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Boeing 737-200 on the move—the WestJet-donated aircraft on its unique journey along Russ Baker Way.
The Falcon 20 was one of 12 aircraft that were towed to BCIT’s new Aerospace Technology Campus.
Approaching the spectacular new glass-enclosed hangar.
BCIT Aircraft Moved To New Home t wasn’t your typical office move – on the evening of July 28, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) began its trek to a new Aerospace Technology Campus (ATC) by moving 12 aircraft from its existing ATC on the south side of Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The eight planes, one helicopter and three
ultralight aircraft are training tools used by students in BCIT’s aerospace programs. The aircraft were towed through parts of the South Terminal, across Russ Baker Way and into their new home, the Honeywell Aerospace Education Hangar at the new campus opening this fall. The three ultralights were brought over on a flatbed truck. “While this is just the first phase of our move into the new facility, it marks an exciting time for
our instructors and students,” said Mike Tomko, BCIT’s associate dean of aerospace. “The new facility will have new technologies and simulators which will provide additional training for our students, on top of the hands-on skills they learn by working on these aircraft.” The aircraft, a Falcon 20, a Boeing 737, three Aerostar 600s, a Cessna 180, a Turbo Commander, a Piper Navajo, an Alouette helicopter and three ultralight aircraft, were towed
between the hours of 12 a.m. and approximately 5 a.m. to minimize disruption to YVR operations and traffic flow in the surrounding community. “Months of prep work and planning went into this move,” said Bob Rorison, an ATC staff member and the plane marshal for the relocation. “We have had tremendous support from many members of the airport and Richmond communities.”
History was made, as the 737-200 was the first plane to enter the new Honeywell Aerospace Educational Hangar.
The view from inside the hangar section of BCIT’s 27,870 square-metre Aerospace Technology Campus.
After six years of planning and more than a year in construction, Lane Trotter, Dean School of Transportation BCIT, expresses his pride in a job well done.
The hard-working moving crew with one of the electrically driven tugs used in the towing process.
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Pacific Coastal Heads For South Okanagan And Alberta acific Coastal Airlines will be operating new services to the South Okanagan and Alberta, flying between Vancouver airport’s South Terminal and Penticton, and continuing service onto Calgary on certain flights, beginning September 10, 2007. The new scheduled services will be operated using the following schedules: Vancouver-Penticton return, Monday to Friday, three flights daily with reduced service on weekends. Penticton-Calgary return, Monday to Friday, daily, with additional flights Fridays and Sundays. Fares start from $109 one-way plus tax between Penticton and Vancouver, and from $119 one-way plus tax between Penticton and Calgary. The new routes will be serviced with 19-passenger twin
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ingapore Airlines, the first airline scheduled to fly the new Airbus A380 in October 2007, has announced that all proceeds from the sale of tickets on the inaugural flight will be donated to charities. Singapore Airlines will auction seats for the new doubledecker jumbo jet, which will fly return from Singapore to Sydney, Australia, on online marketplace, eBay. Bids will be invited and winning bidders will receive a personalized ceremonial certificate confirming they were part of the first-ever commercial A380 flight. “The first commercial A380 flight will be a moment in aviation history. It will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, on an aircraft that will mark a new chapter in air travel,” said Chew Choon Seng, Singapore Airlines chief executive officer. “And while we will celebrate the event, we also wish to remember the See A380 Seats FOR CHARITY,
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ancouver Airport Services (YVRAS) has increased its shareholding in MBJ Airports Ltd. from 15 per cent to 25.5 per cent. MBJ, a consortium of four international companies holding a 30-year concession agreement with the Government of Jamaica, has full responsibility to develop, manage and operate the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Sangster International is located on Jamaica’s
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and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, both in Sydney, Australia. • One-third to Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as “Doctors Without Borders”. The actual date of the flight will be fixed after final notification from Airbus about the delivery date of the A380 this coming October. The auction will be conducted some weeks prior to the flight. Those interested in pre-registering for notification on auction details, which will include the date of the flight and the charities to benefit from proceeds, may do so by visiting singaporeair.com/a380.
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The new $70-million, 300,000 square-foot ATC promises to build on the foundation of BCIT’s recognized leadership in maintenance, repair and overhaul training. It will provide global access for collaboration with industry partners in the development of applied research. At the new campus, BCIT, already the largest aerospace training school in Canada, will offer a full range of certificate, diploma and degree programs in aircraft maintenance engineering, airport and flight operations. The new ATC has, to date, received just over $26-million in support from government, industry and private sector donors. In addition to celebrating the opening of the new campus, BCIT is also marking 50 years of aerospace training, having furnished the industry with more than 5,000 job-ready graduates over the decades. A ceremony and community open house will be held on October 13 to celebrate the opening of the new Aerospace Technology Campus.
