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Delta and Northwest merger creates premier global airline
Earlier this year, Delta Air Lines took delivery of the first of eight Boeing 777-200LR Longer Range jets scheduled to enter its fleet by early 2009.
D
elta and Northwest Airlines
difficult
economic
environment
surcharges. Effective immediately,
ticket
have merged, creating a
around the world and this merger
Delta will eliminate the $25-$100
Canada and the U.S. The surcharges
Reduction of Reservation Sales Direct Ticketing charges. Delta has
travel
originating
from
global airline with service
gives Delta increased flexibility to
fuel
for
were instituted earlier this year
to nearly all of the world’s major
adapt to the economic challenges
SkyMiles and WorldPerks award
by both airlines in response to
travel markets. The new airline,
ahead,” said Delta CEO Richard
called Delta and headquartered in
Anderson. “With much of the work
Atlanta, will serve customers in
to bring our airlines together well
66 countries and more than 375
under way, the new Delta will be at
worldwide cities—more than any
the front of the pack in achieving
other airline.
the benefits of consolidation and
The transaction is expected to
is well positioned to navigate the
generate US$2-billion or more in
tough waters ahead in a difficult
annual revenue and cost synergies
economy.”
from
more
effective
aircraft
To
surcharges
assessed
Flu shots ‘on the fly’
unprecedented fuel costs.
See GLOBAL AIRLINE page
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T
his fall, passengers and airport employees can keep sniffles at bay and work and travel
plans on track by getting a flu shot ‘on the fly’ at Vancouver Airport
ensure
a
seamless
Medical Clinic.
and
utilization, a more comprehensive
consistent
experience
Located on Level 1 of the Domestic
and diversified route system, and
during the integration of the two
Terminal, Vancouver Airport Medical
reduced overhead and improved
carriers, Delta has already invested
Clinic
operational efficiency. The company
significant resources to ensure a
immunization clinics every Monday
expects to incur one-time cash costs
seamless transition for customers
and Thursday until November 27.
not exceeding US$600-million to
some of which are as follows:
Experienced registered nurses will
of $30.
a.m. - 2 p.m.
be on hand to administer a flu shot
Flu shot clinic dates and times
Thursdays until November 27, 8:30
quickly and conveniently, for a fee
Mondays until November 24, 10
a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
integrate the two airlines. “The airline industry faces a very
customer
Elimination of SkyMiles and WorldPerks
award
ticket
fuel
will
operate
special
flu
The Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic is located on Level 1, Domestic Terminal.
YVR’s medical clinic has been
YVR launches free WiFi service
O
n November 1, 2008, YVR became the first major Canadian airport to offer free wireless Internet access (WiFi) throughout all of its terminal buildings. Thanks to 70 WiFi antennas, or Access Points, throughout
the airport, WiFi is available in the International, Domestic and South Terminal buildings. Whether it’s at the gate or before security, passengers can access the
See FLU CLINIC page 3
inside:
Domestic Terminal turns 40 Page Month of remembrance
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Internet free whenever and wherever they want at YVR. When passengers and employees start their Internet browser, they will be presented with a YVR-branded Welcome Page and with a single click required to link to YVR.ca or surf the Web. Access to WiFi service has been available at YVR for several years as a paid service.
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YVR is pleased to be the first major airport terminals.
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Global Airline from page 1 reduced the fee assessed for tickets
Addition of “Coach Choice Seats”
to $20, consistent with Northwest’s
on Delta flights. Delta now offers
policy. Delta will also reduce the fee
customers
collected when customers redeem
purchase “Coach Choice Seats” on
either
WorldPerks
select Delta and Delta Connection
award travel over the phone with
flights when they use self-service
a reservations sales representative
check-in within 24 hours of their
from $25 to $20. There will continue
scheduled departure time.
SkyMiles
or
to
Most other Northwest baggage
book tickets and redeem award
policies and fees will be aligned
travel online at either www.delta.
to
com or www.nwa.com.
December 5. Travel on Delta and
Elimination of curbside check-
structure,
W
of factors, including economic climate and fuel prices, in
the headlines these last few months. Economic
determining our plans and targets for next year.
effective
Northwest tickets purchased before
industry is not immune. As people travel less in times of uncertainty, YVR is also impacted. But thanks to long-term planning and sound fiscal management, YVR is well poised to weather this storm.
in administrative fees. Effective
the announcement of these changes will continue to be governed by the
approach to financial planning and management. It’s one of
the
prior Delta and Northwest policies.
check-in
Customers
administration fee. With this change,
should
continue
to
the reasons we remain one of only five airports in the world to
check-in and do business directly
administrative fee for checking
with the airline operating their flight.
20-year environment, and YVR is no different. This long-term
bags via skycaps for Delta- and
Delta will continue operation of the
approach helps ensure that we can adapt if uncertainties arise.
Northwest-operated flights at airport
airlines’ separate websites www.delta.
locations worldwide, consistent with
com and www.nwa.com, as well as the
Northwest’s policy.
two airlines’ reservations systems and loyalty programs. The companies will be
Effective
integrated through a thoughtful process
immediately, for travel on or after
with customer benefits continuing to
December 5, customers flying within
roll out over the next 12-24 months.
checked
bag
fees.
the United States will be charged $15
Additional details about Delta’s
for the first checked bag and $25
newly aligned policies and fees can be
for the second checked bag when
found at www.delta.com.
travelling domestically, consistent
Flu Clinic from page 1
on budget. Late 2009 will see the opening of the Canada Line, completion of a five-gate expansion to the Domestic Terminal’s C-Pier, an upgraded food and retail area in the public area of the Domestic Terminal, and the completion of the new international welcome centre in the arrivals area of the International Terminal.
