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and structural changes, as well as new baggage systems, check-in counters and retail service areas. The project was completed ahead of schedule and on budget thanks to the great efforts made by the contractors, Airport Authority team, airlines and tenants. Some Lower Mainland residents may remember the opening of the first airport terminal building on Sea Island in 1931 and the first scheduled passenger flights to

Seattle the following year. As the airport expanded under Federal Government control, the existing Domestic Terminal Building was opened in 1968, handling 1.9 million passengers in its first year and designed to serve 3.5 million a year. Today, with the addition of the International SEE DTB, Terminal CONTINUED Building (ITB) PAGE 2 and many new

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26-month-long, $53 million redevelopment project of Vancouver International Airport’s Domestic Terminal Building (DTB) will be completed this month. The project was designed to bring the original terminal—opened in 1968—up to the standards of the international terminal it adjoins. Last year 7.6 million passengers passed through the DTB. Included in the work were seismic

F R E E JUNE 2002 • Your Airport Community Newspaper – Vancouver International Airport

Jetsgo Takes Flight from Vancouver

Executive Charter Operation Returns to the Skies

Canada’s Newest No-Frills Domestic Airline

ichel Leblanc, president and general manager of Jetsgo, has launched Canada’s newest discount airline. “We are excited to offer consumers in Vancouver simple, discount air travel connecting them to Montreal, Toronto, Halifax and Stephenville, Nfld.,” says Leblanc. “We are offering no-frills domestic service to Eastern Canada – a market where there is no true discount carrier on any high-volume routes. We believe that all consumers, including people travelling on business, are looking for a simple, economical way to travel.”

The airline has reported $2.1 million worth of business during its first week of booking – between noon on May 28 and noon on June 4 – prior to the June 12 launch, with a total of 11,330 passengers confirmed for future flights. One type of aircraft Similar to the Southwest Airlines model in the U.S., Jetsgo will operate one type of aircraft to reduce costs. The Jetsgo fleet will feature three Boeing MD-83 aircraft, with a capacity of 160 seats per plane. The airline plans to add a fourth plane in the fall.

tarting this month, Anderson Air Ltd. will relaunch its corporate executive charter service operations. The company ceased operations in January 1999 due to a declining charter market. “In order to maintain our standards in training and safety, we no longer found it viable to compete in the declining market and decided to cease operations as

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B.C. Salmon are Back! Were They Ever Away? The facts about Sport Fishing in B.C.

By Tom Bird almon returns to many B.C. streams are seeing record numbers, which leads people to say: “It’s just like it was in the good old days.”

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opposed to reducing our standards in order to compete,” said company vice president Dave Anderson. Anderson Air Ltd. originally started operations in November 1980, providing aircraft management and utilizing a Cessna 414 to provide corporate charter services. By 1986, the company had grown

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Anderson Air, to four aircraft in its fleet, consisting of two Cessna 414s, a 421 and a Citation 500 jet. In addition to the charter business,

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facilities—YVR will welcome nearly 15 million passengers this year. Over half of these passengers travel through the domestic terminal building. To get the work done while maintaining regular operations at

YVR—the Airport Authority worked on the terminal section-bysection and employed extra staff and customer service people to help point passengers in the right direction and provide assistance and the least possible disruption.

In 1990, Anderson Air began changing its fleet of aircraft over to three Cessna Conquest 441 aircraft, which were more efficient than the Citation 500 jet. The Conquest 441 exceeded the range of most small business jets providing non-stop charters of up to 2000 nautical miles. The Conquest 441 also provided shortfield performance capabilities enabling Anderson Air to access most small airports in B.C. at the fraction of the cost of operating a jet. By 1995 Anderson Air began upgrading the engines on the Conquest’s from Garrett TPE 331-8 to Garrett TPE 331-10. This placed the aircraft in direct competition with small business jets as the Conquest could now cruise at near-jet speeds. Dave Anderson is extremely proud of the company’s safety record over its 20-year business history, having operated since 1980 without an accident. “This has been made possible by our dedication to professionalism and excellence by our highly trained flight crew and maintenance departments,” he said. The company will target the cor-

porate executive market and aircraft partnerships, initially, with one Cessna Conquest II and later adding a business jet. The Conquest II will incorporate the latest safety features in avionics technology available today including Traffic Collision Avoidance, Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning Systems, Global Positioning Systems, automatic weather updates through data uplink and RVSM capable. Forward and aft video entertainment monitors feature audio CD and DVD video with noise canceling wireless headsets for maximum comfort. The in-flight entertainment system also provides a moving map of flight

information called Jet Map, including weather updates, estimated time of arrival, and time zones. For communications, the aircraft provides in-flight aircell flight phones with direct dialing, multiple calls, fax/data and modem up-link Internet connection with a 110-volt plug-in for laptops. The plane has a private lavatory, refreshment centre and full bar. Other services provided include: aircraft management, brokering, financing, acquisition and aviation consulting. The company will operate from the Shell Aerocentre, located at airport south. For more information call Dave Anderson at (604) 270-1588. Web site www.andersonair.ca

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Sport Fishing, In fact, media reports of the late 1990s reporting the demise of B.C. salmon stocks were grossly overstated and simply not true. Much of the media attention focussed on the limited areas that were closed and the majority of reports centered on management changes that translated to dramatic reductions within the commercial fishery. This, coupled with associated government programs, such as the licence buy-back program to reduce the commercial fleet, and the elimination of commercial fishing time to protect weak stocks, spawned numerous articles on how B.C. salmon were bordering on extinction and in a state of collapse. Trouble ahead There was no doubt that certain stocks of coho in certain areas were in trouble. Some stocks centered in southern B.C. and in the Skeena system in the far north were depressed. This, coupled with reduced sockeye runs (the primary commercial species), no doubt contributed to the

