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New Summer Schedule From Harmony Airways
his summer, Harmony Airways will provide additional scheduled service on its Hawaii and Toronto routes. Effective May 2007, the airline will operate three non-stop flights between Vancouver and Maui on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flights will depart Vancouver at 10 a.m., arriving in Maui at 1:15 p.m. Return flights depart Maui at 2:45 p.m., arriving in Vancouver at 11:30 p.m. Non-stop flights to Honolulu will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
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Flights depart Vancouver at 8 a.m., arriving in Honolulu at 11:15 a.m. Return flights will leave Honolulu at 1:15 p.m., arriving in Vancouver at 10 p.m. Between Vancouver and Toronto, Harmony will operate two daily flights. Flights will depart Vancouver at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m, respectively. Return flights from Toronto will depart at 8:25 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. “For British Columbians, Harmony Airways means Hawaii and Toronto,” said Kirk
Henderson, president Harmony Airways. “These are the key markets we’re building and the focus of our routes this summer.” Harmony Airways provides full meal service, entertainment and complimentary wine on all its flights. The airline’s harmonyone business class features menus by Vancouver Iron Chef Rob Feenie, select wines and leather seats. For reservations or more information, visit www.harmonyairways.com.
Air Carriers Cleared For Savings At YVR VR now has the lowest international landing fees among all major Canadian airports.
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The Airport Authority has lowered landing fees for international flights into YVR. The new rates bring international fees in line with domestic fees, which will remain the same. Not only will these substantial cost savings be passed along to airlines, but reduced fees may also encourage more international carriers to fly into YVR in the near future, offering customers more options for air travel. Operators of Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the second busiest larger and heavairport in Canada with daily ier aircraft in non-stop flights to Asia, particular will Europe, the U.S., Mexico, the see significant Caribbean and other airports cost savings as a within Canada. It is one of eight Canadian airports that result of these fees. have U.S.-border preclearance reduced For example, facilities.
carriers using Boeing 747, Boeing 777 and Airbus 320 aircraft on international routes will pay 32 per cent less in landing fees in 2007 than they paid in 2006. Airlines operating smaller aircraft, such as Dash 8 Turboprop or Embraer 175, on flights between the U.S. and Canada will also benefit with savings in landing fees of 20 per cent and six per cent, respectively. The Airport Authority’s decision to reduce international landing fees addresses conditions of Open Skies agreements, such as the one between Canada and the United States, that require airports to equalize domestic and international landing fees. In consideration of YVR’s airline customers, its growing reputation as an international gateway and the positive impact of the airport on the region’s economy, the Airport Authority made a decision to reduce international fees rather than increase domestic fees.
Air Canada Expands Vancouver-Beijing Service his summer, Air Canada will add another scheduled flight on its Vancouver-Beijing route. The added flight will operate between July 1 and September 30, 2007, using a 211-seat Boeing 767-300 aircraft. “Air Canada is securing its position as the leading North American carrier to China this summer by adding a second daily Vancouver-Beijing flight and improving its Toronto-Shanghai sched-
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ule,” said Daniel Shurz, vice president, network planning, Air Canada. These added flights represent nearly a 50 per cent capacity increase for the growing Chinese market, which continues to thrive due to strength in both leisure and business travel. With these enhancements Air Canada strengthens its position as the carrier with the most frequencies between Vancouver and China.
YVR Construction Update
ith a growing number of passengers and changes within the airline industry, YVR is continuing to expand and adapt to meet the needs of the industry and its customers. International Terminal Expansion The largest construction project underway at YVR is a $420-million, nine-gate expansion to the International Terminal. Phase one of the expansion, four gates, is nearly complete and scheduled to open in March. Crews have recently installed lighting, carpet, gate counters and art murals in each of the four new gates. Building upon YVR’s distinctive design tradition, the new wing will celebrate the spectacular nature of the Pacific West Coast with a large aquarium showcasing indigenous marine life, a jellyfish tank, and a stream running through the centre of the building. Passenger forecasts indicate that the additional five gates will be required between 2011 and 2014. Link Building So named because it will link the International and Domestic terminals, the $117-million Link Building will provide increased international check-in capacity, passenger screening, additional baggage systems and office space. This five-storey building will be connected to the Canada Line station via a covered walkway, and will serve as a central hub for passengers travelling through YVR. Construction crews are currently focusing on the completion of the Link Concourse, including the check-in area, baggage conveyors and the transfer corridor and pre-board screening areas on Level 4. Completion of the Link Building is scheduled for summer 2007.