have a AA credit rating. Airports typically operate in a 10- to
customers no longer will incur an
Alignment of first and second
At YVR, we have a lot to look forward to in 2009. All of our capital construction projects are running on time and
December 5, Delta will discontinue curbside
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e have all read about the fragile economy in
The Airport Authority takes a conservative and long-term
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YVR SKYTALK
Sound Planning to Weather the Storm
uncertainty affects us all, and the aviation
to be no charge for customers who
Delta’s
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By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer
purchased over the phone from $25
opportunity
2008
President’s Corner
with Northwest’s existing policies.
the
NOVEMBER
It can also mean that airports remain a sound investment despite turbulent market conditions, as proven by the recent win of Chicago Midway Airport by our subsidiary company
As a region, Vancouver is in a unique situation as we prepare for the 2010 Winter Games. The economic benefits associated with hosting an Olympic Games, combined with Vancouver’s consistent ranking as one of the world’s most livable cities, will help buoy the aviation and travel industries in the coming years.
YVR Airport Services.
Our conservative planning has served us well in the past
Worldwide, the number of passengers travelling by air has declined in recent months. But here are home, our airline
and will continue to do so in the future. In 2003, the SARS
partners’ high load factors earlier in the year, particularly in
outbreak saw a significant economic downturn for the global
the domestic travel sector, will help us meet our 2008 target
aviation industry. No one could anticipate this, but our
of 17.9-million passengers. As we continue with the 2009
conservative financial model ensured that could weather that
business planning process, we will be considering a range
storm, and we did.
Name that Aircraft
offering flu shots for more than eight years—another item that can be checked off a traveller’s to-do list before departing on a flight. Managed by Ultima Medical Services, the Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic provides comprehensive health care to passengers and the airport community, including occupational, preventative and acute medical care, travel medicine, vaccinations and other specialized medical services. YVR is the first airport in North America with a comprehensive medical clinic, as well as a walk-in dental centre and full-service pharmacy, all located in the public area of the Domestic Terminal on Level 1. For more information on YVR’s health care services, visit the Things to Do section at www.yvr.ca.
we’re
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Last month’s winner:
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Answer: Embraer 120 Brasilia
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NOVEMBER
2008
YVR’s Domestic Terminal turns 40 M
uch has changed since
terminal,
YVR’s $32-million Main
has been moving so fast that many
Terminal Building—at the
airport terminals are obsolete the
site of what is now the Domestic
day they open. Not so at Vancouver.
Terminal—officially
Ours is the most modern air
opened
on
Friday October 25, 1968. On that busy afternoon 40 years ago, airport officials, community members and representatives from
declaring,
“technology
terminal in Canada and it won’t be outdated soon because it’s designed to expand.” Designed
to
reflect
the
the eight major airlines serving
evolving aviation industry, the
YVR at the time attended a special
contemporary terminal was the
ceremony to open the facility, unveil
flagship structure on Sea Island,
a plaque honouring Vancouver’s
in an era before the YVR airport
aviation pioneers and formally name
community had grown to the
Grant McConachie Way, the main
size and scale it is today. In
thoroughfare to and from YVR.
its first year, the new terminal
Then-airport manager Bill Inglis spoke boldly of the striking new
YVR’s Main Terminal on opening day in 1968.
welcomed more than 1.9-million passengers.
Forty years later, the two concrete air intake towers are all that is left of the original Main Terminal.
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features
provided on Level 1 of the terminal,
to keep pace with demand. From
included the modern control tower
and the International Arrivals area
upgrades to accommodate jumbo
overlooking a new concrete apron,
was located on Level 2.
jets in 1969, to today’s five-gate
Original
design
serve
upgrade to the Domestic C-Pier slated
walls and two distinctive, identical
3.5-million passengers, modifications
for completion in the fall of 2009,
concrete air intake towers, which
and expansions to the building began
the terminal has undergone marked
are still visible today. Parking was
almost immediately after opening
change in its 40-year history.
Canadian art adorning the terminal
Originally
designed
to
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NOVEMBER
2008
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Singapore Airlines reduces fuel surcharges
S
ingapore Airlines has lowered its fuel surcharges
This is to fairly impute fuel-related cost, since the
for travellers in Business and Economy Class,
space occupied and weight utilized in each class is
across all routes. The reduction is the second
different. Fuel surcharges in Business class on flights
has reduced fuel surcharges, in line with the recent
between North America and Singapore will be reduced
sustained fall in the price of jet fuel.
from $US$180 to US$175, and in Economy class to
the length of the journey and the class of travel.
YVR SKYTALK
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Fuel surcharges are converted into the currency of sale at time of ticketing. A Singapore Airlines spokesperson said that jet
time since September 2008 that Singapore Airlines
The airline will hereafter take into account
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fuel prices would be kept under constant review, as they remain volatile, and any changes in the
US$170. Fuel surcharges for passengers in First Class
application of surcharges would be based on the price
and Singapore Airlines Suites will remain at US$180.
movements of jet fuel.
Take a stroll around Sea Island’s habitats
L
ocated in the Fraser River
operated by the City of Richmond.
Estuary and along the Pacific
Sturgeon Bank Wildlife
Flyway, Sea Island is home
Management Area
to a highly valued ecosystem. The
Sturgeon
Bank
contains
Airport Authority works closely
approximately 4,397 hectares of
with its partners to minimize the
intertidal and 744 hectares of near-
impact of airport operations on the
shore sub-tidal lands. Located to the
natural environment and safeguard these
environmentally
west of Sea Island, this area is home
sensitive
to prime waterfowl habitats and is
areas, which are valued for both
managed by the province.
ecological uniqueness and the range
Iona Beach Regional
of activities they offer outdoor
Park
enthusiasts.
