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Updates to the original 1968 areas of the Domestic Terminal, secure corridors, moving walkways and new high-speed baggage systems are just a few ways that Vancouver International Airport plans to keep a competitive edge as it looks ahead to the next 10 years. The Airport Authority will invest $1.8-billion in the next decade to ensure the airport stays ahead of the competition and improves the customer experience. “We’ve come a long way in the last 20 years, building an airport British Columbia can be proud of,” said Larry Berg, Vancouver Airport Authority’s president and CEO. “As we look ahead to the future, we want to continue to build on that sense of pride, capture the fast-growing Asian market, and attract new routes and carriers.” Top goals for the Airport Authority in the next decade are to decrease connection times between international and domestic flights, making it easier for both travellers and their baggage to move through the airport. New high-speed baggage systems will cut connection times by getting bags from one aircraft to the next more quickly than they do today. The Airport Authority is also working with Canada Border Services Agency toward
Architect’s vision of a revitalized Domestic Terminal Pier A/B. a dedicated border inspection facility and more secure corridors and moving walkways to help cut traveller wait times in between flights. The Airport Improvement Fee (AIF) will help fund these and other projects, which also include runway safety improvements and road and other infrastructure upgrades. The AIF will increase from $15 to $20 beginning May 1, 2012 for travellers heading to destinations outside of B.C.
Travellers heading to destinations within the province and to the Yukon will continue to pay $5. YVR employs 23,600 people, is home to 400 businesses and generates $1.9-billion in gross domestic product (GDP) for the Canadian economy. “We are striving to attract new routes and carriers so YVR remains competitive and an economic generator for British Columbia,” said Berg. “The Airport Authority receives no
government funding for operating or capital costs. Every penny of the AIF goes towards building a better airport for B.C.” Since it was introduced in 1993, the AIF has helped build a new International Terminal, a new runway, roads and bridges, airfield safety improvements and the Sea Island portion of the Canada Line. To learn more about the projects that are shaping the future of YVR, check out yvr.ca.
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aircraft: A ribbon is cut at the official opening of Canada’s first Ground Run-up Enclosure at YVR.
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Vancouver Airport Authority opened Canada’s first Ground Run-up Enclosure (GRE) last month. The massive three-sided, open-roofed facility will reduce noise from engine run-ups conducted as part of regular aircraft maintenance. Located adjacent to YVR’s South Terminal, the GRE stands as tall as a five-
storey building and will cut engine run-up noise heard in nearby residential neighbourhoods by up to half. The 67- by 80-metre steel enclosure will provide time and fuel efficiencies to air carriers operating out of Airport South by reducing taxiing distances and time. It will also offer environmental benefits with a glycol recovery
system for de-icing of propeller aircraft during winter operations. “We’re very aware that our 24-hour operations are key to YVR remaining a major employer and economic generator for the region; and we also recognize that we need to be a good neighbour,” said Anne Murray, vice president, community and environmental
January 23 marked the start of the Lunar New Year and festivities throughout YVR welcomed the Year of the Dragon. Perhaps one of the most recognized images in Chinese culture, the Dragon is widely considered the luckiest year in the Chinese Zodiac, symbolizing power, strength and good luck. Following a traditional welcome ceremony with airport representatives, YVR’s Lunar New Year celebrations kicked off with a Lion Dance in front of the Haida Gwaii, Spirit of the Jade Canoe. The Lion Dance – believed to bring good luck and scare away evil spirits – is danced to the
beat of drums, gongs and cymbals. Five lions danced from the International to the Domestic terminal, visiting some of YVR’s shops and restaurants. Aldeasa, YVR’s duty-free operator, joined YVR in celebrating the Year of the Dragon by offering passengers red envelopes filled with chocolate coins. Red envelopes containing lucky money is often given at family gatherings throughout the Lunar New Year. As well, the duty-free stores showcased Lunar New Year decorations and offered special New Year products including a Swarovski limited-edition crystal dragon statue.
The Lunar New Year festivities continued after security in the International Terminal with a bamboo archway adorned in red and gold decorations, in addition to hanging banners and red envelopes decorating trees in the food court area. Red is the dominant colour during the Lunar New Year as it symbolizes good fortune, joy and happiness as
affairs, Vancouver Airport Authority. “This noise-reduction project is part of that commitment. It’s a project that demonstrates our commitment to serving our community, our business partners and the environment.” GROUND RUN-UP See page 4
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Graham Clarke Atrium: Honouring 25 years of service A special area of Vancouver International Airport was dedicated to a Vancouver Airport Authority founding director and recent chair last month when the Graham Clarke Atrium was formally unveiled. The newly-named Atrium celebrates the significant achievements of Clarke, who has for 25 years been a leader driving the realization of a vision to create an airport that celebrates British Columbia, its people and its culture. Clarke, who retired in 2011 from the Airport Authority Board of Directors, had been a director since YVR became one of Canada’s first community-based airports in 1992 and chair for 12 years. However, his connection with YVR dates back to the 1980s. Clarke was amongst a handful of individuals who set out to turn YVR into a community-based airport with management transferring from the federal government to
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a local airport authority, thereby creating an airport that British Columbia can be proud of: a premier global gateway, local economic generator and community contributor. Formerly known as the Link atrium—an airy, windowed area of the terminal that speaks to the art, history and geography of British Columbia—the Graham Clarke Atrium was unveiled January 30 as part of a special dedication ceremony. An active member in Vancouver’s business community, Clarke has served as a director or chair of numerous organizations and companies over the course of his career. He is the president and owner of the Clarke Group of Companies, which does business in the transportation, hospitality, marine and tourism sectors. The Graham Clarke Atrium is located between the International and Domestic Terminal Buildings on Departures, Level 3.
