SEPTEMBER 2006
YVR International Terminal Expansion Exterior Completed ancouver International Airport Authority celebrated the completion of the exterior of phase one of the International Terminal’s nine-gate expansion last month as the final piece of glass was installed, completing the wall and enclosing the building. The $200-million, 29,958 square metre building is the cornerstone of the Airport Authority’s $1.0-billion construction program and will feature the first four gates. The building has been under construction since June 2005 and will be completed and operational by spring 2007. “With the completion of the exterior of this building, YVR is one step closer to realizing its
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YVR Airside Operations Inaugural ‘Safety Sizzler’
he Airport Authority kicked off its first “Airside Safety Sizzler” on August 3, 2006. The barbeque drew hundreds of airside ramp staff and brought together an incredible cross-section of YVR companies. In the spirit of co-operation, airside safety representatives from various companies volunteered along side YVR Airside Operations staff, helping promote high safety standards in the workplace. Ramp staff was treated to lunch and the chance to see construction storyboards for the projects going up around them daily. YVR Airside Operations hosted the event to thank those who have been dealing with the ever-changing face of YVR and to address any safety concerns or
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ast month, Harmony Airways signed a code-share agreement with Hawaiian Airlines. This winter, Harmony Airways and Hawaiian Airlines will offer daily flights from Vancouver to every major Hawaiian island, with seamless connections. The agreement lets Harmony’s travellers connect with Hawaiian Airlines flights from Maui and Honolulu to Hilo and Kona, on the Big Island, and Lihue, on Kauai. “Harmony Airways means Hawaii,” said Gary Collins, Harmony’s president and CEO. “We already have a strong presence in the market and partnering with Hawaiian Airlines allows us to serve the islands and our customers even better. We’re committed to being Canada’s most convenient and cus-
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Passengers board a Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 717-200 at Kona International Airport for an inter-island flight. PHOTO: ERIC GUINTHER. tomer service-oriented carrier and we’re making good on that promise by offering access to every major island, every day.” Customers pay one fare and
check-in at their point of departure. Luggage is then checked through to the final destination. Both carriers offer business or first class service. SEE HARMONY /HAWAIIN,
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Boeing 747 Large Cargo Freighter Prepares For First Flight
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ast month, Boeing rolled the first 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (LCF) out of a hangar at Taipei’s Chiang KaiShek International Airport. The enormous airplane is the first of three specially modified jets that will be used to transport major assemblies for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. “This is one of the most unusual modifications Boeing has ever done,” said Scott Strode, 787 vice president of airplane development and production. “We’ve relied on the world’s best talent to design and build the LCF and we can all be proud to see
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By Lindsay Waters
opening on a demonstration flight with Eddie Andreini in his Stearman biplane. However, scheduling problems and the uncertain weather meant a postponement until next morning. At dawn the following day, we returned to Abbotsford with a now nervous Dave wondering aloud about the coming flight. Though happy for Dave’s luck in getting the flight, we’re also busy sprinkling a few seeds of doubt in the hopes that he might give up his spot in the Stearman. SEE ABBOTSFORD AIRSHOW,
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Harmony Airways Partners With Hawaiian Airlines
questions regarding the projects. YVR Airside Operations would like to extend a special thank-you to the following people who were instrumental in making the event such a success: Tom Wright, safety and health coordinator, Penauille Servisair Pam Taylor, health and safety, Air Canada Larry O’Brien, ramp safety coordinator, Air Canada John Japuncic, line maintenance, production team leader, AC Maintenance It was a fun and educational afternoon for all who participated. YVR Airside Operations looks forward to making this an annual event.
t’s media day at the Abbotsford Airshow and I’m heading east on a grey drizzly day with my buddies Dave, a photographer, and Chris, a videographer, to shoot film and attempt to hitch a ride into the wild blue yonder. The overcast skies have thrown the demonstration flight schedules totally out of whack, however. The demo and practice flights have to be woven into the comings and goings of regular flights at the Abbotsford airport and the low ceiling is preventing some pilots from practicing. While waiting at the media tent, Dave heard there was an
gateway potential,” said Bob Cowan, Airport Authority senior vice president, engineering. “When the first phase of the expansion is complete we will be better able to meet the travel needs of British Columbians and remain a significant economic generator for our region and province.” Currently, the capacity of the International Terminal is at its maximum during peak travel times. Phase one will ease the strain on facilities and will accommodate future needs and expected growth. By 2010, YVR is expected to serve 21-million passengers.
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