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China Eastern expands Vancouver-Shanghai service

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Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines is expanding service to Vancouver, offering permanent daily non-stop flights between Shanghai and Vancouver International Airport, beginning November 1, 2010. The airline is China’s second-largest carrier with a fleet of 331 aircraft, more than 60,000 employees and operating assets of US$22billion.

The announcement was made at a press conference held at YVR on June 7. Premier Campbell was joined by China Eastern Airlines general manager Margaret Meng, China Eastern sales manager Ben Lee and Vancouver Airport Authority president and CEO Larry Berg for the announcement.

“The world was introduced to Vancouver during the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and today’s announcement builds on that unparalleled momentum,” said Premier Campbell. “I want to thank China Eastern Airlines for growing their business through YVR, and I hope they continue to choose British Columbia for future growth.”

From June 20 through September 10, China Eastern will service the ShanghaiVancouver portion of the route with a daily flight leaving Shanghai at 2:30 p.m., arriving in Vancouver at 10:30 a.m. on the same day.

The flight will depart Vancouver at 12:20

(Left to right) Rob Howard, BC Liberal MLA for Richmond; BC Premier Gordon Campbell; Ben Lee, China Eastern sales manager. p.m., arriving in Shanghai the following day at 3:25 p.m.

China Eastern provides China-bound passengers with complimentary connections to 40 major cities in China, and those passengers who are unable to make a connecting flight on their arrival day are provided with free hotel accommodation in Shanghai.

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“To meet current and future demands, China Eastern is increasing flights between Vancouver and Shanghai to daily non-stop service this summer and permanently on November 1st,” said Margaret Meng, chief executive officer China Eastern Airlines.

“Our Airbus 340-300 aircraft will service this route, providing safe, efficient and convenient service to our customers.”

Meng also referenced Vancouver’s hosting of the 2010 Winter Olympics earlier this year as having increased the importance of the city’s “gateway position to Asia, as evidenced by the increasing post-Games trip activities between China and Canada.”

The 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games highlighted B.C. and Canada to the world, including more than 850-million Chinese television viewers.

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Approved Destination Status, which opens the door for more Chinese tour groups to travel to B.C. and Canada,” said Larry Berg.

“We are delighted that China Eastern has added additional capacity that will help us to attract this expanded tourist market.”

Approved Destination Status allows Chinese travel agents to advertise and organize group tours to countries with the designation. This means that obtaining permission to arrange group travel to Canada becomes easier.

According to YVR’s 2005 Economic Impact Study, one new daily international long-haul flight into YVR generates more than 100 person-years of employment, more than $5-million in wages, and more than $8-million to Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) annually.

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Each year, the Airport Authority reports on its initiatives, results and goals in an online annual report. While it’s a compelling read and full of fascinating facts and stats, not everyone will have time to click through the entire report. So here’s a snapshot of 2009... by the numbers.

40 – Average number of hours of training and apprenticeship received by Vancouver Airport Authority employees in 2009.

85 – Percentage of waste from YVR’s construction projects diverted from landfills through re-using and recycling.

86 – Number of charities and community organizations to which the Airport Authority provided donations through our community investment program.

170 – Number of languages accessible for customers using the language line telephones at more than 30 locations

throughout the airport. $110,000 – Annual cost savings by using solar hot water heating systems on the Domestic and International Terminal Buildings.

258,000 – Aircraft takeoffs and landings for the year.

16.2 million – Number of passengers YVR welcomed. $223.2-million – Money invested in capital projects last year including the Public Observation Area, the airport portion of the Canada Line and an expansion of the Domestic Terminal’s C-Pier.

If this has left you wanting more, you can see the full report that includes even more numbers and comprehensive information about the Airport Authority’s sustainability initiatives and goals in all areas of business: Economic, Environment, Governance and Social, at www.yvr.ca.

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Mary Jordan, a former airline executive and member of the Airport Authority’s board since 2004, will be the new chair of Vancouver Airport Authority’s communitybased Board of Directors effective June 10, 2010. She replaces Graham Clarke who

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has been the chair since 1997 and who will remain on the Airport Authority’s Board.

Mary Jordan has spent more than 20 years in the airline industry, holding senior executive positions with American Airlines, Canadian Airlines and Air Canada. She has also served as the provincial executive director of the BC Centre for Disease Control and, most recently, was executive vice president, human resources for Laidlaw International. She is a former director of The Vancouver Board of Trade and is a director of Coast Capital Savings.

“I am very proud of what has been accomplished at YVR, including opening new facilities, successfully welcoming the world during the 2010 Winter Games and recently being named the Best Airport in North America,” said Jordan. “I look forward to working with management and my board colleagues to build on the solid foundation of excellence and grow our business to serve our customers and benefit our community.”

Check next month’s issue of SkyTalk for an in-depth conversation with Mary Jordan.

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Airport community makes a clean sweep of the airfield

The Airport Authority’s annual FOD Walk, a YVR tradition for 18 years, was once again a success with more than 150 volunteers from the airport community participating in the pre-dawn garbage pickup.

Wearing safety vests and toting garbage bags, volunteers are put in teams, loaded on buses and dispatched around the airfield to track-down and pick up loose objects such as pieces of plastic, broken suitcase wheels and discarded luggage tags.

If these objects were found on the street, they would be called garbage. But in the aviation industry, they are called

Foreign Object Debris or FOD and even the smallest piece of FOD on an airport’s operating surface can cause serious damage to aircraft or pose a safety risk for passengers.

Once the sun comes up and the last garbage bags are loaded into trucks, volunteers on the airport’s FOD Walk are rewarded with a hot breakfast and a prize draw to thank them for getting up with the birds.

Special thanks goes to Air Canada, Fairmont Vancouver Airport, Cara, Blackcomb Aviation, Marquise, Pacific Coach Lines and the Delta Vancouver

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is picked up by airport volunteers on the 18th annual FOD Walk. This is just one of the ways in which YVR raises awareness about the safety hazards debris can cause on an airport’s operating surface.

Airport Hotel who were all generous sponsors and supporters of this year’s event, and to the many individuals who worked hard to make the FOD Walk a success.

The event is just one of the ways in which YVR fights FOD and raises awareness about the safety hazards debris can cause. FOD costs the aviation industry billions of dollars annually. The FOD Walk promotes awareness amongst the airport community of the issue, and by working together, this unnecessary cost and preventable hazard can be reduced.

In addition to visual inspections and initiatives to raise awareness about FOD within the airport community, YVR utilizes a high-tech radar system to help detect and pinpoint objects on the runways, taxiways and aprons day or night.

The Tarsier FOD radar detection system utilizes high-resolution radar and an advanced day-and-night camera to provide continuous runway monitoring and safety. Tarsier’s radars sweep the runway around the clock. When FOD is detected, an alarm is triggered in YVR’s Operations Centre where the user display highlights the object’s location. The camera zooms in, sending a live image for visual confirmation and the object’s GPS coordinates are provided, enabling accurate location and retrieval of the object in a matter of minutes.

So whether it’s the high-tech radar system, the enthusiastic FOD walkers, or the airport employees who fight FOD every day, YVR is dedicated to making the airport cleaner and safer, one piece of FOD at a time.

YVR 101: Fall 2010 Student Tour Program

Albert Einstein once said, “I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.”

Vancouver Airport Authority agrees with that and thinks YVR is a pretty cool place for learning to take-off. That’s why they’re happy to continue their airport tour program for local students.

Last fall, more than 3,000 elementary students toured the airport as part of Vancouver Airport Authority’s The Future Lands Here field trip program. The students, from communities around Metro Vancouver, learned about the operations of a major international airport and how YVR was preparing to welcome athletes, officials and visitors from around the world during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Students and teachers graded YVR

10-out-of-10 for the program and Vancouver Airport Authority will offer it again this fall to Grade 5 students.

School groups will get to ride the Canada Line to the airport, be guided through a tour of the terminals, a behind-the-scenes look at how YVR operates, learn about the geography and natural surroundings of YVR and find out about the airport’s First Nations history and its art program. They’ll also get hands-on and practical information about what to pack when going on a trip and learn the NATO phonetic alphabet—Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, etc.

Do you have a Grade 5 class that would be interested in joining YVR’s School Program? If so, please email schoolprogram@yvr.ca.