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“Freedom to Move” by Steve Smith, Domestic Terminal. The outstanding career achievements of Canada’s Aboriginal community will be recognized later this month as part of the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards, sponsored in part by Vancouver Airport Authority. On February 24, 14 recipients will be recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in various disciplines ranging from health, law, political science, culture and the arts. Furthering First Nations programs and initiatives is a focus of the Airport Authority’s Community Investment program. The Airport Authority is pleased to support the achievements of these community leaders and role models. The recipients of this year’s National Aboriginal Achievement Awards are as follows: • Adam Beach – Arts • Victor S. Buffalo – Business and
Commerce • Dave Courchene – Culture, Heritage & Spirituality • Leona Makokis – Education • Richard Stewart Hardy – Environment & Natural Resources • Dr. Janet Smylie – Health • Violet Ford – Law & Justice • Richard Wagamese – Media & Communications • The Honorable Leona Aglukkaq – Politics • Grand Chief Edwards John –Politics • Minnie Grey– Public Service • Richard Peter –Sports • Earl Cook – Youth Achiever • Candace Sutherland – Youth Achiever • Senator Gerry St. Germain – Lifetime Achievement For further information, visit naaf.ca.
Vancouver Airport Authority is proud to sponsor an exciting new exhibit called Beat Nation at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Beat Nation uses hip hop and other forms of popular culture as inspiration for First Nation artists to create surprising new cultural hybrids—in painting, sculpture, installation, performance and video—that reflect the changing demographics of Aboriginal people today. Artists remix, mash-up and juxtapose the old and the new, the rural and the urban, traditional and contemporary arts as means to rediscover and reinterpret Aboriginal culture within the shifting terrains of the mainstream. The Airport Authority’s commitment to First Nations arts and culture is a focus of its Community Investment program. Each year, the Airport Authority supports talented
young artists with scholarships given out through the YVR Art Foundation. It is fitting that this year YVR extends its support to sponsor and draw attention to Vancouver Art Gallery’s unique exhibition, which opens February 25, 2012 and runs through June 3, 2012. While Beat Nation takes its starting point from hip hop, it branches out to include artists who use pop culture, graffiti, fashion and other symbols of urban life in combination with more traditional forms of Aboriginal identity. While focused on artists working along the Pacific West Coast, Beat Nation brings together artists from across the Americas and reveals shared connections between those working in vastly different places. For tickets and more information about this exhibition, visit vanartgallery.bc.ca.
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Romance is in the air Love is in the air at YVR as it gears up to Valentine’s Day. There are plenty of options for a romantic foray at Canada’s second busiest airport, including dining, shopping, people watching and plane spotting. Below is a short guide to help you embrace your romantic side: Wine and Dine Whether you’re suited to fine dining or casual eats, YVR has a number of restaurants located in-terminal. Check out Hanami Restaurant (International Departures), where you and your sweetie can grab a cozy booth or tatami room and share some sashimi and sushi. Or, snuggle up by the fire at Globe @YVR, located within the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel (U.S. Departures), where award-winning cuisine, a special Valentine’s Day menu and a one-of-a-kind ambiance will make your meal memorable. Shop to your heart’s content Show—not tell—your special someone what they mean to you with something extra special. Nothing does it quite like Belgian chocolate, which can be found at Daniel Le Chocolat Belge (Domestic Departures), or stunning jewelry, found at Taraxca Jewellery (Domestic Departures). There is also a florist, a wine shop and everything in between located before security—including an iStore for your tech-savvy lover. And if you’re flying internationally, be sure to stop at The Shop for duty-free fragrances and cosmetic gift ideas. All you need is love There’s something spectacular about
Freshly baked scones, Devonshire cream, assorted sandwiches and select pastries provide the perfect accompaniment to the Fairmont’s exclusively blended teas. watching the emotional goodbyes and hellos of an international airport. Watch as couples reunite just in time for Valentine’s Day at International and Domestic Arrivals (Level 2). Better yet, cuddle up with your loved one and watch the romance of the airfield from the indoor Public Observation Area (Level 4, Domestic Terminal) or the outdoor Public Viewing Platform (adjacent to the South Terminal Building, a short shuttle-bus ride away from the Main Terminal). For more information including a full
(Above) Daniel Le Chocolat Belge has been producing the finest Belgian chocolates for more than 30 years. (Right) The iStore offers a full range of tech-savy products.