Operated by Greater Vancouver
This fall, take a stroll or enjoy a
Regional District, this park contains
bike ride around on of these special
wildlife interpretative signage, picnic
Sea Island habitats:
Sea Island Conservation Area The Sea Island Conservation
areas, a wildlife conservation area
to aviation hazards at the airport.
disturbance of wildlife, and serve as
An access point for the Sea Island
a visual and noise barrier between
Conservation Area, this park also
the airport and residential areas in
features a boat launch, docking
This island in the Middle Arm
South Vancouver. The completed
facilities, walking path and picnic
of the Fraser River is owned and
area. The park is located on the
managed by the Nature Conservancy
northern part of Sea Island, and is
of Canada.
Dave explained that sometimes
curious, and staff members were
Appearing healthy and able to fly,
surprise
owls may “freeze” if stunned by
fascinated to see the owl at such
the owl perched near the roof of the
greeted Tracy Nihei as she walked
flying into something or startled.
close range and watch as its head
trailer to take in the view. The owl
to the door of her office—a tiny owl
If uninjured, it would fly off in due
rotated. Tracy researched on the
remained there for the entire day,
stood on the steps and stared at
course. Tracy was instructed to keep
web to find out more about this
perhaps waiting for nightfall to fly
her with its big brown eyes. For a
a watchful eye on the little visitor
special visitor.
off under cover of darkness. Many
moment, she thought someone had
and let Dave know if it appeared
From comparing her photos to
staff members were able to take the
dropped a toy. Realizing this was a
injured so he could collect the owl
web information, the owl appeared
opportunity to see the owl close up
living owl, Tracy stopped to watch
and take it to the owl conservatory.
to be an adult Northern Saw-Whet
and were fascinated by its tiny stature,
welfare,
Owl—named for its call, which
detailed feathers and wide eyes.
behaviour
is said to resemble a saw being
Come the end of 2008, work will
Service, encompasses 140 hectares
be completed on a new landscaped
of wildlife habitat on the northern
berm in the Conservation Area. Adjacent to Ferguson Road between
designated as a protected habitat to
McDonald Road and Grauer Road,
project will also include a new trail
maintain the populations of wildlife
the berm will feature a drainage
for cyclist and pedestrians.
jetty that extends approximately 1.5 kilometers into Sturgeon Bank.
Swishwash Island
Tiny owl visits airport’s ‘trailer town’
YVR Community Corner
up on their doorstep. An
A
and a designated walking trail on a
ditch and security fence to reduce
Area, managed by Canadian Wildlife
part of Sea Island. The area was
McDonald Beach Park
that do not contribute significantly
early
morning
the owl and make sure she didn’t
Concerned
for
its
The
owl
did
indeed
leave
frighten it. Seeing no movement
Tracy
irport Authority employees
other than a slight twitch of the
from a distance and was able to
who work in the project
eye, Tracy thought the owl might be
capture some photos to share with
The creature remained stationary
the trailers felt privileged to have
trailers near the terminal
injured so she called YVR wildlife
colleagues. By this time, word had
for almost 30 minutes before taking
witnessed this tiny, perfect creature
expert, Dave Ball.
got out. This unique visitor seemed
flight, but even then, it didn’t go far.
so close to their working area.
recently had a special visitor show
monitored
its
sharpened with a whetstone.
overnight. The staff members in
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NOVEMBER
2008
Higher fuel prices affect Air Canada’s third-quarter revenue
A
ir
Canada
has
operating
reported
income
of
$112-million for the third
quarter of 2008 compared to a record operating income of $351-million in the third quarter of 2007. Fuel
expense
increased
$348-million in the third quarter to $1.1-billion due to record high fuel prices, a 49 per cent increase from the third quarter of 2007. Partly
offsetting
this
increase
was operating revenue growth of $121-million or four per cent versus the third quarter of 2007. The company recorded a net loss
disciplined capacity management.
Passenger revenues increased
foreign currency monetary items of
announced capacity reductions,”
of $132-million compared to net
While we produced strong unit
$106 million or four per cent from
$87-million. This compared to net
said Brewer. “With our investments
income of $273-million in the third
revenue growth and yields in the
the third quarter of 2007. Air
income of $273-million in the third
to offer customers an industry-
quarter of 2007.
quarter, we were unable to fully
Canada reduced overall capacity by
quarter of 2007, which included net
leading product and the youngest,
offset record high fuel prices that
3.5 per cent in the third quarter of
gains on foreign currency monetary
most fuel efficient fleet of any North
represented
2008 compared to the third quarter
items of $104-million.
American network carrier, we are
“Against unprecedented
a
backdrop fuel
costs,
of Air
an
additional
cost
Canada is one of the few North
burden of $348-million compared
American carriers to report a third
to the same period last year. We
The net loss for the third quarter
quarter
operating
profit,”
“Looking
of 2007.
said
continue to aggressively cut costs
of $132-million included non-cash
Montie Brewer, president and chief
through company-wide initiatives
mark-to-market net losses of $93
executive officer. “I am pleased
and expect to achieve the previously
million on financial instruments,
with the results we have achieved
announced improvement target of
consisting primarily of fuel hedge
through our ongoing focus on
$100-million by year end.”
contracts,
and
net
losses
ahead,
forward
bookings are tracking in line with
well positioned to manage through the challenging environment.”
Training for 2010
on
YVR Green Coat Volunteer Doug Franklin prepares to greet short track speed skaters.