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From Masset to YVR, Bob Cowan leaves his mark on B.C.’s airports

For 36 years, Bob Cowan has built a legacy of outstanding airport facilities. The YVR you see today—from the terminals to the runways to the baggage systems—are the way they are because of him. His vision for a practical and passenger-friendly facility has shaped the way the airport looks, and the way it works.

Around the airport, he is known for his laid-back style, but anyone that works with him knows that he’s a man with a fierce passion for his work, a sharp engineering mind and an even sharper pencil. So before he retired from his post as executive vice president with Vancouver Airport Authority at the end of May, he agreed to share some of the stories behind some of his biggest projects and the secret to delivering projects on time and on budget.

Cowan first became involved with airports working for Transport Canada Construction in 1974 and did some work with virtually every airport in the province from Prince George to Kamloops to Bella Bella. In those days, he was known as the expert on airport pavement and on one trip to the north coast he remembers vividly, if

not fondly, his search for the perfect spot to build a runway in Masset.

After hiking up the bluffs with some locals through driving wind and rain—wind so hard that the plane that dropped him off couldn’t get back in to pick him up—the runway was built down by the water, where he knew it would work best.

Fast forward to 1992 and the inception of the Airport Authority, he was an integral part of the team that delivered the International Terminal Building and north runway in 1996, the projects he is most proud of to this day.

While he credits the Board of Directors for their vision and the entire team of people that were involved, it was on these initial projects that he developed his on-time, onbudget formula that has been used on every subsequent project—$2.3-billion worth from 1992-2009.

He recounts an amusing story from the opening day of the International Terminal Building when a reporter was waiting with then-president of the Airport Authority, David Emerson, by the baggage carousel, waiting to film the first bags to come off the flight. When the bags were taking too long, Cowan decided to go to the bag hall and check it out himself. “The problem was really a simple one to fix, but I was getting impatient and knew there were people waiting, so I started pulling bags off the baggage belt myself. That’s when David (Emerson) walked in with the cameras rolling, and there I was slugging bags in my suit.”

Never afraid to get his hands dirty or try new things, Cowan was always looking for

solutions to make the airport work better and cost less money. He is a big supporter of BC Hydro’s PowerSmart program and the airport has come up with environmentally friendly and industry-leading solutions such as the hot-water heating solar panels and LED runway lights.

But he was into saving money and energy before it became mainstream. “Call it what you want, but I’m always looking for ways to save energy and reduce costs, and the simple ideas are usually the best ones.” Case in point: after watching baggage belts run continuously and escalators turned-off at other airports to save money, he suggested using sensors that would slow escalators and moving walkways down when not in use.

While always practical, he also possesses a keen eye for beauty and has been integral to the proliferation of the Northwest Coast art seen at YVR. While airports with a “sense of place” are the new industry standard, it was a radical idea back in the early 1990s when Cowan and others wanted to include art in the International Terminal Building. To him, it’s not so much about individual pieces of art, but creating an entire story and an experience

for passengers.

“The goal is always to create an experience for passengers on a personal scale, and it’s really rewarding when I see people truly connecting with the aquarium or the Haida Gwaii (Jade Canoe), enjoying the airport on another level.”

He said the choices made on the terminal projects—spending less on fancy rooflines that can only be seen from the air or creating enormous tall spaces—were deliberate. Bringing the design of YVR to a human scale and the incorporation of local art helped cement the airport’s reputation as a favourite for passengers and created a signature atmosphere that other airports have tried to emulate.

In his time with YVR, Cowan has been an integral part of the transformation of the 1960s-era airport terminal—complete with cafeteria and dark arrivals tunnel—into the clean, bright, modern one of today.

As for the airport of tomorrow, he sees the continued integration of more complex systems—security, baggage and other technologies—and predicts the “greening” of airport fuels derived from non foodbased bio-fuels. He thinks the Canada Line will continue to transform the airport in

ways that were never predicted and after 10-years of working to get the rail line built, he’s proud to see how passengers and locals have made it such a success.

And speaking of success, his secret to delivering projects on time and on budget?

There’s no secret at all—it’s just hard work. He said it’s all in the details of the planning stages. You need to spend the time on the goals of the project, on detailed scope and schedule and make sure you have a process and the discipline to keep it under control.

As for retirement, he intends to do a bit of travelling, some fishing and golfing.

And the only major project in his future (after setting up an office at home) is to get his golf game in shape.

So while the airport community will miss Cowan and his steady influence and sage advice, he will never really be gone.

His vision for Vancouver International Airport remains in every steel beam, work of art and strip of pavement at YVR, and his passion and dedication for airports has been passed along to each and every person that has been fortunate enough to work with him.

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Every so often, early morning planespotters might notice a small aircraft that seems to approach for a landing, then break-off the approach and circle back again. For the casual observer it might look like a mistake, but it’s a very deliberate and integral part of YVR’s safety systems.

NAV CANADA, the company responsible for providing air traffic control services in Canada, conducts routine checks of the instrument landing systems (ILS) at YVR and airports across the country. Instrument landing systems assist aircraft during landings, especially in poor weather conditions by keeping the aircraft lined up with the runway during descent and provid-

ing a descent profile (or angle) for the aircraft to follow.

To perform these checks, NAV CANADA uses one of two Bombardier CRJ200s or a recently updated Dash 8.

While performing the checks, the aircraft will fly a simulated runway approach up to 14 times for a routine check and up to 28 times for an annual check. This will often result in the plane flying over some residential areas at lower than usual altitudes, with the landing gear up—a bit of an unusual sight.

The Airport Authority posts notices about upcoming checks on the latest information section of www.yvr.ca if you want to try to watch these safety flights.

WestJet reports strong May loads WestJet has reported a strong load factor of 77.7 per cent for May 2010. The airline’s revenue passenger miles increased 18.9 per cent year over year, and capacity, measured in available seat miles, grew 13.4 per cent over the same period.

The airline flew an additional 125,000 guests in May 2010 compared to May 2009.

“Considering our double-digit increase in capacity, which all went into our southern markets, we are very pleased with our May traffic results,” said WestJet president and CEO Gregg Saretsky. “We saw solid demand domestically and for our newly introduced year-round service to a number of sun destinations in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean.”

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Horizon Air named Recycler of the Year Alaska Airlines expands meal service

Alaska Airlines announced that it is now offering a Northern Bites fresh meal service on nearly every flight lasting more than two-and-a-half hours, allowing its customers to purchase a hot, fresh meal or picnic snack pack on twice as many flights as previously available.

The meal service also has been upgraded with new offerings designed by executive chef Clifton Lyles. New items include a grilled chicken ciabatta sandwich with sundried tomatoes, basil and provolone cheese; an artisan salami and fresh cheese plate; and a fresh fruit and cheese plate.

On breakfast flights, customers can

sample a scrambled egg, mushroom, cheese and ham skillet; or egg, cheese and sausage on a warm biscuit. The airline will also continue to offer its popular U.S.-certified Angus Beef quarter-pound cheeseburger.

Offerings will differ based on time of day and flight, and will cost from $6 to $7.

Customers who purchase the new meals on Alaska Airlines flights are encouraged to drop Lyles a note with their comments at Chef.Cliff@alaskaair.com.

Alaska Airlines offers flights to Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle from YVR. The Northern Bites meal service is available on the airline’s flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles.

Last month, Horizon Air received the 2010 Recycler of the Year award at the annual Washington State Recycling Association conference, held in Vancouver, WA. Horizon began its in-flight recycling program in the late 1980s and today operates the most comprehensive onboard recycling program of any U.S. airline. Flight attendants collect newspapers, magazines, aluminum cans, plastic cups, and plastic and glass bottles from passengers for recycling. Even wine corks, cardboard, shrink wrap, coffee grounds and aluminum and plastic pop rings are recycled.

The result: Horizon currently recycles 69 per cent of all onboard waste.

“The key to our success is very much the engagement of our flight attendants and

food and beverage employees, who together make this recycling program so successful,” said Jacqueline Drumheller, environmental projects manager.

Horizon and sister company Alaska Airlines also strive to reduce their environmental footprint through investments in technology, green equipment, employee engagement and fuel conservation.

Horizon offers service to Portland and Seattle from YVR.