list of retailers, visit yvr.ca, ask one of YVR’s friendly Green Coat volunteers or stop by one of the nine customer care counters. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Air China awarded new travel statuses Air China has been awarded with Transit Without Visa (TWOV) and China Transit Trial (CTT), federal statuses designed to enable Chinese passengers to travel to and from the U.S. through YVR without obtaining a Canadian visa. “Being the first and only mainland Chinese carrier to be invited by Canadian authorities to join TWOV and CTT is a landmark achievement for Air China as well as our management team in China and throughout Canada,” said Zhigang (Rever) He, general manager for Air China in Canada. To participate in the programs, Air China customers must hold a confirmed ticket to and from the U.S. within the same day of arrival and within the scheduled hours of the U.S.-intransit preclearance (USITPC) facility at Vancouver International Airport. “The USITPC facility at YVR provides seamless and convenient connections, including pre-clearance of U.S. Customs and Immigration,” said He. “Additionally, the ability to transport our Chinese customers via the Vancouver Asia-Pacific Gateway to their final destination in the United States will help us to continue to expand our flights from Beijing to Vancouver.” Air China is China’s national flag carrier, an exclusive status that gives it the responsibility of flying Chinese state leaders on official visits to other countries and the sole privilege of having the national flag of the country painted on its fuselage. The airline’s enterprise logo is an artistic Phoenix pattern which is the Chinese version of Air China Limited written by former national leader, Deng Xiaoping. The Phoenix logo is also an artistic render-
ing of the word “VIP.” Air China has a fleet of 306 Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Its network of 289 routes extends throughout Asia to the Middle East, Europe, South and North America from its main hub at Beijing Capital
International Airport. It offers more than 6,000 flights with more than one-million seats per week. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China’s top economic planner, recently approved an appli-
cation by Air China to buy airplanes on international commercial loans. According to the NDRC’s statement, Air China was approved to borrow $1.96-billion for purchasing 28 airplanes. Air China’s TWOV and CTT sta-
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WestJet to begin direct Vancouver-Whitehorse service Beginning May 17, 2012 WestJet will offer daily, non-stop service between Vancouver and Whitehorse, the Yukon’s capital and largest city. The airline is offering introductory oneway fares from $99, plus applicable taxes and fees, for the start of service on May 17 and running to August 29, 2012 for seats booked by February 14, 2012. Once, the introductory seat sale is over at the end of August, one-way flights will
be as low as $179, plus applicable taxes and fees. “With great fares and a convenient schedule, we believe WestJet’s service will appeal to business and leisure guests travelling to Whitehorse,” said John MacLeod, WestJet vice-president, network management and alliances. “Whitehorse’s impressive landscape and year-round outdoor adventures make it an ideal getaway for any traveller.
The northbound flights will leave Vancouver at 6:40pm., arriving in Whitehorse at 9:02pm. The southbound flights will leave at 8:30am and arrive in Vancouver at 10:46am, which will allow travellers to connect to WestJet’s outgoing flights to destinations throughout Canada, the U.S. (including four in Hawaii), Mexico and the Caribbean. “We’re also pleased to offer residents of the Yukon daily access to WestJet’s 75-city
North American, Mexican and Caribbean network, and as Vancouver continues to be a strong connection hub for our codeshare partners, we will continue to provide access to major parts of the world through these relationships,” said MacLeod. WestJet Vacations will also offer flight and hotel packages from Whitehorse for all destinations where WestJet Vacations packages are available. For more information, visit westjet.com or see your preferred travel agent.
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Air Canada and WestJet flew closer to full capacity in January than a year earlier as robust demand for air travel extended into what is traditionally a slow month for business travel. Air Canada, Canada’s biggest airline, reported a system-wide load factor of 79.1 per cent last month, versus 78 per cent in January 2011, an increase of 1.1 percentage points. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) also increased 3.3 per cent on a system-wide capacity, measured in available seat miles. According to chief executive Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada generated greater traffic in all markets. WestJet Airlines, Canada’s secondbiggest carrier, boosted its load factor for
January to 79.9 per cent from 77.8 per cent in January 2011. WestJet’s RPMs increased by 11.5 per cent over the same period last year and system-wide capacity showed growth of 8.6 per cent over the same period. “Our capacity increases are being nicely absorbed and the healthy demand for air travel has continued into the New Year,” said WestJet president and CEO Gregg Saretsky. WestJet is considering launching a new short-haul regional airline as early as 2013, using a fleet of approximately 40 smaller, turboprop aircraft. The move would extend WestJet’s service to smaller communities and increase traffic to its current network.
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Helijet’s two-millionth passenger Godrey Archbold gets to sit in the pilot’s seat for the photo op with Danny Sitnam, president and CEO, Helijet (middle) and a member of the flight crew. services and even flying for the film and television industry. Today, Helijet is one of the largest providers of air ambulance services in British Columbia. Every year, Helijet flies more than 600 adult and infant patients to and from hospitals across the province with its Sikorsky S-76 helicopters and Learjet air
ambulances. Helijet became the first private sector participant in the Pacific Carbon Trust, the Province of British Columbia’s crown corporation for offsetting carbon emissions. The airline also maintains an online, paperless booking system to lessen its environmental footprint.
In principle, the Oshkosh H-Series Snow Blower works like any home snow blower. A metal auger “ribbon” grabs accumulated contaminant up front and then churns it back up against a rotating disc impeller blade that turns the snow 90 degrees and forces it out a discharge chute to either side.
OshKosh Sweeper—many of YVR’s airfield trucks have names and in 2009 the Airport Authority held a community contest to find a name for its sweeper. The winning name was Sweep Lightning, which is now displayed on the side of the truck.
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series, next time you visit YVR. Just ask for one at the Domestic Terminal Customer Care desk located before security on the Departures Level, 3.
Chaplaincy welcomes two new members Last month, senior airport chaplain Layne Daggett welcomed two new associate chaplains to the Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy. Joining the Chaplaincy team are Rabbi Philip Bregman from Temple Sholom in Vancouver and his assistant Arthur Guttman. YVR is a busy place and in addition to providing a haven for travellers looking for a peaceful respite, the Airport Chaplaincy assists passengers and YVR visitors with a range of needs—from coordinating shelter or transportation for someone in need, assisting a disoriented traveller, comforting those travelling due to a family illness or death, or helping to connect an arriving passenger with their friends and family. During its 25 years at YVR, the Chaplaincy has also provided more than 3,000 refugee claimants with emergency assistance with placement in homes, community agencies and faith communities.
