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Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has been ranked the best airport in North America for the second year in a row by millions of the most discerning judges: travellers. YVR was honoured with the prestigious designation as part of the 2011 Skytrax World Airport Awards—an independent and highly regarded survey which ranks airports worldwide—held March 30 at the Passenger Terminal Expo in Copenhagen, Denmark. “This award has special meaning to YVR since it signifies that our quest for excellence is recognized by the millions of travellers who use our facilities every year,” said Larry Berg, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “Pivotal to
our continued success are strong partnerships with 23,000-plus people who work on Sea Island—including airlines, government agencies, business partners, retailers and volunteers, with whom we share this award.” The Skytrax survey was completed by more than 11.38-million travellers from 100 countries around the globe. Respondents were asked to rate airports on 39 different criteria including cleanliness, design and layout, retail facilities, clarity of flight information and signs, luggage handling and transportation. In 2010, YVR passengers benefited from the new facilities and services put in place in preparation for the 2010 Winter Games, including the Canada Line rapid
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This month marks the 25th anniversary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ operations at YVR. The oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name, KLM has been connecting Vancouver and Amsterdam on daily flights since the early 1980s. Dutch consul general Johannes Vervload and AIR FRANCE-KLM’s vice president and general manager for Canada, Bénédicte Duval, were joined by Vancouver Airport Authority president and CEO Larry Berg at an official gate ceremony for the departure of Flight 682 to Amsterdam on April 1. Some 250 passengers and 15 crew members were treated to anniversary cupcakes and a special dedication ceremony. “From two flights a week in 1986 with stopovers in Calgary, Vancouver is now served daily with a 285-seater MD-11,” said Duval. “Moreover, KLM’s long-time presence in Vancouver is a strategic asset in the North American Transatlantic Joint Venture it holds with Delta, Air France
and Alitalia.” This summer, KLM’s daily flights between Vancouver and Amsterdam will arrive and depart earlier than in years’ past: Vancouver to Amsterdam • Departs 4:05pm • Arrives 10:25am (+ 1 day) Amsterdam to Vancouver • Departs 1:20pm • Arrives 2pm “We’re delighted to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of our valued longtime airline partners,” said Berg. “KLM’s service between Vancouver and Amsterdam offers an important connection between western Canada and Europe—a connection valued by business and leisure travellers alike.” KLM merged with AIR FRANCE in 2004, making it the largest airline partnership in the world. AIR FRANCE-KLM transports the most passengers in the world and is the globe’s second-largest cargo transporter.
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transit link and the Public Observation Area. Customer care continues to be a focus for the Airport Authority, with hundreds of volunteer Green Coat ambassadors and customer care staff delivering an unparalleled experience to the airport’s passengers. Other highly-ranked features at YVR include the ease of accessibility to and from the airport with the Canada Line; stunning
art and architecture that is reflective of B.C.’s landscape and people; 160 shops and services; and even a 114,000-litre aquarium. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel was also recognized in a brand-new Skytrax category for Best Airport Hotels around the world. For more information on these awards, visit worldairportawards.com.
Hope Without Borders initiative supports Japan’s relief efforts
Soil liquefaction was evident in areas of reclaimed land around Tokyo as a result of Japan’s earthquake. The Japanese government has said the cost of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami could reach $309-billion, making it the world’s most expensive natural disaster on record. ICE International Currency Exchange and the team from Payline FX have combined forces to collaborate on a fundraising initiative that will span Canada, from coast to coast. Launching on Monday, April 11, Hope Without Borders will offer Canadians and the travelling public the opportunity to give their support, no matter how small, by donating funds in any currency at any one of more than 85 ICE Currency locations throughout Canada. The goal is to raise $25,000 for the Japan earthquake relief efforts. One hundred per cent of proceeds collected will be donated directly to the Japan Red Cross Society by Payline FX, a BC-based international payment brokerage, with all administration and wire fees waived. Headquartered at YVR, ICE’s 35-year history as one of the most respected retail foreign currency exchange brands in the world now includes more than 320 branches in 20 countries, including more than 65 airports. “We are not only global businesses, we are global citizens,” said Koko Sarkari, director of global operations for ICE. “Our organizations were moved beyond words by the devastating events in Japan, following the earthquake and tsunami on March 11.” Through this cross-country campaign, ICE is hopeful that many of its retail partners across the country will place provided donation boxes at their retail operations, to
give more people opportunities to donate. “As members of the Canadian airport community, we have reached out to our fellow retailers and anticipate their strong support,” said Dan Northam, ICE International Currency Exchange’s director of compliance. “With more than 160 retail locations within the Vancouver International Airport alone, we have a unique opportunity to pool our resources.” To kickstart the Hope Without Borders campaign, Payline FX will match the first $1,000 in donations made. “With clients and employees from Japan, we wanted to do our part to make a difference,” said Paul Rechner, president of Payline FX. “We have fielded a number of calls since the earthquakes from people asking for our help to remit their donations directly to the Japan Red Cross Society. We are happy to use our payment systems to give Canadians an alternative option for their donations. Our collaboration with ICE also gives us access to reach out to Canadians across the country through ICE’s numerous retail locations.” With retail locations at many of Canada’s major international airports including Vancouver, Victoria, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Quebec City, the Hope Without Borders campaign has a wide reach. The campaign is expected to run until August 2011 in recognition that Japan will face a long road to recovery.
