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Jetsgo Adds Six New Cities to Summer Schedule etsgo will fly to 18 Canadian and two U.S. destinations when its summer schedule begins in June. This includes six new destinations: Victoria, Thunder Bay, Ont., and Saint John, NB, plus St. John’s, Gander and Happy Valley-Goose Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador. “Jetsgo will enter its second year of operation on June 12 with a coastto-coast schedule in place from

Victoria to St. John’s, and service to major centres in between,” said Michel Leblanc, president of Jetsgo. “In addition to our all-new destinations, existing routes such as TorontoHalifax, Toronto-Calgary, and Toronto-Winnipeg will see additional weekly flights. It all adds up to even more quality, low-fare airline options for Canadians.” Summer schedule highlights

include four destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador, Jetsgo’s first-ever New Brunswick route and non-stop flights to Toronto for seven summer locations. One-way fares begin as low as $74. The bulk of the summer schedule begins June 12, Jetsgo’s first anniversary, with four flights per week SEE JETSGO, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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Aloha Begins Kona Nonstop Service

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Adds More Flights to California

Aloha Airlines celebrated its inaugural flight from YVR to Kona with a cake cutting by Kimberly Courchaine, manager passenger services Worldwide Flight Services.

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Vancouver and Kona now makes it possible for Canadians to reach the Big Island in greater comfort and convenience than ever before. Fares begin at Cdn $649 for travel through May 18, 2003. Aloha already flies nonstop between Vancouver and Honolulu and Vancouver and Maui. Once in Hawaii, Aloha provides frequent inter-island flights weekly aboard Boeing jets between Honolulu and the main destinations of Lihue, Kauai; Kahului, Maui; and Hilo and Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, which

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uilding on the demand for nonstop flights to Hawaii, Aloha Airlines, which has served the State of Hawaii for more than 56 years, began weekly nonstop service between Vancouver and Kona in March, using state-of-the-art Boeing 737-700 aircraft. Aloha Flight 492 departs Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Sundays at 9:15 a.m., arriving Keahole Kona International Airport on the Big Island of Hawaii at 12:15 p.m. Flight 493 departs Kona on Sundays at 2:20 p.m., arriving Vancouver at 11:17 p.m. The new weekly service between

Alaska Airlines Plans Vancouver–Anchorage Nonstop

Alaska Airlines begins daily nonstop Boeing 737-400 service between Anchorage and Vancouver, June 8. This seasonal route is scheduled to operate through the beginning of September.

YVR Committed to Supporting Rapid Transit A W By Lisa Gardonio

ith escalating congestion directly affecting travellers and the airport community, Vancouver International Airport Authority announced that it is prepared to invest up to $300 million to build the airport portion of the proposed rapid transit line linking Richmond, Vancouver and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Continued growth and congestion in Richmond, Vancouver and on Sea Island have prompted renewed attention for the need to add transit capacity. The north-south corridor between Richmond, YVR and Vancouver is one of the busiest in the region. At a Vancouver Board of Trade luncheon in late March, Airport Authority president and CEO Larry Berg told the audience that YVR SEE RAPID TRANSIT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

laska Airlines will bolster its Vancouver services with a daily nonstop flight to Anchorage and additional flights to California this summer. The Anchorage service, as well as an additional Vancouver-San Francisco roundtrip, and another Vancouver-Los Angeles roundtrip are slated to being June 8. All three flights are scheduled for seasonal service through early September.

In time to facilitate cruise-ship traffic, the Anchorage service will depart Vancouver as Flight 105 at 1:10 p.m. and arrive in Anchorage at 3:34 p.m. On the return, Flight 102 will depart Anchorage at 1:01 p.m. and arrive in Vancouver at 5:19 p.m. “Vancouver is one of our fastest growing West Coast markets,” said Don Garvett, Alaska’s vice president of planning. “More people can now SEE ALASKA AIRLINES CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 between Toronto and St. John’s, followed by twice-weekly service between Toronto and Gander starting on June 13. Remaining destinations become active between June 21 and 27, and will continue to within a week of Labour Day. The number of city pairs offered during this period will grow to 85. Headquartered in Montreal with 280 employees, in addition to the above-mentioned six new Canadian destinations, Jetsgo offers discount air services to Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Timmins, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Charlottetown, Halifax, Sydney and Stephenville. In the United States, Jetsgo offers service to New York and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