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SkyTalk is pleased to introduce a new Health & Wellness column that will feature medical, dental and health information from a variety of trained professionals each month. Additionally, send us a question that you would like answered on any of these areas of health and wellness and if your question is used, you will automatically win $25 YVR Bucks that can be spent at any YVR shop, restaurant or service provider. E-mail your question to jstewart@westerndriver.com or fax to 604-736-6750.
Winter no match for Airport Operations airport’s gargantuan equipment Although the Lower Mainland only gets a few days of snow a year, when it snows it’s important that YVR keep the airfield safe and secure for both aircraft and passengers and ensure that aircraft are able to take-off and land safely and with minimal delays. Snow blowers and sweepers are just a few of the 80 pieces of machinery dispatched to de-ice, blow, plough, melt and sweep the airport’s five square kilometres of runways, aprons and pavement during a major snow storm. For example, the high-powered OshKosh Sweeper used for snow clearing is a 475-horsepower, 6.7-metrewide broom that can clear up to 5,000 tonnes of snow an hour. Meanwhile, the companion 600-horsepower OshKosh H-Series Snow Blower is capable of blowing up to 5,000 tonnes of snow an hour as far as 45 metres away.
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Layne Daggett (Front Left) extends a warm welcome to two new associate chaplains, Rabbi Philip Bregman (center) and his assistant Arthur Guttman (right). Other associate chaplains include (Back Row from Left to Right) Dr. Jim Hawkins, Major Ron Trickett and Dr. George Sears. Fr. Nicolas Tumbelaka was unavailable for the photo.
Rabbi Bregman, who confessed that a life long ambition was to minister to the Toronto Maple Leafs “because they need all the help they can get,” will join a team of four other associate chaplains from a variety of faith backgrounds who support Chaplain Daggett and the more than 40 dedicated volunteers in Chaplaincy work. “Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy, which celebrates its 30th anniversary
next year, is blessed to have such a great team,” said Chaplain Daggett. “Toronto’s loss is YVR’s gain.” The Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy is funded by donations from members of the public and sponsors that recognize the important work done every day by Chaplain Daggett and his team. For more information on the Vancouver Airport Chapel, call (604) 303-3010 or visit yvrchaplain.com
Regular stretching and strengthening exercises are important routines to help prevent injury and pain. If the day and evening flies by and the gym did not feature in your daily routine, incorporating a short routine right at one’s desk can help relieve some musculoskeletal pain such as an achy back and shoulders. Follow this nine-minute upper body desk routine to make a positive change this year. Remember to keep your feet flat on the ground and most importantly, breathe. • Press shoulder blades flat against the back of your chair with both of your hands cupped around the nape of your neck and squeeze them together. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 10 times. • Line forearms up against the inside of your chairs arm rests and push outwards. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 10 times. • Rest forearms on the tops of your arm rests and push downwards. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 10 times • Grip the underside of your chair with your right arm and lean gently to the
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opposite side (ear to shoulder) hold for 30 seconds and repeat on the left. • Bring your right arm across your body and cup your elbow with your left hand. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat on the other side. • Sitting comfortably in your chair, bend forward at the hips, let your arms fall beside you and your head hang heavy. Inhale and exhale deeply. Hold for 30 seconds and do this twice. Make this or any other type of self-care routine part of your daily life—your body will thank you. Ashley Page is a Registered Massage Therapist at the Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic, Domestic Terminal Level 1. The clinic provides walk-in/family practice services to airport employees, the general public and travellers, both international and domestic. In addition, occupational health services are provided, using dedicated occupational health physicians and nurses. For more information, call (604) 207-6900.
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After 25 years in business and flying more than 22-million kilometres, Richmond-based Helijet achieved a twomillion-passenger milestone earlier this month. The milestone passenger, Godfrey D. Archbold, president and CEO, Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, arrived at Helijet for a flight to Victoria and was pleasantly surprised to receive free airfare and a night’s stay at his choice of either the Fairmont Waterfront or the Fairmont Empress. “It [was] important to us that we recognize this milestone because it shows how far Helijet has come in the past 25 years,” said Danny Sitnam, president and CEO, Helijet. “Two million passengers is no small measure for a scheduled helicopter carrier, and it shows how we’ve kept to our core values of safety, reliability and customer service. The fact we’ve been flying for as long as we have is testament to our staff, and the care they put into the product and service they provide.” When Helijet International started flying in 1986 the company had just one helicopter, one route—Vancouver to Victoria—and was Canada’s first scheduled helicopter service. From those beginnings, Helijet grew into a publicly traded company with a fleet of 10 helicopters and airplanes. Over time, the carrier diversified from passenger service to sightseeing flights, charters, cargo
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Moving on after 23 years of airport industry service
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Wayne Duzita retires from IAT Management LP.