Horizon Air has set an ambitious target of 100% collection and recovery of all in-flight recyclable materials system-wide for 2010.

Residents invited to learn about noise management at YVR To provide interested residents with information on the complex issue of noise management, Vancouver Airport Authority implemented a pilot community information seminar inviting residents to meet with YVR representatives, ask questions and learn about YVR’s noise management program.

The first of three seminars scheduled for 2010 took place this past April with three residents in attendance. YVR representatives presented and discussed noise management practices at YVR, highlighting some of the issues, practices and agencies involved.

Following the presentation, the resi-

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dents learned how Airport Authority staff monitor aircraft noise in the community and track aircraft operations using the Aircraft Noise & Operations Monitoring System (ANOMS). This powerful and sophisticated system receives noise data from 20 fixed noise monitoring terminals, located throughout the community, as well as radar flight track information.

To conclude the seminar, the residents were given a tour of YVR’s airfield noting the location of many of the gates, taxiways, runways, de-icing pads, run-up locations and the south side of the airport. The tour demonstrated the activities that make YVR the second busiest airport in Canada.

The dates for the two upcoming seminars in 2010 are as follows: • Saturday, July 17, 2010, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Saturday, November 20, 2010, 10 a.m.12 p.m.

As space is limited, registration is required no later than one week prior to the seminar date. Valid government-issued photo identification is a requisite to participate in the airfield tour.

For more information on the seminars, including how to register, please contact YVR Noise Management at noise@yvr.ca.

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The eastbound service will leave Vancouver at 2:40 p.m. and arrive in Zurich at 9:55 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

The new flights can be combined with any other SWISS-designated service to or from North America. SWISS and Edelweiss Air are both members of Star Alliance.

Edelweiss Air is a holiday airline that offers high quality service and takes its passengers to the most popular holiday destination in the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Caribbean and Maldives.

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Edelweiss Air touched down at YVR on May 31, 2010 with the first of its long-haul flights servicing Vancouver and Calgary from Zurich, Switzerland this summer.

In a codeshare operation with Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss), Edelweiss Air will service Vancouver until September 14, 2010.

Using an Airbus A330 seating 32 passengers in business class and 275 in economy, Edelweiss Air will fly weekly to Vancouver and Calgary from Zurich.

The westbound flight will leave Zurich at 9:25 a.m. on Monday and arrive in Calgary at 11:30 a.m., and in Vancouver

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June 19, 2010

Boundary Bay 6th Annual Air Show 7800 Alpha Way, Ladner, BC. From Ladner Trunk Road turn onto either 72nd or 80th Street to Churchill.

Alpha Aviation Inc. and the Corporation of Delta are pleased to be hosting the 6th Annual Air Show at the Boundary Bay Airport. This year’s theme, “Canada Remembers,” is in recognition of the important role that our Canadian Forces perform. Everyone attending this year’s airshow is asked to participate in the largest letter writing campaign to our Troops by “Sending a message to our Forces from home.”

Airshow Gates open at noon, with flying starting at 1 p.m. until approx 4:30 p.m. Exciting static displays and aerobatic performances. This event is free for the whole family. Free parking, food concessions and children’s activity area on site.

Bring your lawn chairs, sunscreen and hat and get ready for take-off. Please leave dogs at home.

The Government of Canada has released a new publication entitled Dual Citizenship: What You Need to Know that provides practical information on dual or multiple citizenships.

There are both advantages and disadvantages to dual citizenship (or dual nationality), and the publication addresses topics such as: • the benefits and challenges of dual citizenship, • privileges, obligations, and potential risks that come with it, and • actions you can take to ensure you and your family enjoy the advantages of dual citizenship.

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Dual, or multiple, citizenship may occur by choice or default and result from: • an application for foreign citizenship • your place of birth • family connections, including place of birth of one of your parents or even grandparents • marriage to a foreign national • extended residency in a foreign country.

Copies of the publication may be ordered free of charge on-line at enqserv@ international.gc.ca, or by calling 1-800267-8376 or 613-944-4000. The booklet can also be downloaded on the websites of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (www.cic.gc.ca) and Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (www.travel.gc.ca/publication).

June 22-23, 2010

Company Aviation Safety Officer Workshop Quality Hotel, Vancouver Airport South, 3031 No.3 Road Richmond, BC

This workshop is aimed at helping those individuals tasked with managing the various processes that make up the safety management system. The course will cover all the required elements of the CASO course but will obviously do so from the perspective of the SMS regulations as well. This workshop will be beneficial for people who are carrying out the responsibilities of the safety manager in a company and will meet the requirements of CAR’s 705.153 and 302.505 for training for the safety manager. This course will also be of interest to any operations managers that require the CASO course to meet the requirements of CAR’s 723.07. This is not an SMS course, but is designed to teach the skills required to manage an SMS. Cost $495 plus GST (last chance to beat the HST).

To register, please contact Gerry Binnema gerry@gjbconsulting. com or (778) 998-9534.

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Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Dinner and prizes will follow.

This tournament was a great success last year, and great fun as well. A challenge to both the elite golfer and those who are not.

Come and chase the little white ball more or less around the course and contribute to the BCAC Scholarship Fund.

Golf club rentals are available at the golf course on the day of the event. A limited number of 39 golf carts are also for rent at $44 each, with rentals to be arranged in advance with the YVR organizer.

If you have any questions, please contact Yulee Hong at yulee_hong@yvr.ca or (604) 276-6700.

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July 7-8, 2010

Canadian Business Aviation Association Annual Convention

Sheraton Cavalier, 2620 32 Avenue, Calgary, Alberta; Landmark Aviation, 1441 Aviation Park, Calgary, and Silverwing Golf Course, 3434 48 Avenue, Calgary.

CBAA 2010 Convention, Trade Show and Static Display will be a two-day event, held at the Sheraton Cavalier and Landmark Aviation. The 17th Annual Golf Tournament benefitting Hope Air will be held at Silverwing Golf Course.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Richard Aboulafia, vice president, analysis, Teal Group.

For more details, visit www.cbaa-acaa.ca.

July 8, 2010

Canadian International Freighter Forwarders Association Western Region Annual Golf Tournament Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club, 5460 No 7 Road, Richmond, BC

Registration and lunch 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Shotgun start 12 noon. Texas Scramble. Free gift for all golfers.

Cost: $175 Golf & Dinner tickets; $65 Dinner tickets only.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Martin Bertrand at mbertrand@simard.ca, (604) 231-8756.

July 16, 2010

Golf for Dreams supporting the children of Dreams Take Flight Redwoods Golf Course, 22011 88 Avenue, Langley, BC

Cost $180. Includes one round of golf, shared power cart, tailgate party lunch, two drink tickets, one putting contest ticket, team picture, raffle tickets, BBQ dinner. Silent and live auction to round out the evening.

Shotgun start at 12 noon, Tailgate lunch@ 10:30 a.m.

Details at www.golf4dreams.com.

July 26-August 1, 2010 2010 AirVenture Oshkosh

Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

The largest annual gathering of aviation enthusiasts. Displays and fly-in of visiting aircraft of all sizes and types as well as commercial displays. A Douglas Aircraft DC-7B, the product of a six-year restoration effort by the Historical Flight Foundation (HFF), has been confirmed to appear at this year’s event.

For more information, visit www.airventure.org.

August 12, 2010

Vancouver Transportation Club 2010 Annual Golf Tournament Greenacres Golf Club, 5040 #5 Rd, Richmond, BC

Shotgun start 12 noon; Registration 1 p.m. tee-off.

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Static displays, pre-show flying events, flying displays and many more aviation features. An A-1 Skyraider will join up with the US Navy Super Hornet to perform the US Navy Legacy Flight. The Sea Fury will help commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy. One of two flying examples in the world, the famed Lancaster will headline the Warbird lineup. Tickets: Adult $30, Child $12, Carload (up to 8 ppl) $100.

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19th Annual Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council Forum & AGM Sheraton Wall Centre, 1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC

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CAC pledges support for federal government’s Cargo Security Program The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) has pledged support for the Government of Canada’s new cargo security initiative that was announced last month. The CAC’s support includes working closely with the federal government to ensure the new program is implemented in a way that meets the unique needs of the different airports and shippers in Canada.