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ‘doom-and-gloom’ articles. To provide a proper perspective on the issue, more than just “headlines” are required. In the early 1990s, the salmon fishery overall showed signs of being in trouble: the fleet was large and some runs were exhibiting reduced numbers. These events were complicated by cyclical changing ocean conditions, including predation on oceanbound juvenile salmon by mackerel brought inshore by warm water, and currents resulting from El Nino events. Yet, fishing continued. In 1997, the commercial fleet off Vancouver Island harvested 1.8 million coho in that area alone. The combination of these factors was a forewarning of trouble ahead. General extinction? Far from it. But problems for some stocks? Definitely. Of all the factors, many scientists now believe that the most significant factor is the ocean survival component of the equation. Ocean survival means the survival

of juvenile salmon as they mature at sea, ranging from two to seven years depending on the species. As an example, “normal” (if there is such a thing) ocean survival rates for coho should be in the five to 15 per cent range. During the period of the mid 1990s this level fell to below one per cent for some systems. Needless to say, this survival rate is key, particularly in the case of salmon. As a result of these combined factors, Fisheries and Oceans Canada adopted a “risk averse” management approach. This translated to the adoption of the aforementioned stringent management prescriptions. These included area restrictions and limited species closures to some areas for sport fishing, and in some instances, the complete closure of commercial fishing, which resulted in the blaring headlines. Record returns Through this difficult period it must be emphasized that many stocks remained strong and restrictions and closures for the sport fleet were largely limited by time and area regulations, not universal closures. However, as a result of management measures, a reduced commercial fleet and positive change in ocean conditions, the last two years have seen some incredible results, including fish returning to some areas in record highs. For example, coho stocks returning to the Port Alberni area exceeded those of the last three decades and more chinook salmon returned to the Skeena than had been seen for 50 years. A predicted run of Fraser River pink salmon that saw a pre-season estimate of nine million actually reached 20 million. Further examples include: a stream in the Strait of Georgia, near Comox, that has seen runs as low as 2,000 saw a return of 17,000 coho; a small creek on the east coast of Vancouver Island near Qualicum Beach that usually averaged a dozen coho saw a return of 500, as well as 17,000 pinks and 1,200 chums. These are numbers that have not been seen in living memory. Another factor that indicates ocean conditions have improved is the return of sardines after an absence of 40 years. These are some examples indicative of a strong rebuilding of many coastal stocks. There is, however, no question that some areas continue to show stocks that are struggling. Many of these are in marginal areas that suffer from loss of habitat and may require years to recover. However, the majority of B.C. salmon stock show signs of rebuilding and remain strong. 2001 report So, how was fishing last year? From north to south the angling in

many areas was beyond spectacular! In the far north, from the Queen Charlotte Islands to Prince Rupert fishing was, by all accounts, the best in memory. Coho fishing, whether on the fly, trolled or mooched was characterized by a word that sportsmen often repeat but is seldom true: guaranteed. The coho were in huge schools from midJune through mid-September and feeding voraciously. Similarly, chinook fishing saw frequent triple-headers. Continuing southward, saw similar coho results and larger than usual chinook salmon. The Skeena River area yielded a 99.125 lb. chinook (an unofficial world record). These larger fish again reflect improved ocean conditions. Further south, including the Strait of Georgia and West Coast Vancouver Island and even the waters surrounding downtown Vancouver, yielded some exceptional results. In August, within sight of downtown Vancouver, several fish in the 40-50 lb. range were recorded. The Tofino area on the west coast of Vancouver Island continued to be the heartland of the “skinny-rod” crowd with season-long fly-fishing successes. The inside waters of the Strait of Georgia, in particular the eastern shoreline of Vancouver Island including Cowichan, Qualicum and the Campbell River area, saw the emergence of coho and pink salmon beach fly fishing to a level not seen for years. Fish came in early and remained present in number from the end of July through mid-October. 2002 forecast As the warmer days increase and the salmon return, all signs are positive. Although it is early, ocean survival appears to continue to improve and abundance of returning stocks are predicted to mirror, or improve upon, last year’s. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has announced preliminary regulations that show expanded opportunities. The returning runs are heading inshore to begin their incredible journey to home spawning streams that they left three, four, five or six years ago. The conservation and management measures and Mother Nature all seem to be in harmony. As the chill begins to leave the morning air it is time to check the gear and head out in search of salmon. For more information on sport fishing in British Columbia visit www.sportfishing.bc.ca or call 1-800 Hello BC ( 435-5622) for a free copy of the BC Saltwater Sport Fishing Vacation Planner. Tom Bird is president of Sport Fishing Institute of B.C.