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Community Corner Taking to the mountain in support of adaptive snow sports
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Last year, CARA Airline Solutions was presented with a YVR Clear Skies Award by Anne Murray, Vancouver Airport Authority vice-president of community and environmental affairs, for its improvements in environmental performance that included a 17 per cent reduction in fuel consumption. Vancouver Airport Authority is encouraging YVR businesses that have demonstrated outstanding environmental achievements to apply for its second-annual Clear Skies Awards. Launched during Environment Week 2009, the Clear Skies Awards bring the airport community together to celebrate and promote environmental sustainability. From reducing fuel consumption and using alternative fuels to recycling food packaging and increasing energy efficiency, many Sea Island companies are doing their part to go green at YVR. Last year’s winners included Cathay Pacific, for its purchase of a fully electric operations vehicle; Little Wings Daycare,
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For more than 10 years, Terrace, B.C.-based airline Hawkair has been connecting passengers to northern British Columbian communities through daily scheduled service out of YVR’s South Terminal. That service from the South Terminal has now changed as Hawkair moved its operations to YVR’s Main Domestic Terminal earlier this month. The move follows a change in designation by the Canadian Transportation Agency. With its new medium category licence, Hawkair will operate two 50-seat DeHavilland Dash 8-300 aircraft and two 37-seat Dash 8-100s to its network of B.C. destinations including Terrace/Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Smithers. In addition to its scheduled service, the airline offers charter service throughout British Columbia and Alberta, supporting the mining and resource-based industries that gave the airline its start in 1994. Travellers looking to explore northern B.C.’s legendary outdoor pursuits can connect to sport fishing and heli-skiing lodges through Hawkair charters. Passengers travelling with Hawkair out of YVR’s Main Domestic Terminal will continue to enjoy the airline’s excellent customer service, competitive pricing packages, customer incentive programs and online booking capability. For more information on the move and Hawkair’s schedule, passengers can call 1-800-487-1216 or visit hawkair.ca. If you’re at the airport, head over to the YVR’s Public Observation Area and watch Hawkair’s aircraft in action on the runways and aprons.
for its children’s recycling education program; CARA Airlines Solutions for its commitment to improving its environmental performance; and Purolator Courier, for its recycling programs and green building practices. If your business has an inspiring green story to tell, submit a written explanation of your environmental initiative by email to environment@yvr.ca. The deadline for entries is Friday, April 29, 2011. Include your name, position, company and contact information, plus photos if available. Award winners will be profiled in an upcoming edition of Skytalk.
Airport Authority employees participate in the 4th annual Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports Corporate Challenge Cup at Grouse Mountain. Vancouver Airport Authority employees took to the mountain last month as part of the 4th annual Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) Corporate Challenge Cup. A sponsor of this event since its inception through the Community Investment program, Airport Authority employees participate in the annual corporate challenge dual-slalom race hosted by Grouse Mountain in celebration of sports and accessibility. Corporate teams of skiers and boarders along with VASS volunteers are matched with a VASS student for a fun race. The goal is to raise awareness of VASS, an organization which provides snow sport
programs for persons with disabilities on Grouse, Seymour and Cypress Mountains. VASS welcomes students of all ages and disabilities and utilizes adaptive equipment and special teaching techniques to maximize its students’ independence in the snow. Beginner to advanced programs are offered for snowboarding, sit-ski, stand-up skiing and advanced adaptive ski racing. In 2011, Vancouver Airport Authority will distribute more than $650,000 to organizations that work in the Airport Authority’s focus areas of community, First Nations and employee-driven giving. For more information on VASS, visit vass.ca.