I
t’s fast, thrilling, and one of the
Authority tested the passenger
first sport events in preparation
arrivals
for the 2010 Winter Games that
directional signage, efficiency of
will allow the venues and YVR to
baggage management and curbside
practice and prepare.
loading, coordination with VANOC
Last
month,
the
Airport
process,
representatives,
and
of
customer
Authority’s operational plans for
care
2010 were put to the test when
Airport Authority customer care
more
international
representatives and Green Coat
short track speed skaters from 24
volunteers—an essential part of
countries travelled through YVR
welcoming visitors to YVR.
than
225
and
clarity
communication
DeLisser,
the
by
en route to the 2008 Short Track
Kathy
Speed Skating World Cup, held at
Authority’s
Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum from
Planning, led the operations effort.
manager
Airport
of
2010
“As we get closer to the Games,
October 24-26. Between now and the 2010
our ability to welcome and manage
Games, Vancouver and Whistler will
large groups while still caring for
be host to a number of events—major
every customer will remain a top
international sporting events—in
focus,” said DeLisser. “These test
each of the Olympic venues, to
events allow our team members,
certify that they are competition-
volunteers and business partners
ready in time for the Games.
the opportunity to prepare, practice
For YVR, these events mean
our operational plans and customer
something a little different: an
service skills, and have some fun in
opportunity to test and improve
the process.”
components of its 2010 operational
The next test event is the World
plans to ensure that large, specialized
Press
groups
month.
travelling
through
YVR
are accommodated smoothly and efficiently. For the Short Track Speed Skating World Cup, the Airport
Briefing,
slated
for
this
You can be sure the Airport Authority’s plans will be tweaked even further as they gear up for the 2010 Winter Games.
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Air Canada and Jazz mark month of remembrance
A
(Left to Right) Chuck O’Donnell, lead station attendant, Air Canada, currently serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan Sergeant, armored car commander; Robert Groulx, 1st vice president, Royal Canadian Legion/Quebec Command; Montie Brewer, president and chief executive officer, Air Canada; Bill Bray, president, Royal Canadian Legion/Dorval.
ir Canada and Jazz, in association Royal
with
Canadian
the Legion,
are observing Remembrance Day throughout the month of November by displaying the poppy symbol on the fuselages of 20 Air Canada Airbus narrow body and 10 Jazz Dash 8 aircraft. Last month, coinciding with the start of the Legion’s Poppy Campaign, Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz and representatives of the Legion unveiled an aircraft bearing the poppy. For more than 80 years, the Legion’s has
trademarked
served
as
the
poppy
symbol
of
Remembrance in Canada. “Today, more than ever, it is important
to
commemorate
Canadians who died in both past and current conflicts and so we are displaying the poppy symbol with great pride and respect,” said
than 1,550 branches throughout
also serves to foster the tradition
Canadians who have fallen in war
key role in transportation and
Montie Brewer, president and chief
Canada volunteer their time to
of Remembrance by affording
and military operations.
flight training during World War
executive officer.
conduct this campaign, which
all Canadians an opportunity to
raises
The annual Poppy Campaign is
There is a natural link between
II. Many Air Canada and Jazz
to
wear a poppy. Since 1921, the
Air
Canada’s
employees, past and present,
the most important branch project
providing the Legion’s on-going
poppy has stood as a symbol of
military heritage. Air Canada
have served or are currently
of the year. For two weeks each
support
to
collective reminiscence, a visual
(then known as Trans-Canada
serving
fall, Legion members from more
Canadian veterans. The campaign
pledge to never forget all those
Air Lines) personnel played a
Canadian Armed Forces.
the
funds
and
essential
assistance
Canada
and
as
reservists
in
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Scarily good fun at YVR’s Hallowe’en O n October 31, YVR merchants
viewed the many carved jack-o-
and employees donned a
lanterns on display.
variety of costumes and
First-, second- and third-place
paraded around The Spirit of Haida
winners were named in both costume
Gwaii: The Jade Canoe sculpture.
and pumpkin carving contests,
The
Hallowe’en
with winners receiving Vancouver
event at YVR provided good fun
2010 merchandise and YVR Bucks
for participants and visitors to the
to spend at any shop, service or
airport, who rated costumes and
restaurant at the airport.
ninth
annual
(Left to right) First place, Cayden Davis and “Robot Kid”; second place, Alan Poirier as “Brave Heart;” third place, Tanis Patch as a “Wrapped Present.”
First place, $250 YVR Bucks and Vancouver 2010 merchandise were awarded to Bernardo Caspe of HMSHost for his “Pumpkin from Hell.” Second place, $150 YVR Bucks and Vancouver 2010 merchandise were awarded to Stefanie Nadeau, Connie Young, Tom Ng, Kim Willcocks and Vince Chiu from the Vancouver Airport Authority for their “Vancouver 2010” pumpkins.
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‘Red Baron’ replica
S
urrey pilot and aircraft builder Fred Boran spent 280 hours building this blazing red replica, similar to the Fokker triplane flown during World War One by Manfred
von Richthoften, also known as “The Red Baron.” Boran’s bi-plane version is powered by an Austrian-built 100 horsepower Rotax engine capable of speeds up to 160 kilometres per hour. Boran is happy to perform fly-overs for groups on a “gas appreciated” basis. He can be reached at (604) 541-0650.
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Green Taxis take off from YVR
Green Travel The taxi incentive rebate program
program. Since the program’s launch in
is just one way that the Airport
2004, average taxi fleet fuel economy
Authority is working to reduce the
has improved by 47 per cent. This is
impact of its vehicle fleet on air
comparable to taking 245 taxicabs
quality.
or 1,651 passenger vehicles off the
For more information on the
road, and translates to a reduction
Airport Authority’s sustainability
of approximate 8,422 tonnes of
efforts, please visit the Environment
carbon dioxide per year.
section at www.yvr.ca.