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Michel Leblanc, the former head of Royal Aviation, is back in the Canadian skies this month with Jetsgo, the new no-frills discount airline. “Jetsgo is a true discount airline. With the lowest seat cost per mile in the industry, we are able to offer consumers no-frills flights at value prices,” explains Leblanc. For example, the cost of a one-way flight from Vancouver to Toronto ranges from $234 to $319 on Jetsgo compared to $236.50 to $399 on Tango, and $247.50 to $603 on WestJet, a savings of between one per cent and 47 per cent. On Air Canada, the same flight costs $1,691.50, representing an 81 per cent savings by flying Jetsgo. Another example is the cost of a one-way flight from Vancouver to Montreal, which ranges from $244 to $349 on Jetsgo compared to $246.50 to $519 on Tango—

Jetsgo Flight Schedule from Vancouver VANCOUVER TO TORONTO Departures: 2x day (Mon.-Fri., Sun); 1x day (Sat.) One-way Fares: $234-319 VANCOUVER TO MONTRÉAL Departures: 2x day (Mon.-Thurs., Sun); 1x day (Fri.) One-Way Fares: $244-349

a savings of between one per cent and 33 per cent. Jetsgo offers twice-daily return flights from Vancouver to Montreal and Toronto, and daily return flights to Halifax. All other city pairs offer one or two daily return flights. Additional flights and destinations will be added in the coming months. Jetsgo plans to offer travellers value, savings and convenience. It has no lounges, tickets or complimentary food and beverage service. Consumers book their tickets online, by phone or through a travel agent, and receive a confirmation number that they use to check-in at the airport. Food and beverages are sold on the aircraft, allowing passengers to select and pay for the services they want. “Jetsgo is a smiling airline with a can-do attitude. We are a simple airline to book, to board and to fly. And we will have the lowest fare in the marketplace—no matter where we fly. If we go there, we will be the lowest,” says Leblanc. Customers can book flights by logging onto the Jetsgo Web site at www.jetsgo.net, phoning the Jetsgo call centre at 1-866-440-0441 or contacting their travel agent. Customers who use the Internet to book flights also qualify for a $10 discount on all return flights. Headquartered in Dorval, Québec, with 200 employees, Jetsgo serves select domestic routes between Toronto, Montréal, Halifax, Winnipeg and Vancouver.

VANCOUVER TO HALIFAX Departures: 1x day (Mon.-Fri., Sun) One-Way Fares: $314-$449 VANCOUVER TO STEPHENVILLE Departures: Summer Schedule: 1x week (Fri.) One-Way Fares: $374-$479 All flight information is subject to change without notice. Fares listed are accurate as of May 28, 2002.

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer

YVR – A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS For many of us here at YVR, there is double cause for celebration on Canada Day this year – it is the 10th anniversary of the Airport Authority. It was on July 1, 1992, that the Airport Authority took over management and control of YVR from the federal government. This was one of the first four airports in Canada to be transferred to a locally based, not-for-profit organization. Over the past decade, we have taken a leadership role in airport development, with many airports across Canada and around the world following our example. The foundation for YVR’s success was established at the outset. Our first Board of Directors and management team set out to take full advantage of YVR’s significant potential to be an economic generator and showcase for British Columbia. We wanted to create an airport with a sense of place, one whose design celebrated the beauty of British Columbia and the rich, cultural heritage of its people. The goal was to ‘sell British Columbia’ and promote employment, investment, tourism, business and cultural connections. In short, it was to give British Columbians the airport they needed and deserved. In the relatively short timeframe of 10 years, we have achieved that and more. YVR has undergone a dramatic transformation into a premier global gateway, one that international passengers consistently rate among the top 10 airports in the world. In 1992, YVR served 56 destinations and handled approximately nine million passengers. We now serve more than 90 destinations and handle some 15 million passengers each year. And by 2010, we expect the number of passengers using YVR to reach 21 million. That is remarkable growth by any measurement.

We’ve always managed growth in a measured fashion, building new facilities as required. More than $800 million has been invested in capital expenditures to meet growing passenger demand and cargo volumes, including the North Runway, International Terminal Building, Domestic Terminal Building upgrade, South Terminal Building upgrade, Airport Connector Project, and a number of technology improvements. The International Terminal Building was designed with future growth in mind. In 2000, we completed a new east wing on the terminal, adding seven gates. And in the not-too-distant future, we will begin work on a west wing that can accommodate nine new gates. As the airport has grown, so too has its impact as an economic generator. The most recent economic impact study, released in early 2001, showed YVR accounting for more than 26,000 direct jobs – an increase of 9,900 since the first such study was carried out in 1994, two years after the transfer. The economic impact of the airport totaled $5.2 billion, compared with $3.0 billion in 1994. As we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Airport Authority, it is important that we pay tribute to the 400 or so businesses and organizations that make-up the YVR community; they play an indispensable role in our success. We are also indebted to our neighbours, who have given us strong support over the years. Finally, I want to thank and commend the Board of Directors, for their continued vision and guidance, and the Airport Authority’s employees, whose drive, dedication and innovative thinking have contributed to our status as a premier global gateway.

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Insurance Coverage from EDC to Benefit Tourism Industry anadian tourism operators and suppliers can now grow their inbound business, protect themselves against credit losses, and increase their access to more working capital by using insurance coverage from Export Development Canada (EDC). A key service export, in-bound tourism accounts for a quarter of Canada’s total services export sector and is currently valued at more than $16 billion. But Canada’s tourism sector is still recovering from a challenging year in 2001.

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YVR ‘Goes to the Dogs’ ast month, representatives of the B.C. Guide Dog Services put on a show for airport staff on the training and use of guide dogs for visually impaired citizens of B.C. From puppies to seasoned veterans, the dogs went through their paces in the International Terminal Building, while the trainers explained the long process needed to graudate a fully trained guide dog. Guide dogs are allowed to fly with their masters in aircraft cabins, usually located in bulkhead seats.