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Land, Sea and Sky – A Natural Fit For YVR
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t’s summertime in B.C. and with the natural beauty of our province on full display, it’s easy to see why the West Coast is such a compelling tourist destination. The combination of land, sea and sky that makes our landscape so unique is the same sense of place that we bring to our facilities at YVR. Our newest addition, the International Terminal expansion, is a great example of how we bring the outdoors in, both literally and figuratively. Designers of the new wing used natural materials found in B.C., like slate, river rock and local foliages. The aquarium is perhaps the most obvious example of bringing coastal life into the terminal. The tank teems with indigenous sea life, providing a colourful and calming point of interest for harried travellers. More subtle design details also enhance YVR’s sense of place. The new wing’s colour scheme reflects the varying hues of our coastal waters, tones that are mimicked throughout the airport. The unique, tubular light fixtures, hung at varying heights and angles, imitate a log jam in tribute to the key role the forestry industry has played in the development of our province. The carpet pattern, aptly named “log jam,” also reflects this theme. Most visitors would agree, I think, that in addition to our unique design elements, it is our collection of art that sets YVR apart. Our extensive display of Northwest Coast Native art celebrates the rich cultural heritage of B.C.’s First Nations. Our collection also includes works from established and emerging B.C. artists. The new wing is no
exception, with four new works by local artists. The sense of place that the art, design details and features like the aquarium provide is extremely important to us because, our surveys have told us, it is important to our passengers, who make choices about their route and connecting airport. There are many beautiful airports in the world; our goal is to create an airport that could only be found in B.C. To do this, we commit one to three per cent of the capital budget for each major project to what we call “the experience.” The experience means all of those things that contribute to the unique representation of the Pacific Northwest that encourages passengers to choose YVR instead of other, less memorable airports. The aquarium especially is a feature that will attract people to our airport and to B.C., just as The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe by the late Bill Reid has been doing for years. In fact, this iconic sculpture has been called one of the most successful pieces of public art because it is viewed, and touched, by so many people each year. So much so that the imposing statue has developed a golden hue at shoulder height from the many people who have felt compelling to put their hands on it. We consider this to be part of the piece’s considerable charm. We are proud to contribute to the display of public art and the development of B.C. artists. Beyond the esthetic benefits is a sound business strategy that emphasizes YVR’s status as an international gateway of choice and draws people and business to our province.
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turbo-prop Beechcraft 1900C aircraft. Pacific Coastal Airlines has enjoyed much success over the 30 years it has been in business. Daryl Smith, CEO and founder, along with his sons, oversee all operations. Collectively, the Smith family has more than 70 years of experience in the aviation industry. Pacific Coastal flies to more than 18 B.C. destinations and because of the demand on the Penticton-Vancouver corridor, and the need to reconnect the Penticton/Southern Okanagan region to Calgary will now enter the Alberta market for the first time. Pacific Coastal recently completed additions to its fleet of aircraft, adding six Saab 340A aircraft to its fleet of two Shorts S360s, six Beechcraft 1900Cs and one King Air 200. At its base in Port Hardy, the airline currently has seven float aircraft, three DH Beavers and six historic Grumman Goose aircraft on which enthusiasts from around the world visit Port Hardy to fly on. For more information about Pacific Coastal Airlines, visit http:// www.pacificcoastal.com/ or call their reservations office toll-free at 1 (800) 663-2872 or contact your local travel agent.
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Last month’s winners of the Name That Aircraft Contest were: Andy Piller, Vancouver; Tracy Wiebe, Richmond; David Chui, Vancouver. Answer: Hawker-Siddeley Trident The Trident, model DH121 or HS121, was a short/ medium-range airliner designed by de Havilland in the 1950s, and built by the Hawker-Siddeley Group in the 1960s when de Havilland merged with several other British aviation firms. Designed specifically to a British European Airways (BEA) requirement, it had limited appeal to other airlines and sold only in small numbers. In the 1980s, BEA’s successor, British Airways replaced their fleet with Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft. In China, the Trident remained in military service as a VIP and troop carrier to the mid-1990s.
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northwest coast at the centre of the country’s main tourism region, close to a wide range of hotel and resort facilities. In 2006, Sangster International served more than 3.3-million passengers, approximately 45,000 aircraft movements, and more than 4,000 tonnes of cargo. More than 55 airlines serve Sangster, including Air Jamaica, most U.S. major airlines, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic and several European, Canadian, and American charter carriers. The largest aircraft to use the airport is the Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 serving London, U.K. In 2003, the Government of Jamaica and MBJ Airports Ltd. signed a 30-year agreement for the management and development of Sangster. Under the agreement, MBJ Airports Ltd. committed to expand the terminal building and other related facilities to enhance the overall level of service and customer experience provided to customers at the airport. Now in the fourth year of the contract, MBJ Airports Ltd. is in the final phase of a US$120million terminal redevelopment and
expansion project. When complete in 2008, Sangster International will be one of the most modern in the Caribbean and an emblem of pride for Jamaica. “YVRAS has been a key shareholder in the project company since April 2003, and is pleased with MBJ’s performance,” said George Casey, president and CEO of YVRAS. “We have contributed to its current success and look forward to construction completion in 2008. We are excited about the commercial potential of the facility and the increases to overall customer service levels because of privatization. The additional investment by YVRAS underscores our commitment to MBJ Airports Ltd. and we look forward to working with our partner and the Government of Jamaica for the benefit of the project and the economy of Jamaica.” The Vancouver Airport Authority owns Vancouver Airport Services. The company operates 18 airports in seven countries including Canada, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, Cyprus and The Bahamas.