“Safety and security are the top priority for all of Canada’s airports,” said CAC chairman Bill Restall. “We broadly support the Government of Canada’s continued efforts to improve the security of Canada’s air cargo. We remain committed to working closely with the government so that Canada’s shippers continue to have access to competitive, timely, reliable air shipping solutions.”

The government unveiled a $95.7-million Air Cargo Security Program that will be phased in over five years and seeks to build on the air cargo plan unveiled by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in June 2006.

According to Transport Minister John Baird, the program will ensure that those companies screening cargo have received thorough security checks and that all cargo screening is completed and verified at the highest standards, using the most effective technologies.

The screening will be compatible with other trading partners, including the United States.

According to the CAC, Canada’s airports handle about 1.5-million tons a year from the nation’s largest airports to small, remote communities in Canada’s North. At the same time, airports around the country handle cargo in very different ways. Some airports are centres for large express mail operations, others handle mostly containerized commodities, and others have large amounts of live animals and perishable goods.

The 50 members of the CAC represent more than 200 airports, including all of the National Airports System (NAS) airports and most municipal airports in every province and territory.

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Rolls-Royce celebrates initial success in new engine research program

Rolls-Royce has celebrated the successful running of the latest core engine build in its E3E (efficiency, environment, economy) two-shaft research program.

E3E is developing leading-edge technologies that increase engine temperature, pressure ratio and component efficiencies, together with a 25 per cent-plus increase in thrust to weight ratios.

These technologies are designed to reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions by 15 per cent, compared to similar engines currently in service. E3E lean-burn will also reduce nitrogen oxides’ emissions as part of the company’s drive to meet ACARE (Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research in Europe) targets of a 60 per cent reduction by 2020.

The program is designed to address future customer needs in the corporate and

narrow body sectors.

“Our E3E technology, which is at the heart of our future two-shaft engine product strategy, continues to make great progress,” said Mark King, president Rolls-Royce. “We are delighted with the latest results, which have taken us another step forward in demonstrating our excellence in integrating new technologies into a highly effective engine system.”

Rolls-Royce started design of the engine in 2003 and continues to run intensive high-performance computing, combustor and high pressure turbine rig programs to support the engine demonstrator. Further builds will be tested in 2011 and 2012 and will include 1,200 cycles of endurance testing that represent maximum take-off conditions.

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An experimental aircraft has set a record for hypersonic flight, flying more than three minutes at Mach 6—six times the speed of sound.

According to U.S. Air Force officials, the X-51A Waverider was released from a B-52 Stratofortress off the southern California coast last month. Its scramjet engine accelerated the vehicle to Mach 6, and it flew autonomously for 200 seconds before losing acceleration. At that point the test was terminated.

The Air Force said the previous record for a hypersonic scramjet burn was 12 seconds.

“We are ecstatic to have accomplished many of the X-51A test points during its first hypersonic mission,” said Charlie Brink, an

X-51A program manager with the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. “We equate this leap in engine technology as equivalent to the post-World War II jump from propellerdriven aircraft to jet engines.”

The Waverider was built for the Air Force by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne and Boeing.

“This is a new world record and sets the foundation for several hypersonic applications, including access to space, reconnaissance, strike, global reach and commercial transportation,” said Joe Voget, Boeing’s director of hypersonics.

Four X-51A cruisers have been built for the Air Force, and the remaining three will be tested this fall.

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FedEx and ORBIS pull for sight

Since the opening of the Apple App Store, iPhone applications have begun to transform travel. From detailed maps to language lessons, apps can put everything you need at your fingertips and also make a great tour guide once you reach your destination. Following are some of the apps we’ve chosen to help you travel smartly and in style. If we’ve left your favourite travel app off our list, send it to us for publication.

TravelTracker

Put all your travel information in one iPhone application. Enter your travel itineraries and TravelTracker adds times and dates to calendar, gives you one-touch flight status information, helps organize your packing lists, keeps track of all your travel expenses, and more. Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later. Cost: $7.99.

Priceline Hotel Negotiator

With William Shatner as your guide, the Priceline Hotel Negotiator app lets you choose the neighbourhood and star level of the hotel you’d like to stay in, then lets you to bid on a room. If you don’t want to negotiate, you can also use the app just to find hotels near you. Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later. Cost: Free.

HearPlanet: Audio Guide to the World

Instead of signing up with a personal tour guide, use HearPlanet for a “guidebook that speaks to you.” The app will use your location to find landmarks and notable attractions nearby and then play audio commentary about those sites.

Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 2.2.1 or later.

Cost: Free or $4.99.

TripCase

Named Best Travel App by Business Week June 2009, TripCase is a comprehensive tool that organizes vacation itineraries.

The airport widget, one of the handiest tools, provides the flight number, gate number and estimated landing time for your airplane, as well as alternate flights.

The application can also recognize when a flight is running late and creates its own timetable for when the flight will actually leave. Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.

Cost: Free.

Babelingo

Choose from a list of more than 300 commonly used phrases in 11 languag-

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es then display the translation on your iPhone’s screen so you can present it to the person with whom you’re trying to communicate. Translate to and from English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Czech, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese. With 110 different language combinations Babelingo is your ultimate travel translator.

Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 2.2.1 or later. Cost: $1.99.

Point It

Another language option is Point It, which displays images on your iPhone screen that you can use to convey what you’re looking for or need—from chicken or breakfast to body parts. Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch (2nd generation), iPod touch (3rd generation), and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 2.2.1 or later. Cost: $4.99.

According to the World Health Organization, almost half a million children go blind every year—that’s one child every minute somewhere around the world.

Sadly, much of the blindness that occurs in children in developing countries is preventable.

Last month, ORBIS Canada, a nonprofit global organization with a mission to prevent and treat blindness in developing countries, hosted a unique plane pull fundraiser at YVR that included a FedEx cargo plane. Held at the FedEx Apron, the event featured 22 teams from corporations and community groups competing for six awards. Each team donated a minimum of $1,000 to pull the 73-ton FedEx 727 cargo plane 3.6 metres.

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The Currency app helps users calculate up-to-date currency exchange rates.

Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.

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More than 650 guests, participants and volunteers came out to support the plane pull and cheer on their favourite team.

Awards were presented for fastest time, top individual and team fund raisers, most enthusiastic team, and even the slowest team.

More than $35,000 was raised for ORBIS’ Kids Sight program in the developing world.

“We hope (this) will be an annual event across Canada in support of ORBIS’ efforts internationally,” said Dr. Francis Law, a Vancouver-area ophthalmologist who has participated in missions to China, the Philippines and the Dominican Republic.

“While we can’t cure and prevent all blindness overnight, our ultimate goal is

to contribute to the creation of a world in which no one is needlessly blind, where quality eye care, education and treatment are available to everyone.”

ORBIS draws upon an international faculty of more than 450 volunteer ophthalmologists, nurses, and biomedical engineers, approximately 40 of them Canadian, to deliver eye-care training and treatment in the most underserved regions of the world. Since launching their eye care programs 27 years ago, ORBIS has benefitted people in more than 87 countries, enhancing the skills of more than 234,000 health care personnel and providing treatment for more than 9.7-million people.

For more information, visit www.orbiscanada.ca/planepull.

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Last month, this RC-3 Seabee aircraft was spotted at the South Terminal. The Seabee was designed by Percival Hopkins Spencer, an aviation pioneer who built his first hang glider in April 1911.

A few Seabees are still operating commercially as bush planes and air taxis.

Interestingly, the Seebee’s unusual body garnered some Hollywood fame when it made a brief appearance in the 1974 James Bond movie, The Man with the Golden Gun.

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The World Customs & Culture app lets users get up to speed quickly when visiting foreign nations by displaying various customs, rules, tips and cultural traditions unique to more than 165 countries. The app also contains a phrase guide that includes words from languages all over the world. Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later. Cost: Free.

While travelling, keep your iPhone safe by setting a passcode lock. You might even want to create and set new wallpaper that includes an “If found, please return to...” message with your name and hotel.

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Asiana Airlines scoops Airline of the Year title The 2010 Skytrax’s annual World Airline Awards, ranked by surveys and reviews of more than 17.9-million customers, was dominated by Asian carriers, followed by those from the Middle East and Australia.

The awards are recognized around the world for being the only truly global, independent passenger survey of airline standards. Established in 1999, the awards are known across the globe as “the Passenger’s Choice” awards.

