competitiveness versus US alternatives. October 26, 2011—Networking Reception: 5:30pm-7pm, ABC Ballroom Foyer (cash bar) October 27, 2011—Workshop: 9am-4pm Followed by the BC Aviation Council’s Silver Wings Awards Banquet in the same location. Reception: 6pm; Dinner: 7pm; Dress: Black Tie/Business Suit; Cost: (does not include Workshop) BCAC Members — $125; Non-
Canada’s air travellers, shippers, airports and tourism industry. Some of the new air transport rights exchanged by the two governments are available immediately for use by Canadian and Japanese airlines, while others will be phased in. Airlines are reviewing the new arrangements to determine what new or additional air services might be warranted. Currently, Air Canada, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL) offer flights from YVR to Tokyo’s Narita Airport. Since November 2006, Canada’s Blue Sky policy has encouraged long-term, sustainable competition and the development of new and expanded international air services. Under this policy, the Government of Canada has concluded open, new or expanded air transport agreements with close to 60 countries.
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The Honourable Ed Fast, Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, recently announced an expansion of the bilateral air transport agreement between Canada and Japan. The announcement, which was made during the Minister’s visit to Japan to strengthen Canada’s trade and investment ties with Asia, provides more possibilities for air services between the two countries. “This expanded agreement will help deepen Canada’s important trade and investment relationship with Japan—the world’s fourth-largest economy,” said Minister Fast. “Our government is committed to facilitating the movement of goods, services and people to help Canadian businesses expand, compete and succeed in priority markets around the world.” The expanded arrangements include greater access for Canadian airlines to Tokyo’s Narita Airport and added flexibility for airline routings. The agreement includes additional rights for services between Canada and Japan through third countries, which will support air services between the two nations. The expanded agreement is also expected to lead to additional benefits for
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The French airplane, AKOYA, is an amphibious aircraft designed to also land on snow. LISA Airplanes, a young French company that creates, manufactures and sells high-end airplanes and associated services, has developed the AKOYA, a two-seater airplane with a unique design and a wealth of features that will delight those who love to travel and explore. Featuring patented Multi-Access technology, the AKOYA can take off and land as easily on water or snow as on the ground. In addition, pivoting wings allow it to be stored or transported with ease. This technical feat is made possible by the development of Seafoils, a unique innovation in the world of aviation. Located under the fuselage, these hydrofoils are connected to a retractable landing gear equipped with skis and pivoting wings. This abundance of new features enables the AKOYA to reach unprecedented seaplane performance levels. With just 70 litres of unleaded gasoline, the AKOYA can fly more than 1,100 kilometres at a speed above 210 kilometres per hour.
Entirely designed in composite materials and powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax engine, the AKOYA can take off and land over less than 200 metres. Private land, airfield, airport, lake, river, sea or snowcovered runway: the possibilities are such that users can land as close as possible to their destination, thus considerably reducing overall travel time. After finalizing the first prototype test trials in 2009 and completing industrialization, LISA Airplanes is currently carrying out flight tests on its pre-series airplane on runways in France. LISA Airplanes anticipates receiving American LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) certification in mid 2012, followed by immediate delivery to first customers. Already supported by investors including a French investment fund, LISA Airplanes seeks to boost its business development on a global scale.
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Spitfires at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed By Mike Tate The annual Goodwood Festival of Speed (FoS) in England features historic motor racing and incredible vehicles, but is also renowned for its amazing air displays that have included a huge range of aircraft. Held over a three-day period in late June, the aircraft displayed and flown ranged from commercial and contemporary to military and historic. This year, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the most lauded and iconic fighter aircraft of World War II, the Supermarine Spitfire, Goodwood assembled 14 Spitfires as well as the prototype re-creation. It must have been an alarming and disturbing call to arms for a crew member of a German Dornier DO 17 or a Messerschmitt Mf110 to hear the words, “Achtung Spitfire!” shouted out during WW2. While some pilots of Mustang P 51s, Vaught F4U Corsairs and Hawker Hurricanes might argue which was a better aircraft, all would have to agree that the Spitfire, designed by aeronautical engineer Reginald Mitchell, was unique, effective and successful. To see one of these fine aircraft is rare and to see one in flight is amazing, but to see a whole squadron in the skies over Goodwood, along with the prototype K5054, which first took to the skies in early March 1936 piloted by Chief Test Pilot Captain ‘Mutt’ Summers in early March 1936, was quite breathtaking. At this year’s event, the Spitfire squadron took off in close formation from what was once the World War II Airfield of Westhampnett on the Goodwood Estate This airfield of Westhampnett on the Goodwood Estate was variously the home of RAF Squadrons 43, 129, 145, 602 and 610 during the war, and home to both Supermarine Spitfires and Hawker
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Aeronautical engineer Reginald Joseph Mitchell (1895-1937), best known for his design of the Supermarine Spitfire. Hurricanes. I think my heart skipped a beat as I heard multiple Rolls Royce Merlin engines open up to a full throttle roar to haul the aircraft into the skies in pairs. Then to my utter amazement the Spitfires formed up on a distant four-engined aircraft, which turned out to be no less than one of the few Avro Lancaster Heavy Bombers still flying in the world today. They escorted her on several circuits of the aerodrome—the little fighters were once again respectfully and lovingly taking care of their big brother and welcoming him home again. More than 20,000 Supermarine Spitfires, of one iteration or another, were manufactured from 1936 until 1949 at Supermarine’s West Bromwich. Test Pilot Jeffery Quill was once quoted as saying: “The neck-and-neck technical race with the enemy gave rise to an immense drive for
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A Spitfire of the Royal Air Force Polish Squadron taxis for take off. Photo: Mike Tate Photography from violent combat manoeuvres and improvement and performance—modern even scared and airsick, the Royal Air combat aircraft simply do not have that Force (RAF) fighter pilots lined up for potential.” yet another landing with perhaps damage This fighter aircraft was developed to to the flight controls on this very airfield. a prodigious extent; final Mark 24 was To witness this iconic aircraft in the more than one third faster, had a rate of skies at squadron strength is a sight and climb almost double that of the Mark 1 sound that will be etched on my memory and it also had its firepower increased by a factor of five. Watching these aircraft in flight, it was easy to drift back in time and think of all those very brave young men who flew, and far too frequently died, in these w and w wother . s kfighter y t aaircraft l k o nover l i the n every .com | AUGUST2 0 1 1 ground on which I was standing. Boys in their late teens with far too little air combat experience had to fly and toss these craft around the skies, while the best that the German Luftwaffe could assemble wasIndonesia thrown against them the summer wins travel awards. is a vast andinsteamy archiand autumn of 1940. I wondered it Away from the coast, Bali is lush, pelago in Southeast Asia with morehow than mustethnics have felt after athree four of sorties green and fertile, and rice paddies are 485 groups, rich or variety cusin a day when perhapsand exhausted, bruised the dominant agricultural feature. In some toms and religions 583 languages areas, paddies take the form of dramatic and dialects spoken. The fourth most sculpted terraces which efficiently utilize populous country in the world, there are every available acre of land for cultivation. more than 17,000 islands of which about Especially beautiful examples of terraced 6,000 are inhabited. Consisting of five paddies can be found in the centre of the main islands—Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, island north of Ubud, the scenic destination Sulawesi and Papua—Indonesia’s many from the movie Eat Pray Love, and in east islands possess sandy beaches that reach Bali around Tirta Gangga. towards warm tropical seas teeming with From the highlands of Ubud to the coral and a variety of marine life in some of many romantic garden settings at luxurious the most colourful sea gardens in the world. resorts filled with fragrant frangipanis, Bali A favourite holiday destination and one offers the perfect holiday, honeymoon or of the most well-known islands is Bali, wedding location. which receives more than 2-million visitors each year. With world-class surfing and diving, a large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attractions and an enormous range of accommodations, it is one of the world’s most popular island destinations w w w . s and k y one t a lwhich k o nconsistently line.com
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for a long time. As the years go by, surely we must never forget what Winston Churchill said: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed to so many by so few.” I would add to that, and the aircraft they flew and the fine men and women that designed and manufactured the aircraft.