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Construction Update, Canada Line In keeping with its goal of being a sustainable and environmentally conscious organization, the Airport Authority has committed up to $300million to fund the airport portion of the Canada Line rapid transit line, which will link downtown Vancouver, Richmond City Centre and Vancouver International Airport. Now that the last section of the Canada Line guideway adjacent to the International Terminal has been completed, work on the YVR Canada Line station has begun. Crews are preparing the site, piling, constructing columns and building two new elevators. Meanwhile, bridge construction continues on the Middle Arm of the Fraser River. This involves mobiliz-
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ing equipment and materials, concrete and steel work, piling, pier and guideway construction and assembly of the bridge deck segments using cranes. Crews are also busy lifting and locking segments of the elevated walkway into place on Sea Island. Track installation work on the elevated guideway also begins this month. Later this year, the guideway will “walk” across the completed Middle Arm Bridge to complete the last few sections near the Arthur Laing Bridge. The construction process will not impact parking at YVR. Passengers and visitors may notice some minor changes to traffic patterns near the terminals, but every effort is being made to minimize disruption. For more information on the Canada Line, please visit www.canadaline.ca.
Appointment Announcement
sibilities of the 2010 he City of Richmond Games Operating Trust has appointed Wayne are outlined in a multiDuzita as its first repparty agreement, which resentative on the 2010 includes the mainteGames Operating Trust nance and operation of Board. three facilities created Duzita is currently for the Games and to vice president of AMB assist with the continued Property Canada Ltd. and development of highInternational Aviation performance amateur Terminals Inc., sits as a sport. member of the Economic Wayne Duzita The three 2010 and Air Cargo Security Olympic Legacy facilicommittees of Airports ties are: Council International (North America), is a past member of the A Speed Skating Oval, located in advisory council for the Calgary the city of Richmond, which will be International Airport and co-chair of used by long-track speed skaters. the Richmond Chamber of Commerce The Whistler Nordic Centre, a CEO Exchange Forum. He continues facility at which ski-jump, crossto serve on a number of community country and biathlon competitors will foundations and boards, including as compete. vice-chair of the 2010 Olympic The Whistler Sliding Centre, for Business Advisory Commitee for use by bobsleigh, luge and skeleton Richmond and past chair of Canuck competitors. Place Children’s Hospice Foundation. The 2010 Games Operations Trust Duzita’s role on the 2010 Games Board’s function is to work with the Operations Trust Board will be to three legacy organizations, using the ensure that the city of Richmond’s fund to help support some of their community interests are considered pre- and post-Olympic Games operwith regard to the management and ating costs. use of the Games $110-million According to Richmond’s Mayor Legacy Trust Fund. Malcolm Brodie, Duzita was chosen The fund was created through from a long list of Richmond busiequal contributions of $55-million ness leaders and his appointment was from the federal government and the a unanimous decision by the city provincial government. Responcouncil.
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Shangri-La and Delta in Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Seoul, Taipei and Vancouver. “We are very pleased to welcome Ramon to his new position at WestJet,” said Emmet Reid, WestJet’s director of national and leisure accounts. “His years of sales and marketing experience are an asset to WestJet.”
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer Poised For Growth—YVR’s Low-Cost, High-Value Proposition he Airport Authority was pleased to kick off 2007 with the announcement of lower international landing fees for our airline partners. We now offer the lowest international landing fees of all major airports in Canada. Equalizing landing fees for domestic and international flights, both cargo and passenger, was one of the stipulations of Canada’s Open Skies agreements with the United States and the United Kingdom, but we had the option of raising our domestic landing fees in order to achieve this balance. Why did we decide to lower our international rates instead? Because being a low-cost airport is central to our operating philosophy and our strategic goal to become the premier gateway to the Asia Pacific. Passing along substantial cost savings to our airline customers encourages more international carriers to use YVR, which provides more options for passengers, as well as economic benefits for our communities. Lowering our fees is just the latest initiative in our ongoing efforts to grow our international gateway. Of course, some barriers to an expanded gateway are beyond our control, and they represent significant challenges for the aviation industry. A recent national opinion poll conducted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada for the Globe and Mail found that 58 per cent of Canadians agreed with the statement: “Looking 20 years ahead, trade with Asia will be more important to Canada than trade with the U.S.”