The 2009/2010 Survey included more than 200 airlines, from largest international airlines to domestic carriers. The geographic spread of survey interviews included results from more than 100 different nationalities of airline passengers.

“We have grown this survey year on year, and take great pride in being the only organization to undertake a truly global study that represents the travelling public’s choice of the best airlines out there,” said Edward Plaisted, Skytrax chairman. “Our real thanks go to all those travellers that have contributed so much to the World Airline Survey, and demonstrated why these awards are known as the Passenger’s Choice.”

Some of the winning airlines include amenities ranging from in-flight showers and cook-to-order meals to pampering airport lounges that dole out free massages and cocktails.

10. Malaysia Airlines slipped one spot from 2009, but was awarded top prizes for Best Economy Class and Staff Service Excellence in Asia.

9. Thai Airways moved up a notch despite having the smallest fleet size on the list. Amenities include an airport lounge with a grand piano, free massages and a well-stocked bar accessible to travellers flying out of Bangkok.

8. Emirates dropped three spots from last year, but the Dubai-based carrier took home the prize for Best In-flight Entertainment for a sixth year in a row.

7. Qantas, Australia’s oldest and largest airline, slipped from sixth in 2009.

6. Etihad Airways took home top honours for its First Class cabin and

catering.

5. Air New Zealand climbed three spots from last year, receiving an award for Best Carrier in Australia/Pacific.

4. Cathay Pacific, last year’s top winner, fell to fourth place overall but was named Best Transpacific Airline.

3. Qatar Airways with its revamped interior and improved service, continues to move upward, including being voted to have the Best food in Business Class.

2. Singapore Airline received kudos for service and comfortable seating,

receiving the number two spot overall for a second year running. The airline also received awards for World’s Best Cabin Staff, Best Business Class Seat and Best Airline in Southeast Asia.

1. Asiana Airlines, South Korea’s second-largest airline, replaced

long-time champion Cathay Pacific to receive the survey’s top spot. Customers raved over the airline’s tasty Korean meals, extensive in-flight entertainment and inflight service. Asiana offers service from YVR to Seoul-Incheon. For more information, visit www.flyasiana.com.

Changes to West Coast Air’s Sechelt-Vancouver service West Coast Air, which was acquired

by Harbour Air Seaplanes last month, has announced changes to its scheduled service from Sechelt to Vancouver.

Effective immediately, all flights to and from Sechelt will now fly directly to West Coast Air’s downtown Vancouver, Coal Harbour Terminal, with the exception of one afternoon flight that will still depart from YVR’s Aiport South.

For passengers wishing to travel on to Richmond from the airline’s Vancouver terminal, West Coast Air will offer complimentary transfers on the Canada Line from downtown Vancouver to any of their Richmond stops, including YVR. For more information, please call 1 800 665-0212.

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Louise McKenven, senior director marketing, Air Canada, collected the award for Best Airline North America.

Air Canada retained its ranking of Best Airline North America at the recent 2010 Skytrax World Airline Awards, held in Hamburg, Germany. Air Canada topped Continental and Delta Airlines to win the award.

The annual survey by Skytrak is regarded in the air transportation industry as a primary benchmarking tool for passenger satisfaction levels of airlines throughout the world, and uses more than 38 different aspects of passenger satisfaction to rank product and service standards.

“It is an honour to once again be acknowledged by air travellers around the world as the best airline in North America,” said Calin Rovinescu, president and CEO of Air Canada. “This most recent poll of 17-million airline passengers underscores our progress in providing our customers with a world class travel experience and an industry leading product.”

WestJet, the second largest Canadian carrier after Air Canada, won the Airline Staff Service Excellence Award North America at the event.

The other airlines nominated for Staff Service Excellence North America were Alaska Airlines, Virgin America, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines.

WestJet selected one of its flight attendants to fly to Hamburg to accept the award on behalf of all WestJetters.

“I feel privileged to work for an airline that recognizes the value of its people and demonstrates that through its actions,” said Emmet Finnegan, WestJet Flight attendant selected to accept the award.

“Being [sent] to accept the award on behalf of WestJetters shows that we practise what we preach.”

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Spy-themed trip chosen as winner in GAP Adventures contest The thrilling Spy Mission: European Edition itinerary has been named the winner of GAP Adventures Create Your Own Adventure contest.

The trip’s creator, 23-year-old management consultant Ryan Fossella—who will have the opportunity to experience the adventure along with two lucky guests and five additional contest winners—designed his unique 12-day espionage-themed itinerary with three simple objectives in mind.

He set out to establish a storyline to capture thrill-seeking travellers’ imaginations, provide opportunities to participate in exciting adventure activities on his personal bucket list, while also enjoying comfortable lodging worthy of a discerning international super spy.

“I chose the spy theme because there is a sort of romanticism around their exciting

lifestyle, but on this vacation I wanted to gloss over the harsh conditions that they go through day-to-day,” said Fossella, who designed the trip to not only take him back to the European countries he loves, but also to provide a fast-paced, life changing adventure.

Spy Mission will cross Switzerland, Germany and Italy with travellers living the cloak-and-dagger lifestyle through a series of challenges in pursuit of the elusive “Mr. Cunningham.”

“The goal will be to do all of the cool stuff spies do, but without the danger or discomfort,” said Fossella. “Think of it as a cross between a James Bond movie and an episode of 24.”

Gap Adventures will be working with Fossella to create an itinerary that realizes the spirit and theme of his idea. The result-

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On Day 6 of the Spy Mission adventure, the teams will be airlifted to the top of the Matterhorn in Switzerland. They will then ski to the bottom, hop on waiting motorcycles and take off to a nearby small town to look for their target. ing tour will be featured in the company’s 2011 brochure.

The Create Your Own Adventure grand prize winner was chosen both by user voting (50%) and a panel of selected judges (50%).

The competition garnered international attention drawing nearly 7,000 itinerary submissions from 111 countries, with GAP’s Create Your Own Adventure web-

site drawing traffic from 172 countries.

“It’s no surprise this contest appealed to such a diverse group of people,” said Gap Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip. “We’re committed to changing people’s lives with any of our experiences, and in this case it was a chance to build the itinerary of their dreams and share it with the vibrant community that grew out of the Create Your Own Adventure competition.

Reconnect at Whistler on Canada Day Whistler is welcoming back and recognizing the heroes of the 2010 Winter Games and recreating the festive Village vibe during three days over the Canada Day long weekend, from July 1 to 3.

The Games experience in Whistler would not have been the same without the tireless efforts of the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) ‘blue jacket’ volunteers and the inspiration of the Olympic and Paralympic torchbearers.

In appreciation, Whistler is inviting back the volunteers and torchbearers of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games on July 1, 2010 during the Canada

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Day festivities. Those who watched the magic of the 2010 Winter Games unfold on television are also invited to come and experience a Whistler-style celebration.

The three-day Whistler Canada Day 2010 Celebration, starting Thursday July 1, is an exciting way to experience all things Whistler—including sport, live music, culture food and drink, and fireworks. Whistler Canada Day 2010 serves as an opportunity to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic athletes, rekindle the community spirit and pride seen during the Games, enhance the launch of the summer tourism season and strengthen partnerships in the resort.

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The Create Your Own Adventure contest invited everyone from once-a-year vacationers to seasoned globetrotters to submit an itinerary for the tour of their dreams, virtually anywhere in the world, virtually any way they wanted. Participants used the customized itinerary engine at www.createyourownadventure.com to build their dream trip.

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Athletes confirmed to attend include alpine skiers Mike Janyk, Morgan Perrin, Matt Hallat, Lindsay Debou and Robbie Dixon, snowboarders Maelle Ricker and Justin Lamoureux, as well as skier cross competitor Julia Murray and gold medalist Ashleigh McIvor.

Exciting Canada Day highlights include a Canada Day Parade, 2010 Games Athlete Recognition Ceremony, a great line up of street entertainment, as well as a freeoutdoor Spirit of the West concert.

Before the parade kicks off, join Whistler Community Services for a by donation community pancake breakfast.

From 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. pancakes will be served up in the Upper Village. All funds will benefit the Whistler food bank. The parade kicks off at 12 p.m. at the Whistler Public Library and winds along the Village Stroll ending at Mountain Square. The parade includes roving street entertainment, 2010 Olympians and Paralympians, a 60-piece marching band and an award for the most sustainable float.