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eter Armstrong has been recognized with a degree of Honorary Doctor of Technology at this year’s convocation ceremonies at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). The degree is presented to an individual who is widely acknowledged for outstanding and sustained achievements in their areas of expertise. Armstrong is founder, president, and chief executive officer of Armstrong Group, and owner and operator of Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America, and Gray Line West, a successful motor coach operation based in western Canada. Born in St. Johns, New Brunswick, Armstrong specialized in hotel management at BCIT and the University of British Columbia. Armstrong’s entrepreneurial spirit became evident when, at 21, he formed Spotlight Tours, a small specialized sightseeing bus company. After aiding in the privatization of Gray Line, a provincial crown corporation of which he eventually became president, he sold his shares and won the bid for Rocky Mountaineer Vacations (RMV). RMV was honoured with a World Travel Award as
the “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” for the second consecutive year in 2006. Most recently, RMV ranked as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada for 2007 Peter Armstrong, by the Globe and Mail newsfounder, president paper. With the help of their and CEO, Rocky leader, Armstrong Group has Mountaineer grown from a small entreVacations. preneurial dream into one of Canada’s leading tourism providers. In addition to his business, Armstrong was appointed to sit on the board of the Canadian Tourism Commission, as well as serve on the Vancouver 2010 Olympics Bid Committee. Recently inducted into the Canadian Railyway Hall of Fame, Armstrong is a recipient of the Canadian Venture Capital Association’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Tourism and Hospitality, and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for contribution to Canadian communities.
Air Canada Ranked ‘Best Airline In North America’
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technologies to simplify air travel. In addition, the airline has been renewing its international fleet with state-of-the-art Boeing 777 aircraft since March 2007, and its North American fleet since 2005 with new Embraer aircraft featuring a choice of two cabins of service. A major refurbishment of the carrier’s existing fleet is under way, providing customers with interior upgrades that include brand new seats and personal entertainment systems at each seat. New fleet-wide amenities include digital quality in-seat monitors with touch-screen controls offering a wide selection of audio and video on demand programming, standard 110V inseat power outlets within reach of every customer and industry leading lie-flat beds in Executive First, Air Canada’s international premium service. This year, Washington D.C.-based Air Transport World, gave Air Canada Air Transport World’s Market Leadership Award based on the airline’s success in implementing an innovative and transparent pricing structure, its use of online technology to meet consumers’ needs and its fleet-wide renewal with a consistent, market-leading onboard product among North American airlines. Air Canada was also voted ‘Best Airline in North America’ and ‘Best Airline in Canada’ by readers of the U.S. frequent flyer magazine, Global Traveler, and the carrier was voted ‘Best Business Class to Canada’ by the readers of Business Traveler magazine.
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estJet has signed an agreement with the Boeing Company for the purchase of 20 Boeing 737 NextGeneration aircraft. Fourteen aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2012 with an additional six in 2013. The agreement is for the purchase of 737-700 series aircraft with options on all aircraft to be converted to 737-800 if desired. “Consumer demand for WestJet continues to grow,” said Ken McKenzie, WestJet executive vicepresident, operations. “We have had a significant impact on the North American airline industry and require these additional aircraft to satisfy the demands of our guests for our services in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and Mexico. “This is one of the largest orders in WestJet’s history. From a financial perspective, we are one of the healthiest airlines in North America. Our proven brand and
and Caribbean network. Named Canada’s most admired corporate culture in 2005 and 2006, WestJet pioneered low-cost high-value flying in Canada. “WestJet is a significant partner for Boeing,” said Ray Conner, vicepresident for the Americas, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We are
WestJet’s first Next-Generation 737-700 in its final assembly at the Boeing factory in Renton, Washington. The airline currently has 48 Boeing 737-700s in its fleet.
unique culture combined with the support of our guests gives us the ability to grow over the next decade. Through 2013, we have numerous capacity deployment opportunities in which we envision WestJet flying to
more than 60 destinations in North America, Mexico and the Caribbean on a scheduled basis.” WestJet is Canada’s leading lowfare airline offering scheduled service throughout its 38-city North American
confident in WestJet’s continued success, with their strong cash position, their ability to generate positive cash flow and their position as one of the most profitable airlines in North America. We are pleased to be able to provide the most successful commercial aircraft in aviation history to help fuel WestJet’s growth.”
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recently-completed expansion to the International Terminal wing, the Link Building, YVR’s portion of the Canada Line and other terminal and facility upgrades, and will total $1.4billion by 2010. 2007: This fall will see the opening of the new Link Building, joining the International and Domestic terminals and providing increased international check-in capacity, passenger screening, additional baggage systems and office space. The five-storey structure’s curved glass facade will present a new face for passengers arriving at the airport. The Airport Authority has no shareholders and all excess of revenue over expenditures is re-invested in airport developments and service improvements.