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Yet, while Canadians on the whole seem ready to seek deeper economic and political ties with Asia, our market share in Asia continues to fall. The Asia Pacific Foundation has said that the biggest weakness in our ties with Asia is our chronic underinvestment in the hard and soft infrastructure that connects us to Asia. There is great potential for an airport like YVR, which is strategically located on the great circle routes and the closest major West Coast airport to Asia. With the biggest expansion project in the airport’s history well underway, we are ensuring we will have the gate and terminal capacity to meet future demand and seize the opportunities available to us through increased trade and tourism with Asia. Our biggest single constraining factor is restrictive regulation: we need smarter borders and government policies that support the success of airports and airlines, and air policy that fosters competition and openness on a global scale. We are on the right track with the announcement of the federal government’s Blue Sky initiative, but still lack the Approved Destination Status agreement with the People’s Republic of China, necessary to grow this major tourism market. As an airport, we will continue to work to maintain a low-cost, high-value facility. As a partner in the transportation industry, we will continue to advocate for changes to Canada’s regulatory framework that will allow us to build on our gateway advantage and pass on the benefits to our business partners and communities.
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Ramon Jacinto
estJet has appointed Ramon Jacinto to the position of sales manager for Western Canada. Jacinto previously held the title of sales representative, British Columbia with WestJet. With more than 23 years of sales and marketing experience, he has worked with several large hotel chains such as the Hyatt,
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BCAC Teams With U.S. Aviation Museum To Save Mars Water Bombers he British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) and the Glenn L. Maryland Aviation Martin Museum in Middle River, Maryland, have allied to acquire two Martin Mars water bombers from B.C.’s TimberWest Forest Corporation. Once acquired, the aircraft will be preserved as historical artifacts and heritage attractions. One aircraft is designated for the city of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, while the other will go to Middle River. The “Mighty Mars” aircraft are an integral part of the culture of Port Alberni. Many residents of the com-
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munity, who have seen the aircraft fly in the area for almost 50 years, are pleased at the plan to preserve a Mars water bomber in their community for the benefit of future generations. Likewise, the Martin Mars is an icon of the community in Middle River, Maryland, where the planes were built in the 1940s. Acquiring a Mars will give that community a cultural and historic attraction that will serve as a monument to the Martin company and the workers who built the aircraft. Long-term collaboration opportunities between Port Alberni and
A Mars Water Bomber flies over Port Alberni. Middle River include historical research, aircraft and artifact preservation, exhibit concepts, display design, educational programs, and tourism marketing. In addition, BCAC has proposed
WestJet Adds New Service, Expands Summer Schedule his summer, WestJet will add new non-stop flights from Vancouver to Ottawa and Las Vegas as well as increase frequency in its existing route network. The new daily service from Vancouver to Las Vegas will begin on April 29, 2007. Daily seasonal non-stop service from Vancouver to Ottawa will be launched on May 14, 2007. WestJet will also increase its Vancouver-Toronto service to six-times daily, effective May 14, 2007. “Flying into new destinations in Eastern Canada
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provides guests with access to our ever-expanding network and allows us connectivity for growth,” said Bob Cummings, WestJet’s executive vice-president Guest Experience and Marketing. “We are confident that our modern aircraft, low fares and award-winning guest service will be welcomed.” WestJet operates a modern fleet of Boeing NextGeneration 737 aircraft, and offers scheduled service throughout its 35-city North American and Caribbean network.
opening a museum to recognize Canadian aviation pioneer Daniel McIvor, his work with these aircraft and the close to 50 years the Mars water bombers have been in service. Those wishing to make contribu-
Hawkair Concludes Restructuring Plan
ast month, Terrace-based Hawkair filed its final restructuring plan with the B.C. courts, concluding the airline’s 16-month period in the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). Hawkair has entered into a new partnership with Alberta-based airline BarXH Air, which provides air charters and other specialized services to the Alberta oil and gas industry. “With the continued support of our valued staff, travel agent professionals, suppliers and loyal customers, Hawkair remains committed to providing a locally operated air service now and well into the future,” said
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Rod Hayward, Hawkair’s chief executive officer. “Hawkair is a strong community partner that remains committed to being local and will be a part of the renewed northwest economy. Hawkair will be ‘raising the bar’ with a renewed focus on customer service and an enhanced customer experience.” Hawkair has been providing service to northwest B.C. communities since 1994, when it started operations as an airfreight service. In 2000, the airline began passenger services, initially between Vancouver and Terrace, before expanding to serve most of the airports in northern B.C.