The fun continues at the Après Parade part at Village Square at 2 p.m. with the singing of O Canada by local performer Rachel Thom, cake-cutting, a 2010 Olympic and Paralympic athlete recognition ceremony and a free outdoor Spirit of the West concert.

Following the Après Parade Party, festivities carry on with a family-friendly party at Ross Rebagliati Park at 7 p.m. The party includes a line-up of Whistler’s best acoustic performers, a community mural and an outdoor movie, culminating with fireworks at 10:15 p.m., depending on the current forest fire danger rating.

The fun doesn’t end with the fireworks.

Whistler residents and guests can check out the Whistler Canada Day 2010 outdoor concert series in Village Square on Friday July 2 and Saturday July 3 from 3 to 5 p.m.

The lineup also includes local musicians, Chilliwack on Friday and Delhi 2 Dublin on Saturday.

Keep your red and white duds handy to celebrate Canada Day Whistler-style.

For a complete schedule of activities, visit whistler.ca/CanadaDay2010.

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NAV CANADA receives IATA Eagle Award NAV CANADA was the recipient of an Eagle Award from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at the association’s annual general meeting in Berlin earlier this month.

Eagle Awards honour air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and airports for outstanding performance in customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. Key criteria for the award include effective customer consultation, transparency in sharing information, reasonable service charges, productivity improvements, and a positive record in safety, environment, operational and social issues.

NAV CANADA was a previous Eagle Award winner in 2001.

“The performance of NAV CANADA has been enhanced by the right technical and operational invest-

ments, following extensive cost/benefit analyses,” said Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO of IATA. “NAV CANADA’s effective management has allowed the company to reduce its charges in 2006 and 2007, and freeze them at that level ever since.”

NAV CANADA has built a global reputation for safety, efficiency and a wide-ranging modernization program that has also seen its technology sold on a commercial basis to other air navigation providers on three continents.

The company recently published a report highlighting its efforts to reduce customer fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions through more efficient air navigation consistent with safety. Annual airline fuel savings are well over $300-million, with equivalent greenhouse gas emissions savings.

NAV CANADA, is a private sector, non-share capital corporation financed through publicly-traded debt. With

Vaccines a necessity for summer vacation operations from coast to coast to coast, the company provides air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information services, airport advisory services and electronic aids to navigation.

IATA aims for transparency in baggage rules and charges A new system of Automated Carrier Baggage Rules (ACBR) was announced at the recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual general meeting in Berlin. IATA, which represents more than 230 airlines, said this will allow airlines, travel agents and passengers to know what baggage rules apply for any given itinerary.

Since airlines have variety of different rules and fees depending on the number of bags checked, class of travel, frequent flyer status and routings, the new ACBR are designed to put all of that information in one place so passengers can have a complete understanding of baggage fees before they buy their tickets.

“Baggage rules are becoming increasingly complex and confusing,” said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s director general and CEO. “We must improve transparency so that travellers know what to expect.”

Additionally, IATA said airlines will benefit from easier, faster and more accurate handling of baggage charges at check-in. This will reduce costly and time-

consuming disputes between carriers over whose baggage allowances and charges apply for any given journey.

IATA is partnering with the Airline Tariff Publishing Company (ATPCO), who will host the central database. IATA will populate the database by mobilizing airlines to submit their baggage rules to ATPCO by September 2010 for implementation in early 2011.

Travel agents and airlines that link to the new database through existing reservations and ticketing systems will enable passengers to receive baggage fee and allowance information at the time of booking.

According to IATA, its Simplifying the Business Program, which includes the new ACBR, is reducing costs for the industry and improving service for passengers. The program has delivered annual cost savings of $4-billion through e-ticketing and common-use self-service kiosks. Bar Coded Boarding Passes, Baggage Improvement Program, Fast Travel, IATA e-freight and IATA e-services will deliver a further $12.8-billion in cost savings.

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Each summer, many Canadians travel with family and friends on vacation. This is usually a time to relax and enjoy a little time away from the daily routine. While on vacation, very few people consider the risks associated with travelling to different countries, or give a second thought about the possibility of contracting a serious disease such as hepatitis A or B. Hepatitis A and B are liver diseases with potentially serious consequences and are common infections in many parts of the world where sanitation and sewage infrastructure are poor, as people can become infected by eating or drinking contaminated food or water.

Of course, contracting hepatitis A or B is not necessarily limited to foreign countries. They can also be contracted through unprotected sexual contact or activities that can cause a skin perforation with contaminated tools, including manicures, pedicures, body piercings and tattoos.

It is estimated that thousands of individuals contract hepatitis A each year and reports suggest that there are approximately 250,000 Canadians with chronic hepatitis B. The signs and symptoms of hepatitis may include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), fatigue, fever, nausea and vomiting and diarrhea.

To help reduce your risk of contracting hepatitis, it is important to adopt healthy hygiene practices such as washing your hands before preparing or eating foods and to avoid sharing grooming devices.

Getting vaccinated against both hepatitis A and B is the best way to help protect yourself against these liver diseases and it is as easy as visiting your local travel clinic. Infants and children are vaccinated for hepatitis A and B, but many adults tend to forget the need to get vaccinated and are susceptible as a result.

Twinrix® vaccine is the only combination vaccine that protects against both hepatitis A and B. It also provides longterm protection of at least 15 years when all scheduled doses are administered. The Twinrix vaccine helps the body produce the specific antibodies that prevent hepatitis A and hepatitis B virus infection. It is usually given between two weeks to four weeks before trip departure. A booster should be given 6-12 months later to confer long-term immunity. The side-effects of Twinrix are generally mild and may include soreness at the injection site, headache, and malaise.

The Vancouver Airport Clinic is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding the proper vaccinations for travel. This month is vaccine awareness month and the Clinic will be offering discounts on Twinrix vaccinations.

Travel consultations, risk assessments and most vaccines are not covered by the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP).

To book a travel appointment, please call (604) 207-6900 or visit the Vancouver Airport Clinic on the lower level of the Domestic Terminal.

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Car plus van plus truck equals Ford Transit Connect When Ford’s Transit Connect was first launched in Europe in 2003, it was named International Van of the Year by an independent panel of commercial vehicle journalists representing 19 European countries.

Part of a family of Transit commercial vehicles offered across Europe, the Transit Connect has doubled Ford’s share of the European light- and medium-duty commercial vehicle market to 34 per cent since its introduction.

The vehicle, which is manufactured in Kocaeli, Turkey, at Ford’s most advanced light commercial vehicle assembly plant, was first shown on the North American continent at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show.

Since mid-2009, it has been imported to Canada and the U.S. and was named 2010 North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Purpose-built for small business owners, the Ford Transit Connect is a versatile compact van that offers a fuel-efficient alternative to full-size commercial vans.

But make no mistake, the Transit Connect is built on a dedicated, commercial vehicle platform to fulfill the demand that rigorous business use demands.

Designed, engineered and manufactured

by Ford of Europe, the Transit Connect has been a sales success in Europe and is now poised to provide the ideal option for small business owners in North America.

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This compact van was built around the following key attributes: • Cargo area functionality and

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Transit Connect has cargo doors on both sides and at the rear—dual sliding side doors and 180-degree-opening rear doors—that allow easy access to a generous cargo area. Its front doors have large openings, making getting in and out of the vehicle easy, and a perfect design feature for delivery people.

For its size and urban manoeuvrability, the Transit Connect cargo capacity is a massive 143 cubic feet. It can accommodate loads up to 1.98 metres in length and 1.43 metres in width.

The vehicle’s straight, square-sided exterior also provides the perfect design for businesses to display their logos and messages.

Three Trims

The Transit Connect is available in three trims: • 2.0 XLT without rear door glass, 136 horsepower; 9.5-7.9L/100km; $26,799.

• 2.0 XLT with rear door glass, 136

horsepower; 9.5-7.9L/100km; $27,299.

• 2.0 XLT Wagon, 136 horsepower; 9.5-7.9L/100km; $28,299.

With its manoeuvrability, easy cargo access and fuel-efficient powertrain, the Transit Connect makes tackling the urban jungle a breeze. Oh, and these vans will be very visible on Canadian streets soon as Canada Post as chosen the Transit Connect to replace its current fleet of mail carriers.