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his year, the Airport Authority is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Since assuming responsibility for the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in 1992, the facility has certainly come a long way. That year, YVR had about 700 take-offs and landings a day, and served 9.9-million passengers. Nonstop scheduled service was provided to 10 international and eight destinations in the United States. YVR now averages about 800 aircraft arrivals and departures each day and in 2007, expects to welcome some 17.5-million travellers, a new record. Non-stop scheduled service is now provided to 19 international and 25 destinations in the United States. The face of YVR has changed dramatically in the 15 years since the airport was transferred to the Airport Authority. Most recently, a new brand identity was announced that better reflects the modern facilities and unique West Coast style of the airport. Below, a few milestones from the past 15 years: 1992: YVR is one of the first four airports in Canada transferred from the Federal Government to local community-based, not-for-profit organizations. At that time, the Airport Authority embarks on an ambitious program to develop the airport. 1994: A portion of the Domestic Terminal is demolished to make
way for the construction of a new $250-million, 16-gate International Terminal, which was completed in 1996. That same year, operations begin on the 3,030-metre-long north parallel runway. 1997: An expansion to the east apron and de-icing facilities is completed. 1999: The 400-room, four-diamond Fairmont Vancouver Airport opens, as did the expanded transborder check-in area in the International Terminal. Additionally, the South Terminal—the original terminal built in the 1930s— undergoes a $3.5-million expansion, and Helijet opens its hangar/terminal on the south side. 2000: The $114-million east wing of the International Terminal opens, adding seven gates to the transborder facility. 2001: The first phase of the $53million upgrade of the Domestic Terminal is completed, transforming the north half of the building with an open floor plan, natural lighting from floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights, a state-of-the-art baggage system, new flight information displays and selfservice check-in kiosks. 2002: A decade after the Airport Authority began operating YVR, work is completed on the $53-million upgrade of the Domestic Terminal. 2005: Work begins on the airport’s most recent construction program, the largest to date. This includes the
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hen flying at high altitudes, your internal body pressure remains the same (as if you were on the ground) while the outside of your body experiences reduced pressures. This causes the gases (mainly
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The Sinuses These are located within your face bones. If you have a cold or your sinuses are congested, the ducts that connect the sinuses to the nose and back of the throat are blocked or partially blocked. This blockage can cause considerable discomfort when descending to lower altitudes.
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The expansion of gases in the sinuses and inner ear can lead to headaches, general face pain and ear pain. Gases being trapped in the stomach cause a heavy feeling, or a feeling of being bloated. Gases trapped in the small intestine can be painful and cause fainting.
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The Middle Ear The air in your middle ear cavity changes when atmospheric pressure shifts because of changes in altitude. It the ear is not equalized with the outside pressure, the eardrum becomes distended and can lead to pain and inflammation. Equalizing the air between the ear and sinuses with outside air will help alleviate some discomfort. If this occurs, here are some of actions you can take to reduce discomfort: • Widely open and close your mouth. The tube that connects your ear to your throat expands and fills with outside air. • Pinch your nose and blow gently while keeping your mouth closed. • Chew gum or suck on a piece of hard candy. • Swallow regularly.
Traveller’s Thrombosis (DVT) Traveller’s Thrombosis, or Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) is blood clotting (usually in the lower legs) and can be caused by reduced blood flow due to prolonged immobility, such as sitting in the same position for an extended length of time. Other factors that can increase your risk of DVT are: • Previous DVT or a family history of DVT. • Certain types of cardiac disease. • Hormone treatment or hormone replacement treatment. • Recent major surgery of the lower limbs. • A blood clot in your leg. Travellers who have any of these elevated risk factors should seek medical advice before travelling. When travelling, some of the signs and symptoms that you should be aware of are: • Pain and swelling in your legs. • Discolouration in your legs. • Chest pain or shortness of breath. Steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing DVT: • Drink water and juice instead of caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea and soft drinks. • Avoid alcoholic drinks.
• Try to get up and walk around the cabin or stand up and stretch whenever possible. • Avoid crossing your legs while seated. • Wear comfortable and non-constricting clothes while travelling. Jet Lag Jet lag occurs when travelling from one time zone to another in a relatively short period and one’s body is unable to “keep up” with the change. The new time zone can be many hours different than the time set by our inner body clocks and sleeping, eating and alertness become affected. While it is almost impossible to eliminate jet lag, you can take several steps to minimize its affects: • Keep yourself hydrated by drinking water and juice. • Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic drinks. • When in a different time zone, take short naps when your internal body clock tells you that your body needs sleep. • Sleep at least eight hours when it is proper for your new time zone. Courtesy flyZoom.com.
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or 19 years, electrician Betty Butchart has been maintaining, repairing and trouble-shooting YVR’s complex electrical systems, both on the airfield and in the terminal facilities. With every day bringing a new set of challenges, Betty works on everything from electrical substations, jet way bridges and baggage systems to airfield lighting, fire and security alarm systems and diesel generators that are capable of producing an astonishing 14, 330 kilowatts to power the entire airport facility. Betty appreciates the variety of her work, the dynamic and highly unique airport environment, and the opportunity to regularly learn new technologies and techniques. The best part of her job? Sharing her knowledge with colleagues, and learning from others in return. Born and raised in Vancouver, Betty worked first as an electrician at Canadian National Railway before coming to YVR. A graduate of British
Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Betty now shares her know-how with future electricians as a part-time instructor for BCIT’s Trades Discovery program. She is encouraged to see more women exploring rewarding careers in her field. Betty’s career highlights include winning the President’s Award for Safety Excellence, the highest accolade for airport safety awarded by the Airport Authority on an annual basis. Next up for Betty? Like many airport tradespersons, she is considering further studies to gain “dual ticket” status, possibly in electronics or millwrighting. To unwind from her busy work and teaching schedule, Betty enjoys gardening, log cabin getaways, horseback riding, cruising in her classic 1950 Dodge pick-up, and relaxing with good friends, food and wine.