In this wonderful journey called “life,” one of the most difficult decisions to face is learning when to move on to the next challenge. There is comfort in remaining in a position where one can almost be sure how each day will unfold, but I believe that one should always be inspired to dream more, learn more and become more. Early last year (February), I decided it was time to move into another phase of my life—some call it retirement, others the third quarter—as I move closer to 69 (later this year), I have come to realize it’s the fourth quarter. Effective March 1, 2012, I will be leaving the comfort of 23 years at
personal lives. I started work directly after graduation from UBC in 1968 and while I always wanted to be a ski bum, enjoy summers off and go to Europe, work always came first. So, 44 years later I plan to be a ski bum during March and April, enjoy the summer at my Birch Bay cabin and travel to Europe in September. During the past 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work with many individuals who needed help starting a new on-airport business in both Canada and the U.S. To lend a supporting hand and watch these individuals succeed has been one of the
IAT Management LP (IAT). The journey of working mainly in the aviation industry has been a journey of pleasure. The company has allowed me to participate in dozens of community activities and associations and travel the world exploring new development opportunities at airports in my role of vice president leasing and marketing. Many tenants and customers became good friends and were a great inspiration in my learning curve at IAT. Some even endured 20 years of meeting with me every Friday at Café Runway for coffee and pancakes to chat about our business and
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more rewarding benefits of my position with IAT. When I return from Europe, I plan to start looking at the next phase of work/ life—finding several small companies that may want help in developing their business plans and marketing strategies. • • • Some of the people who have worked with Wayne over the years forwarded well wishes on his retirement from IAT. Feel free to forward yours direct to Wayne at wduzita@gmail.com or call him at (604) 351-0485. “I just wanted to mention how very lucky I am to have had the opportunity to work with Wayne. As a result, I have gained tremendous amount of knowledge in a very short time. Your children are pretty lucky to have a father and a person like you to mentor them through their lives—something I did not have. Hopefully in the years to come, I will be able to pass this down in the very same way.” Robert M. Bachart, leasing manager, Huntingdon Capital Corp. “I met Wayne more than 20 years ago after my daughter died and he stepped up to help me organize a fundraiser golf tournament for Canuck Place. I didn’t know anything about such things and his advice and participation was instrumental in the success of the tourney. We co-chaired the event for years and 20 years later YVR Golf for Kids is a testament to Wayne’s community involvement and spirit. It has been a pleasure working with him and I’m sure he will continue to be involved in the future... because Wayne will never really retire.” Brian Flagel, co-founder YVR Golf for Kids.
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Next month, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, an airline transport pilot, safety expert and accident investigator, will be the principal speaker at the eighth-annual CHC Safety & Quality Summit Gala Dinner. Capt. Sullenberger gained fame after he successfully ditched an Airbus A320, US Airways Flight 1549, in the river on the west side of Manhattan in New York City on January 15, 2009, saving the lives of all 155 people aboard the aircraft. The emergency landing followed an encounter with a large flock of birds that disabled both of the aircraft’s engines. Following the incident, Capt. Sullenberger struck a chord with the public, not only because of his and his crew’s accomplishment but also as a result of the calm, confident and selfless manner he displayed in the many press interviews that followed. The CHC Summit, which will be held at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver during March 26-28, will explore the theme, “Improving Safety Culture through Talent,
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III. Training and Trust.” Capt. Sullenberger will share his experiences and discuss how talent, training and trust together make the difference when confronting a challenge. “We have always considered it a great privilege to host the Summit,” said Greg Wyght, vice president, safety and quality, CHC Helicopter. “However, this year is especially exciting for us considering our generous sponsors have allowed delegates an opportunity to listen and learn from Captain Sullenberger. Thanks to those sponsors, not only are delegates able to hear from speakers like Stephen Covey, Tony Kern, Tom Casey and many more, but the gala dinner is complimentary for all conference registrants.” The CHC Safety & Quality Summit is an internationally recognized aviation-safety conference aimed at improving safety through excellence in human factors. The annual event attracts top aviation safety experts from around the globe to share best practices and explore the latest in safety management systems, human factors of safety and creating a safety culture across 40 separate sessions. Complete summit details, including speakers and topics, and registration information for the event and gala dinner are at chcsafetyqualitysummit.com.
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The great mush from the wilderness By Jack Schofield In last month’s issue of Skytalk, I chronicled the 1930 search for Paddy Burke and his missing Junkers CF-AMX. The fiasco surrounding that event included the loss of other aircraft during the much belated search for Burke’s aircraft. One of those lost aircraft was a sister ship to Burke’s missing plane, carrying the registration CF-ALX. This Junkers C13 had taken off from Prince George, B.C., destined for the search area between Atlin and Liard Post in northern B.C. It never arrived and was also declared missing. Aboard this aircraft were three very experienced airmen: Ted Cressy, an aircraft engineer; and pilots, Bill Joerss and Van der Byl. First, a bit of backdrop to the story. Bill Joerss, a former German fighter pilot of World War 1, had just had his license suspended for flying an airplane over its gross weight and was not permitted to fly, which accounts for why Van der Byl was aboard—to ostensibly fly the plane. However, Van der Byl, though a licensed pilot, didn’t know a Junkers seaplane from Adam’s off ox, so he just posed as the pilot while Joerss did all the flying. Also, Joerss knew the country like the back of his hand, so he was a vital member of that team. Now back to the events of the day. Having left Prince George, ALX encountered terrible weather and was forced to land on Thutade Lake (pronounced “Two-Daddy”). The three men spent the night in a little cabin belonging
to a prospector. The following is a direct quote from Ted Cressy when I interviewed him back in 1993: “There was a cabin owned by a man named Tom Thomas and a native boy the name of Tomesse Baptisse. They were not there, so we stayed in their cabin that night. The next morning the ice had crept another two feet into the lake from the shore, and the snow was coming down very, very heavy. I went out and cleared the airplane
to take off within that channel and return to Prince George for help. It was necessary to keep the plane as light as possible, so only Joerss would be aboard. They had encountered ice too thick to break and the take-off run would be a bit of a dicey undertaking, requiring Joerss’s skill in jumping the plane onto the thick ice during the final stages of the take-off run. Joerss was up to that and did an outstanding piece of flying, according to Cressy, who with Van der Byl watched the Junkers
The ill-fated Junkers CL-13 on Thutade Lake in B.C.’s northern interior.