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Jetsgo president Michel Leblanc announces new schedule at a Vancouver reception. Jetsgo flies daily from YVR to Toronto with connections to 11 eastern cities. Last month, the airline

increased its schedule with three new flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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enjoy the quality service and reasonable fares Alaska offers.” With the additional California service, Alaska will offer a total of six daily roundtrip flights between Vancouver and Los Angeles and four between Vancouver and San Francisco. Together, Alaska and sister-carrier Horizon Air will operate 31 daily departures from Vancouver for the summer season. Alaska also recently announced plans for new nonstop

service between Seattle and Orlando, Florida. Alaska Airlines was just named 2003 Technology Leader of the Year by Air Transport World magazine. Alaska and its sister-carrier Horizon Air together serve more than 80 cities in the Lower 48, Alaska, Canada and Mexico. For reservations go to www.alaskaair.com or call Alaska’s toll-free reservations line at 1-800-ALASKAAIR (1-800-252-7552).

enable passengers to return to Vancouver from any of three Hawaii airports. In addition, Aloha’s sister airline, Island Air, provides daily service between Honolulu and smaller airports on Maui, Molokai and Lanai. Aloha’s transpacific service is operated aboard comfortable 737-400 aircraft, configured with 12 seats in First Class and 112 in Coach. Passengers who fly to Hawaii on Aloha clear U.S. Customs and Immigration formalities at YVR before boarding their flight. Upon arrival in Hawaii, there are no further entry formalities. Aloha also offers convenient connections to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Canadians who fly to Rarotonga aboard the airline will be able to stop over in Honolulu en route to and from Rarotonga. Aloha continues to provide an enhanced level of service to all Coach

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been studied since the 1970s and has been a part of the regional plan for 10 years. The regional plan calls for increased transit capacity in this corridor recognizing that congestion slows down the movement of goods and people, increases air pollution, hinders the economy and ultimately diminishes overall quality of life. Results from public consultation sessions and a public survey in March show 76 per cent of Vancouver residents are in favour of the project; 86 per cent of airport users also The Richmond Airport Vancouver support the proposed line. Rapid Transit Line It is estimated that a rapid rail transit line will cost $1.5 Length: 19.5 km to $1.7 billion. Along with Number of proposed stations: 18-19 the Airport Authority’s commitment, TransLink and the Travel Time: 25-30 minutes Airport/central Province are discussing their Richmond to downtown Vancouver respective contributions. These contributions, togethEstimated Cost: $1.5 - $1.7 billion er with funding from the Federal Government and the Ridership Estimates: Approximately 26-38 private sector, could provide million boardings annually in 2010 sufficient funding to proceed with the project. A recent (100,000 per day) growing to 31-45 study shows that rapid tranmillion by 2021 sit ridership will be approximately 26-38 million per Construction Period: 5 years: 2005-2009 year by 2010, which will moving ahead. I want to let the com- produce enough fare revenue to cover munity, the Province and the Federal operating costs in certain configuraGovernment know that YVR is ready tions. to go to work on our portion of the line “The rapid transit line is a genuine that will connect Richmond and partnership, and we’re prepared to Vancouver, and we are prepared to pull our weight by committing to fund pay for our section of that line.” our connector. The MOU commits the As proposed, the YVR connector Province, the Greater Vancouver portion –- approximately 4 km of the Transportation Association and YVR 19.5 km line –- would follow Grant to the project,” Berg added. McConachie Way and include The majority of the riders will be between three to five airport stops to travelling between Richmond and accommodate people working at the Vancouver as well as regional destinaairport, as well as arriving and depart- tions along the line. The line to the airing passengers. port will help serve the growing Berg said YVR also favours the employment population and visitor proposed Cambie corridor because of population. In the long term, rapid its high concentration of potential rid- transit will decrease travel times, and ers. The central Broadway business increase transportation choice and district, Vancouver City Hall, improve the overall quality of the travVancouver General Hospital, BC el experience. Cancer, Oakridge Shopping Centre More detailed information about and Langara College are all located the proposed rapid transit line is along the Cambie corridor. available at www.ravprapidA Richmond-Vancouver line has transit.com.