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id you know that YVR operates a nursery...for baby trees? Landscaping is an important part of YVR’s master construction plan, and with so many projects underway, it made sense to create their own source for trees, shrubs and foliages. Home to hundreds of plants, the YVR nursery is located south of Templeton Street on Sea Island. YVR has been “greening” the landscape along Sea Island’s major roads since 2001, regularly planting new trees and shrubs to beautify the airport. By the end of 2007, for instance, 100 flowering trees, 23 deciduous trees, 66 conifers and 17 rhododendron shrubs will be planted along Grant McConachie Way, the main corridor leading to the airport. YVR’s nursery also provides a temporary home for plants transplanted because of construction projects. Currently, more than 900 shrubs and nine vine maples that were temporarily moved due to Canada Line construction
are flourishing in the nursery. Once the project is complete in 2009, they will be replanted along the new route. YVR has also pre-selected plants from several nurseries throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, for use in several years’ time as their terminal facilities continue to expand. These trees and shrubs, which number in the thousands, will be tended at the partnering nurseries until they are needed for landscaping at YVR. Next time you’re travelling along Grant McConachie Way en route to the airport, have a look at the plants that have grown up at YVR.
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Alaska Airlines Offers Credit, Debit Card Payment Option For Onboard Purchases
Alaska Airlines “Salmon-Thirty-Salmon” aircraft sports the glimmering image of a wild Alaska king salmon and is among the world’s most intricately painted commercial airplanes.
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ast month, Alaska Airlines introduced point-of-sale devices on 22 daily transcontinental flights. The hand-held units allow flight attendants to process credit and debit card payments when customers buy food and beverages and rent personal entertainment players. Alaska Airlines will phase in the credit and debit payment option on more flights this fall and ultimately plans to offer the service on all flights. “This is another way we’re using technology to make the travel experience more convenient for our customers,” said Steve Jarvis, Alaska Airlines’ vice president of sales and customer experience. “We live in an increasingly cashless society, and we’re pleased to bring the same pay-with-credit option to our flights that customers have come to enjoy at grocery stores, restaurants and most other retail locations.” A year-long field test of the devices found that customers enjoyed the convenience of credit and debit card purchases and flight attendants more easily tracked onboard payments. Alaska offers complimentary non-
alcoholic beverages and snacks in the main cabin. In addition, customers on most flights have the option to purchase beer, wine and Red Bull energy drinks. On most flights longer than three hours, customers also can purchase freshly prepared Northern Bites meals and picnic packs, and rent digEplayer personal entertainment systems. GuestLogix, Inc., based in Toronto, provides the point-of-sale hand-held device and its software
application. Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, serve 92 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Canada and Mexico. This year Alaska Airlines celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking the airline’s growth from a singleaircraft operation in 1932 to one of the largest U.S. carriers. For reservations, visit alaskaair. com.
Clive Beddoe To Step Down As WestJet CEO Will Continue As Executive Chairman
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ast month, WestJet announced that Clive Beddoe will be stepping down as chief executive officer on September 4, 2007. Sean Durfy will become president and chief executive officer effective that same day. “I will continue to play a key role within WestJet as the company’s executive chairman by establishing and supporting the strategic direction of the company,” said Beddoe. “I
believe executive chairman more accurately reflects the role I have been progressively fulfilling for the past eight months, as I have handed more responsibility to Sean Durfy and our executive team. The success of these changes has clearly been demonstrated in the financial and operational results we have produced over the last year. I am confident in the continued success of WestJet with Sean as president and CEO.” Beddoe was the principal founder of WestJet in February 1996, with 200 employees and three aircraft flying to five destinations in Western Canada. The airline has grown in that time to 66 aircraft flying to 64 destinations in 12 countries and 2006 revenues of $1.8-billion.
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ayne Duzita, vice president, leasing and marketing, AMB Property Canada Ltd., is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Tanner to the position of senior property manager, responsible for Vancouver IAT properties. Tanner has been in the real estate industry for more than 15 years managing office, industrial and retail properties. Most recently, she worked with the Vancouver Airport Authority where she was responsible for all nonretail leasing and handled property management-related issues. Tanner will be located in the AMB properties offices located at 20005000 Miller Road, Richmond, BC. She may be contacted at (604) 2495122, email: atanner@amb.com.