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Air Transport Sector Bears Greater Tax And Fee Burden Than Competitors, At Home And Abroad
he Canadian air transportation sector is burdened with taxes and fees that are high, relative to other transport modes and industry sectors, and may threaten industry growth and firm survival, says a study by Canada’s C.D. Howe Institute. In Excess Baggage: Measuring Air Transportation’s Fiscal Burden, authors Ben Cherniavsky and Benjamin Dachis compare effective tax rates on airline costs in Canada with those in other sectors and in the United States. In Canada, say Cherniavsky and Dachis, the marginal effective tax rate on airline costs is 14.5 per cent. In comparison, the effective tax rate on marginal costs for passenger rail is 10.6 per cent, for the oil and gas industry, it is 5.9 per cent, for manufacturing, 13.1 per cent and for the
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retail industry, 12.4 per cent. Canadian airlines also face a heavier tax burden than their counterparts in the U.S. The effective tax rate on airline costs for domestic flights is 16.8 per cent in Canada, compared to 12 per cent in the U.S. For international flights, the effective tax rate is 11.2 percent in Canada, compared to 8.9 percent in the U.S. If the aviation sector is to be at its most productive in providing personal and commercial air travel, policy changes are in order, says the study. Some of the recommendations included are: • Reforming fuel taxes, which are unevenly applied in different provinces and in the United States. • Balancing the government’s airport security charge revenue with spending on security.
• Revising the formula for rent paid by Canada’s various airport authorities. • Reducing the sector’s effective tax rate relative to other sectors. • Launching a review of airline own-
ership restrictions. The authors say that in pursuit of a neutral tax system, which is the economic benchmark, the federal government should ensure that Canada’s air transportation industry is taxed on a
By Peter Kutney, Equinox Financial Group
For 2007, Add Global Markets To Your RSP Portfolios
ecently, I met with Geoff MacDonald, a portfolio manager at Trimark Investments. Aim MacDonald manages the Trimark Global Endeavor and the Trimark Canadian Endeavor. Both these funds lagged in performance in 2005, when MacDonald sold resource stocks in the funds because of valuation concerns. At the time, others in the financial community questioned MacDonald’s wisdom in doing so. Now, his decisions appear to have been correct. MacDonald’s current view? He urges investors to shift assets from
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level playing field with other modes of travel, such as rail and bus, and with its international counterparts. The study is available at www.cdhowe.org.
Canadian stocks to global vehicles. “Most Canadian portfolios are woefully over-weighted in Canada,” he said. He believes that those who are invested solely in Canada could be in for a “world of hurt.” MacDonald described two possible scenarios for 2007. Global equities will continue their strong performance, while Canadian stocks show a modest upward trend. Canada’s market could fall 10- to 20 per cent, while the rest of the world continues to generate superior returns. In either case, MacDonald recommends that investors avoid emerging markets and
focus on U.S. and European markets instead. MacDonald is not alone in his view that investors should go global. Merrill Lynch Canada recently issued a market strategy report entitled: “Now everyone is getting out of Canada.” It warned of lower returns in Canadian markets because of a decline in “home country bias”—due to the elimination of the 30 per cent RSP foreign content limit—and the reduced demand by foreigners for our income trusts. Sorting through the issues, there appears to be three main reasons why fund managers are recommending a shift to global funds: The Canadian Dollar During 2004 and 2005, Canadian investors in a global fund that returned 15 per cent in U.S. dollars may have had their entire gain wiped out due to the rise in the Canadian dollar. Since the summer of 2006, however, the Canadian dollar has declined from a peak of 91 cents to 85 cents against the U.S. dollar. The trend appears to show a modestly weaker currency that will benefit investors who move into foreign stocks.
TSX Resource Concentration The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Index is still weighted towards Energy, Metals and Materials, with approximately 45 per cent of the Index’s stocks in these vehicles. That concentration helped drive up the Canadian market in 2004-2005, but may now lower performance as there is a possibility that commodity prices peaked in 2006. Investors should remember that Energy, Metals and Materials are capital-intensive, cyclical industries. When there is a downward trend, cyclical stocks tend to plummet. While the long-term outlook for the energy sector looks good, I’m not so keen on the performance of base metals. Unlike our TSX, stock markets in Europe and the U.S. do not have this concentration of resource stocks. Better Overseas Valuations In 1999, as the Canadian market lagged, a large number of investors moved their portfolios into foreign investments. At the time, because of the low loonie and cheap security values, Trimark urged investors to stick with Canadian investments.
Trimark’s position has now changed. Our currency is strong and many of our stocks carry higher valuations relative to other markets. A quick look at the Wall Street Journal’s survey of world markets shows that European and Asian markets have price-earnings’ ratios that are 25- 30 per cent less than those in Canada. During the past few years, there have been some excellent returns from most global markets, with most of them showing close to five-year highs. A correction in these markets will be inevitable in the not-too-distant future, so investors should not believe that simply “going global” is a risk-free investment. However, compared to Canada, the risk-return tradeoff currently appears much more attractive in overseas markets. For every investor, a well-balanced and diversified portfolio is a sound strategy and one that should include foreign investments. Peter Kutney is a financial planner with Partners in Planning/Customplan Financial Group in Vancouver. He can be reached at (604) 438-1603 or pkutney@telus.net.