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Bahamas YVR-subsidiary airport opens new terminal
Travellers through the YVR-subsidiary airport in Nassau, Bahamas are enjoying a brand new, state-of-the-art U.S. terminal—the first landmark of a three-stage $409-million redevelopment of Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA). The 22,947-square metre terminal opened March 16 and includes a significant increase in retail and food and beverage offerings: a 170-seat restaurant, three food court options, a coffee shop, three newsstands and book stores, six retail shops, two retail kiosks and a retail cart, a commonuse lounge and a duty-free store. LPIA is managed by Vancouver Airport Services, a global airport invest-
ment management and development company, jointly owned by Vancouver Airport Authority and Citi Infrastructure Investors, which manages an expanding network of 19 airports on three continents. In addition to a number of infrastructure and retail improvements, the new LPIA terminal also offers a more visually pleasing atmosphere, with vibrant colours that create a unique Bahamian sense of place and provide a backdrop for stunning artwork created by local Bahamian artists. “We are proud to have the ongoing opportunity to share with other airports the best practices and industry-leading innovation that Vancouver Airport Authority
has become known,” said George Casey, president and CEO of Vancouver Airport Services. “This first phase at LPIA takes us one step closer to providing a worldclass airport that will welcome visitors, friends and family to the Islands of the Bahamas.” A new international arrivals terminal and pier is expected to open in the fall of 2012, with a new domestic and international departures and domestic arrivals terminal anticipated to open in 2013. Upon completion of the redevelopment program, the airport’s terminal area will grow by approximately 21 per cent and offer a 50 per cent increase in passenger capacity.
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With the play-offs set to start in just a few weeks, hockey fans will be glued to televisions across the country, cheering on their favourite teams in the hopes of advancing to the Stanley Cup final. And this year, our own Vancouver Canucks have a better shot than most. If you’re travelling during the playoffs, YVR has several hotspots for drinking, dining and cheering on your team, both before and after security. Before Security: White Spot, Domestic Terminal, Level 3 Koho Restaurant & Bar, International Terminal, Level 3 Jetside Bar at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, International Terminal, Level 3 After Security: Monk’s Bar Grill, Gate C45 Palomino Bar, Gate A3 Milestone’s Restaurant, Gate D53 Voyages Bar; Gate E85
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A brand-new program at Gateway Valet & Concierge has customers reaping the rewards of their loyalty: with every net dollar spent on parking or auto detailing through Gateway’s services at YVR, one point is earned toward credit for a future visit. Launched last month, the Prefera program offers its members a $30 credit on parking or auto detailing with every 300 points accumulated. First-time registrants will also receive a $25 gift card for Absolute Spa (while supplies last), which operates four locations at YVR. Gateway Valet & Concierge has curbside drop-off and pick-up at both the International and Domestic terminals, in addition to travel-handy services such as dry-cleaning and shopping. Vehicles are stored at a secured on-site airport facility and no reservations are required. Service is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, please visit the Parking section at yvr.ca.
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Vancouver Airport Authority’s Annual Public Meeting takes place Thursday, May 12, 2011, at 3:30pm in YVR’s East Concourse. As a community-driven organization, Vancouver Airport Authority strives to be open and accountable to its communities, employees, partners and customers. The annual public meeting offers stakeholders the chance to see and hear about results from the previous year and plans for the year ahead.
This year’s meeting will include presentations from Airport Authority senior executives and board members, displays, a Q & A session and the opportunity to pick up a copy of the Airport Authority’s 2010 annual report highlights brochure. The complete annual report will be available online beginning April 28, 2011. Live video coverage of the meeting will be available at yvr.ca.
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April 19-21, 2011
Expo brings together the best and brightest
Canadian Airports Council and Airports Council InternationalNorth America Airports Canada 2011 Conference and Exhibition
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Held every two years, nearly 200 senior airport sector officials are expected to attend Airports Canada 2011. In addition to CEOlevel executives from Canada’s airports, attendees include Canadian and international representatives of the many business and government sectors involved in the aviation sector. To view draft agenda and registration information, visit cacairports.ca, call (202) 2938500 or email meetings@aci-na.org.