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Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Honours Three New Members Story and Photos by Jim Jorgenson ast month, to the sounds of the Vancouver City Police Pipe Band, this year’s inductees were escorted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) 29th annual induction dinner held in the International Terminal Building east concourse at YVR. Over 500 guests attended the black-tie function to honour three distinguished aviators who were being recognized for their significant contribution to Canada’s aviation heritage. The CAHF was incorporated in 1973, and is located in the ReynoldsAlberta Museum in Wetaskiwin Alberta, just south of Edmonton. Daniel McIvor of Richmond, known as “the father of the Martin Mars water bomber”, began his flying career in the RCAF during the Second World War, serving as a ferry pilot. After the war, he worked for various airlines in B.C., including L&M Air Services at Vernon, Queen Charlotte Airlines, and Central BC Airways, later known as Pacific Western Airlines (PWA). McIvor is best known for his

Charles Kadin (left) of the Canadian Aviation Artists Association with the winners of the Belt of Orion Award for Excellence: Donald McClure, Shediac, NB. Daniel McIvor, Richmond, BC., Air Marshal Clarence Dunlap, Victoria, BC.

The Vancouver Police Pipe Band ‘raised the ITB roof’, much to the delight of the crowd.

Honouree Air Marshal Clarence Dunlap with John Lawson (right) CAHF chairman.

The RCMP, Air Cadets and the Vancouver Police Pipe Band escort this year’s inductees into the banquet.

Daniel McIvor, best known as “father of the Mars water bomber.”

Brick Bradford, ex-Spitfire pilot, Wayne Ralph, aviation history author, and Helen and Ed Greidanus.

efforts in bringing four Martin Mars aircraft to B.C. to serve as water bombers for a consortium of six forest

companies, including McMillan Bloedel. Two of the giant Mars water bombers are still flying out of their

Sproat Lake base near Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. Air Marshal Clarence Dunlap of

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Airport Authority Holds Annual Public Meeting ransportation initiatives, new security measures, capital projects and future challenges for YVR were just a few of the topics covered at the Airport Authority’s annual public meeting in May. The Airport Authority’s Chair, Graham Clarke, members of the Board of Directors, and members of the executive committee were on hand at the meeting. Clarke, who chaired the meeting, noted that 2002 marks the Airport Authority’s 10th anniversary and listed a number of highlights from the past decade. “Everything that has happened here has been done by working with partners: employees, contractors, aviation and airline companies, construction companies, retailers, community organizations and several levels of government,” he said. In his presentation to the nearly 300 people in attendance, president and CEO Larry Berg paid tribute to Airport Authority staff and the nearly 26,000 people working at YVR who contributed to the airport’s success in 2001 and over the past 10 years. “The airport is like a city and it takes all of us doing our part—from the bus driver who drops people off, to the person who sells coffee, to the person who flies the plane—to make YVR a well-run and successful air-

port,” he said. “While we’ve come a long way in those years, we have more work to do. There are a number of challenges facing us in 2002 and in the years ahead.” Security challenge One of those challenges is security. Berg said the Airport Authority is working closely with the federal government’s new security agency— Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)—and business partners at YVR to ensure “we continue to deliver both a secure airport and one with customer service second to none.” Berg also talked about initiatives being undertaken to strengthen YVR’s status as a premier global gateway, including a joint study with TransLink and the federal and provincial governments into the feasibility of a rapid transit line connecting Richmond, the airport and downtown Vancouver, and future development of airport lands. “Another very important issue in our Gateway strategy, one that must be resolved before we can fully develop YVR an airport hub, is liberalizing Canada’s international air policy,” he said, adding that a more “open skies” model with fifth freedom rights is needed. “We are asking the federal government to move now to grant

open skies access both for passenger and cargo services.” $53-million upgrade Bob Cowan, vice president, engineering, provided an update on capital projects at YVR, among them the nearly completed $53-million upgrade of the Domestic Terminal Building, Airport Connector Project, Airport Station bus stop, West Apron Project (the latter three completed in 2001). He also noted that a number of projects have been undertaken or planned to improve baggage systems at the airport, all designed to ensure they accommodate new security requirements. Security at YVR and wildlife management were just two of a number of topics covered in wide ranging review of airport operations by Craig Richmond, vice president, airport operations. “The new (federal) legislation provides an option for airports to manage the screening functions on CATSA’s behalf,” he said. “We will be working with the new security authority to deliver these services. With the additional security measures that have been implemented, passenger screening time has increased. Our aim is to deliver a high level of security, minimize wait times and provide a much greater focus on customer service.”

Richmond also addressed an issue that has garnered some media attention recently—wildlife management and the necessity to kill birds as a last resort. “In the past five years, we have seen the number of birdstrikes at the airport range from a high of 100 in 2000 to a low of 46 in 1998,” he said. “To minimize the risk of birdstrikes, we have implemented a comprehensive wildlife management program to protect the safety of the travelling public. This program is recognized as among the best in the world and consists of three key components: habitat management, movement (of birds away from the airport) and monitoring.” He noted that it is sometimes necessary to kill birds that pose an immediate threat to aircraft, adding that improvements to the overall wildlife management program has resulted in a 62 per cent decrease in the number of birds killed by wildlife officers since 1999. Balancing community needs Anne Murray, vice president, community and environmental affairs, provided an overview of the airport’s environmental performance and community consultation initiatives. “One of the fundamental chal-

lenges facing the Airport Authority is balancing competing community demands—community demands for frequent, convenient air travel with community demands for a high quality of life with an excellent environment and little aircraft noise,” she said. “The objective of our noise management program exemplifies this balancing act—reducing the effect of noise on our neighbours while recognizing the need for aircraft operations. We do this with a lot of help and input from the Aeronautical Noise Management Committee, a group that includes citizens, pilots, air traffic control, Transport Canada and municipal officials.” Reporting on the Airport Authority’s financial performance, Tony Gugliotta, vice president finance and chief financial officer, noted that the events of September 11 tempered the airport’s strong financial performance through the first three quarters of the year, with excess of revenue over expenditures totalling $57.8 million, roughly equalling that achieved in 2000. All earnings are reinvested in airport development and service enhancements. The Airport Authority’s 2001 annual report is available online at www.yvr.ca.