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Travel Talk The island is also home to the Bali International Convention Centre, Asia’s premier beachfront convention facility. Bali’s strong sense of community and cooperation play an important part in its unique approach to convention events, offering a blend of attractions, amenities and incorporating the latest technological equipment. Many say that it would take several lifetimes to truly explore and appreciate the wonder that is known the world over as the Island of the Gods. For information on flights to Bali from Vancouver via Taipei, visit evaair.com. For information on package tours, visit silkholidays.com.
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The Mazda6 GT V6 is not your average family sedan, even though it has twice won the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s Best New Family Sedan class. While the styling is conservative, there is a hint of the sporty RX8 in the prominent front-wheel haunches and its 272 horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque should appeal to the everyday family car driver who appreciates a combination of performance and comfort. Punch the start stop button on the Mazda6’s attractive dash and a healthy
note can be heard from the twin-chromed exhaust. Select ‘drive’ and the 3.7-litre DOHC (double overhead camshaft) 24-valve V6 with variable timing will provide a zero to 60mph acceleration in just 6.8 seconds with the assistance of its sixspeed automatic transmission. However, you will have to get used to shifting backwards for up-shifting and forward for down-shifting, which is not the norm on most auto shifters. The V6 is very responsive in the midrange, which is great for overtaking before settling down on the highway to 1,800 rpm at 100 kilometres per hour in sixth gear.
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Airport Projects The Canadian ePassport, the latest travel document technology the electronic chip contains the passport holder’s photo. It also contains a countryspecific signature that proves the passport was issued by the Government of Canada. The information stored on the chip is identical to the information that is visible to the naked eye on page two of the passport, as well as the information repeated in the
Machine-readable zone on Canada’s ePassport.
The chip is an extra security feature that will increase the Canadian passport’s current security features, which include holographic images and a hidden photo of the bearer that can only be viewed under ultraviolet light. The addition of the electronic chip represents the next generation of machinereadable travel documents. Unlike the traditional machine-readable zone, which will still be found on the ePassport,
An ePassport being read by a scanner. machine-readable zone. The visible photo must match the photo stored on the chip, as well as the “ghost” photo printed in ultraviolet ink.
When the passport holder’s information and the Government of Canada’s unique signature is originally stored on the chip, the chip is electronically locked. This means that even if someone were able to tamper with the data on the chip, the chip would indicate that the lock had been broken and the fraud would be detected. The chip in the Canadian ePassport will be a proximity contactless chip that must be held within 10 centimetres of the reader in order to be read. Moreover, the data on the chip cannot be accessed unless the machine-readable zone on page two has first been read, which means that the passport book must be open. It is therefore extremely unlikely that the data stored on the chip could be read without the knowledge of the passport holder. Border authorities equipped with ePassport readers will insert the traveller’s ePassport into a scanner, which will read the machine-readable zone, thereby opening the chip so that it can be read as well. The machine also checks other security features, such as the country’s signature. Border authorities who are not equipped with ePassport readers will continue to examine travellers’ passports as they do now. Some 95 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and France, have been using ePassports for several years now with no reported chip failures. Through a pilot project that began in January 2009, Passport Canada has already issued more than 40,000 diplomatic and special passports containing the chip, and no difficulties have been reported. In the unlikely event that the chip cannot be read, the passport will still be valid. It will still contain all the security features of the current non-electronic Canadian passport. Public ePassport readers will be installed in Passport Canada’s 34 offices. This will allow passport holders to access the information stored on their chip to make sure it is accurate, should they wish to do so.
World’s airlines and Asian airports report record growth
In the past decade, Beijing Capital International Airport has rapidly ascended in rankings of the world’s busiest airports. The world’s airlines have scheduled five per cent more capacity on three per cent more flights for the fifth month running, according to the latest statistics from global aviation intelligence company OAG. The OAG FACTS (Frequency and Capacity Trend Statistics) report for October reveals that 87,176 more scheduled flights will operate this month, offering 16.6-million more seats, continuing a steady upward trend for the global airline industry compared with 2010. The figures equate to 2.65-million flights for October with a total capacity of 337.3-million seats. “It is unusual to see such consistent growth in scheduled flights and capacity,” said Peter von Moltke, chief executive officer, UBM Aviation, the parent company of OAG. “While profit forecasts for the industry remain weak, these figures indicate that airlines remain confident that passenger demand will continue to buck the gloomy economic outlook.” The balance between a higher overall increase in capacity (five per cent) compared to frequency (three per cent) reflects the growing number of carriers replacing older aircraft with larger, next-
generation aircraft that can carry more passengers. This month’s average seat per flight figure is 127 compared to 125 in October 2010. Growth for airlines in Asia Pacific continued to outperform other regions with 11 per cent more scheduled flights and 9 per cent more capacity to and from its airports. While the top three airport rankings by capacity have not changed from 2010 (Atlanta, U.S.; Beijing, China; London Heathrow, England), Japan’s Tokyo Haneda has overtaken Chicago O’Hare as the fourth largest hub airport in the world, supported by its Terminal 3 operations, which opened one year ago this month. The world’s busiest airport, Atlanta International, showed a three per cent decline in scheduled flights and one per cent decline in seat capacity. However, Beijing Capital International Airport continued to show rapid growth, with a five per cent increase for flights and seats, compared with the same month last year. Beijing Capital has also pulled away from London Heathrow, with October figures showing the gap between the two airports has widened from just 2,739 seats in 2010 to 451,573 seats.
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Passport Canada is preparing to begin issuing all new passports as electronic passports, or ePassports. Issuance of ePassports will begin before the end of 2012, with the exact timelines still to be announced. This higher-security passport will have an electronic chip embedded in the book.