Aeroplan ‘Greens it Up’ with Go Carbon Neutral contest
T
he next time you hop in a taxi
Sea Island is a key target for the
or alternative-fuel taxi operators
from YVR, you may well enjoy
Airport Authority’s sustainability
with proven emission reductions.
a ride in one of the more
efforts,
and
with
thousands
To date, 136 taxis of the 525
A
eroplan is providing the opportunity for members to win 50,000 Aeroplan Miles corporate air travel. We hope that
than 100 hybrid and natural gas-
of passengers travelling to and
taxis licensed for pick-up at YVR
simply by choosing to offset a flight
operated vehicles that participate
from YVR each day, taxis have a
participate in the program, including
or their everyday activities. Aeroplan
this contest encourages members
in the Airport Authority’s incentive
significant impact on air quality.
42 new applicants in the last year.
Members can either use their miles
to take action and offset the
rebate program for alternative-
The
And
technologies
to offset when completing a flight
emissions generated by their travel
fuelled taxis.
incentive program offers an annual
evolve
alternative-fuelled
reward booking online or redeem
and everyday activities and help
discount on licensing fees to hybrid
vehicle options expand, so will the
their miles for carbon-offset credits
make a difference in greening up
through Aeroplan’s online Activities
the world.”
Reducing vehicle emissions on
Airport
Authority’s
taxi
as
emissions and
Free seats daily with Sunwing Vacations promotion
W
hat’s better than a holiday in the sunny south? Answer: a free flight to get you there. And that is now possible thanks to Sunwing
Vacations’ promotion, which throughout this month offers lucky sun seekers free airfare to select destinations when they book a holiday with Sunwing. “Just as we’re all busy winterizing our cars and hauling out our snow boots, there can’t be anything more tempting
As a part of the Green it Up
and Merchandise catalogue. The “Go Carbon Neutral” contest
program, launched in December 2007
runs until December 31, 2008, and
to provide realistic and accessible
allows each eligible member who
green
offsets an automatic entry towards
employees, partners and members,
Each weekday starting at 10 a.m. EST, an operator will
the grand prize of 50,000 Aeroplan
Aeroplan created the Carbon Offset
release the offer at www.sunwing.ca. The departure cities
Miles. The winner could use the
Program to allow members to
(Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec
miles towards travel or hundreds
offset their flight rewards or their
of merchandise and experiential
everyday activities using Aeroplan
rewards.
Miles. Aeroplan matches all miles
City and Halifax) will change daily. All packages featured in the promotion will be to selected resorts in popular destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Las Vegas and Florida, which will vary daily.
living
initiatives
for
its
“At Aeroplan, we believe that
redeemed for carbon offset credits
everyone can do their share to
by 20 per cent and transfers the
reduce their environmental impact,”
total sum to the Carbon Reduction
than the thought of a tropical holiday,” said Sunwing’s Daryl
The offer applies to departures throughout Sunwing’s
said Sylvie Bourget, senior vice
Fund, an independent, non-profit
McWilliams. “And with this special promotion we’ve made it
winter season. Regular taxes will apply. The free seats are
president, marketing and eBusiness.
organization with the mission of
not only tempting but incredibly affordable.”
limited in number and strictly first-come, first served.
“To date, we have offset 100 per
funding only the highest-quality
cent
offset projects.
of
our
corporate
carbon
footprint, including the energy and
For
more
information
about
fuel use from Aeroplan offices and
Aeroplan’s Go Carbon Natural contest,
vehicles along with emissions from
visit: www.aeroplan.com.
HMSHost golf event raises more than $10,000
H
MSHost held its annual local golf tournament on September 5 at Mayfair Lakes Golf Club. The event raised more than $10,000 for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Golfers and dinner guests were
from the YVR community and included several of HMSHost’s suppliers. HMSHost appreciated the support of all golfers and sponsors who contributed to a great day for all. Pictured are Daryl Hrynkiw, general manager HMSHost; Denise Zunker, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation; Judy Sharabi and Jen Rottmann, HMSHost.
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Update on Air New Zealand’s sustainable biofuel test flight
T
he world’s first commercial aviation flight powered by a sustainable
second-generation
biofuel moved a step closer last month. The jatropha-based fuel to power one of four engines on an Air New Zealand Boeing 747-400, arrived at the Rolls-Royce facility in Derby, UK, for testing prior to the flight in December. Air New Zealand 747-400.
Preliminary data shows the fuel meets all required specifications for use in commercial aviation and a technical
will take place in Auckland next month,
Jatropha is a plant that grows to
arid and otherwise non-arable areas,
team is now putting the fuel through
with an exact date to be confirmed once
approximately three metres high and
leaving prime areas available for food
a rigorous testing process to further
fuel testing is complete.
produces seeds that contain inedible
crops.
validate its specifications.
The jatropha oil Air New Zealand has
lipid oil that is used to produce fuel.
Once received, the jatropha oil
Subject to the fuel meeting the
sourced and refined for its test flight
Each seed produces between 30 and
was refined to produce jet fuel from
necessary scientific criteria, a test flight
comes from South Eastern Africa and
40 per cent of its mass in oil and
renewable sources that can serve as
on an Air New Zealand Boeing 747-400,
India. It was sourced from seeds grown
jatropha can be grown in a range
a direct replacement to traditional
powered by Rolls-Royce engines RB211,
on environmentally sustainable farms.
of difficult conditions, including
petroleum-based fuel.