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Pacific Coastal hosts South Terminal networking event Last month, Pacific Coastal Airlines hosted a reception for members of the Vancouver Board of Trade (VBOT), key suppliers and business partners to build awareness and promote the airline’s scheduled flights, cargo and charter services at YVR’s South Terminal.

The VBOT is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote, enhance and facilitate the development of the region as a Pacific centre for trade, commerce and travel. The organization has a rich history dating back to September 22, 1887 when it was founded by 31 members to protect the interests of merchants, traders and manufacturers, advance trade, and promote the advancement and general prosperity of Vancouver. Today, the 5,800-member organization runs a variety of programs, including many symposiums, exclusive networking events and community fundraisers such as The Spirit of Vancouver, Leaders of Tomorrow and the Company of Young Professionals.

The networking event, which included tours of Pacific Coastal’s SAAB aircraft, provided the opportunity to network and for attendees to share ideas on how to create and expand new business.

Pacific Coastal extends its thanks to everyone who attended and plans to hold more community networking events this summer to promote its services and showcase the South Terminal.

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Retirement and debt not conducive for peace of mind A recent study by the Royal Bank shows that four in 10 Canadians over the age of 50 retired with debt and continued to increase their debt ratio during retirement to sustain their lifestyle.

The bank’s first annual Retirement Myths and Realities survey poll found that 39 per cent of retirement-age Canadians with assets of at least $100,000 retired

with some form of debt, and 22 per cent retired with a mortgage on their primary residence.

While the majority of the survey respondents agreed that it was important to be able to save at least part of their retirement income, more than one quarter sought credit while retired.

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Smoke-free destinations Since 1989, May 31 has been designated as World No Tobacco Day. A World Health Organization (WHO) initiative, World No Tobacco Day draws global attention to tobacco use and the negative effect it can have on health in an attempt to encourage smokers around the globe to stub out their cigarettes.

In Canada, the Government’s efforts to reduce tobacco use in Canada, including passage of the Tobacco Act in 1997 to make it difficult for tobacco companies to promote their products to youth, appears to be working. Over the past decade, national smoking rates have fallen for all Canadians, including youth. In 1994, 45 per cent of students in grades 6-9 reported having tried a cigarette, compared to only 22 per cent in 2008/2009. Additionally, laws restricting smoking in many public areas have come into effect and tough new restrictions now prohibit tobacco advertising in newspapers or magazines that could be seen by young people.

Following are some of the countries that promoted smoke-free public areas.

Australia. Smoking in enclosed public spaces is banned throughout the country.

Canada. Bars and restaurants have been smoke-free zones for several years, and in some provinces shop owners are required to keep tobacco out of sight of customers.

Iceland. Smoking and the use of tobacco in enclosed public spaces including bars, restaurants and clubs, as well as public land intended for use by children, is banned in Iceland.

Vancouver rated 4th best city worldwide for quality of living Vancouver has tied with Auckland, New Zealand as this year’s fourth best city in the world for quality of living, as ranked in the annual Mercer Survey. European cities dominated the top-10 ranking for quality of living, with Canada, New Zealand and Australia also featuring. Vienna, Austria scored highest for overall quality of living, while Baghdad, Iraq scored the lowest.

Calgary, Alberta scored as the world’s top eco-city, followed by Honolulu, with Ottawa and Helsinki in joint 3rd place.

Top 20 cities in quality of living rankings: Base City: New York, US (=100) 1. Vienna, Austria (108.6) 2. Zurich, Switzerland (108) 3. Geneva, Switzerland (107.9) 4. Vancouver, Canada (107.4) 4. Auckland, New Zealand (107.4) 6. Dusseldorf, Germany (107.2) 7. Frankfurt, Germany (107) 7. Munich, Germany (107) 9. Bern, Switzerland (106.5) 10. Sydney, Australia (106.3) 11. Copenhagen, Denmark (106.2) 12. Welling ton, New Zealand (105.9) 13. Amsterdam, Netherlands (105.7) 14. Ottawa, Canada (105.5) 15. Brussels, Belgium (105.4) 16. Toronto, Canada (105.3) 17. Berlin, Germany (105) 18. Melbourne, Australia (104.8) 19. Luxembourg, Luxembourg (104.6) 20. Stockholm, Sweden (104.5)

The Emerald Isle was the first country in the world to enforce an outright ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces, which includes clubs, bars, restaurants and clubs.

Norway. Smoking has been banned in cafés, restaurants and bars since 2004 and the number of smokers has steadily declined over the last decade. However, a type of oral tobacco called ‘snus’, remains popular, with one in five young men using it daily.

United States. While the US Congress has not enacted a nationwide smoking ban, some 26 states, including California and New York, have no-smoking laws designed to keep workplaces, bars and restaurants smoke-free.

of retirement strategies at RBC, “More and more Canadians are carrying debt into retirement.” Davies did not deem that necessarily “a bad thing,” since “having access to credit in retirement can be beneficial to managing income and cash flow and provide additional flexibility.”

However, I am concerned with retirees having debt for a number of reasons.

Firstly, retirement should be a time when one can focus on hobbies, travel, recreation, free from financial obligations and worries. A large line of credit is inconsistent with that goal.

Secondly, a retiree with a significant level of debt may not be able to pay out the debt before they depart this earth, instead leaving outstanding loans for heirs. While there may be assets to offset the debt, this strikes me as poor estate planning at best.

One way to address this issue would be for the retiree to purchase a life insurance policy, which would pay off any debts after their death. However, purchasing such a policy at retirement age can be a very expensive proposition.

The time for individuals to develop financial discipline (with respect to debt) is long before they retire. Many people lack this discipline and, unfortunately, accumulate significant debt instead. Lifestyle choices relegate debt repayment to the future, allowing the debt load to remain at retirement age. The lower-income retirement years then render debt repayment difficult, if not impossible.

The RBC survey also revealed that

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retirees were living on 56 per cent of their pre-retirement income—proof that spending drops significantly in retirement.

This drop in spending is partly due to lower taxes, lower commuting costs and the absence of Employment Insurance and pension plan premiums.

Most financial planners agree that Canadians should aim for a 70 per cent replacement of pre-retirement income in order to maintain quality of life. Neither figure, however will provide surplus funds for debt repayment or unexpected costs, such as prescription drugs, for example, which the survey found amounted to more than $1,000 annually for one in five retirees.

The cost of inflation and taxes were the chief concerns voiced by the survey

respondents, with 35 per cent worried that the rising cost of living will negatively impact their post-retirement income.

A debt load at retirement is not conducive to achieving peace of mind so whether you’re a boomer or younger, the sooner you develop sound saving and investing habits, the better.

The RBC Retirement Myths and Realities survey poll surveyed 2,143 adults and was conducted online by Ipsos Reid from March 10-19. The survey has an estimated margin of error of +/-2.1 percentages points 19 times out of 20.

Peter Kutney is a financial planner with Partners in Planning in Vancouver. He can be reached at 604-438-1603 or pkutney@telus.net.

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Neighbourhood Restaurant Guide Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Try something different today for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The following restaurants are at or within five minutes from YVR, and most offer airport employee discounts.

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Voted Richmond’s Best Greek Restaurant Come & enjoy authentic Greek & Continental dishes

• Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder • Crispy Tender Kalamari • Homemade Spinach Pies • Flame-grilled Souvlaki • Steak, Pasta & Seafood dishes

Greek & Continental Restaurant 7260 Westminster Highway, Richmond

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• Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches-Level 3 Departures A&W: Breakfast served daily—Bacon ‘n Egger with real bacon and real eggs, hash browns, French Toast.

Also, hamburgers, fries, beverages, including A&W’s famous root beer.

Open 5am-10pm. Level 3 Departures.