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with the Province of British Columbia and the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority that commits the airport to financing its entire portion of the new line. “We have 26,000 people who work at the airport, and some 15 million passengers per year,” Berg said. “On every front, rapid transit makes sense, and I believe the time has come to make some important decisions about

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By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer

Ottawa Needs To Re-Think Airports Act ast month, the federal government tabled the Canada Airports Act — a new piece of legislation which, if passed into law without changes, will likely add significant costs to an already struggling aviation industry. The Act replaces the 1994 National Airports Policy, which saw dozens of airports transferred from federal control to local, community-based control. The result was airports across this country transformed from money-losing entities that cost taxpayers upwards of $135 million annually into efficient, economic generators that in 2002 alone paid out more than $240 million in rent to the federal government. This proposed legislation, some 215 sections and 111 pages long, imposes new levels of red tape that will severely restrict the ability of airports to be models of financial viability and economic stimulation. It does not promote airports’ roles as economic generators in their communities; rather, it is a made-in-Ottawa, one-size-fits-all approach that will impede airports. What works for Vancouver may not be the right solution for Winnipeg or Charlottetown. Flexible, communitybased models have been the cornerstone of airports’ success, including here at YVR. 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. 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. Since YVR was transferred to local control in 1992, the airport has undergone a dramatic transformation into a premier global gateway, one that international passengers con-

sistently rate among the top 10 airports in the world. 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 nine 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 8,600 since the first such study was carried out in 1994, two years after the transfer. The economic impact of the airport totalled $5.2 billion, compared with $3.0 billion in 1994. By any measurement, YVR’s development has been a resounding success. The Canada Airports Act could seriously restrict our future success, and the success of airports country-wide. Now that the Act has been tabled in the House of Commons, it will be sent to second reading and then on to the Transport Committees of both the House and the Senate, before it goes back to Parliament for third and final reading. We are requesting that the House Transport Committee hold public hearings across Canada to hear what communities have to say about this proposed legislation. This Act will have a long-term impact on our industry, our communities, and our economy –- we need to get it right.

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ir Canada has filed for protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in order to facilitate its operational, commercial, financial and corporate restructuring. The CCAA process will allow Air Canada to restructure its balance sheet and costs to complete

its transformation into a leaner, more efficient, lower cost airline through savings obtained mainly from aircraft lessors, lenders, bondholders and labour groups. “Clearly, while not our preferred SEE AIR CANADA, CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

Qantas Joins Forces to Fight Pilot Fatigue

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antas, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) and the Centre for Sleep Research at the University of South Australia have joined forces to conduct a major study on pilot fatigue with a view to enhancing safety for the travelling public. The three-year study will set a world first by developing a new risk management-based system for flight crew rostering. This is the first time that an airline, safety regulator, pilots’ association and academics have collaborated to find a scientific way of managing the risks associated with fatigue. Three Phases The Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) study will be conducted in three phases. In the first phase, which is well underway, volunteer flight crew have kept sleepwake diaries and worn special activity monitors to obtain data on sleep patterns. Over the past 12 months, researchers have collected data on about 4,000 sleep-wake cycles. A further 4,000 sleep-wake cycles of data will be collected over the next 12 months. In the second phase, as well as collecting sleep-wake data, additional

research will be undertaken to determine how quickly pilots’ body clocks adapt to changes in time zones. In the final phase, pilots will be observed in flight simulators to link real performance measures with predicted fatigue. The research data will then be used to develop methods to determine how different flight tasks are affected by fatigue, and thus be used to determine pilot rosters, shifts and duty time in the cockpit. “Qantas has earned a reputation for leading the world in aviation safety and our involvement in this worldclass study is a further commitment to improving air safety for our employees and customers,” said David Forsyth, Qantas executive general manager aircraft operations. The AIPA’s technical and safety director Captain Richard Woodward said the study had received enthusiastic support from the pilot research volunteers. “The FRMS has the potential to be the single biggest improvement in the management of pilot fatigue and rostering since flight-time limitations were introduced,” he said. Qantas codeshares with Alaska Airlines from Vancouver International Airport.