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Last month, SkyTalk published this photo and asked for readers to share the background story. Caro Clark, a former Air Canada employee who now works at the Air Canada operations centre for Aeroplan, provided the information. Clark owns three ex-racehorses from Hastings Park. The horses are boarded in a barn at the Sea Island Equestrian Centre on YVR Northlands, which is where the picture was taken. The barn is managed by Charlie and Sharon Bordeleau, who originally owned it before selling it to YVR, from whom it
is now leased. Bordeleau’s great-grandfather originally owned and lived on the farm in 1876. Clark has been boarding horses at the barn for close to 25 years and has seen many changes on Sea Island over the years. Currently, there are 20 horses boarded at the Sea Island equestrian facility. The three geldings pictured above are Blue Jeans Man (aka Denim), Ranger Gord (aka Gord, who belongs to Clark) and Sonic Boom (aka Boomer). The horses appear to co-exist quite comfortably with the aircraft on Sea Island.
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Pan Am worldwide reunion to British Airways visit only surviving division raises its wine bar This month, a much anticipated Worldwide Family Reunion of former Pan Am employees will be held in Miami, Florida. Former employees, friends and family, together with aviation aficionados from all over the globe and every division of Pan Am, are expected to attend the reunion being held in the Dinner Key/Coconut Grove area of Miami from October 20-23. Attendees will be celebrating the Centennial of Aviation in Miami as they honour the enormous part Pan Am played in shaping aviation history, while also marking 20 years since the close of one of the most iconic pioneering companies in the U.S. Interest in Pan Am is at an all-time high. Along with the noteworthy rise and continued success of the former airline’s only remaining division, Pan Am International Flight Academy, there is the ABC network television series Pan Am, which began airing last month and the musical Catch Me If You Can now running on Broadway. Catch Me If You Can is based on the life of Frank
Pan Am store lobby with official memorabilia at Pan Am International Flight Academy in Miami, Florida. Ahagnale Jr., who, before his 19th birthday, successfully performed cons worth millions of dollars that included posing as a
Pan Am aircraft from the 1970s.
Major Canadian airlines welcome new Federal Tourism Strategy The president of the National Airlines Council (NACC), which represents Canada’s four largest airlines—Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz and WestJet— has expressed support for the Canadian Government’s new Federal Tourism Strategy. The tourism strategy emphasizes the need for coordinated and integrated travel and tourism policy-making by all relevant departments and agencies. Its objective is to implement a whole-of-government approach that will enhance the federal government’s role as an effective partner with industry and other levels of government in support of an internationally competitive tourism sector. “I was pleased to note that the Federal Tourism Strategy recognizes the importance of tourism to the national economy,” said NACC president George Petsikas. “When the tourism industry succeeds, we all succeed.” The new tourism strategy is designed to help coordinate the government’s tourism-related efforts by, for instance, fostering an open and cooperative partnership with tourism industry members and bringing policies and programs into greater alignment across departments and agencies. “We look forward to playing an active role in this new spirit of openness and
government-industry cooperation, and to working with our tourism, hospitality and airport industry partners within the National Travel and Tourism Roundtable to address continuing challenges, including global cost-competitiveness of Canada’s commercial aviation system,” said Petsikas. In 2010, tourism accounted for approximately two per cent of Canada’s gross domestic product and $73-billion in revenues and directly employed nearly 600,000 people in all regions of Canada. A link to the strategy is posted on the NACC website at airlinecouncil.ca.
Pan Am pilot. The reunion will include a visit to the only surviving division of the airline, the Pan Am International Flight Academy campus at the Miami International Airport, and its memorabilia store. The Pan Am store is staffed by original Pan Am employees all of whom possess a wealth of knowledge about the airline, and features a combination of original items, reproductions and new products adorned with the airline’s logo that are difficult to find anywhere else. Other reunion events include a Hangar Party, to be held in the historic Coast Guard Hangar on the shores of Biscayne Bay in Dinner Key, which the original Pan Am Clippers once called home during the pioneering days of aviation, as well as tours of the special exhibit “Aviation in Miami: The First 100 Years” at HistoryMiami in downtown Miami.
Grand Siècle (Great Century) Champagne is produced in the French region of Champagne, the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. British Airways has added some extra sparkle to its wine lists seeking out the world’s most prestigious wines to create an in-flight cellar of which any Michelin-star restaurant would be proud. The airline has made a substantial investment in its onboard Champagne and wines in order to offer customers new premium vintages. The first in the series is Grand Siècle by Laurent-Perrier, the jewel in the LaurentPerrier Champagne crown. The sleek bottle that is usually only found in the world’s most prestigious hotels, bars and top retail outlets, is now available in the airline’s First class cabin for the next year. British Airways will also be announcing a new Champagne feature for Club World this month.
Wines are being selected to match dishes on the menu, and some wines will fly only on a particular route to ensure they are tailored to the customer demographic, destination and time of day. “It’s always important that the wines we serve reflect the style, sophistication and quality of the onboard experience, and with this investment we have no doubt that British Airways will raise the bar for wines in the sky,” said Frank van der Post, British Airways’ managing director, brands and customer experience. British Airways was recently awarded Best Red Win for its Argento Malbec in World Traveller cabins in the Skyscanner flight search engine wine awards. Last year, British Airways purchased 10.6-million bottles of wine.
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Bombardier Global 7000. Bombardier Aerospace will use its Global Completion Centre in Montreal for work on the completion of the interiors of its new Global 7000 and Global 8000 business jets. “Global aircraft are truly unique, offering the industry’s largest cabins combined with advanced avionics, entertainment systems and office-in-the-sky cabin
WestJet among Canada’s top 100 employers
WestJet has placed among Canada’s Top 100 Employers as measured in Mediacorp’s annual study of the best workplaces in Canada. WestJet was the only airline to place in the top 100. “I am very pleased with this important recognition,” said Gregg Saretsky, WestJet president and CEO. “Not only does WestJet place tremendous importance on the experience our guests receive, but we place equal importance on the employment experience for WestJetters. To have placed in the top 100 employers in Canada tells us that our efforts are working, and we’re encouraged to continue working with WestJetters to foster our amazing corporate culture.” More than 17,000 employers across Canada were invited to submit their applications and 2,750 of them went through the application process, which includes a detailed review of operations and human resources practices. Candidates were graded in eight key areas: physical workplace; work and social atmosphere; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills development; and community involvement.
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Bombardier Global 8000. technology,” said Steve Ridolfi, president, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The team at the Global Completion Centre has a proven track record in delivering the superior design, quality and craftsmanship our customers demand. I am confident in our team’s ability to complete the new Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets with the same superior level of quality and pride that goes
into every Global 5000 and Global 6000 jet.” The Global 7000 aircraft will feature a spacious 10-passenger, four-zone cabin with a volume of 74.67 cubic metres. Passengers will enjoy 20 per cent more living space than the cabin of the current Global 6000 aircraft. The aircraft is estimated to have a high-speed cruise
of Mach 0.90 and a range of 13,520 kilometres at Mach 0.85. Entry into service is scheduled for 2016. Global 8000 aircraft will feature a three-zone, 63.32cubic metre, eight-passenger cabin and a 14,631-kilometre range at Mach 0.85. The Global 8000 jet will reach a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90. Entry into service is scheduled for 2017.