Also located at International Departures (Post-Security) • Harvey’s: Breakfast, burgers-Level 3 Departures • Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wrapsLevel 3 Departures • Swiss Chalet: Rotisserie chicken-Level 2 Arrivals • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups-Level 2 Arrivals & Level 3 Departures • Jugo Juice: Juice, smoothies, wraps & paninis – Level 3 Departures • Wok ‘N Roll: Chinese & Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures

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International (Pre-Security) • Hanami Japanese Restaurant: Dim Sum & Japanese cuisine-Level 3 Departures • Koho Restaurant & Bar: Casual diningLevel 3 Departures • Galiano Bakery & Café: Breakfast, sandwiches & pastries-Level 3 Departures • Burger King: Breakfast, burgers, salads -Level 2 Arrivals & Level 3 Departures • Flying Wedge Pizza: Pizza, salads & soups-Level 3 Departures • Fortune Wok: Asian cuisine – Level 3 Departures • OPA! Souvlaki of Greece: Greek cuisine-Level 3 Departures • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soup – Level 2 Arrivals • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures

Airport South • Airside Café & Catering 350-5400 Airport Road South. Located opposite Million Air. (604) 273-6628 • ATC Cafeteria 3800 Cessna Drive. In the BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus. (604) 419-3782 • The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill 4760 Inglis Drive. Located on the water, inside Harbour Air Seaplanes Terminal, near Vancouver Airport South. Incredible location, great food, good service & good value. Open 7 days per week 11am to midnight, weekend Breakfast from 9am.

(604) 273-0278 • McDonald’s Restaurant 6020-6086 Russ Baker Way. Burgers, fast food, 5am-midnight. (604) 718-1022 3 The Sideslip Café #100-5360 Airport Road South. Located at Esso Avitat. Open 6am-10:30 am for breakfast and until 3pm for lunch.

Serving homemade soups, sandwiches & paninis & daily specials. Fresh baked pastries, organic tea & coffee. Take out & catering. (604) 303 SLIP (7547) • Skyway Restaurant (YVR South Terminal) #118-4440 Cowley Crescent.

Breakast, lunch. (604) 231-9822 • Sushi Café 5455 Airport Road South. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, 6am-10pm. Eat in or take out. (604) 761-2362 MARPOLE • Cravings Restaurant & Lounge 8804 Osler Street, Vancouver. This newly renovated restaurant is located behind the Coast Hotel, only 5 minutes from YVR. Lunch, dinner, weekend breakfast. Tapas, classic pastas, steaks, seafood, vegetarian meals, stirfries, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, salads, soups, and more. (604) 264-8444

• Konichiwa Seafood & Sushi Bar 1320 West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver Lunch, dinner. Japanese sushi, sashimi, seafood. 11am-10pm. (604) 267-9991 • Wick’s Café 1300 West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver.

Paninis, esspresso, bagels, pastries, soup, muffins, cinnamon buns.

Mon - Fri: 7am-9pm. Sat. 8am-7pm.

Sun. 8am-7pm. (604) 677-6396 MILLER ROAD • Café Runway #109-5000 Miller Road. Breakast, lunch.

6am-5:30pm. (604) 273-1170 OVER THE BRIDGE(S) • The Boathouse Restaurant 8331 River Rd. Specializing in fresh seafood from the west coast of B.C. & around the world. Ever-changing selection of fresh fish, premium oysters

The best burgers at YVR

Try the 1/3 lb Sirloin Slip Burger $6.99

Famous Turkey Cran Sandwich . . . $5.99 *Homemade Soup of The day with Forcada Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.50 HOMESTYLE BREAKFASTS “Wingman” Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . $4.95 “Tarmac” French Toast . . . . . . . . . . $5.95 “Telluride” Omelette . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95

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(604) 273-7014 • Italian Tomato Restaurant 8380 Bridgeport Rd. Lunch, dinner. 11am-10pm (604) 247-0040 5 Mr. Pickwick’s Fish & Chips 8620 Granville Street, Vancouver Lunch, dinner, British pub foods & fresh seafood. 11am- 8:30pm. (604) 266-2340 7 The Mad Greek 7260 Westminster Highway Enjoy a feast worthy of Olympians. Great appetizers, famous homemade Spanakopita, tempting Souvlakis, mouthwatering Rack of Lamb, seafood—including the best calamari in town, Platters and more. Lunch, dinner.

Belly dancer Saturday nights. 11:30 am – 10pm. (604) 278-9598 Hotel Restaurants 6 Bailey’s All-Star Sports Café Your Community Source for Professional Sports. 113-5188 Westminster Hwy. (Between No. 1 & 2 Rd) M-W 11 am-11pm. Th-F 11 am-Midnight.

Sat. 9 am-Midnight. Sun 9 am-11 pm.

(604) 273-1045 • Accent Inns Vancouver Airport 10551 St Edwards Dr IHOP Restaurant: breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 273-3311 • Best Western Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Road • Highlander Restaurant: Open for lunch & dinner, serving a variety of highquality continental and world cuisine including seafood, pastas & European specialty dishes as well as burgers and sandwiches. Lunch 10:30am-2pm; dinner 5pm-9:30pm. (604) 270-7576 • Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel 1041 SW Marine Drive White Spot Restaurant—full-service restaurant, breakfast, lunch, dinner, take out. (604) 310 - 7768 Hudson’s Landing Pub – classic pub food, including fish & chips, pizza, burgers & sandwiches. Open for lunch & dinner. 11:30am-12:15pm.

(604) 263-5445 • Comfort Inn Vancouver Airport 3031 No. 3 Road Atrium Inn Restaurant & Lounge – breakfast, 6:30am-10:30am (604) 278-5161 • Delta Vancouver Airport 3500 Cessna Drive Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant – lunch, dinner. (604) 278-1241

• Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Highway Carver’s Steakhouse & Lounge – dinner.

(604) 207-7107 Tivoli’s Restaurant – breakfast, lunch.

(604) 278-5555 • The Fairmont Vancouver Airport (at YVR) –3111 Grant McConachie Jetside Bar: Level 3 International Departures – offers a selection of appetizers, snacks, and shared food.

(604) 248.3281 Globe@YVR: Award-winning signature restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and featuring a special holiday menu. (604) 248-3281 • The Fraser Arms 1450 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver The Fraser Arms Café—enjoy the $2.99 breakfast special every day, starting at 7am weekdays & 8am weekends; lunch served until 2 pm. (604) 261-2499 • Hilton Vancouver Airport 5911 Minoru Blvd Carmichael’s Restaurant: breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 232-5000 • Holiday Inn International Vancouver Airport 10720 Cambie Road Fogg n Sudds Restaurant – pub style food with a wide selection of international beers. (604) 273-0776 • Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport 8181 Cambie Road Fresh Restaurant & Lounge-breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 279-8181 • River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road Tramonto – breakfast 6:30am-11am, lunch 11am-2pm, dinner (604) 247-8573

The Buffet at River Rock – all you can eat buffet, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Newly renovated, The Buffet at River Rock highlights fresh local produce & offers culturally diverse & traditionally inspired dishes with complimentary selected beverages. (604) 247-8900 8 Sandman Signature Hotel 10251 St Edwards Drive Cucumber Café – breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 276-2853 Chop Steak Fish Bar – casual dining.

(604) 276-1180 • Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Highway 9 Harold’s Bistro & Bar – breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full menu of contemporary cuisine, wide selection of award-winning B.C. wines, beers on tap and spirits. Open 6:30am-11:00pm. (604) 273-7878 4

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• Travelodge Hotel Vancouver Airport 3071 St Edwards Drive Pantry Restaurant – breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 214-0007 • Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel 7571 Westminster Highway The American Grille—American cuisine enhanced with regional flavours. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Open 6am-10pm. (604) 232-2804 • The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way The Apron – minutes away from Vancouver International Airport & nestled on the banks of the Fraser River. The Apron welcomes you to its comfortable, yet elegant, surroundings.

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In the morning, refresh yourself with one of the many healthy superfood breakfast choices. Open 7 days a week; Dining room open from 6:30am-10:30pm.

Lounge open from 11am-midnight. For reservations, call (604) 238-2105.

STEVESTON • Yokohama Teppanyaki Sushi & Steakhouse 140 – 12251 No 1 Road.

Authentic Japanese cuisine served at their Teppan Grill, where your dinner is cooked to perfection right before your eyes. Book your party of 4 or more at the special Christmas Party Dinner price of $29.95 per person. Open Mon to Fri 10:00am to 10:00pm. Weekends 11:00am to 9:30pm. (604) 271-8896.

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113-5188 Westminster Hwy. (Between No. 1 & 2 Rd.)

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