WestJet links with oneworld to offer new global travel program for Canadian businesses
T
he
oneworld global airline
from more than 25
alliance has linked with discount-
cities
carrier WestJet to help Canadian
country.
businesses stretch their travel budgets
across
the
Alongside WestJet, oneworld
as far as possible. Canadaconnect is
seven
a new corporate travel program that
member airlines are
combines
comprehensive
participating in the
WestJet’s
Canadian network with oneworld’s
program—American
transborder and international reach to
Airlines,
British
offer companies across Canada special
Airways,
Cathay
rates on their global business air travel
Pacific, Japan Airlines,
with some of the best airlines in the
LAN, Qantas and Royal Jordanian. Other
world.
oneworld members may join in the
Canadaconnect provides travellers
future. To make using canadaconnect
with a choice of flights to almost 600
as simple as possible, the participating
destinations in nearly 130 countries
airlines will nominate a single point of
worldwide
contact to co-ordinate each customer’s
with
more
than
900
international departures a week from Canada. The program offers departures
needs. “As Canada’s leading domestic
New booklet to enhance security
T
The booklet will be issued to all
implement a new format for
current and new licence holders,
air traffic controller licences,
and will conform to international
flight crew licences and permits. The
standards. Transport Canada will
new aviation document booklet is
begin issuing them to holders of
designed to enhance security in the
new licences and permits shortly.
Canada
airline industry.
Currently valid documents will
The new, secure licence format
be replaced, starting with licences
for pilots and air traffic controllers
for commercial and airline pilots,
will help avoid fraudulent use of
and
Canadian aviation licences, and
other licences and permits will be
is part of the Government of
replaced by 2010. Current document
Canada’s ongoing commitment to
holders will be required to submit
establishing preventative measures
an application form, including a
that will improve aviation safety and
photograph and signature. The
security.
application form is available on
The new booklet will look similar
air
Transport
traffic
Both oneworld and WestJet have
for oneworld,” said Nicolas Ferri,
stressed that there are no plans at
oneworld’s vice-president commercial.
present for the airline to join the alliance.
“In difficult financial times like today,
A number of airlines that are not
it’s more important than ever for every
oneworld members already participate
business to make the very most of every
in several of the alliance’s other fare
dollar they spend. Canadaconnect will
products.
help companies across Canada achieve just this on all their air travel.”
For more details, visit www.oneworld. com/canadaconnect.
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Trekking to the ‘Roof of Africa’
I
Travel Talk
magine yourself looking down on pillows
that as a result, climbing
of fluffy white clouds, facing into the
high-altitude
African sunrise, and surveying the beautiful
would become a passion.
African landscape with a huge smile on your
“The
mountains
preparation
of
face. You have reached the ‘Roof of Africa,’
logistics and gear, the six
Mt. Kilimanjaro at 5,895 metres, the highest
months
mountain in Africa, the largest freestanding
the journey, and finally
mountain in the world and one of the famous
the prize of hiking to the
seven summits.
peak of one of the great
training
before
Kilimanjaro, with its three volcanic cones Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira, is the highest peak in Africa.
In 2005, Lois Tomlinson, embarked on
mountains is hard work,”
a trip she acknowledges as “the experience
said Tomlinson. “Once you
of a lifetime”—climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.
have reached the peak,
Tomlinson’s mother had Alzheimer, which was
however, and accomplished your goal, all the
So much so, that Tomlinson is now organizing
important to accept that you’ll need time to
the catalyst that led to her decision to climb
hard work becomes a memory and is replaced
a trip for intrepid adventure travellers to climb
adjust first. For example, you simply cannot
Kilimanjaro in order to raise funds for the
by elation and achievement. Pardon the pun,
Mt. Kilimanjaro in September 2009.
expect to walk a kilometre in the same time
Alzheimer Society. Little did Tomlinson know
but it is quite a high!”
Tomlinson’s Vancouver company, Natural
that you would normally achieve at sea level
Trekking Tours, is working with Standout
at first no matter what level of fitness you’ve
Adventures, a Kenyan-owned company, and
acquired. The only training for high altitude is
Mary Mumbi Kariuki, known as the best female
time, and the more time allowed for climbing,
guide on both Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya,
the better you will acclimatize. Natural Trekking has chosen Kilimanjaro’s
to offer a true African experience.
Wednesday, November 19th | 9am – 4pm
Considered to be a relatively straightforward
scenic Lemosho Route, the longest and
climb with no technical ability required,
remotest traverse, which allows for nine full
approximately 22,000 climbers set out each
days on the mountain. Extra rest days upon
year to reach Kilimanjaro’s summit. Despite
arrival are included to help with adjusting
being considered a ‘walkable’ mountain,
to the new time zone (11 hours ahead of
the climb is challenging because of altitude
Vancouver) and jet lag.
and the necessity to hike and camp on the
“The Lemosho Route ascent is gradual,
mountain from five to seven days. This
as much for acclimatization as for taking
requires endurance and stamina and requires
in the mountain’s unique ecology and local
a minimum of six months of physical training
culture with our tour’s African guides,” said
before making the trip.
Tomlinson. “Kariuki’s [the African tour guide]
And although potential climbers may
success rate to reach the summit is 98 per cent
consider themselves to be fit as a fiddle, the key
and this coupled with the gradual route is a recipe
to reaching Kilimanjaro’s peak is acclimatizing
for success.”
to the altitude. For those who have never trained for high-altitude climbing before, it’s
To learn more about the trek to Kilimanjaro, visit www.naturaltrekking.com.
book, and those who do not travel “The World is aread only a page.
”
~ St. Augustine ~
Upcoming Events January 26-27, 2009
PAMEA Symposium and Trade Fair, “It’s Your Future”
River Rock Casino, 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC Pacific Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Association (PAMEA) is a non-profit association founded to promote and project the aviation maintenance profession. Symposium attendees have an opportunity to receive update training and view a variety of new products being offered. For more information, call 1-866-37-PAMEA (72632), (604) 279-9579, or email info@pamea.com
February 17, 2009
Aviation Leadership Forum
Location to be finalized. The Aviation Leadership Forum provides an opportunity to contribute to Aviation Safety through improved leadership, cultural change, collaborative effort and organizational performance. Everyone is welcome. Topics include: Leadership Spirit: Principles and Success Stories; Leaders in Aviation: Sharing Knowledge and Best Practices; Safety 1st: Key Safety Issues and Initiatives; Leadership in The Cockpit: Redefining a Captain’s Role. For more information, call (604) 836-2359, or email info@womeninaviation.ca.