Planning is Key
Finding A Car Pool To YVR Has Never Been Easier irport employees will find it a little easier to plan a ‘green’ commute with a new online ride-sharing network developed by the Airport Authority with Jack Bell RideShare. The network, which can be accessed at http://yvr.rideshare.com/en/my/, allows Sea Island employees to enter their home address and hours of work and be matched with potential car pools in their area. The site can also be used to send messages and make arrangements with other
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Meet Greg Gibson: Ramp Trainer And De-Icer G reg Gibson is a ramp trainer with Penauille Servisair at YVR, but when winter weather blasts Vancouver, he switches into de-icing mode. De-icing is an essential component of YVR’s winter operations plan, and when snow falls—however infrequently—and starts accumulating on the ground and aircraft wings, Greg and the rest of the de-icing crew kick into high gear. Twenty-two different air carriers depend on the crews to man de-icing trucks at both the West and East deicing pads. Crews spray a substance called glycol onto the wings, body and tail of aircraft. Depending on the severity of the snowfall, the type of glycol used varies. For instance, Type 1 glycol is used for defrosting, and Type 4 is used in heavier snow to pre-
vent snow accumulation on the aircraft. In addition to his training role for ramp services, Greg is also in charge of training and certifying staff for deicing. Every American carrier serviced by Penauille at YVR requires the de-icing trainer—Greg—to visit Penauille’s bases in the U.S. to be certified on the most up-to-date de-icing procedures. Upon returning to work at YVR, Greg is then able to pass on his knowledge to new de-icing crews at YVR. A native of Richmond, B.C., Greg saw working at YVR as a natural career choice. He has been working in his field for more than 12 years, and appreciates the dynamic working environment at YVR. He enjoys the hands-on aspect of working in operations, the daily variety of his job and
the challenge of ensuring that each aircraft is properly de-iced and safe for passenger travel. When he’s not busy training or deicing, Greg enjoy traveling—a natural fit for someone who spends so much time preparing aircraft for safe travel.
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A visitor to the new Florida Keys EcoDiscovery Centre hoists his daughter so she can view a video screen on an underwater camera. Through a series of interactive exhibits, the $6million Eco-Discovery Centre showcases the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s environment. world and view indigenous fish and sea creatures through video screens shaped like portholes. The National Oceanic and Administration’s Atmospheric Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service operate the Eco-Discovery Centre. “The Florida Keys features a long tradition of environmental stewardship combined with sustainable tourism,” said Todd Firm, chairman of the Florida Keys and Key West tourism council, a major sponsor. “It [the Eco-Discovery Centre] serves to educate, entertain and continue to foster the need to preserve the unique marine environment of the Keys.” The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Centre is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
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The Bombardier CRJ900 is designed to hold 86-90 passengers in a four-abreast configuration. It can also be configured with optional three-abreast businessclass seating.
ombardier Aerospace has received an order for 30 Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets and has taken options on an additional 30 CRJ900 aircraft from Delta Airlines. The value of the contract for the
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been operating under bankruptcy protection since September 2005. The airline plans to emerge from bankruptcy protection this spring. “The acquisition of these aircraft will help Delta meet its network and
Canadian Government Signs Deal With Boeing For Four C-17s
operational needs for 2007 and 2008, allowing us to continue providing convenient service to the places where customers most want to travel,” said Shawn Anderson, Delta’s vice-president of Delta Connection. “The fit with our fleet, timing of delivery and ownership economics made the Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft the best overall solution to meet our needs.” Bombardier said the order by Delta brings total firms orders to
1,515 for its regional aircraft. “Delta Air Lines and its Delta Connection carriers have been Bombardier CRJ aircraft customers since 1989 and currently operate more than 350 CRJ Series aircraft,” said Steven Ridolfi, president, Bombardier Regional Aircraft. “Delta has played a major role in the success of the CRJ program and we are grateful for their continuing confidence in our regional jet products.”