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Bucket list of geographical wonders The world is full of stunning, inspirational forms of nature that range from towering waterfalls, spectacular Northern Lights and gigantic rainforests to vast underwater kingdoms and huge mountain ranges. If you are just getting started on a travel bucket list or even if you already have one, consider some of the following geographic wonders.
Ayers Rock, Australia Most people know it as Ayers Rock or The Rock, but its sacred name according to the Aboriginal people is Uluru. This sandstone outcrop southwest of Alice Springs lies in the Australian Outback and is famous not only for its breathtaking appearance, but also its springs, water holds, rock caves and ancient paintings. Ayres Rock is listed twice as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and seems to change colour by day or season.
Great Barrier Reef, Australia The world’s largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef is made up of more than 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands that stretch for more than 2,600-kilometres on the northeastern coast of Australia. It is home to an enormous cast of biological diversity of both plants and animals, and although it is an environmental treasure, the Great Barrier Reef is also perfect for adventurous travellers to scuba dive and snorkel.
Paricutin Volcano, Mexico In 1943, a farmer’s cornfield 321 kilometres west of Mexico City opened up and erupted. Lava flowed from the volcano with little interruption until 1952, covering two villages but causing no casualties. Many travellers have climbed to the top of the volcano, which towers at more than threekilometres high and includes a church, the remains which are visible in the solidified lava.
Mount Everest, Tibet Mount Everest is easily the most renowned mountain on earth, standing at 8,848-metres high, not including snow covering, and it reportedly grows by 5-millimetres every year. Its summit ridge marks the border between China and Nepal. Gunung Mulu National Park, Borneo Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gunung Mulu National Park in Borneo is celebrated for its caves and karst formations, all within a mountain rainforest setting. The park contains one of the most extensive cave systems in the world, which includes 200-metre indoor waterfalls, rock pinnacles, cliffs and gorges with Mount Mulu is its highest point. At night, millions of bats descend from the caves all at once, creating a jaw-dropping atmosphere.
Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil border Iguazu Falls stretches along a three-kilometre rim that straddles Argentina and Brazil. Each side has its claim to fame: Argentina’s offers varied close-up views, and Brazil’s view provides stunning panoramic vistas.
Aurora Borealis, Northern Hemisphere Sure, it’s not technically a landmass, and it doesn’t exactly exist in one place, but it’s certainly a natural wonder worth appreciating first hand. The Northern Lights show up as a beautiful light phenomenon in places like Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Alaska and Canada. The lights dance across the sky from September to October and from March to April, and their showing is different each time.
Amazon Rainforest, South America Size-wise, the Amazon Rainforest rivals that of Western Europe, which speaks not only for its physical mass but its colossal reputation. More than 6,280-kilometres long, the Amazon River is the lifeblood of the Amazon Rainforest and the two coexist in nine South American countries. The jungle is thick and its ever-present water is hard to navigate, but a journey there provides a memorable adventure. Fly out of YVR to get to one of these destinations.
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Grand Canyon, U.S. This gigantic canyon has been carved out by the Colorado River for millions of years. It rolls through the desert 446-kilometres long and 29-kilometres wide and nearly 2-kilometres deep. Sixteenth-century Native Americans referred to the Grand Canyon in the Hopi language as the Ongtupqa and designated it as a holy site and a place of pilgrimage.
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Angel Falls, Venezuela The highest free-falling waterfall in the world has an uninterrupted drop of 807 metres. Discovered in 1933 by American aviator, James Crawford Angel, the Venezuela waterfalls are far removed from civilization, but worth visiting. The falls can be seen by boat or aerial fly-by tour.
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Last month, Mazatlan’s hoteliers joined forces with the local shrimp industry to promote the Mexican region’s culinary specialty. An effort by chefs at Mazatlan’s Hotel Playa to create the world’s largest shrimp cocktail won the city a place in the Guinness World Records. “Once all the shrimp had been added to the cocktail glass, all the dipping sauce had been mixed in, and the glass rim lined meticulously with more shrimp, each the size of a computer mouse, the industrial scales came to a rest at an incredible 538.5-kilograms,” said Mike Janela Guinness World Records adjudicator. Thousands of spectators shared the cocktail at Mazatlan’s International Center, which was served from a glass that boasted a diameter of 1.34-metres, a height of 1.9-metres and took four months to manufacture. Enjoy your next vacation in Mazatlan. Fly direct from YVR with Sunwing Airlines or WestJet. Hotel Playa Mazatlan chefs prepare the world’s largest shrimp cocktail. Photo courtesy of Mazatlan Tourism Trust.
Travellers roaming the globe and accessing those handy free Wi-Fi hotspots that are being increasingly targeted by hackers, now have a new no-cost option to protect their personal data and communications, thanks to a California Internet security company. Virtual World Computing is introducing a new layer to its cloud-based flagship Cocoon security software that automatically encrypts those hotspot communications. While logged into Cocoon, the user’s online activities are routed through what engineers describe as a “secure tunnel” to a safe server that blocks would-be thieves. The free software is available at getcocoon.com. “Travel troubles used to mean flight delays, hotel reservation problems, lost luggage or maybe a stolen laptop, but now, we must worry about data being stolen while the computer sits right in front of us,” said Jeff Bermant, CEO and co-founder of Virtual World Computing. “Few travellers realize how easy it is for criminals to hack into their computers while on open Wi-Fi networks.” Bermant, who helped launch Virtual World Computing after his own experience with a security breach, also warns that even if a hotspot is password-protected, it does not automatically mean it is secure. Free hotspots have become famously easy pickings for hackers setting up fake free Wi-Fi hotspots that look like the real thing (aka an Evil Twin). When an unsuspecting user logs on, what they are connecting to isn’t a real hotspot; it’s the hacker’s laptop. Once that happens, the hacker can use free software from the internet— such as Firesheep, WiFi Pineapple and WiFi Robin—to hijack much of the information sent to and from the victim’s laptop including personal information, usernames and passwords and confidential business documents. YVR provides free, safe and secure access to Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. Log on next time you’re at the airport.
PW300 Turbofan marks 20th service anniversary Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW300 turbofan engine celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The inaugural aircraft for the engine was the British Aerospace 125-1000 (later renamed the Hawker 1000). The first flight with the PW305 engine took place on June 16, 1990, followed by the Learjet 60, which took its first flight powered by the PW305A in June 1991. The roster of airframe original equipment manufacturers who have selected the PW300 includes British Aerospace, Bombardier, Hawker Beechcraft, Gulfstream, Fairchild Dornier, Dassault, Cessna and The Spaceship Company (Virgin). Most recently, Dassault selected an enhanced PW308C engine for the Falcon 2000S, and Bombardier selected the PW307B engine for the Learjet 85. There are 3,500 PW300 turbofan engines produced in nine models, with more than nine-million hours of accumulated flight time.
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Boeing projects $760-billion market for new aircraft in North America
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Boeing is pitting its 737 MAX against rival Airbus’s A320neo. Boeing computer rendering.