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Quarter Century in Aviation Club SKYTALK PROFILE

By Dave Redmile he Quarter Century in Aviation Club is unique in its structure and requirements. The founding members believed an organization was needed to encourage people in aviation to come together as friends and share their experiences without the restraints of competition. The inspiration for the club was Bill Windrum, part of the management team of Canadian Pacific Airlines. Windrum was a pilot flying for Canadian Airways out of Thunder Bay (Port Arthur), Prince Albert, and Edmonton. He became the first president of the club in 1952. The basic requirement to join was that an individual have at least 25 years in aviation. It must be noted that the first manned, power-driven, heav-

ier-than-air machine flight, took place on Dec. 17, 1903, only 49 years earlier, therefore anyone with 25 years in the industry was unique. The club’s archives, however, do not reveal how the founding members settled on “A Quarter Century” as threshold for membership. The first meetings were held at the Alcazar Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Dinners were $3.00. Drinks were three for $1.00. Dues were $5.00 per year. Over the years, the entire aviation industry has gone through a great many changes. In some cases competition has disappeared, in others it has intensified, but there is still a need for those who have a deep interest in aviation to have a place where they can

anadian Western Airlines (CWA), an independently owned company, has announced the expansion of its services to include daily flights to Seattle from Vancouver and Nanaimo. “CWA is growing and we are very excited about offering direct flights to Seattle-Sea Tac Airport,” stated Connie On, CWA’s manager of corporate services. “We are pleased that we can now offer our passengers direct flights to Seattle to connect with major U.S. carriers.” “We have promised direct Seattle service to passengers and now we are going to deliver,” said CWA’s CEO, Mohamed Doma, at a recent gathering of travel industry executives. He went on to add, “Our Seattle base will now provide passengers with endless connections at cheaper fares. Better value for the travelling dollar is what

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Canadian Western Airlines Goes International it’s all about.” CWA will begin the Seattle service May 26 from YVR’s south terminal. This will be a daily morning flight to connect with other U.S. carriers. Introductory prices will start at $149 base fare one

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way. Flight time will be approximately 35 minutes, using a 19-seat pressurized turbine aircraft. In addition to scheduled service between Vancouver, Nanaimo, Williams Lake, Sandspit, Masset and Tofino, CWA offers charter, courier and freight services to a wide variety of clients. For schedules call 1-866-8359292 or visit www.cwair.com.

of pre-dinner fellowship. A very good buffet is served at 18:00 hrs. Dinner is followed by a short business meeting, then entertainment, which ranges from guest speakers in the aviation world to special presentations. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of January, February, March, April, October and November. Membership is open to any individual who has 25 years in aviation. Every field of endeavour in aviation is represented by members, and that is what makes this club unique. Membership is $15.00 per year and the dinner cost is $17.00 per meeting. For more information write to Quarter Century in Aviation Club, 21030 45th Ave. Langley B.C. V3A 8Z4; email oldpropjob@aol.com. Dave Redmile is president of the Quarter Century in Aviation Club.

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Airport Community Shuttle Open House ransit services on Sea Island may have a new look by the end of the year. TransLink is holding Open Houses at both the Main and South Terminals this month to examine the possibility of replacing both the #424 and #425 services with Community Shuttle. Community Shuttle represents a dif-

ferent approach to transit service in the Lower Mainland. Community Shuttles traditionally use lower-cost, smallersized wheel-chair accessible vehicles to provide improved service. For operations on Sea Island, the service could be more flexible, more frequent or serve other airport destinations.

To help make these decisions, TransLink planners will be available to discuss options from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 in the South Terminal and 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 in the Domestic Terminal (Arrivals Level) In addition, an unstaffed display will

Community Shuttle bus operated on current TransLink routes. YVR Shuttle may utilise a style more suited to the final service planned. be available in the Domestic Terminal (Arrivals) from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday until Thursday morning. Comment Forms will also be available. YVR/Sea Island is one of many communities scheduled to receive Community Shuttle services in 2003. Additional services are planned for the northeast sector, Richmond and New Westminster. Community Shuttle currently operates in four other Lower Mainland communities with many

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course of action, a CCAA filing is necessary to allow Air Canada to make the required changes to compete effectively and profitably in a changed environment,” said Robert Milton, president and CEO. “Air Canada’s customers around the world can continue booking with confidence that their travel plans will not be disrupted. It has been repeatedly demonstrated that the action we have taken today to restructure will not create a disruption to service nor should it impact in any way our commitment to safety and customer service — this has been demonstrated by US Airways and United Airlines in recent months. “Aeroplan members will have continued access to the benefits associated with our frequent flyer program throughout the restructuring process and beyond. “Employees, will continue to be

will now be required to present a passport and, in some circumstances, a valid, non-immigrant visa if you are travelling from Canada to the United States. For more information, check the U.S. Immigration and naturalization Web site at: www.immigration.gov/graphics/lawsregs/fr013103.pdf or call the Airport Authority’s General Information line at 604-207-7077.