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In this artist’s conception, a Canadian C-17 airlifter flies over Ottawa. he federal government has signed an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of four C-17 Globemaster IIIs for Canada’s Department of National Defence to provide new strategic airlift mobility capabilities for the Canadian Forces. The C-17s will be based at the Canadian Forces Base in Trenton, Ontario. Boeing will deliver the aircraft from its Long Beach, Calif., factory where the advanced airlifters are assembled. The first delivery will occur as soon as fall this year. “Boeing is pleased that Canada joins its international partners—the U.S. Air Force, the U.K. Royal Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force—in selecting C-17, the world’s leading airlifter to modernize its defense forces airlift fleet,” said Dave Bowman, vice president and C-17 program manager. “We look forward to delivering C-17s and a new worldclass airlift capability to Canada, with industry-leading safety, quality and reliability that all C-17 customers enjoy.” The C-17 is the only tactical airlifter with strategic range. Boeing is on contract to design, build, deliver and support 190 U.S. Air Force C-
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ast month, Air Canada launched a specialized Western Commuter Pass, offering business travellers and commuters who fly frequently between five key cities in British Columbia and Alberta more convenient and cost-effective travel options, and a unique opportunity to earn automatic Air Canada Elite status for 2007. The Western Commuter Pass is offered in several versions allowing customers to select the product and attributes that best meet their travel requirements. Options include passes with 10 or 20 credits for a fixed number of pre-purchased flights, or an unlimited flat fee subscription pass to fly-as-much-as-you want for three or six months. The Western Commuter Pass is also available in a multi-user Small Business Pass version providing 30 flight credits for up to eight different travellers from one company. All versions of the Western
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Boeing Business Jets Unveils Interior Concepts for 787 VIP
ast month, Boeing Business Jets unveiled concepts of luxury and comfort for its 787 VIP airplane at the Middle East Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Dubai. Boeing Business Jets has commissioned several design firms to develop preliminary concepts for 787 VIP interiors. A number of other airplane interior design firms and completion centres have developed a variety of innovative interior design concepts for the 787 VIP as well. Boeing does not design or install interiors in VIP airplanes. Instead, the company delivers VIP airplanes in socalled “green” condition, meaning the airplane does not have interior furnishings or exterior paint. Customers then work with certified designers and interior completion centres to develop personalized interiors. “A Boeing 787 VIP affords its owner complete accommodation,” said Steven Hill, president of Boeing Business Jets. “The spacious cabin and the technology of the 787 enable an owner to design a beautiful envi-
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with ZOOM Airlines Vote for your favourite YVR SHOP, SERVICE and RESTAURANT. THE CAMPAIGN The 2007 grand prize will be airfare for two to Paris with ZOOM airlines. The winner will be announced May 1, 2007, at the end of the eight-week campaign. Weekly prizes will be awarded and the names and photos of the winners published in April and May issues of YVR SkyTalk newspaper, along with the four-page colour insert containing sponsors’ ads and campaign details. In support of the campaign, posters, entry forms and ballot boxes will be located at Customer Information Counters, participating sponsors’ locations and airline locations at the South Terminal. Tabletop cards will be placed at both ITB and DTB Food Courts for greater exposure.
DISCOUNTED SPONSOR ADS Advertising space within the four-page colour insert has been discounted to offer two ads for the price of one. You pay $350 (less $50 prize donation, net $300) for the March and April ads. No charge for ad layout and photo.
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hen planning a family trip, be aware that Canadian children need their own passports. The practice of adding a child’s name to a parent’s passport is no longer permitted. If you are a parent travelling alone with a child younger than 18, you should carry a certified letter from the child’s other parent giving permission for the child to travel. A sample consent letter can be found at www.voyage.gc.ca/alt/letter.asp. If there is a possibility of a custody dispute developing in Canada or another country while you are abroad with the child, talk with a lawyer before leaving home. Before setting out, come to terms with the fact that you will be travelling at your child’s pace, not your own. If you plan to visit a developing country, be sure to consult with your pediatrician on how best to protect your child’s health. When travelling by air, carry a bottle or pacifier for the infant to suck on during takeoff and landing to equalize ear pressure and keep them more comfortable. Never leave a young child unattended. Always keep some form of identification in your child’s pocket in case you are separated. For emer-
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gency identification purposes, carry recent photographs of your child. You may also wish to leave photos with a relative or friend before travelling. International Adoptions Provincial and territorial authorities in Canada are responsible for authorizing international adoptions. If you are planning on adopting a child from another country, you must first obtain information about the adoption regulations of the province or territory in which the child will reside. While adoption is a provincial/territorial responsibility, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is responsible for allowing an adopted child entry into Canada. According to a proposed amendment to the Citizenship Act, a child who is adopted abroad could be granted Canadian citizenship without having to go through the immigration process. Currently, entry can be refused if the child does not hold the appropriate immigrant visa. A visa may be denied even if the adoption has already been completed. For more information, consult the CIC publication International Adoption and the Immigration Process (available online only) at www.cic.gc.ca, or call 1-888-2422100.