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$1,299 per person, double occupancy, including port charges. Three Holland America ships offer the new CruiseTour, led by the 1,440passenger ms Zaandam featuring Saturday departures. Its sister ship, the ms Volendam, offers Monday departures and the 1,266-passenger ms Ryndam Thursday sailings. Guests enjoy scenic cruising of the dazzling Inside Passage, calling at the Alaskan capital of Juneau on the third day. They arrive in historic Skagway the next day and board the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad to follow the challenging route of the Klondike Gold Rush. Changing to deluxe motorcoach in Fraser, they continue through stunning Yukon scenery to Whitehorse for a threenight stay. In Whitehorse, guests can relax and explore the frontier-flavoured town and/or opt for activities such as rafting

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rom August 8-12 this summer, as many as 20 of the world’s most magnificent tall ships will gather along the Steveston waterfront for the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 festival. During the event the historic village of Steveston community will come alive for five days of maritimethemed family fun. The celebration will include a variety of outdoors entertainment, an artist’s market, street performers, beer gardens, crew games, ship tour and more. Crowd of up to 200,000 people are expected, which will benefit local tourism and business. The festival opens on Thursday, August 8, with a Parade of Sails as the ships gather at the mouth of the mighty Fraser River. From approximately 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., these spectacular vessels will sail past Garry Point Park and dock along Steveston’s waterfront, where they will remain for public viewing and boarding until Monday August 12. Richmond is the only Canadian port-of-call in the augural Pacific Tall Ships Challenge® race. Organized by the American Sail Training

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Vancouver, Toronto and New York Top Travel Destination Poll Jim Carrey and Salé and Pelletier chosen as top vacation companions ong Kong and Munich are grow- increased taxes and fees were the ing in popularity as summer des- reasons behind their decision to tinations, but Vancouver, stay home.” Toronto and New York remain the More than 1,000 Travelocity.ca top booked destinations for the members responded to questions upcoming holiday season, accord- about their summer holiday travel ing to a recent online poll of trav- plans and were asked to compare ellers by Travelocity.ca. And their current plans to last year. although 77 per cent of those sur- Some survey highlights include: veyed are planning to travel this • A significant number of members summer, taxes and fees on flight intend to travel within Canada (43 tickets are becoming an increasing per cent), but there is a notable barrier to travelling this summer for increase of those heading to Asia Canadians. (nine per cent this year versus “It is great to see our members three per cent in 2001). packing their bags and travelling to • Increasing numbers of members a variety of destinations for the are travelling by air in 2002 (69 summer season,” said Scott Loving, per cent in 2002 versus 59 per general manager, Travelocity.ca. cent in 2001). “However, as taxes and fees on air- • Friends’ or family members’ line tickets rise, more and more homes are slightly more popular Canadians are finding it difficult to than hotels/motels this summer (2 afford air travel. For members who per cent increase). said that they’re not travelling this • A significant number plan their summer, 23 per cent said that summer vacation at the last

The Richmond Tall Ships Festival 2002 will be the largest gathering of tall ships in Steveston in over 100 years. Association (ASTA), this is the first tall ship race down the West Coast of North America. The tall ships will assemble in Richmond before leaving for a tour that includes Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. The tall ships will celebrate Richmond’s lively and rich maritime heritage. One hundred years ago, the biggest and fastest sailing ships from

all over the world came to Steveston’s bustling Cannery Row to load much desired cargoes of Pacific salmon for international markets. Today, Steveston Harbour remains Western Canada’s largest commercial fishing port and is home to several significant maritime heritage sites, including the Gulf of Georgia Cannery national historic site and the Britannia Heritage Shipyard.

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50th Anniversary de Havilland Comet World’s First Jetliner

his year marks the 50th Anniversary of the first commercial flight of the de Havilland Comet, which took off from London, England for Johannesburg, South Africa on May 2, 1952. The flight of the Comet was an auspicious occasion because it was the world’s first production jetliner. Although at the time American planes such as the Lockheed Constellation, Douglas Aircraft DC-6 and the Boeing Stratocruiser were in wide use, piston

De Havilland DH106 Comet 4C. engines powered them all—Comet changed that. Until the Comet’s arrival, jet engines had only been used to power small, fighter aircraft during World War II. Conventional wisdom believed jet engines wouldn’t be economically viable for commercial usage because of the high fuel consumption of jet aircraft. The innovative spirit of de Havilland to build a commercial jet

aircraft was a huge step in a previously unknown territory. During the 1940s, jet engine development was one part of the aircraft industry that Britain had a huge lead over the United States. This edge was due in large part to Sir Frank Whittle [1907-1996], who had designed and patented a jet aircraft engine in 1930. Whittle grew up in an engineering background but he was particularly fascinated by aircraft. His experimental engine was tested in April 1937 and, according to Whittle himself, it “made a noise like an air raid siren.” At that point Britain’s Air Ministry took a serious interest in his invention and he was given an official contract for a flight engine. Subsequently, the Gloster Aircraft Company was asked to build an experimental aircraft. The result was the Gloster E.28/39, powered by the Whittle jet engine.