The 80-room Petit Ermitage boutique hotel is tucked away on a little side street in West Hollywood. Attention fashionistas, the Petit Ermitage Hotel in West Hollywood, California is once again offering its special Shop Hollywood package. Back by popular demand, guests of the hotel who book the Shop Hollywood package will receive unique access to fashion designers, Hollywood stylists, exclusive invitations to private fashion events and VIP discounts at the shopping destinations of the stars. The hotel will host a series of invitation-only fashion events during Shop Hollywood in its exclusive, members only, Private Rooftop Club. Guests of the
hotel will be invited to this premier space to experience Trunk Shows, Runway Shows, intimate dinners with designers and previews of new collections prior to their public debut. Hollywood stylists and personal shoppers will be available for private appointments. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience private, one on one, consultations with designers who will create custom couture pieces during events. Shop Hollywood’s VIP discount of 20 per cent is available at premier boutiques on Robertson Boulevard, Melrose Place and Melrose Avenue.
A portion of the proceeds from Shop Hollywood will go toward the cultivation of the next generation’s great designers. Rates for the Shop Hollywood package start at $250 per night and include a welcome glass of Champagne, the hotel’s signature breakfast for two, complimentary valet parking and Wi-Fi. The package is available from November 11th through December 30th, 2011. To book, contact Petit Ermitage Hotel at: (310) 854-1114 or Reservations@petitermitage.com. Daily flights from YVR connect Los Angeles and Vancouver.
Qantas orders 110 Airbus A320 Family aircraft
America fleet by 2030. A majority of this increased growth in the single-aisle category is related to traffic travelling to and from economically dynamic regions in Central and South America. New single-aisle airplanes, such as the Next-Generation 737 and the recently launched 737 MAX, offer significant advantages in improved capabilities, fuel efficiency and maintenance costs, as well as enhanced environmental performance. Boeing also forecasts that long-haul international traffic will continue to grow at an average annual rate of approximately 4.5 per cent. This growth is expected to result in demand for an additional 1,180 new fuel-efficient, twin-aisle airplanes such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Large airplanes—747-size and larger— will not see significant demand in North America, with only about 50 airplanes, or one per cent of the total investment.
A320neo, which Airbus launched last December comes with a choice of either the Leap engine or Pratt & Whitney’s PW1000G geared turbofan. Airbus computer rendering.
Airbus A320 in Qantas unit Jetstar livery. Photo: Airbus. Qantas and Airbus have finalized a contract for 110 A320 Family aircraft, to help with the airline’s fleet renewal and expansion plans in the coming years. The order for 78 A320neo and 32 A320s is the largest single order for aircraft in Australian aviation history. The new aircraft will be deployed across the Qantas Group on short- to medium-haul domestic and international operations and underpin the airline’s commitment to build a fleet with the most fuel
Boeing forecasts that air carriers in North America will take delivery of 7,530 new airplanes over the next 20 years at a market value of $760-billion. Taking retirements of airplanes into account, the North America fleet will grow from 6,610 airplanes today to about 9,330 airplanes by 2030. “The North American commercial aviation market improved for a second consecutive year with passenger traffic growth at a modest three per cent,” said Randy Tinseth, vice president of marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, who released Boeing’s 2011 North America market outlook in Montreal earlier this month. “The region’s airline industry is poised for long-term, moderate growth. Airlines are expected to continue focusing on capacity discipline and improving financial performance.” Boeing forecasts single-aisle airplanes will grow to 73 per cent of the total North
efficient aircraft on the market. The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family to enter service in 2015. It incorporates latest generation engines and large Sharklet wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 per cent in fuel and CO2 emission savings.
Minister Fast is first federal cabinet minister to fly non-stop Vancouver-Guangzhou Route
Airbus has received 1,245 A320neo orders and commitments since its launch just 10 months ago, in December 2010.
Minister Fast departs on a trade visit from YVR to China to drive Canada’s success in this key priority market. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minster of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, is the first federal cabinet minister to travel on a trade mission to China flying on China Southern Airlines’ new direct flight from YVR to Guangzhou, China. The China Southern direct service Vancouver-Guangzhou began in June 2011. The Guangzhou Airport is located in Guangdong province, one of China’s— and the world’s—fastest-growing regions.
Guangdong’s foreign trade accounts for more than one quarter of China’s overall foreign trade. Guangdong also has the country’s highest provincial per capita gross domestic product. While in China, Minister Fast will visit Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Suzhou, Beijing and Qingdao, promoting Canadian capabilities in target sectors such as aerospace, financial and engineering services, high-value-added manufacturing, agrifood, lumber and energy.
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New facial scanners at London Heathrow Airport Following a successful trial alongside the UK Border Agency, London Heathrow Airport has implemented infrared facial recognition checks to heighten security. All passengers travelling through Terminals 1 and 5 are now subject to the check when they present their boarding pass before boarding their flight. The idea behind the implementation of the biometric checks is to ensure an international traveller cannot swap tickets with a domestic passenger in the departure lounge. TFacial recognition software works by scanning the dimensions of the subject’s face and comparing these to a pre-recorded database. When a match is registered the
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The Warren Buffett investment strategy By Peter Kutney
It would be rare to find an investor who has not heard of Warren Buffett. His company, Berkshire Hathaway, invests in other businesses that have a strong competitive advantage and show above-average returns. Buffett has been extremely successful in his endeavours and Berkshire shareholders have enjoyed exceptional returns on their investments. Lately, with the market down this year, he has been buying. He is well known as a contrarian investor, who eschews equities when the market is expensive and is keen to buy during panics and recessions—when most other investors are selling. So how has Buffett done this? One of the keys to his success is to divide the business world into two categories: commodity business and consumer monopoly. Buffett avoids the commodity business where price is the single most important factor in the customer’s buying decision. Commodity businesses are often found in industries such as textiles, steel, airlines, energy, lumber and construction. These businesses are characterized by low profit margins, low returns on equity, intense competition and erratic profits. In the petroleum retail business, for example, does it really matter to the consumer if gas is purchased from Petro Can or Chevron? Does the consumer care if a seat to Chicago is purchased on Delta, United or Air Canada? Price is usually the single factor in the purchase of an airline ticket. Twenty-five years ago, I used to fly between Calgary and Vancouver to attend
UBC. I paid around $300 return for a ticket then. Today, I can still buy a ticket for $300 (plus tax). According to Buffett’s scenario, this is a commodity type business with poor economics. There are periods of economic boom when the demand for physical commodities such as oil and metals during 2005-2007, and 2009-2010 outstrips supply. Prices escalate rapidly due to excess demand. At times like these, all producers make substantial profits. But in time, the laws of economics assert themselves and higher prices stimulate new supplies, which in turn drive prices and profits down again. This is why they are called cyclical businesses. Buffett looks for companies with great economics, i.e., steady, predictable earnings. Many of these investments are what he calls a consumer monopoly. In 1938, Lawrence Bloomberg wrote a paper entitled The Investment Value of Goodwill. He compared commodity businesses to consumer monopolies. He wrote that consumer monopolies are superior because they have goodwill. That goodwill is “some distinctive attibute(s) that are particularly attractive to buyers, who then form an attachment to the company and product it sells.” The goodwill is some sort of distinctive competitive advantage. That advantage could be a secret formula such as Coca Cola, or a patent protection for a unique product--Microsoft. That competitive advantage leads to higher profits, higher return on equity and high stock prices. Those are the types of companies in which Buffett invests.