Upcoming EVENTS February 12-13 PACIFIC NORTHWEST AEROSPACE ALLIANCE (PNAA) 2007 AEROSPACE CONFERENCE LYNWOOD CONVENTION CENTER, LYNWOOD, WA This year’s theme is: “Sharing Risks, Resources and Opportunities — The Supplier Management Chain” Airbus will present the latest on the A-350XWB program. Boeing will provide updates on the 787 program as it heads towards its first flight in the summer. Registration: US$325 for PNAA members ($275 for each additional attendee). $415 for non-members ($300 for each additional attendee). To register, visit the PNAA website at www.pnaa.net, or call (425) 885-0290.
circumstances,” said one user. “When I wanted to order vegetarian noodles or find batteries for my camera, I just pointed at the picture in the book. Since I was travelling through China without a tour and without knowing the language, general communication was pretty difficult and Me No Speak became an amazing asset for everyday situations.” For more information on this travel phrase book and comments from users, visit http://www.menospeak.com.
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Win a Trip for Two to Britain, courtesy ZOOM Airlines Win a Trip for Two to Victoria courtesy Harbour Air Seaplanes Class awards, sponsor awards, early-bird draws. More than 550 vehicles on display, ranging from Aston Martins to Rolls-Royces. Swap Meet, concessions, products, and automobilia for sale. Pub Night, Entertainment and Silent Auction Friday May 18 at the Abercorn Inn. Tickets $10
Download an entry form from www.westerndriver.com 2007 ABFM presented by:
April 28 YVR AVIATION AND COLLECTABLE SHOW IN CONJUNCTION WITH BCIT OPEN HOUSE, BCIT HANGAR AT YVR Tickets $5 each, available at Aviation World, 6080 Russ Baker Way, Richmond. For more information, visit www.yvraviationshow.com, or call (604) 809-7972.
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embers of the international media got their first chance to experience flying in the A380 during a two-hour flight over the Pyrénées earlier this month. Also onboard to answer their questions and show them around the cabin were members of Airbus’ senior management and marketing teams. The A380 used for the flight had a fully furnished cabin with seating for 519 passengers in a three-class configuration and was powered by four RollsRoyceTrent 900 engines. Before take-off, John Leahy, chief operating officer, customers, and Mario Heinen, head of the A380 programme, briefed the media on the current sales and production status of the aircraft. Leahy described the A380 as a “game-changing aircraft,” offering greater economy, a wider cabin and quieter performance than any other competing aircraft.
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Leahy also said that he expects to announce 20 more orders for the aircraft from two customers this year, which may mean Airbus’ current sales estimate of 1,600 A380s over the next 20 years is too conservative. The A380 is ideal for addressing the needs of airports and airlines alike—carrying more people on fewer flights and giving airlines the chance to offer a more comfortable experience for all passengers. Airlines are choosing layouts of around 500 to 520 seats,
allowing them to provide interiors that are more luxurious and provides greater space for passengers. Leahy outlined other performance advantages of the A380 such as its fuel consumption of 2.9 litres per passenger kilometre, compared to the current industry average of five litres per passenger kilometre, and its reduced emissions and noise levels. By 2011, the A380 will be flying to 70 airports across the world and, as Heinen explained in his presentation, it has already demonstrated compatibility with 38 airports during its test flight world tour. “This has been the most comprehensive flight test campaign ever,” said Heinen. “As of [February 6, 2007] we reached 2,900 hours and 1995 take-offs with the five test aircraft.” With regard to the industrial problems experienced by the A380 programme, Heinen explained that corrective actions to meet short- and long-term goals were in place and already delivering results. In preparation for its entry into service, the A380 programme team is working to ensure the best possible service readiness and provide an enhanced programme of support for customers. “We are determined to secure a successful entry into service, meeting and exceeding our commitments to customers,” said Heinen. “This aircraft is the flagship of the 21st century and it will change the way we fly.”