Subsequent to this, the Gloster Meteor became the RAF’s first jet fighter, entering squadron services towards the end of World War II. With the end of the War, Britain was not about to lose its edge to develop the world’s first commercial jetliner. From the moment the Comet took to the skies, it was an immediate success. The aircraft was smooth and fast, able to cruise at an altitude of 35,000 feet and taking hours off trips. New York was only 12 hours from London as opposed to 18 hours on piston-engine planes. The plane’s sleek design, incorporating its four engines inside the wing of the plane, also drew rave reviews. Soon, American giants such as Pan Am were beating a path to de Havilland to order Comets. What went wrong? The fantastic success of the Comet was stopped in its tracks after two crashes. Extensive investigation revealed a devastating design flaw— metal fatigue. The constant stress of repressurization would weaken an area of the fuselage near the Comet’s square-shaped windows. The plane’s thin-skin exterior would become so stressed that high-pressure cabin air would burst through the slightest fracture, ripping a large slice in the aircraft’s wall. This design flaw was not because of a lack of engineering design qualifications but the price for entering an area of aviation which had so far not been realized. It must be remembered that long-distance flights at high altitudes and speed were being realized without the computers and other technological items now taken for granted in the aviation industry. The Comet’s engineers and designers were facing totally new problems with relation to concepts, materials and production methods. Nearly all the components of the new aircraft—engines, landing gear, seats and other small components—were designed in the de Havilland offices. The Comet re-entered commercial service in 1958, but its reputation was forever damaged. During the twoyear-long investigation of the crashes,

Sir Frank Whittle at RAF Staff College, Cranwell. Specifications

DE HAVILLAND COMET First Flight: July 27, 1949 First Commercial Flight: May 2, 1952 Wingspan: 114 feet, 9 inches Length: 93 feet, 10 inches Height: 28 feet, 6 inches Weight: 77,000 pounds (approx. empty) Top Speed: 503 miles per hour Cruising Speed: 452 miles per hour Flight Altitude: 42,000 feet Range: 1,500 miles Engines: Four engines de Havilland Ghost 50 Mk 1 Passenger Accommodations: 36 passengers two U.S. giants, Douglas and Boeing, were able to design respectively the DC-8 and B707, both of which had a significant technological lead and could seat almost twice as many passengers as the Comet. From a commercial point of view, the Comet was a financial disaster for de Havilland, but like most innovative developments, it lead the way to the development, design and construction of subsequent technologically advanced products. With files from University of Southampton and PBS TV network.

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Be Savvy in the Sun this Summer Many people do not use enough and, as a result, get sunburned. Cover every bit of exposed skin, and reapply two hours later, after swimming, or if you sweat a lot. Being near a river, lake, or beside

oing for the bronze of a suntan isn’t smart. Despite what you hear, there’s no such thing as a “safe” tan—nor does a tan “protect” your skin from sun damage. A tan may look good to you, but long-term, too much time in the sun gives you sunburn and wrinkles. It is also the leading cause of skin cancer. The culprits are two types of invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays. UVB causes sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging, and UVA rays are also thought to be linked to skin cancer. Does this mean you have to stay indoors all summer? Not at all, provided you take certain sensible steps. Limit how long you stay in the sun—especially when the sun is strongest (from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., daylight savings time, or 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., standard time).

Look for shady spots to enjoy your favourite magazine, a picnic lunch, or a snooze. Wide-brimmed hats keep the sun out for the same reason; opt for longsleeved shirts, and pants, or a long skirt, instead of a tank top and shorts. Protect yourself and your family with clothing that has built-in UV protection. Guard your eyes, and reduce future eye problems (including cataracts) by wearing sunglasses that feature UV protection. The skinny on sunscreen If you do have to be out in direct sun, slap on some sunscreen. Check the label to see if it protects against both UVA and UVB. You’ll also notice an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) number. Try to use at least SPF 15. If you burn easily, choose SPF 30. Be generous with sunscreen.

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Over 3,500 people attended the funeral at the Valley-View funeral home in Surrey on April 12, one of the largest seen in the IndoCanadian community. Among the many tributes were personal letters from executives at Air Canada and other prominent tour-groups. Lal is survived by his wife Sant, two daughters and three sons.

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Airport Says Goodbye to Longtime Employee he Vancouver airport community said goodbye on April 9, to a regular face, porter Surendra Lal (1938-2002). While working an early shift at the Vancouver International Airport, Lal fell down and suffered a massive heart attack. The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. in the U.S. Departure Terminal on the north side while Lal was helping a passenger catch a flight. Lal was a regular face at the Arrivals concourse for the last 34 years, having been a porter there since his arrival from Fiji in 1968. Affectionately known as “Bob” to everyone who knew him at the airport, he was a staple fixture at the Domestic Terminal. Lal, who worked his entire career at the airport, always felt the airport was his second home, according to longtime airport porter and friend, Jagdish Chand.