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paid on their regular payroll schedule. “Suppliers will be paid in the ordinary course for goods and services provided going forward after the filing date. “While we were able to generate in excess of $1 billion in liquidity through the DIP [Debtor in Possession] facility to finance our restructuring and transformation, in view of falling revenues as a result of world events it would be irresponsible to continue without a process in place to bring costs in line with the new environment. “I stress that this is not just about restructuring our balance sheet — this is about restructuring our operational costs, including labour and fleet; restructuring commercially to

better meet the needs of our customers and restructuring the corporation to better focus on the development of stand-alone businesses. The business model is broken and it must be fixed without burning any more furniture. Air Canada and our people need to embrace a culture change and a new way of doing business,” said Milton. The petition filing includes Air Canada (including all of its divisions such as Air Canada Technical Services), Air Canada Jazz, ZIP Air Inc. and Air Canada Capital. Aeroplan, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) and Destina are not included and these three subsidiaries will continue dealing with their creditors on a normal basis.

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A number of Richmond-area hotels provide guests with a sampling of their finest.

A bidder tries the Harley-Davidson for size at last year’s BCAC auction.

New Date For Popular BCAC Black Tie And Blue Jeans Auction n Friday, May 2, the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) presents its 11th annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Auction. Once again, the Vancouver International Airport Authority and its president and CEO Larry Berg, have generously provided space in the airport’s International Terminal Building and free parking for the event. Moving the event to May from its long-standing place in late fall allows participants the opportunity to enjoy

warmer weather and longer days while sampling the finest cuisine from area hotels and caterers, taste wines from B.C. and throughout the world, and, of course, shop for items rarely found outside of the Black Tie and Blue Jeans Auction. Auction packages will include accommodations, golf, whale watching, fishing, sightseeing, as well as travel to Europe, Asia and throughout North America. In addition to hundreds of live and silent-auction items,

there will also be an opportunity to bid on a Harley- Davidson motorcycle. The auction is one of the BCAC’s two principal fund-raising activities ensuring it can continue its achievements in furthering the growth and well being of aviation-related activities throughout British Columbia. Tickets are $20 per person in advance, $25 per person at the door. For advanced tickets phone 604-2789330 or visit the BCAC Web site at www.bcaviation.org.

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Health Canada Monitors Outbreak of SARS ealth Canada is monitoring recent confirmed reports of outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in the City of Hanoi, Vietnam; the People’s Republic of China including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Singapore and Taiwan, and the occurrence of isolated cases in other countries.

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A “suspect” case of SARS is a person who fits into one of the following two categories: • a person who develops fever and one or more respiratory symptoms, including cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, within 10 days of returning from travel to areas in Asia where SARS cases are being reported, or • a person who develops fever and one or more respiratory symptoms, including cough, shortness or breath or difficulty, breathing, within 10 days of having had close contact with a “probable” case of SARS (i.e., within one metre). A “probable” case of SARS is similar to a “suspect” case, but often the case has a more severe illness, with progressive shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, and in some cases, chest X-rays show signs of atypical pneumonia. The above descriptions of a probable and suspect case are provided for communication purposes and not for scientific purposes. At this time, the cause of the illness remains unknown, however national and international laboratory testing and collaboration are ongoing, with scientists reporting that the cause could be found within weeks. SEE SARS, CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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AIABC Annual Awards Ceremony

The Aerospace Supplier of the Year Award was presented to Pyrotek Heat Treating Ltd. of Langley. Peter Croft of Pyrotek (left) was presented with the award by AIABC president Peter Smith.

Bob Cameron (r) is presented with the award by Geoff Goodyear, chairman of the HAC.

ast month, the Aerospace Industry Association of British Columbia (AIABC) held its AGM and annual Leading Edge Awards Banquet at the Best Western Richmond Inn to recognize outstanding achievement in the aerospace industry.

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The Company of the Year Award was given to Van Isle Avionics Ltd. of Abbotsford. Van Isle specializes in rapid-response service for rotary wing aircraft, as well as custom retrofits and installation.