Buffett has a conceptual test that he applies to determine if a company has as consumer monopoly. “If I had billions of dollars (which he does) and access to top management talent (which he does) could I successfully start and compete against this business? If the answer is unequivocally “no”, then he deems the company a consumer monopoly. Here are a few examples: Is it possible to start a new business to compete against the Wall Street Journal? The New York Stock Exchange Group? Coca Cola? Microsoft? Nike? These kinds of businesses excel in part because they do not have to invest heavily in land, plant facilities or equipment— unlike commodity producers. In contrast, the consumer monopoly has much of its wealth invested in intangible assets, such as a formula, a patent or very long-term contracts. Because it does not have to make huge investments to replace equipment or facilities, it tends to be debt-free and have large cash flows. Contrast this to Teck Cominco, which has to invest billions to open a new mine. Other considerations used by Buffett before investing include: a strong 10-year track record of steady, consistent earnings with; a high return on shareholder’s equity—it must be able to re-invest those earnings back into the company (through investment or share-buy backs) and earn the same high rate of return; and must be conservatively financed. Finally, Buffett seeks to buy at a reasonable price. This is often a challenge, since quality businesses usually trade at a premium price. Peter Kutney is a Financial Planner with Investment Planning Counsel in Vancouver. He can be reached at 604-438-1603 or pkutney@telus.net.
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1952 Cessna L-19 Bird Dog – In 1950, the United States Air Force, Army and Marines began using the military variant of the 170, the Model 305, designated the L-19 and later O-1 Bird Dog by the military. It was used as a forward air control and reconnaissance airYVR craft. The name Bird Dog was a result of a contest held
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The Seventies: Continued Expansion Major expansion of airport facilities continued in the 1970s, with new airline hangars and maintenance buildings built to serve the Boeing 747 wide-bodied jets, and an new Air Traffic Control Centre building constructed in the south area of the airport. Completion of the four-lane Arthur Laing Bridge in 1975 linked the airport direct with Granville Street. The Eighties: Deregulation In 1980, an expenditure of some $37-million was spent on major upgrades to the main terminal facilities and parking areas were doubled to accommodate up to 2,500, with shuttle bus service to and from the terminal added. In 1988, Canadian Airlines was deregulated and 45 per cent of Air Canada’s shares were sold to the public. The Nineties: Privatization of Airports
port agreement—Open Skies—provides increased flight options for travellers and greater efficiencies for air carriers.
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21st Century: Pacific Gateway The start of the 21st Century saw many new additions and improvements to the airport including a two-phase, $420-million expansion of the International Terminal, and expansion of related airport infrastructure to provide more capacity of international check-in, preboard screening, Canada Customs, U.S. preclearance and baggage systems. In September 2006, an expanded air trans-
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The Airbus A380 visits Vancouver. On November 29, 2006, the 555-seat Airbus A380 made its only North American stop at YVR, part of a series of four certification flights for the aircraft. On May 8, 2007, Vancouver Airport Authority opened Gate C-38, a $17-million regional commuter facility serving 30-plus destinations throughout B.C.
Kids pose at the Haida Gwaii sculpture with two of the mascots from the 2010 Winter Olympics. In February 2010, YVR played a key role in hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, providing the critical first impression and final memory of Vancouver. The airport experienced its busiest day on March 1, 2010, when 37,000 passengers departed and some 77,000 pieces of luggage handled. Going Forward YVR served 16.8-million passengers in 2010, facilitated 293,877 takeoffs and landings and handled more than 228,000 tonnes of cargo, a far cry from the approximately 3,200 air traffic passenger statistics in 1931. YVR was named in the top three North American airports for the last four years in the annual Skytrax World Airport Survey, placing first in 2011 and 2010, second in 2008 and third in 2009. Going forward, the Airport Authority has developed a Land Use and Master Plan to 2027, when 33-million passengers are expected through YVR. The Master Plan includes information about forecasts, planning approach used, stakeholder feedback received and the Airport Authority’s recommendations to accommodate projected volumes through the planning horizon.
1993 International Terminal Building pre-load. On July 1, 1992, the not-for-profit Vancouver Airport Authority assumed control of the operation and management of YVR under the terms of a 60-year lease. In 1996, major expansions saw the completion and official openings of a new Air Traffic Control Tower in May, a new International Terminal Building in June and new north parallel runway in November.
with the engine installed in a compartment in the middle of the fuselage, and a propeller or jet engine in the BD-5J variant, mounted immediately to the rear of the cockpit. The combination of fighter-like K BD-5 00looks 11 11 and relatively low SS KKcost YY TTledAtoL the • selling Continued on page 15 In August 2009, the Canada Line automated light rail system connecting Vancouver to Richmond and YVR opened 15 weeks ahead of its original schedule and well in advance of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
The Link Building connects the Domestic and International terminals, while increasing YVR’s passenger, gate and ticketing capacity. Photo: Michael Sherman. In 2008, the three-year construction of the Link Building connecting the Domestic and International terminals was completed.
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FOR RENT - OFFICE SPACE
Office Space Available At YVR’s most desired location – Landmark Aviation Prime, executive office space available at Landmark Aviation located on the beautiful south-side of Canada’s finest airport - YVR. Offered at very competitive rates, with breathtaking views & an on-site business centre – a first-class presidents lounge & boardroom facility with 24/7 security. Many different office sizes and rent/term options. Enquiries, please contact Scott at sharrold@landmarkaviation.com 604.818.9904 or jwang@landmarkaviation.com 604.279.9922
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Send the correct name of this aircraft (make and model) and you could win a
Golf for Two (Green Fees) at QGolf Club, Richmond. Send your answer by: Email jstewart@westerndriver.com; Fax (604) 736-6750; Mail 306-5400 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4.
A draw will be made from all correct entries received by September 30, 2011. The winner’s name will be published in the October edition of SkyTalk and at www.skytalkonline.
Bettina Rice Answer: Agusta Westland AW109 Last month’s winner:
The AgustaWestland AW109 is a light-weight, twin-engine, eight-seat multi-purpose helicopter built by the Anglo-Italian manufacturer Agusta Westland. First flown as the Agusta A109 in 1971, the craft has proven itself in light transport, medevac, search-and-rescue and military roles.