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Thailand’s Grand Palace is a complex of buildings that includes the Chakri Mahaprasad Hall, a building in a style influenced by the Italian Renaissance.
ealTravel, a travel blogging and travel guide site named “Best of the Web” by Forbes and BusinessWeek in 2006 and “Best Online Travel Community of the Year” in 2007 by the Association of Travel Marketing Executives, helps more than half-a-million people plan trips with advice from other travellers every month. Following are its top 10 things to do and see in Asia: 1. Snorkeling around Koh Tao Island, Thailand: Koh Tao is a small island located in the gulf of Thailand, famous for its fantastic diving, with water clear as glass and packed with colorful fish and coral. 2. Sightseeing in Jodhpur, India:
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n preparation for the summer backpacking season and fall study abroad, Lessno.com, a new discount travel website that specializes in fair fares for students, offers college students tips on booking travel plans in Europe. The website does this by utilizing the most innovative new search technology, a friendlier interface and special relationships with airlines that fly to continental Europe. According to the European Travel Commission, the youth market accounts for 20 per cent of global travel. To help college students prepare for summer backpacking and fall study abroad, Lessno.com has developed the following set of tips for travel planning: 1. Keep Travel Dates Flexible: By being open to travel during
a range of dates as opposed to specific dates, students can take advantage of airlines deals for times that flights are only partially booked. Some travel websites offer students the option of searching more than date at once, saving them time and effort. 2. Book Many Legs of a Trip at Once: If you’re planning to visit many different locations, book them all at once. One-way flights can be expensive if the website you’re using doesn’t enable you to get the best prices for multiple destinations. 3. Use Frequent Flyer Programs for Free Travel: Frequent flyer programs can be a student’s best friend, especially when travelling on a budget. Make sure the website you use to book travel
helps you capture and access your points or miles for all airlines so that you can be eligible for free travel down the road. 4. Choose a Travel Website that Specializes in Your Destination: Most travel websites don’t take advantage of discount airlines in other countries. Ensure that the website you use offers flights on European airlines. 5. Book Travel with Friends: Travelling with a friend or two across Europe can be one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime. Don’t search for and book travel separately, hoping you can get on the same flight and sit near each other. Use a website that enables you to book more than one flight and use more than one credit card to pay.
At the centre of the old city of Jodhpur is Mehrangarh Fort, built straight out of a sheer 150-metre high hill. Towering above the town like an ancient skyscraper, it glows a gorgeous red during sunrise. The city immediately surrounding the fort is painted bright blue and appropriately nicknamed the Blue City. 3. Bargaining in Asia: When travelling through Asia, travellers will find that bargaining customs vary from country to country. Whether you participate in this activity or not, learning about local norms can be a fun aspect of travelling. 4. Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand: The Grand Palace complex in Bangkok, found in any Bangkok travel guide, is home to Buddhism’s most sacred figure, the emerald Buddha. Bring your camera, carry lots of film, or pack a big memory card because you’ll need half a day to explore this mystical complex. 5. Daily giving and receiving of alms, Luang Prabang, Laos: A most unique spiritual event. Each day at the first light of morning, the 150-plus monks of Luang Prabang don their saffron robes and line up for their daily walk through town. As the monks congregate, Laotians bring out prepared sticky rice and other food staples, and kneel on the street awaiting their arrival. Tourists and locals alike wake up early to watch the monks walk through town to receive their daily food offerings. 6. Overnight train in second-class
seat, China: One aspect of travelling that’s often interesting is to experience a destination as a local might. This experience is recommended only for the most intrepid as it includes observing one’s neighbours changing into pajamas in the aisles, cigarette smoke and bright lights that never extinguish. 7. Night Market in Luang Prabang, Laos: Every night, as the heat of the day begins to fade, the main street of Luang Prabang is transformed into a night market. Blankets are laid down on the streets, tables are propped up, and beautiful handicrafts emerge. 8. Climbing the stairs of Mt. Huangshan, Huangshan, China: The Chinese have built a seemingly endless staircase high into the mountains that leads to a network of catwalks running along sheer 304-metre cliffs. An ascent up these stairs is a great reminder of what humans are capable of creating as well as the natural beauty of the planet. 9. Spinning prayer wheels at Gandan Monastery, Ulan Baatar, Mongolia: A land of rich culture, spiritual vitality, and a unique, desolate beauty, Mongolia is a fascinating travel destination. 10. Camel Safari, Jaisalmer, India: What better way to experience a desert safari than atop the back of a camel? Once in the desert, enjoy the changing colours of the sands and sky as the sun begins to set.
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Casa Del Mar Resort Recognized As ‘Mexico’s Leading Golf Resort’
Casa del Mar Beach Golf and Spa Resort, is a luxury hotel in the worldfamous Los Cabos area near Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo at the tip of the Baja Peninsula in Mexico.
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uilt to reflect the historic haciendas of Mexico, Casa del Mar Beach, Golf, and Spa Resort in Los Cabos has recently been recognized as “Mexico’s Leading Golf Resort” at the World Travel Awards. The resort features 31 recently updated guest rooms and suites centred around a beautiful courtyard, eight swimming pools throughout the property and three distinctive restaurants. Each of the Cabo’s accommodations are graced with Antigua furniture from fine craftsmen of Guadalajara and Mexican art alongside new modern luxuries such as Jacuzzi tubs, and private balconies with ocean views. Additionally, the Spa at Casa del Mar offers an array of face and body treatments in its 10 recently renovated treatment rooms. For the golf aficionado, the resort offers 18 holes on its seaside Cabo Real Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones II.