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Cascade Aerospace wins French airtanker maintenance contract
The Cascade-built Q400-MR Airtanker is the most advanced airtanker available.
C
ascade Aerospace Inc. has been
MR Multi-Role Airtankers during the
awarded a 12-year contract to
past three years,” said DDSC Base
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‘Dreams take flight’ for B.C. kids
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In addition to the kids, the trip is a massive undertaking that includes sponsors, group leaders, doctors, and numerous organizers.
ast month, 126 kids arrived in the
the flight come from various hospitals
Children’s Hospital oncology section to
early hours of the morning at the
and social agencies and are those who
go on the flight. Things have come full
Air Canada hangar at YVR for a
may never have the opportunity to go to
circle for Jeremy, now healthy, happy,
provide operational line support
Commander, General Michel Razaire.
very special flight. A sense of adventure
Disneyland because of medical or socio-
a Dreams Take Flight volunteer and an
and heavy maintenance services to the
“We have averaged 99.9 per cent aircraft
and anticipation was in the air as they
economic challenges.
inspiration to other children.
Government of France’s civil protection
availability, which is very important in
boarded the aircraft, which took off for a
Fundraising done throughout the
The charity’s mission is to expand
agency, Department de la Direction
our type of operation.”
magical wonderland—Disneyland. None
year by Air Canada volunteers and
children’s horizons and inspire them
of the children had been to Disneyland
donations by sponsors made the trip
to set and pursue their own goals. To
before.
possible.
date, Dreams Take Flight Vancouver
de la Securite Civile (DDSC), for their
Cascade Aerospace Inc. is a privately
Q400-MR Multi-Role Airtankers based at
owned Canadian company providing
Marignane, France.
comprehensive
management,
The all-expense paid flight was made
For most kids, the trip is a life-
Cascade Aerospace built and delivered
heavy maintenance, repair, overhaul and
fleet
possible by Dreams Take Flight, an Air
changing experience, and proof of that
two Q400-MR Multi-Role Airtankers to
modification services for commercial
Canada employee-driven charity now in
is Jeremy Kulyk, who 15 years ago was
the French government in 2005. DDSC
and military transport aircraft. The
its 16th year in B.C. Children selected for
one of the children selected from B.C.
use the aircraft for aerial fire control,
company is the prime contractor in
and humanitarian and government
providing full fleet management services
missions in France and abroad. With
for the Canadian Air Force’s C-130
three different aircraft configurations,
fleet, and provides heavy maintenance,
the Q400-MR accommodates aerial fire
modification, and engineering services
control, all-cargo and all-passenger
to airlines, aircraft owners and OEMs.
roles. Cascade Aerospace owns the
Headquartered in Abbotsford, B.C.,
Supplemental Type Certificates related
Cascade also has a satellite maintenance
to each role.
facility in Marignane, France, and will
“We are very pleased with Cascade’s aircraft
maintenance
performance
and the performance of the Q400-
open a satellite maintenance and aircraft storage facility in Spokane, Washington, in early 2009.
Air China’s Zijin Hao takes to the skies
L
ast month, Air China debuted
Chinese carriers. Air China first began
its painted airliner, Zijin Hao
painting its airliners after being named
(Forbidden Pavilion Liner). The
the Olympics Airliner Partner, and the
aircraft is a twin of the Zichen Hao
Olympics-themed airliners highlighted
(Capital Pavilion Liner) that put into
the company’s privileged status.
service on September 19. An A330-200
Zijin Hao and Zichen Hao offer a
jumbo jet with ergonomic seat features,
visual representation of Air China’s high-
Zijin Hao will be used for Air China’s
end products— The Forbidden Pavilion
flights to Vancouver, Rome, Paris, and
First Class seat features the private-
certain domestic routes.
compartment style of elite first class
The artwork featured on Zijin Hao’s
seating, with individual partitions for
fuselage depicts a red peony (China’s
private space and a fully flat in-flight bed
national flower) and some twigs and
that extends to nearly 189 centimetres
offshoots, and is a reproduction of the
in length. In the new Capital Pavilion
artistic logo of the Forbidden Pavilion
Business Class, nearly 152 centimetres
First Class. Technicians carefully worked
of seat pitch separate 53-centimetre wide
out a process to deal with different
seats that extend and recline 170 degrees.
aspects of the painting job, including
Air China has made similar improvements
drying time for layers, intervals and
in other premium class in-flight and
thicknesses.
ground-based passenger services.
While foreign carriers have been
Next, Air China plans to add
painting their aircraft to help build
Fenghuang Hao (Phoenix Liner), Mudan
corporate image and contribute to
Hao (Peony Liner), and Sichuan Hao
branding for some time, paintings on
(Sichuan Liner) to its painted airliner
fuselages are still something new for
lineup.
has taken more than 1,700 children to Disneyland. For more information, visit www. dreamstakeflight.ca.
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PRESENTLY HIRING FOR AIRLINE RAMP AGENTS GREAT EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM EARN UP TO $1000.00 Ability to work in adverse weather conditions Shift work, 24 hour operation Offloading and Loading baggage and cargo Operate ground support equipment Training program provided EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE · FULL HEALTH · TRAVEL PERKS · UNIFORM · PARKING EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO: yvr.hr@am.servisair.com You must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant-IM1000 or Permanent Resident.