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Reserve your Nov-Dec Ad Space Now! Office Parties Special Events Group Functions Christmas Reservations Special Feature Deadline: Nov. issue – Oct. 22 Dec. issue – Nov. 19
Rent a family vacation home by the beach in the picturesque fishing village of Sayulita, Mexico. Located just 45 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport, Sayulita’s blend of beaches, shops, restaurants & activities makes it the perfect destination for a Mexican Vacation. The home has 3 bedrooms with private bathrooms and sleeps up to 8 people. Great for a family or group of friends. The house is in a complex with other vacation homes and has a shared pool and beachfront courtyard. You can rent the whole house or individual rooms. ••• Rental rates are as follows: High Season (Nov.1 to May 31) Entire House: Daily $150; Weekly $875; Monthly $3,000 Individual Rooms: Daily $75; Weekly $450; Monthly $1,500 ••• Low Season (Jun.1 to Oct. 31) Entire House: Daily $100; Weekly $525; Monthly $1,500 Individual Rooms: $50; Weekly $275; Monthly $750
For further details, photos and reservations, please contact Richard (250) 924-8479; richardgraham@shaw.ca
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AUTOS FOR SALE 1967 JAGUAR MK 2
Probably the most original two-owner example to be found anywhere. Beautiful condition inside and outside. No rust, original everything, except paint and carpets. 110,000 miles (documented), ex-California (registration and plate), all service receipts available. Comes with original auto transmission and a reconditioned manual gearbox with all attachments should you want to convert. Serviced at the same Jaguar shop for the past 25 years. All receipts available. Class winner in many shows over the years. $19,850.00. Call 604.644.9067.
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Neighbourhood Restaurant Guide near Vancouver Airport South. Incredible location, great food, good service & good value. Open 7 days per week 11am to midnight, weekend breakfast from 9am. (604) 273-0278.
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
• The Sideslip Café #100-5360 Airport Road South. Located at Esso Avitat. Open 6am-10:30am for breakfast and until 3pm for lunch. Serving homemade soups, sandwiches & paninis & daily specials. Fresh baked pastries, organic tea & coffee. Also serving Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Chai Tea, Frappuccino, Iced Tea and Fruit Smoothies. Take out & catering. (604) 303 SLIP (7547) • Skyway Restaurant (YVR South Terminal) #118-4440 Cowley Crescent. Breakast, lunch. (604) 231-9822
Try something different today for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The following restaurants are at or within five minutes from YVR, and most offer airport employee discounts.
INTERNATIONAL (Before Security) • Hanami Japanese Restaurant: Dim Sum & Japanese cuisine-Level 3 Departures • Koho Restaurant & Bar: Casual diningLevel 3 Departures • Galiano Bakery & Café: Breakfast, sandwiches & pastries-Level 3 Departures • Burger King: Breakfast, burgers, salads -Level 2 Arrivals & Level 3 Departures • Flying Wedge Pizza: Pizza, salads & soups-Level 3 Departures • Fortune Wok: Asian cuisine – Level 3 Departures • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soup – Level 2 Arrivals • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures
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Airport South • Airside Café New Management, New Menu (opposite Million Air) 350-5400 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC airsidecafe@gmail.com YVR’s only restaurant with a view ofaircraft maintenance! BREAKFAST & LUNCH MON-FRI: 8am to 4pm Airside Breakfast $4.99 2 eggs, 2 sausages or ham or bacon Airside Lunch from $3.99 Soups * Salads * Burgers & Fries * Sandwiches * Daily Specials. • The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill 4760 Inglis Drive. Located on the water, inside Harbour Air Seaplanes Terminal, near Vancouver Airport South. Incredible location, great food, good service & good value. Open 7 days per week 11am to midnight, weekend breakfast from 9am. (604) 273-0278. • The Sideslip Café #100-5360 Airport Road South. Located at Esso Avitat. Open 6am-10:30am for breakfast and until 3pm for lunch. Serving homemade soups, sandwiches & paninis & daily specials. Fresh baked pastries, organic tea & coffee. Also serving Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Chai Tea, Frappuccino, Iced Tea and Fruit Smoothies. Take out & catering. (604) 303 SLIP (7547) • Skyway Restaurant (YVR South Terminal) #118-4440 Cowley Crescent. Breakast, lunch. (604) 231-9822 OVER THE BRIDGE(S) 4 Mr. Pickwick’s Fish & Chips 8620 Granville Street, Vancouver Lunch, dinner, British pub foods & fresh seafood. 11am- 8:30pm. (604) 266-2340 2 Shark Club 10253 St. Edwards Drive, Richmond (next to Sandman Signature Hotel) As the day progresses so does the atmosphere at Shark Club. Come for a casual lunch, happy hour drinks or catch your favourite team on our big screens.
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RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • Best Western Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Road • Highlander Restaurant: Open for lunch & dinner, serving a variety of high-quality continental and world cuisine. Lunch 10:30am-2pm; dinner 5pm-9:30pm. (604) 270-7576. • The Boathouse Restaurant • Delta Vancouver Airport 8331 River Road, Richmond 1500 Drive Lunch,Cessna dinner. 11am-10pm. 3 Pier 73 Restaurant: Located behind (604) 273-7014 the hotel and suspended above the RICHMOND Hotel Fraser River in the heart Restaurants of a 138-slip • Best Western Abercorn Inn Marina. Great destination 9260 Bridgeport Road for casual lunch relaxed dinner gatherings, • meetings, Highlander Restaurant: Open for or lunch & drinks dinner,with serving a variety of evening friends. Kids Menu. high-quality continental and world Sunday to Thursday 11am-12am. Friday cuisine. Lunch 10:30am-2pm; dinner and Saturday 11am-1am (kitchen open 5pm-9:30pm. (604) 270-7576. until midnight). (604) 968-1178
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Shark Club 10253 St. Edwards Drive, Richmond (next to Sandman Signature Hotel) As the day progresses so does the atmosphere at Shark Club. Come for a casual lunch, happy hour drinks or catch your favourite team on our big screens. When the weekend arrives enjoy a nice dinner and then hit the dance floor. 7 Days a week, 11am-2am. (604) 276-2609 • The Boathouse Restaurant 8331 River Road, Richmond Lunch, dinner. 11am-10pm. (604) 273-7014
THE SUBURBAN WELL FOOD & DRINK #108-5188 Westminster Hwy, @Tiffany Road (Halfway between No.1 & 2 Road)
Mr. Pickwick’s Fish & Chips 8620 Granville Street, Vancouver Lunch, dinner, British pub foods & fresh seafood. 11am- 8:30pm. (604) 266-2340