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Government of Canada Introduces Redesigned Passport Enhanced Security Features Minimize Forgery

he Government of Canada has launched a new, redesigned passport containing features that will make it much more difficult to alter or forge. This initiative is one of a series of measures announced by the Passport Office last December to improve the security of the Canadian passport system. While the cover of the new design booklet bears an updated version of the familiar gold Canada Coat of Arms, key changes have been made on the personal information page, which identifies the bearer. These features include an embedded photo, holograms, digital printing, a “ghost” photograph and optically variable ink, all designed to further improve the integrity of the travel document and, in so doing, further contribute to public safety. New passports will be issued gradually until December 2002, as passport offices across Canada upgrade equipment and training to meet new security standards. Previously issued passports will remain valid until their

date of expiry. “The added features incorporated in this new design will ensure that the Canadian passport remains one of the safest travel documents in the world,” said Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham. “It is one more measure that Canada has taken towards improving both national and international security.” The Minister added that valid Canadian passports currently in circulation are internationally recognized for their integrity and the previous design remains a trusted and secure document. The Passport Office is defined by the Canadian Passport Order and is charged with the issuing, revoking, withholding, recovery and use of Canadian passports. It provides guidance to missions issuing passports abroad and supervises all matters relating to Canadian travel documents. The Passport Office is a Special Operating Agency of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

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minute (12 per cent), while most planned between one or two months in advance (34 per cent planned 31 to 60 days ahead). • Sydney, Australia is the most desirable dream vacation destination (27 per cent), followed by Greece (17 per cent) and Tahiti (14 per cent). • Internet sites are the most used source for planning a vacation (75 per cent). Summer travel companions While tracking the trends for travel this summer, the Travelocity.ca poll also asked respondents to pick their top travel companion from a group of Canadian celebrities. Jim Carrey, the man of a million faces, led the pack with 32 per cent of the vote, followed by Olympic gold medallists Jamie Salé and David Pelletier. In third place was Canada’s favourite diva, Céline Dion, with 19 per cent, followed by blond bombshell Pamela Anderson and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, tied at 10 per cent. Top 10 Canadian destinations To complement the summer travel

poll, the top 10 booked destinations on Travelocity.ca were tracked. The following top 10 ranking is based on booked destination activity from April 1 to May 12, 2002: 1 Toronto 2 Vancouver 3 New York 4 London 5 Las Vegas 6 Calgary 7 Los Angeles 8 San Francisco 9 Orlando 10 Montréal. Travelocity.ca, a database-driven travel marketing and transaction company, provides reservation capabilities for more than 700 airlines, more than 55,000 hotels and more than 40 car rental companies. In addition, Travelocity.ca offers thousands of vacation and cruise packages, direct online booking of VIA Rail and a vast database of destination and interest information. Additional information may be obtained from www.travelocity.ca.

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Sneak Peek of New Porsche Cayenne

Honda Debuts New Hybrid Honda recently unveiled its new Hybrid sedan in Vancouver. Powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, which is its primary source of motivation, the Hybrid also has a specially developed 10-kilowatt (13 hp) three-phase electric motor sandwiched between engine and transmission, which automatically kicks in when more power is needed. It utilizes a 144-volt nickel metal hydride battery, located in the trunk, and has a Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT). As well as surpassing the California-mandated Ultra Low Vehicle Emission (ULEV) standards, the Hybrid delivers 4.9 L/100 km (59 mpg) in the city. Price: $28,500.

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Daimler-Chrysler, Hyundai and Mitsubishi Join To Build Engines Here’s an advance photo of the much-anticipated new SUV from Porsche, the Cayenne. Two engines will be offered, both 4.5 litre V8s, one turbocharged, one normally-aspirated. Power output is said to be 450 and 340 hp, respectively, and both will be mated to a six-speed Tiptronic semi-automatic with full-time all-wheel-drive. The Cayenne will be built in Leipzig, Germany, and will share its platform and some componentry with Volkswagen’s new SUV, the Taureg. For more info, visit the Web site: www.porschecayenne.com

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DaimlerChrysler AG, Hyundai Motor Company, and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have recently announced the formation of a joint venture company for the design, development and engineering of a new family of in-line four-cylinder gasoline engines. The engines will be used in future generations of vehicles of the Chrysler Group, Mitsubishi Motors, and Hyundai Motors. The new joint venture company will be owned equally by all three companies and will be located in the United States. Total output for the new venture is expected to approach 1.5 million units annually.

2002 4S Replaces Carrera 4

Porsche was in town recently for a Vancouver-to-Harrison ride-and-drive to demonstrate its new 2002 4S—which replaces the Carrera 4—and the redesigned Targa Coupe. The Targa (pictured above) gets a larger sunroof area, and glass hatchback—a first for Porsche, and the all-wheel-drive 4S gets new brakes taken from the GT1 race car. Both models get an engine upgrade from 3.4- to 3.6 litres and more power: 320 hp @ 6,800 rpm. But will wonders never cease; you can now get cupholders with both versions. Prices: $125,000 for the Targa, $140,000 for the 4S.

2002 Q1 Passenger Traffic

Passenger traffic at YVR continued its recovery in the first quarter of 2002, registering a 7.4% reduction over the same period in 2001. International traffic was a bright-spot with Asia-Pacific traffic actually up 1.7% while passengers traveling to and from Europe were down by only 2.7%. Domestic and US traffic was off by 10.2% and 11.8% respectively. Also showing strong signs of recovery are YVR’s cargo volumes, which were only 1.2% below last year. Aircraft movements on the runways were down by 10.8% but average aircraft size has been increasing. YVR’s passenger and cargo performance was the second best in Q1 2002 of the major West Coast airports.

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B.C.’s Finances To Climb Soon

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(left to right), Denise Finamore, Pacific Sun Spots, Natalie Rhoener, YVR Airport Authority, Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia, Absolute Spa at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, and Susan Stiene, YVR Airport Authority, participated in ‘driving’ in the big dollars for Down Syndrome.