SERVICES - PROFESSIONAL
Michael J. Culhane BSc BA LLB ATPL Barrister & Solicitor info@culhane.ca 604.279.0179
Hold a valid Class 5 BC Drivers License and have your own means of reliable transportation
Only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver and yet a world away, Natural Trekking will take you there! We will pick you up and drop you off all you need to do is bring your camera and the desire for adventure. No experience is necessary. Call Lois at 604-836-2321
E-mail: chestnuttree@shaw.ca Web site: www.bbcanada. com/2011.html
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Help Wanted Full & Part-Time Positions Available Apply in store Are you looking for a new career or parttime employment opportunity working with other aviation-minded people? Aviation World is currently seeking enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals for positions in our YVR store! Bring a résumé to the store and ask to speak to Gary!
Aviation World
Books, hobbies & pilot supplies 105-6080 Russ Baker Way (next to McDonald’s) Richmond, B.C. Phone 604.718.7400 www.aviationworld.net
www.naturaltrekking.com
COTTAGE RENTAL The Green Cottage A SEASIDE PARADISE Truly tranquil experience. Stunning, panoramic view. Convenient location, minutes from downtown Sechelt!
www.green-cottage.ca
v One-of-a-kind accommodation: 1,200-sq.-ft., fully furnished, 2 queen-size bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, TV, DVD, CD Player & Gas Fireplace. Front porch & back deck. v Boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, sea & wildlife watching, boardwalk/seawall, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, biking, horseback riding, dining out. Tel: 604.318.9727 • Pgr: 604.601.8776 reservations@green-cottage.ca.
HEALTH & BEAUTY For cleaner skin and healthier life… Hot Spring Day Spa Relaxing Body Massage Special 35 Minutes - $25.00 45 Minutes - $40.00 60 Minutes - $50.00 (you’ll enjoy it!) Non-sexual
Waxing from $5.00 and up Deep pore cleaning facial - $29.95/60 mins. Relaxing Facial - $29.00/60 mins. (Gift Certificates Available)
Tel. 604.261.4878 Open 7 days a week: 10 AM – 8 PM 8554 Granville St. – 2 min from airport Between W. 69th & 70th Ave. Park in front or at the back
NOVEMBER
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Are you looking for an award winning auto service shop? www.pawlikautomotive.com 604-327-7112 2008 winner: Georgia Straight Readers’ Choice Award: Best Auto Repair Shop 2008 winner: Vancouver Courier Readers’ Choice Award: 2nd Best Auto Repair Shop
ACCOMMODATION FOR RENT BURKEVILLE near YVR! Ideal for Layovers!
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Private, self-contained 2-room unit, available now! Rent as 2-sleeping rooms, sharing bathroom, laundry & kitchenette @ $420 each per month (2 people sharing), or 1-bedroom suite for one person @ $720 per month. Includes heat and hydro.
Call Joy @ (604) 657-2220
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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HELICOPTER TECHNICIANS Helitech Support Services, located at the Abbotsford BURKEVILLE near YVR!Airport, is looking for qualified International Ideal for Layovers! Helicopter Technicians Private, self-contained 2-room unit, to fill the following rolls: available now! Rent as 2-sleeping rooms, sharing bathroom, laundry & Hydraulic Technicians kitchenette @ $420 each per month (2 people sharing), or 1-bedroomon Bell, S61 & S76 Experience suite for one person @ $720 per Hydraulic Units an asset. month. Includes heat and hydro.
Call Joy @ (604) 657-2220 Structures Technicians Experience on Bell and Sikorsky Airframes an asset.
Component Technicians Experience on Bell and Sikorsky Components an asset.
Avionics Technicans Experience with Bell and Sikorsky Wiring an asset. Helitech offers an attractive benefits package, additional company perks, and a competitive salary. For more information, or to apply for any of the above-listed careers, please visit our website at www.helitechss.com.
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63. It opens a lock 64. Back of the boat 65. Part of a lyric poem
29. In the midst of 30. Big cat 31. Become accustomed (to) 34. Eagle's nest
DOWN 1. "To ___ is human ..." 2. Meadow 3. Motel 4. Childhood game 5. Chic 6. Mélange 7. Affectionate 8. Ocean motion 9. Before 10. Anxious 11. Warning 12. Bit of colour 13. Sea duck 18. Experienced 22. S 23. Film critic Ebert 24. Comment to the audience 25. Sedate 26. Penny 27. Dissolute man
35. Mayhem 36. Catkin 38. Skating area 39. Collections 41. Physicians 42. A more favourable position 43. Prompt 44. Essence 45. Supposedly, he delivers babies 46. Strong string 47. Pass-the-baton race 50. Assistant 51. Swerve 52. Any minute 55. Decay 56. Faucet 57. Nigerian tribesman 58. Not young 59. Born
Customs Customs Brokers & Consultants Brokers
Summit Customs Brokers “Aviation Specialists” H e ad O f f i c e / A i r p o r t Airport Office: Tel: (604) 278-3551 FAX (604) 278-3291 B.C. Cont. U.S.A. Toll-Free 1-800-663-4080 www.summitcb.com
Pacific Hwy. (Border) Tel: (604) 538-8414 FAX (604) 538-8148 Offices in Dawson Creek, Kelowna, Osoyoos, Penticton, Prince George, B.C. Whitehorse, Yukon, Vernon
NOTICE:
The Sea Island Employee Affiliate Program All employees of companies on Sea Island may purchase or lease a new Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep for 2% Over Invoice*, net of all factory incentives, with full disclosure and no haggling... It’s that simple. Employees of Air Canada and certain companies may be eligible for further Chrysler incentives. Contact
Vancouver Chrysler 1 800-973-5892 or sales@vancouverchrysler.com * Some ineligible models.
Vancouver Chrysler Dodge Jeep 1577 Main St Vancouver, BC V6A 2W5
604-687-5337