of snow and tried to start the engine. I couldn’t start it. After four days, the ice was getting really thick out in the middle of the lake. We finally got the engine going, but on taxiing, the spray hit our metal floats and struts and the underside of the wing and just hung there until there must have been half a ton of ice on the plane.” The three men decided to take action and built a raft, from which they chopped a channel through the ice the exact width of the aircraft’s floats. The plan was for Joerss
wing off into the distance following the take-off. These two men would wait in the little cabin for the next 16 days during which time it snowed constantly. During their stay, the cabin owners returned and seeing smoke from the chimney kicked the door in and confronted the two aviators with their rifles. Cressy explained it this way: “We damned near got killed that night. The door burst open and in came an Indian and what looked like the ghost of a
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our clothes for the first time in man with a long white frozen a month and had a bath at the beard—both covered in snow local motel before sitting down and pointing their rifles at us!” in the café for our first real meal The two aviators waited in that time.” around another few days then Cressy said that they waited decided to walk out. forever for the meal because “We were told there was a the lady who owned the café small native encampment at the was also the reporter for both of end of the lake—about three or Vancouver’s newspapers. four miles away. So we built a “She was busy telling the sled for our supplies and headB.C. aviator papers that we had been found, ed off on borrowed snowshoes. Ted Cressy. and we just had to wait for our Van had never seen snowshoes, meal,” said Cressy laughingly during my and became an immediate pain in the neck, interview with him in 1993. but we pressed on.” Cressy was 93 on the day I interviewed The pair was befriended by one of the him, and he had one more anecdote to tell residents at the encampment, Monassis, of that amazing trek. who agreed to guide them out to the Bear “While we were performing that great Lake reservation to get additional help. mush out of the wilderness, we had been They were soon snowshoeing through sixlisted as missing and everyone, includmetre-deep snow. Van der Byl kept plunging my wife, had all but given up hope. ing through the crust up to his armpits, She and some friends were preparing a requiring rescue, complaining that he was memorial service for us. Those friends, being abandoned if allowed to lead the thinking my wife needed to be entertained, way, but when Cressy walked behind Van took her to a show that night at Loew’s der Byl then complained that he, a novice, movie house at Granville and Dunsmuir was being made to break trail. streets in Vancouver. During the film a After 32 days, they made it to Takla message came across the screen: ‘Mrs. Lake where they borrowed a wooden dugCressy please report to the office—we have out canoe. As the lake was free of ice, they a message for you’.” paddled around its perimeter then down the This is but the beginning of Ted Middle River into Trembleur Lake. Cressy’s adventures. He went back into the “We then shot the grand rapids of Yukon to salvage Paddy Burke’s airplane Tachie and ultimately paddled across and therein hangs another tale of derringStuart Lake arriving at McCorkells store do, which will be told in the next issue of at Fort St. James, at half past eight that Skytalk. evening—quite a long journey. We took off
Perfect spots for romantic proposals
Travel Talk
Panorama of Schönbrunn Palace with Vienna in the background
On the evening of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the London Eye was lit in the colours of the Union Flag As love-birds around the world start making their plans for Valentine’s Day, romance experts are also getting in the spirit with lists of places to propose. And given that it’s also a Leap Year, there is even more proposal potential, since according to Irish folklore women can take matters into their own hands by popping the question on February 29. There are plenty of romantic places throughout the world for couples to take the leap, but if you find yourself in any of the following destinations here are some ideal spots in which to pop the question.
Medici Fountain with the statue of Polyphemus, Acis and Galatea.
that Romeo and Juliet is set in the Italian city and there’s a balcony at Juliet’s House (off the Piazza delle Erbe) that is said to date from those times—but don’t be fooled, it was added in 1936. If that is too clichéd for your proposal, take a stroll through the Giardino Giusti instead. From the lofty tower of the Renaissance garden are gorgeous, tower-dotted and timeless views of Verona. Vienna, Austria - The Schönbrunn Palace, summer home of the Habsburgs, has a happy pedigree. It was where Empress Maria Theresa once lived in wedded bliss with her husband and 16 children and is a noted proposing spot in the Imperial City. Alternatively, consider attending one of the more than 400 balls held in Vienna from December 31 – March 5, where one can dress up and waltz like the Viennese of old, providing the impetus for the most creative way to propose. Granada, Spain - The Alhambra, the ancient palace-citadel that sits high on a hill overlooking Granada is one of the most romantic places in Spain. Its intricate design and beautiful gardens with tinkling fountains are paradise for lovers. If a less tourist-inhabited area is more to your liking, the Arab quarter has heart-stopping views of the Alhambra, is a maze of cobblestone streets and small squares, balconies tumbling with bright geraniums and wonderfully magical air. Fly out of YVR to get to one of Fountains and flowing water are a common feature around the these romantic destinations. Alhambra, which was constructed in the mid-14th century in Granada, Spain. Luxembourg, which was much loved by writers such as Baudelaire, Balzac, Hemingway and Sartre and features the perfect shady spot for a proposal by the Medici Fountain. Commissioned by a king’s widow in the 17th century, the focal point is the statue of Acis and Galatea, the young lovers watched over by the powerful Polyphemus, the gigantic one-eyed son of Poseidon in Greek mythology. Verona, Italy - Shakespeare lovers will know
The Giardino Giusti contains all the features of a typical Renaissance garden: geometrical layout of flowerbeds and hedgerows, fountains, grottos, mask, mythological statues, avenues of cypresses and a maze. London, England – Valentine’s Cupid Capsule on the London Eye—a private capsule for two with champagne, truffles and a red rose. Book online at londoneye.com for a 10 per cent discount. Alternately, climb the 311 stone steps of the 17thcentury Monument to the Great Fire of London for one of the most breathtaking views of London. Paris, France – There is of course the Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triomphe, but consider the Jardin du
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Iconic Spitfire resides at Airport South By Mike Tate
Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV, TZ 138.