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Helijet International Inc. The Training Innovation Award was presented to Helijet International Inc. of Richmond. Morris Fortier (left) of Helijet received the award from Jim Rogers of Kelowna Flightcraft, the 2002 winner of the award. An Honorary Membership was presented to David Mitchell, BCIT’s associate dean of transportation (right) by David Curtis.

he Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC) held its 7th Annual Convention and Trade Show April 6-8 at Vancouver’s Hyatt Regency Hotel. The highlight of the event was the Awards lunch, where the Carl Agar/Alf Springer Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry was presented. The prestigious award went to Bob Cameron, who retired last year from Standard Aero Ltd. of YVR south, after 38 years of service with the company and the helicopter industry. Next year’s event will be held in Ottawa, April 4-6, 2004.

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By Don Bergman Pyrotek Heat Treating Ltd. When anyone in Canada sets out on an airline for a vacation, business trip or for work, they can feel quite confident in arriving secure and safe. However, when investing today many may not have that same sense of confidence. Over the past while, the drop in value of many equity portfolios has rattled investors. Furthermore, it appears unsettled stock prices, stagnant bond markets, and low interest rates, may continue for a while yet. It now makes sense for investors, planning for or trying to enjoy retirement, to be asking for investment alternatives with less volatility and a better return. Consequently, it may be worthwhile to consider a real estate investment that’s been around for 29 years. It is a tax-free Mortgage Investment Corporation also known as a MIC. The investment structure for an MIC was passed into federal law in 1973 under the Residential Mortgage Financing Act. The MIC was heralded back then as an opportunity for small investors to participate in the mortgage loan market. Yet, today surprisingly few have any knowledge of this type of RRSP-eligible real estate investment. The details of this investment structure are spelled out in Section 130.1 of the Income Tax of Canada. The guidelines outlined in the act must be strictly followed or the MIC risks losing its tax exempt status. Briefly, an MIC is a pool of investors that lends

money for the purchase or renovation of single family, multi-unit residential and commercial real estate. An MIC should not be confused with a Real Estate Investment Trust nor is it a mortgage broker. There are no brokerage fees. An MIC pays out 100% of its net income to its preferred shareholders. These payments could be in the form of quarterly cash dividends. Investors can expect a return of between 6% and 10% per annum. An investment in a MIC can be made directly with a mortgage investment company or through the trustee of an RRSP. Each MIC manages the tolerance to risk differently. The management style, investment philosophy and strategy of an MIC should be closely scrutinized and clearly understood. One indicator to look for is the return on investment. Remember the old adage, “the higher the return the higher the risk.” Ask to see the company’s offering memorandum or prospectus before investing. An MIC investment may not be for everyone. It’s not a get rich quick scheme. Liquidity, as with most real estate investments, can be difficult. If you are retired or planning for retirement and want to supplement your income with a reliable quarterly cash dividend on preferred shares backed by the equity in real estate, an MIC investment may be for you.

Don Bergman is founder, president and portfolio manager for ACIC, an MIC that has paid its shareholders between 6% and 10% annually since 1998. For a free brochure call toll free 1-866-772-ACIC (2242) or visit the Web site at www.ACICinvestor.ca.

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Health And Safety Fair Set For May T he Airport Authority is hosting a health and safety fair as part of North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week in May. NAOSH week – May 4 to 10 – is an annual event in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Here in B.C., it is sponsored by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, in association with the Workers Compensation Board, Human Resources Development Canada, and the Ministry of Labour. NAOSH week is intended to increase awareness of the importance of occupational health and safety all year and ultimately to help reduce injuries and illness in the workplace and at home. The health and safety fair is scheduled for May 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the east concourse of the

International Terminal Building. Each visitor to the fair will be issued a Passport to Wellness, which

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Harbour Air Continues to Grow arbour Air Limited, the largest allseaplane airline in the world operating 25 aircraft along the coast of British Columbia has purchased both Cooper Air and the Victoria Marine Adventure Centre located in Victoria’s famous Inner Harbour. Cooper Air was originally founded in 1986 by Richard Cooper to meet the demands of people wanting sightseeing tours and quick travel between Victoria and the Gulf Islands. “The acquisition of Cooper Air expands our fleet to 27 with the addition of two more DeHavilland Beavers,” said Greg McDougall, president of Harbour Air. “Purchasing Cooper Air is a natural fit for Harbour Air as we already have adventure tourism activities and we can simply combine the two.” “We’ve been around since 1981 and will continue to grow to meet the demands of both the commuter and tourism industry. Our daily scheduled service is a major component of our operations which includes flights between Victoria, Vancouver, Nanaimo, the Gulf Islands, and on the north coast between Prince Rupert and the Queen Charlotte Islands,”