Travel Guide Service Launches Free Online Search Directory For Travel Discounts
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ravel World Discounts, a full service travel guide, has launched a free online travel-discount search directory at TravelBestTips.com. The directory shows users how and where to find the maximum travel discounts. “Have you ever seen a discounted airfare advertised that you couldn’t find at the airline’s website?” said Gary Haagen of TravelBestTips.com. “Now you have the tools at www. TravelBestTips.com to find the lowest advertised, and often unadvertised, airfares, hotel rooms, cruises and car rentals. Users can explore the website, download the eBook, tell-a-friend and sign-up for the TravelBestTips e-newsletter, all for free.” Educating the public on how to find travel discounts is the mis-
sion of TravelBestTips.com. Once users have found the airfare at the right price, the next challenge is to find lodging at an affordable price. Pricing at quality hotels such as Hilton’s, Sheraton’s, Westin’s and others can vary widely, and discounts are hard to find. But with the right search strategy, consumers can turn that advertised $300-per-night hotel room into a three-night stay for the same money. Taking a cruise also requires strategy to save money. It is possible to cruise on name-brand ships such as those offered through Carnival, Norwegian or Royal Caribbean cruise lines for as little as $70 a night, per person. Discounted car rentals at Hertz, Avis, Budget and others are also available.
New Hotel Concept At Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
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otel is an innovative hotel concept providing businessclass hotel accommodation at affordable rates. The concept has been especially developed for locations where space is scarce. The rooms are seven to 10 metres in size. Yotel is scheduled to open its doors at the end of 2007 inside Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s terminal. Departing passengers, leaving very early in the morning, can check in the night before and stay at the Yotel until right before their departure. “In line with Yotel’s worldwide expansion, we are delighted to work together with Schiphol Group and open a Yotel at the airport,” said Gerard Green, Yotel’s CEO. “Yotel offers passengers the opportunity to relax for a few hours, have a rest and freshen up.”
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Special Souvenir Magazine Celebrates BCIT 50th Anniversary
Celebrating 50 years of Leading in Aerospace
September 2007
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Celebrating 50 years of Leading in Aerospace
When BCIT’s $80-million Aerospace Technology Campus (ATC) opens this September on a new 12-acre site at the gateway to YVR, it will have the distinction of being the largest aerospace training school in Canada and one of the world’s most technologically advanced aviation training schools. To publicize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of BCIT’s aerospace programmes at the opening of the new Aerospace Technology Campus, a very special souvenir magazine is being planned that will feature BCIT’s role in this important industry and showcase the new state-ofthe-art facilities.
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BCIT ATC invites you to become a part of this historic publication by including and recognizing your company within its pages. Your advertising support of this publishing project will benefit your company by providing year-long exposure to the local and international aviation and aerospace industries, which is made up of thousands of key decision makers who have a specific interest in the success and future of the aerospace industry.
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Upgrades To American Airlines Premier Aircraft Underway A
merican Airlines is installing next-generation Business Class seats on its entire fleet of 47 Boeing 777 aircraft and adding its luxurious Flagship Suite seats to the First Class cabins of 777s that do not currently feature the product. “American Airlines has steadily invested in aircraft refurbishments to make travel more comfortable and convenient, and to give our customers what they value and appreciate,” said Lauri Curtis, American’s vice president-onboard service. “The 777 installation of the next-generation Business Class and Flagship Suite seats is the latest in our series of product and service enhancements to meet customer needs. Each of these products has extensive amenities that enhance the overall travel experience for our premium customers, and each has been very well received by passengers.” American introduced its nextgeneration Business Class product last summer on its fleet of Boeing 767-300 aircraft, and its passenger surveys showed higher ratings from customers travelling on aircraft equipped with next generation features. The first Boeing 777 to receive the new Business Class cabin enhancements began flying in American’s network last month. The remainder of the fleet installation is scheduled to begin this fall. Flagship Suites are scheduled to be in all 777 First Class
cabins the by end of 2007. Next-generation Business Class customers travelling on American’s 777 aircraft will experience enhancements in seating, a broad selection of entertainment options, and an improved cabin design on their flights, including: Ergonomically Advanced Seating. A new highly adjustable seat with five independent motors allows customers to customize the setting to their personal preference. Passengers can individually adjust any component of the seat, including the seat bottom, seat back and leg-rest extension. Lie-Flat Comfort. The seat lies flat to extend to a length of 193 centimetres, creating a comfortable and spacious sleeping area. The seat also features a fixed privacy divider, providing another level of personal space.
Move Forward Seats. American’s next generation Business Class seat has the ability to move forward 25.4 centimetres while in the upright position, allowing passengers to off set their seat from fellow passengers. Interlocking Tray Tables. A design that offers two separate tables—one drops down from the seat back and a second lifts from the centre console. The tables can be used separately or locked together to create one large work or dining surface. In addition to improved seat features, the airline will also offer more entertainment options, such as inseat personal entertainment with a 26.9-centimetre, touch-screen tilting monitor, Bose headphones and a choice of up to 35 feature movies, 18 hours of pre-loaded television, 50 music CDs, 15 games and 14 American branded audio channels. The on-demand feature allows pas-
sengers using the in-seat entertainment system to select a program and then pause, fast-forward and rewind at their convenience. In-flight entertainment language options vary by market and include English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Hindi. Improvements in cabin design include power ports located in the centre console, a light mounted in the seat-back to illuminate the work table and an overhead light to give
more generalized illumination. While adding the next-generation Business Class to its fleet of 777s, American also is installing Flagship Suite seats in the First Class cabins of 20 aircraft that do not currently offer them. When complete at the end of this year, all of American’s 777s will have the Flagship Suite.