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AVIATION TRAINING PROGRAMS AND PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE AT YVR AIRPORT! We offer pilots, flight dispatchers and AMEs a full selection of aviation training programs and products at our YVR Airport Aviation Training Centre. We are located near the main YVR Airport terminal (in the vicinity of the Air Canada hangars). We currently offer the following:
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Required immediately! For rapidly expanding, very busy avionics shop at YVR. We need one Installation/Service Technician (AME “E” license required) for the evening shift. Minimum of 5 years general aviation experience required. If this is you and you’re looking for a great position with excellent pay and benefits, please drop off your résumé to: 4520 Agar Drive, Richmond, BC or fax (604) 303-1167. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Accelerated exam prep seminars for Transport Canada writtens: Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Instrument Rating, Airline Transport IATRA, Helicopter CPL, Helicopter ATPL, Flight Dispatcher, AME Regs ATC-810 flight simulator training for IFR and multi-engine procedures Pilot shop: Culhane aviation training manuals, Nav Canada VFR/IFR charts, Transport Canada publications, pilot supplies (flight computers, logbooks, timers, etc.), general interest aviation training books, AME study guides We are open to the general public for retail sales and seminar registrations from 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Mon-Fri., and from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Sat-Sun. Drop by for a visit!
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Employment Opportunity Air North, Yukon’s Airline is looking for energetic, highly motivated individuals who are interested in a career in the airline industry and are committed to providing excellent customer service to join our team. Job title: Job Location: Hours of Work: Closing Date:
Ramp Attendant Vancouver, B.C. Part-time On-going
Position Summary: Ramp Attendants provide excellent customer service to all Air North customers by providing safe and efficient handling of baggage and cargo while adhering to all Ramp/Airside methods and standards. Hours of work will range from 18 to 40 hours per week. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Marshaling aircraft in and out of ramp area safely • Operating and positioning all airside equipment • Loading & unloading baggage and cargo on/off the aircraft • Performing basic baggage equipment check and fueling • Servicing aircraft lavatories and water • Understanding and communicating pit loading counts and procedures with flight crews and ground support • Other related duties as assigned
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Securiguard is seeking applicants for security positions at the Access Control Points in the Vancouver Airport. Applicants must have previously held a full YVR Restricted Area Pass. Security (BST) training will be provided to suitable applicants.
To apply, please submit your résumé: In person:
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Air North, Yukon’s Airline has been serving Yukoners for more than 29 years. With more than 200 employees, we offer a competitive wage & benefit package and an enriching employment environment. Air North provides passenger and cargo service to and from the Yukon. Our fleet of aircraft includes two Boeing 737s and four Hawker Siddeley 748s.
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at the Vancouver International airport has an opening for a full time customer service representative. The successful candidate must have exceptional customer service skills and be driven to deliver the very best in customer satisfaction. Flexible hours with bookkeeping and computer skills are required. Experience in the hotel and hospitality industry would be an asset. This position requires a valid class 5 drivers license. If you think you have what it takes to join our winning team then send your résumé:
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with an established freight forwarder with its Head office based in South Surrey, BC. We are Anything to Anywhere Worldwide Logistics Inc. and specialize in all modes of transport – our website is at www.fmilogistics.com. We are looking for inde-
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Guest Service Officer at the Vancouver Int. Airport currently has openings for F/T & P/T Ramp Linecrew & Ramp Assistants to join our winning team. Linecrew candidates must hold a valid class 3 w/air-DL. All candidates must have a passion for aviation and exceptional customer service skills. If you think you have what it takes to join our team, then send your résumé Attn: Chris Paul Email: chris@fbovancouver.com Fax: 604-279-9942
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Honda Hybrids. A decision everyone can smile about. CIVIC HYBRID Canada’s most affordable hybrid!
Civic Hybrid model FA3627E
All hybrid. And all Civic. With its highly advanced Integrated Motor Assist® (IMA®) hybrid technology, Civic Hybrid is not only the most fuel efficient car in its class, but also received a greenhouse gas score of 10 out of 10 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).◊ Plus, the Civic Hybrid has all the design, performance and comfort extras that Canadians have grown to love about the Civic. $
27,525 MSRP
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ACCORD HYBRID The most powerful hybrid in its class.
In 2006, the Accord Hybrid was the official pace car of the Indy Racing League series. Enjoy that high level of performance and handling in the 2007 Accord Hybrid. At 253hp, it’s the most powerful Accord ever made. Plus it’s the most fuel-friendly Accord in the lineup, with Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) to seamlessly turn off 3 of 6 cylinders when they’re not needed. All this plus power moonroof, leather seats and available Honda navigation system.
Starting from $39,450 MSRP
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Accord Hybrid model CN3647JN
BC Government Sales Tax Reduction up to $2,000. Ask us for details.
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*MSRP is $27,525 for a new 2007 Civic Sedan Hybrid, model FA3627E / $39,450 for a new 2007 Accord Sedan Hybrid, model CN3647JN and includes $1,275 / $1,360 freight and PDI. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Retailer order / trade may be necessary. See your Honda retailer for full details. ◊Visit fueleconomy.gov for details.