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Harbour Air flies out of Coal Harbour in Vancouver and from its Fraser River base at YVR. McDougall said. Harbour Air developed tours in Victoria in the spring of 1992, when a sightseeing component was added to the business. “With adventure and eco-tourism still on the rise it makes sense for us to obtain Cooper Air and the Victoria Marine Adventure Centre. The Adventure Centre hosts a myriad of activities like whale watching, kayaking, fishing, harbour tours, dinner cruises and other various types of rentals. “We’re excited to add the Victoria Marine Adventure Centre to our operations as it will complement our other adventure centres located in Nanaimo and Vancouver,” said McDougall. “The Victoria Marine Adventure Centre has been in business since July 1996. At this point, we’re not sure if there will be any major changes to either the Adventure Centre or Cooper Air,” said Randy Wright, vice president of sales and marketing. “Over the next couple of months we’ll have to look at their overall operations to see what works or just requires some minor adjustments. This gives us a tremendous opportunity to bring some new adventure activities to the Victoria Marine Adventure Centre and hopefully increase tourism throughout Victoria and the Inner Harbour,” said Wright. For additional information on Harbour Air Seaplanes, view their Web site at www.harbour-air.com.

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Richmond Transport Canada Centre on the Move he Transport Canada Centre (TCC) offering civil aviation services in Richmond has moved. The TCC, formerly located in the Air Services Building, 335-4160 Cowley Crescent, near Vancouver International Airport’s South Terminal, opened its doors to clients at the Lysander Building, 400-3600 Lysander Lane, Richmond on April 1. The TCC Richmond office offers services to the aviation industry including air operators, maintenance

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companies, recreational and private pilots, and flight-training schools. Transport Canada offers civil aviation, marine and surface safety services from 10 Transport Canada Centres in British Columbia, including Richmond, Vancouver, New Westminster, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Nanaimo, Sidney and Victoria. Contact them at 604-666-8777 or online at www.tc.gc.ca.

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No link has been established between cases of SARS in Canada and cases of H5N1 influenza in Hong Kong. Recommendations Due to the mounting concern about transmission of the SARS agent in non-hospital and community settings in the City of Hanoi, Vietnam; the People’s Republic of China including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Singapore and Taiwan, Health Canada recommends that persons planning to travel to these areas should defer all travel until further notice. Also, Health Canada recommends alternate routing is considered, when possible, if a traveller is transiting through these areas. Health Canada is aware that health authorities in these affected areas are making concerted efforts to contain the spread of SARS in their populations, but given the uncertainties of the current situation, Health Canada believes it is prudent to await the outcome of national and international control measures before undertaking travel to these destinations. Travellers are advised that they will have to depend upon the local medical services in the countries where they reside or visit and are reminded that the health-care services may be inadequate for the appropriate management of SARS. For example, Health Canada has been informed that adequate hospital care for a traveller who develops SARS in the City of Hanoi may not be available due to closure of the

only adequate hospital in that City. In addition, medical evacuation of a patient with SARS may be very difficult. Canadian Missions may not be able to assist Canadians with SARS with medical transportation out of the region or back to Canada. Persons who are travelling or have travelled to these areas should monitor their health for 10 days following their departure from these areas. Should a fever and one or more of the following respiratory symptoms – cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing – occur, Health Canada recommends that medical advice be sought as soon as possible. Ill persons should call ahead to their personal physician. Travellers should inform their personal physician when and where they travelled, and indicate whether there was contact with someone who had these symptoms. Independent of the current international SARS outbreak, Health Canada routinely recommends that Canadian travellers seek an individual risk assessment consultation with their personal physician or a travel medicine clinic to determine their individual risks for illness. Canadian travellers are reminded to practice good personal hygiene (e.g., good hand-washing practices) while travelling. Disease-causing micro-organisms can frequently be found on the hands. Hand-washing is the single most important procedure for preventing infections.

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