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• The Fairmont Vancouver Airport (at YVR) –3111 Grant McConachie Jetside Bar: Level 3 International Departures – offers a selection of appetizers, snacks, and shared food. (604) 248.3281 Globe@YVR: Award-winning signature restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and featuring a special holiday menu. (604) 248-3281 • River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road The Buffet – breakfast 6:30am-10:30am, lunch 11am-2pm, dinner (604) 247-8573 The Buffet at River Rock – 7 mins. by Canada Line to all you can eat buffet, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch or Breakfast $14.95. Newly renovated, The Buffet at River Rock highlights fresh local produce & offers culturally diverse & traditionally inspired dishes with complimentary selected beverages. (604) 247-8900 • Sandman Signature Hotel 10251 St Edwards Drive Denny’s – breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 276-2853 Chop Steak Fish Bar – casual dining. (604) 276-1180 • Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Highway 1 Harold’s Bistro & Bar – breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full menu of contemporary cuisine, wide selection of award-winning B.C. wines, beers on tap and spirits. Open 6:30am-11pm. (604) 233-3969 • Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel 7571 Westminster Highway The American Grille—American cuisine enhanced with regional flavours. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Open 6am-10pm. (604) 232-2804 • The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way The Apron – minutes away from • Vancouver Delta Vancouver Airport International Airport & 1500 Cessna Drive nestled on the banks of the Fraser River. 3 Pier 73 Restaurant: Located For reservations, call (604) 238-2105. behind the hotel and suspended STEVESTON above the Fraser River in the heart of 5 aPaesano’s 138-slip Marina. Great destination for casual lunch meetings, relaxed 250-12240 2nd Avenue @ Bayview dinner gatherings, evening Steveston’s one andoronly Italiandrinks with friends. Kids Menu.30Sunday restaurant, celebrating years ofto Thursday 11am-12am. Friday and serving authentic Italian cuisine. Saturday 11am-1am (kitchen open until Open daily at 11:30am. Reservations midnight). (604) 968-1178
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MAIN TERMINALS Domestic (Before Security) • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwichesLevel 3 Departures • A&W: Breakfast served daily – Bacon ‘n Egger with real bacon and real eggs, hash browns, French Toast. Also, hamburgers, fries, beverages, including A&W’s famous root beer. Open 5am-10pm. Level 3 Departures. • Harvey’s: Breakfast, burgers -Level 3 Departures • Jugo Juice: Juice, smoothies, wraps & paninis – Level 3 Departures • Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wrapsLevel 3 Departures • Swiss Chalet: Rotisserie chicken-Level 2 Arrivals • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups-Level 2 Arrivals & Level 3 Departures • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures • White Spot: Burgers, fresh salads, pastas, rice bowls, stir-fries, entrées from the grill and desserts—Level 3 Departures. • Wok ‘N Roll: Chinese & Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures
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Open daily at 11:30am. Reservations recommended. (604) 270-9252. 6 Steveston Seafood House 3951 Moncton Street Celebrating 32 years of fine dining and seafood specialties. Special winter 4-course menu. Dinner from 5:30pm. (604) 271-5252 • The Market at Papi’s 12251 #1 Road next door to The Burger Bar, located behind Papi’s.Specializing in gourmet Mediterranean fresh food to go. Claudette Piacenza is the Market at Papi’s proprietor and operator. Her love and passion for Italian culture and foods are evident in the wide variety and selection of the ever-growing inventory in the 2 Her passion for her endeavour is market. exemplified on a day-to-day basis to all of the markets regulars and newcomers. Drop by the market Monday through Saturday to see what is new, trendy and fresh. Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday, 10am-6pm. (604) 277-7444.
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• FRIDAY: 2 pieces Cod & Chips….$6.98 • TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 1 piece Halibut, Oyster & Chips w/tartar lemon dill sauce….$13.98 • DAILY: 1 piece Cod, Oyster & Chips w/ aircraft maintenance! tartar lemon dill sauce….$9.98 BREAKFAST & LUNCH • DAILY: New England-style Chowder MON-FRI: 8am to 4pm Airside ShowBreakfast your $4.99 Open daily 11amortobacon 9pm 2 eggs, 2 sausages or ham YVR ID & 8620 Granville St Get 10%Lunch Off* from $3.99 Airside @ 70th, Soups * Salads * BurgersVancouver & Fries * Sandwiches * Daily Specials. • The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill *Granville location only 4760 Inglis Drive. Located on the water, www.mrpickwicks.bc.ca inside Harbour Air Seaplanes Terminal,
• Yokohama Teppanyaki Sushi & Steakhouse 140-12251 No. 1 Road Authentic Japanese cuisine served at their Teppan Grill, where your dinner is cooked to perfection right before your eyes. Open Mon. to Fri. 10am to 10pm. Weekends 11am to 9:30pm. (604) 271-8896.
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hampagne (pronounced shampain) is a sparkling wine in which the carbon dioxide gas is produced as part of the fermentation process and is dissolved within the wine in its individual bottle, so that when it is released, the bubbles stream to the surface. The term champagne is used to refer to wine produced exclusively within the Champagne region of France, although there are many sparkling wines that are produced in other countries and regions. Most Champagne is blended wine, made from a mix of three different grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Champagne is made in various styles, from
bone-dry to fully sweet. The style is identified on the label: BRUT - very dry and savoury, usually best quality and good with food EXTRA DRY - a little more sweet than Brut SEC - medium-dry, good for parties or Champagne breakfasts DOUX - sweet, good for desserts. When making any cocktail with Champagne, be sure to add the Champagne to the flute last. Pour the Champagne slowly over the other ingredients to avoid an overflow. For best results serve Champagne cocktails right away.
Side-by-side comparison of Champagne bottles. (L to R) On ladder: Magnum (1.5 litres), full (0.75 litre), half (0.375 litre), quarter (0.1875 litre). On floor: Balthazar (12 litres), Salmanazar (9 litres), Methuselah (6 litres), Jeroboam (3 litres).
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Auto Dealer Guide AUTOWEST BMW 10780 Cambie Road, Richmond 604.273.2217 www.autowestbmw.com (see ad on page 3)
OPEN ROAD LEXUS 5631 Parkwood Way, Richmond 604.273.5533 www.openroadlexus.com (see ad on page 22)
COWELL AUTO GROUP 13611 Smallwood Place, Richmond 1.800.252.6352 www.cowellautogroup.com (see ad on page 2)
SIGNATURE MAZDA 13800 Smallwood Place, Richmond 604.278.3185 www.signaturemazda.com (see ad on page 3, 4 & 8)
BUDGET CAR SALES 1404 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver 604.261.3343 www.budgetcarsales.ca (see ad on page 11)
RICHMOND SUBARU 3511 No. 3 Road, Richmond 604.273.0333 (see ad on inside back cover)
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First B.C. family to receive keys to 2011 Nissan LEAF Nissan Canada delivered the province’s first all-electric Nissan LEAF to a retail customer. Bill and Nicole Clendinning along with four-year old daughter Tara, have taken delivery of a red Nissan LEAF SL. Both Bill and Nicole Clendinning work at BC Hydro and are committed to reducing their family’s environmental impact and switching to the Nissan LEAF is a big part of that. It fits their lifestyle offering ample range for trips to Mission and Whistler, where they enjoy going for weekend getaways. “In British Columbia, transportation is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and we believe that electric vehicles are an important part of how our province can reduce our use of fossil fuels,” said Nicole Clendinning. “What set the Nissan LEAF apart from other vehicles in the market was the driving experience—it’s so fun to drive. You forget you’re in an electric car and get back to the joy of driving. By choosing this car we feel like we get to have our cake and eat it too.” Later this month, Nissan Canada will open its online reservation process for its first allocation of 2012 Model Year Nissan LEAFs. Reservations are eligible to those registered on the Nissan LEAF microsite (nissan.ca/LEAF) and living within the vicinity of the 27 Electric Vehicle-certified dealers across Canada. By the end of the 2012 Model Year, Nissan anticipates 600 Nissan LEAFs on Canadian roads.
B.C.’s Clendinning family takes delivery of the province’s first consumer all-electric Nissan LEAF.
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