Photo credits: Mike Tate & Associates.
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It is not often that one finds a Second World War legend sitting in the corner of an aircraft hangar and when that happens, it’s like a slap in the face—shocking and yet awakening. I received that ‘slap’ recently, and it occured right in my own backyard next to Airport South. This particular Spitfire is a Griffonengined Mk XIV and is one of only two that can currently take to the skies in Canada. It has an interesting port and starboard ‘porthole’ in the fuselage behind the cockpit, purportedly for improved camera work. It is proudly owned by Bob Jens who also owns Penta Aviation at YVR. Naturally, Penta provides all the required work needed to keep the Spitfire’s certificate of airworthiness up-to-date—which it is.
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The Mk XIV was the first Spitfire to carry the powerful Griffon engine, providing an increase of 1,000-horsepower over the previous Rolls-Royce Merlin. That increased horsepower was driven through a five-blade, constant-speed Rotol propeller. The Mk XIV was armed with two 20-millimetre cannons and two, five or four .303 Browning machine guns and could carry one 226-kilogram bomb or rocket projectiles—quite the offensive package! The MK XIV was a far cry from the old Mk I that entered Royal Air Force service in August 1938. It can be easily distinguished by its longer nose, ‘cut-down’ fuselage and clear-view bubble cockpit canopy. This particular one at Airport South is finished in a camouflage colour, similar to that used in the Italian campaign during the war, but with a gloss finish. To my knowledge, the only flyers who glossed up their Spitfires were the Polish airmen, who said that they could get an
Big five-blade propeller powered by the MK XIV Griffon engine. extra eight kilometres per hour out of the smooth finish. Dull satin was the usual finish for Spitfires in order to prevent the aircraft from glinting in the sun and revealing its position to the enemy. Thirteen Canadian squadrons were equipped with the iconic Spitfire at one time or another. This particular Spitfire, serial number Tango Zulu 138, was built in the Aldermaston Factory in the U.K. and shipped to Canada for cold weather testing purposes, arriving in Edmonton by train, if you please, on December 20, 1945. Having lived in Edmonton for a number of years, I can only imagine that its
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associated with Spitfires, here are just two. A Spitfire once shot down another in anger on October 21, 1948 during the Arab Israeli conflict, when an ex-RCAF pilot John Doyle shot an Egyptian Spitfire over the Negev Desert. It was a woman that solved the problem of the momentary faltering of the carburetor-fed Rolls-Royce Merlin engines in early Spitfires during inverted flight— which the fuel-injected German engines did not experience. Beatrice “Tilly” Shilling, an engineer at Farnborough, designed a small, fuel-flow restrictor plate that solved the problem. This design adjustment was later irreverently dubbed as Miss Shilling’s Orifice by the grateful pilots.
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By Peter Kutney The Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) season is here. Updates for 2012 include a rise in the dollar limit to $22,970 from $22,450 in 2011. Income test limits remain unchanged, however— individuals can contribute the lesser of 18 per cent of 2011 earned income or $22,450. This year’s deadline for contributions for the 2011 tax year is March 1, 2012. If you did not use your entire contribution limit for the years 1991 to 2011, you can carry forward the unused amounts to 2011. Your RRSP limit can be found on last year’s Notice of Assessment (NOA), or call Canada Revenue Agency and they will determine your limit. CRA also offers that information online at cra-arc.gc.ca, click on My Account. Repayments under the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) or Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) are not deductible even though an official receipt is issued for the contribution. These amounts are recorded on Schedule 7, which is filed with the tax return. Most investors contribute nowhere near
their RRSP limit. In fact, most investors wait until the last few days of February to contribute. This pattern is repeated each year, with Canadians leaving between $40$50,000 of un-used RRSP contribution room—and most importantly, underfunding their retirement. Most investment dealers offer plans that make it easy for investors to make regular contributions to their RRSPs. Preauthorized chequing plans (PACs) allow
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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
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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When the weekend arrives enjoy a nice dinner and then hit the dance floor. 7 Days a week, 11am-2am. (604) 276-2609 5 The Suburban Well Food & Drink #108-5188 Westminster Highway (corner of Westminster & Tiffany) Offering the comforts and convenience of both a coffee shop and a restaurant. The Well feels like your favourite sports bar and trendy lounge all in one. Comfy chairs, lots of televisions and weekly food and drink deals make each day special. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (604) 244-8500 • The Boathouse Restaurant 8331 River Road, Richmond Lunch, dinner. 11am-10pm. (604) 273-7014 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. • Delta Vancouver Airport 1500 Cessna Drive 3 Pier 73 Restaurant: Located behind the hotel and suspended above the Fraser River in the heart of a 138-slip Marina. Great destination for casual lunch meetings, relaxed dinner gatherings, or evening drinks with friends. Kids Menu. Sunday to Thursday 11am-12am. Friday and Saturday 11am-1am (kitchen open until midnight). (604) 968-1178 • 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
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Truffles Fine Foods Garden Café Our new location is proudly situated inside the recently completed Visitor’s Centre at VanDusen Botanical Garden, surrounded by both domestic and exotic flora, and frequented by researchers and amateurs alike.