Raising Funds For Down Syndrome Last month, over 200 media personalities and businesswomen hacked up the greens to raise funds for B.C.’s special children. The 15th annual Ladies Media Golf Classic was held at the Country Meadows Golf Club in Richmond.

The event raised $125,000 for a brand new Down Syndrome Resource Centre to assesses, support, inform, educate and help children and their families with Down syndrome and other neurological challenges.

B.C. Minister of Finance Gary Collins (left) with Jerry Lloyd of the B.C. Aviation Council. Last month, B.C. Minister of Finance Gary Collins delivered an upbeat message to a large group at a B.C. Aviation Council luncheon meeting. Collins reviewed the progress of the three promises his government was elected on: to restore fiscal responsibility; protect education and health care; and to improve the economy. Collins, a former flight instructor,

compared the provincial government’s actions over the past year in a pilot’s terms: “We are almost to the end of the bad news, the wings are level, and we will start to climb soon.” He further noted that David Ho, president of the newly launched MY Airways, referenced reduced taxes as one reason for starting the airline in B.C.

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Air Canada Championship The 2002 Air Canada Championship golf tournament will take place from August 26 to September 1st at the Northview Golf and Country Club in Surrey. Some of the well-known international stars of the PGA Tour who have committed to play this year are Vijay Singh of Fiji, Shigeki Maruyama of Japan and K.J. Choi of Korea. Other big names include, Chris DiMarco, Craig Perks, and past ACC winners Joel Edwards, Mike Weir, Mark Calcavecchis, Brandel Chamblee and Rory Sabbatini. This year’s event might be the last time that Air Canada will sponsor this PGA event. The organizers are looking for a new sponsor as well as a possible venue in Vancouver.

North Vancouver Air Announces Seat Sale North Vancouver Air has announced two seat sales to commemorate its 8th anniversary of scheduled flights into Tofino/Ucluelet. The first seat sale is in effect until June 23, 2002 at a price of $50 plus GST one-way Vancouver-Tofino, departing Vancouver on Sundays and Tofino on Fridays. The second seat sale is at a cost of $95 plus GST on daily flights and runs until July 6. Regular rates are $125 to $180. This year marks the 9th year the airline has operated scheduled flights between Vancouver And Tofino/Ucluelet and the 4th year of flights between Seattle and Tofino/Ucluelet. North Vancouver Air offers services to the communities of Tofino and Ucluelet which include: North Vancouver Air departs Vancouver to Tofino Sunday to Friday daily at 1:30 p.m., and from Tofino Sunday to Friday at 3:00 p.m. Their summer schedule runs June 15 to September 8, with two flights daily departing Vancouver at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Departures from Tofino are at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

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Security forces at YVR marked Police Week in May with a number of displays in the International Terminal Building. The RCMP, YVR Aviation Security, Coast Guard, U.S. and Canada Customs and Immigration, and Securiguard were all represented with tabletop displays and demonstrations. While an RCMP cruiser, Mobile Command Post and a traffic motorcycle were stationed at the curb outside.

YVR WINS AIRPORT RETAILING AWARD Vancouver International Airport Authority has been recognized once again for its leading-edge concession programs at the recent Airports Council International North America’s (ACI-NA) Economic Specialty Conference in Miami, FL. YVR was singled out with a brand new award category in this

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To the delight of YVR staff and passersby volunteers from the agencies took turns in the Dunk Tank. year’s annual “Excellence in Airport Concessions” contest for pioneering services to the airport community with its DTB Level 1 development. According to the judging panel, YVR’s mix of tenants on Level 1 was recognized for responding to the needs of their employee base and domestic travellers. In the judges’ opinion, no other airport has taken such an innovative approach to elevating airport retailing to the next level.

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Victoria, B.C. started his flying career with the RCAF in 1929 after earning his electrical engineering degree. He served across Canada as an aerial photo survey pilot, completing assignments from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. In recognition of his survey work, an island off the southern coast of B.C. bears his name. Dunlap served overseas during the Second World War in Tunisia and England, flying Wellington bombers and B-25 Mitchells. After the war Dunlap served in senior posts with the RCAF, in Paris at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, and NORAD in Colorado Springs, until his retirement in 1968. Donald McClure, of Shediac, NB, was honoured for his aviation career of over 60 years and his long association with the Air Cadet movement. McClure began his flying career in 1940 when he enlisted in the RCAF, and served as a staff pilot in Canada for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. After the war, McClure worked as a freelance commercial pilot, and in 1953 began instructing at the Moncton, NB, Flying Club, where he became chief flying instructor and

general manager in 1959. He has received many awards for his service to the aviation industry in Canada, and the Air Cadet League of Canada. The Canadian Aviation Artists Association (CAAA), represented by Charles Kadin, was given the Belt of Orion Award for excellence. During the First and Second World Wars, the Canadian government commissioned artists to document the events. Aviation art was limited during the First World War, but took off during the Second World War, continuing through the post-war period. The growing number of aviation artists, and the popularity of aviation art led to the formation of the CAAA in 1996. Local member artists of the CAAA provided examples of their art for display during the dinner. Some previous winners of the Belt of Orion Award were the BC Aviation Council in 1999, the RCMP Aviation Division in 2000, and the Canadian Aviation Historical Society in 2001. The 2003 CAHF Induction Dinner will be held in Halifax, in conjunction with the Canadian Aviation Historical Society Annual General Meeting. For more information, check out the CAHF website at www.cahf.ca

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