Cathay Pacific Adds Flights To North America And Australia
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athay Pacific Airways is strengthening services on a number of routes, with additional flights to New York, San Francisco, Melbourne,
Adelaide and Perth from October or November, and more flights to Vancouver already in operation. “We are delighted to be able to offer more options for travel to some of our most important markets, made possible by the continued expansion of our fleet,” said Cathay Pacific chief executive Tony Tyler. “The additional services to North America and Australia will bring more people to and through Hong Kong, helping to reinforce the city’s role as a leading international aviation hub and gateway to Mainland China. These enhanced services coincide with the imminent arrival of our new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and rollout of our new three-class longhaul product that together will help to redefine the long-haul experience offered by the airline.” In North America, a second nonstop flight to New York is being added from November 15, meaning the airline will operate three flights a day to America’s biggest business centre (including the CX888/9 service that flies via Vancouver). The two direct flights to New York will be operated using Cathay Pacific’s soon-to-arrive fleet of Boeing 777300ER ultra-long-haul aircraft which all feature a brand-new three-class inflight product. Cathay Pacific further boosted its North American services recently by adding three additional flights a week to and from Vancouver. The extra flights—every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Hong Kong—mean the airline now operates 17 flights to Vancouver every week.
Did You Know? Currently, the longest direct flight out of YVR is to Manila in the Philippines, 10,568 km away from YVR.
Come fall 2007, YVR will be adding two new long-haul direct flights: YVR to Auckland on Air New Zealand, 11,335 km minutes from YVR; and YVR to Sydney on Air Canada, a whopping 12,484 km from Vancouver.
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Students Share The Excitement Of The Cathay Pacific International Wilderness Experience
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hirty-eight students have returned from their once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the Cathay Pacific International Wilderness Experience educational safari in South Africa. The students, all aged between 1618, let go of the traditional cultural barriers and threw themselves into the spirit of learning about people, appreciating the environment, and enjoying a range of new experiences. This year, students from Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Taiwan, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan and South Africa took part. The eight-day trip to the Botshabelo Historical Village, around two hours’ drive from Johannesburg, included a series of activities by highly qualified educational officers, with a particular focus on learning more about man’s impact on the environment. The participants took part in a community service programme and spent a day with a group of about 60 orphaned children from the Middleburg Care centre. “Each day’s like an open door, we don’t know what’s waiting for us, but we’re all eager to discover—together, such is the spirit of the group,” said Thuy Hang Pham from Vietnam.
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Go Green... Drive A Hybrid! Delegates took part in a community service programme and spent a day with a group of about 60 orphaned children from South Africa’s Middleburg Care Centre. One of the participants from developing youth potential through Hong Kong, Lawrence Wong Lok innovative educational projects. Ching echoed those sentiments. The Cathay Pacific International “I savoured every moment in the Wilderness Experience programme natural environment and came to is one of the core youth-community comprehend the importance of activities initiated and supported by environmental conservation. I found the airline and since its inception the trip was made in order for us to in 1994, more than 550 students learn to take up more responsibility have flown to South Africa for an and to treasure our resources.” enriching and rewarding educational Cathay Pacific is committed to experience.
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Top Snacks, Books And Tunes For Summer Travel
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ooking for a tasty snack to tuck into your carry-on, a new summer soundtrack or a good book to dig into on your longhaul flight from YVR this August? Check out this month’s top sellers from YVR retailers Hudson News and Virgin Books and Music:
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Providing uniformed security officers since 1974. Securiguard is the largest, privately owned security firm in B.C. 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.
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Aviation World is currently seeking enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals for positions in our YVR store!
FURNISHED SUITE • WHITE ROCK One Bedroom Basement suite Short walk to beach • Available July 1 $750 per month • 604 596-1629
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HC Helicopter Corporation has been awarded two major contracts by Statoil ASA, Norway, for the provision of helicopter services in the Norwegian Sea. The company believes the award represents the largest bundle of helicopter service contracts ever awarded, with a value of approximately $1.1-billion over the fixed and option periods as follows: 1. A five-year contract for the provision of five Sikorsky S-92 and two Eurocopter EC225 aircraft in support of Statoil’s offshore operations based out of Floroe and Bergen, Norway, plus an additional back-up Eurocopter AS332L2 in Bergen. The operation in Floroe will commence in June 2009 and the contract in Bergen in January 2010. The contract includes options for up to four additional years.
2. A seven-year contract for the provision of two all-weather Search and Rescue EC225 aircraft. One helicopter will be based at Statoil’s Statfjord field in the North Sea, and the other in Bergen as back up for this service. Commencing in March 2009, the contract includes options for up to four additional years. These new contracts replace existing contracts for two AS332L2 helicopters, one S-92 and one Bell 214ST. The company estimates these contracts represent an annual incremental revenue increase of approximately $80-million. Based in Vancouver, CHC Helicopter Corporation is the world’s largest provider of helicopter services to the global offshore oil and gas industry, with aircraft operating in more than 30 countries around the world.
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