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Ice wine, which can be reliably produced in most Canadian wine regions including B.C.’s Okanagan Valley, is the most internationally recognized Canadian wine. Produced mainly in southern B.C. and southern Ontario, ice wine is made from grapes that are left on the vine until after the first frost hits. These grapes are harvested after being frozen in the vineyard and then, while still frozen, are pressed. They must be picked early in the morning—before 10am. During both of these processes the temperature cannot exceed minus-eight degrees Celsius. At this temperature, the berries will freeze as hard as marbles. While the grape is still in its frozen state, it is pressed and the water is driven out as shards of ice. This leaves a highly concentrated juice, very high in acids, sugars and aromatics, yielding what many regard as the ultimate sweet wine. Ice wines are expensive—a 357-millilitre bottle of Canada’s elixir is almost always more than $50—because of a variety of factors. The risk involved in leaving grapes on the vine for so long while waiting for the proper temperature—rot, birds and bears take a heavy toll on the potential crop. The risk that a freeze will not occur until well into the next year can potentially jeopardize the profitability of the grapes. Due to the very low yields, production is hugely labour intensive. The pioneer status of the Inniskillin winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario led to its first ice wine, produced in 1984, often being mentioned as Canada’s first ice wine. However, ice wine was produced in the B.C.’s Okanagan Valley by German immigrant Walter Hainle in 1972. This ice wine was the result of an early and unexpected frost and yielded 40 litres of wine that Hainle originally did not intend to sell—but then did so in 1978. In 1998, Inniskillin Wines produced the first sparkling ice wine. Ice wine is typically enjoyed on its own as an aperitif or as a compliment to a special dessert.
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Aerocar Service deeply regrets to announce that a Motor Vehicle Accident resulted in the death of Safiquir Rahman, a chauffeur who was driving one of the company’s limousines. Aerocar has been advised that the RCMP are continuing to investigate the accident, which occurred just before mid-
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Younger than ever 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera At 48, the Porsche 911 Carrera is younger than ever. The completely redesigned seventh-generation sports car icon with its sleek and stretched silhouette, exciting contours and precisely designed features is undeniably 911 in looks, but incorporates numerous updates and innovations.
the tires in the optimal position relative to the road surface.
Exterior Longer wheelbase and reduced overall height underpin its elegant appearance. The new lightweight body is an aluminumsteel composite construction and contributes to the 45-kilogram weight reduction when compared to the previous 911 body. Combined with greater structural rigidity and optimized aerodynamics—including a wider, variably extending rear spoiler—the new 911 Carrera’s front and rear lift has been reduced to near zero while retaining the drag coefficient value of 0.29.
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Fuel Efficiency The new 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S consume significantly less than 10 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (official Transport Canada fuel consumption figures are TBD). This is achieved through systems such as the Automatic Start Stop function, engine and transmission thermal management, electrical system recuperation, the world’s first seven-speed manual transmission and, in conjunction with the Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), the ability to ‘sail’ or coast. The new electro-mechanical power steering offers Porsche’s typical precision and feedback and also helps increase efficiency. Performance Along with fuel efficiency, there are performance improvements in both models. The 911 Carrera S with PDK accelerates from 0 to 100-kilometres per hour in 4.3 seconds. Using the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package cuts that to 4.1 seconds. The 911 Carrera with PDK needs only 4.6 seconds to sprint from a standing start to 96-kilometres per hour (4.4 seconds when using the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function). Top-track speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera is 304- and 289-kilometres per hour, respectively. The new 911 offers both better longitudinal dynamics and performance in terms of transverse dynamics. In addition to the longer wheelbase, the greater agility, precision and driving stability are based, among other things, on the wider front track, the new rear axle and new electro-mechanical power steering. Depending on the model, there are other standard or optional active control systems available that can help further enhance the overall driving dynamics. That is especially true for the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active roll stabilization system, available for the first time on the 911 Carrera S. The system helps reduce lateral roll when cornering and helps keep
models include substantial additional equipment when compared to the previous models. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $93,700, while the 911 Carrera S Coupe’s base MSRP is $110,000.
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A draw will be made from all correct entries received by February 29, 2012. The winner’s name will be published in the March edition of SkyTalk and at www.skytalkonline.
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The Boeing 757 is a mid-size, narrow-body twin-engine jet airliner. The original 757-200 entered service in 1983, while the stretched 757-300, the longest narrow-body twinjet ever produced, entered service in 1999. Passenger models have also been converted to the 757-200SF cargo specification. All 757 models feature Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000 series turbofans.
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At YVR’s most desired location Landmark Aviation 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
Prime, executive office space available at Landmark Aviation located on the beautiful southside 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 Nancy at
ACCOMMODATION for RENT One and Two Bedroom apartments With balcony, ht, hw, cable, parking, storage locker
nfunnelle@landmarkaviation.com 604.279.9922 or
and elevator. Coin laundry
jwang@landmarkaviation.com 604.279.9922
on each floor. Steps to transit, schools and shops. 10 minutes to YVR. Very quiet building. No pets, no smoking. Lease from $925 per month.
604-241-3772