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latest in gas turbine technology, research and development, and application. To address the world’s increasing energy demands, IGTI’s leadership is broadening the scope to include related technical topics in Steam and Solar Brayton & Rankine Cycle. To register, visit asmeconferences.org/TE2011/ ConfRegistration.cfm.
June 24-26, 2011
Canadian Owners and Pilots Association annual national Fly-In and AGM Langley Regional Airport, 5385-216th Street,
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YVR Annual Public Meeting
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The annual public meeting will include presentations from Airport Authority senior executive and board members, displays, a Q & A session and the opportunity to pick up a copy of the Airport Authority’s 2010 annual report highlights brochure.
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May 29, 2011
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGE RUN Fun – Fitness – Fundraiser Olympic Oval Plaza, 6111 River Road, Richmond, BC This is the 3rd annual SOS Children’s Village 5-10K Run,1K Walk and Family Festival. All proceeds to SOS Children’s Village BC, supporting child development programs for B.C. children in need and in foster care. Registration: 8:30am. Run: 9:30am. 1K Family Walk: 9:45am. Festival: 10am to 2pm., with food, fun and entertainment. $10/person or $20/including t-shirt. Incentive prizing for fundraising levels. Online registration at sosbcrun.ca.
May 29-June 1, 2011
International Association of Airport Executives Canada Facility, Operations & Airport Managers Conference Delta Prince Edward Hotel, 18 Queen Street, Charlottetown, PEI To view draft agenda and registration information, visit iaaecanada.org.
June 6-10, 2011
the COPA Flight 175 Langley Flying Club’s annual fly-in. An awards banquet will take on the evening of June 25, where Vintage Wings of Canada will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the British Commonwealth Aviation Training Plan. The event will kick off with a Meet and Greet at the airport on Friday evening. On Saturday seminars will run all day, with the COPA Annual General Meeting scheduled for 1100. A luncheon on Saturday will feature speaker Jack Schofield, well known west coast author and Aviator magazine founder. More information can be found at copacon2011.ca.
July 6-7, 2011
Canadian Business Aviation Association Convention and Tradeshow — Calgary
Westin Calgary Hotel, 320 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB Interact with industry leaders including C-level executives, flight department personnel, and owner-operators. Visit industry-leading companies at the trade show. Tour business jets presenting emerging airplane technology on static display. Learn why business aviation is a valuable corporate asset and how to make it accessible. For more information, visit cbaaacaa.ca.
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The catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in early March has prompted many people and businesses on the West Coast of Canada to evaluate their own emergency plans and preparations in the face of a potential natural disaster. The safety and security of YVR’s passengers and some 23,000 employees is the Airport Authority’s primary responsibility— during both regular operations and in times of crisis. YVR’s emergency management plan focuses on three principles—prevent, prepare and practice—and is designed to respond to a number of emergencies, including potential earthquakes and floods. Because every natural disaster brings its own unique set of circumstances, it is difficult to speculate on the impact of an earthquake to YVR’s operations. However, the Airport Authority’s comprehensive emergency management plan would allow YVR to carry out a unified response with other emergency management agencies and care for passengers and employees on Sea Island. YVR’s buildings, bridges and infrastructure are seismically sound; many facilities are new and those built before 1992 have been upgraded to exceed current seismic codes. In fact, YVR’s Control Tower is built to remain independently functional after a significant
earthquake to serve as a recovery centre to support the community at large. YVR’s dyke system has also been upgraded over the past 15 years and could withstand significant tides. Emergency supply cabinets are found throughout the terminal facilities, and a comprehensive terminal evacuation plan further ensures the safety of YVR passengers and employees. The Airport Authority also works closely with regional emergency responders stationed at or near Sea Island, including Richmond Fire-Rescue and the Canadian Coast Guard. These relationships, fostered through ongoing communication and regular emergency exercises, would help ensure a coordinated response. In the event of a major natural disaster, YVR would likely operate as a hub for incoming aid and supplies to support the community beyond Sea Island. The Airport Authority’s emergency management plan is assessed and refined on an ongoing basis to incorporate knowledge gained through real-life and simulated emergency situations, and the latest developments in airport safety and emergency. And because a plan is only as good as its execution, practicing with live scenario training, emergency simulations and table-top exercises is essential to ensuring the continued safety of YVR’s passengers and employees.
Make an emergency preparedness kit The Red Cross recommends that you keep a disaster preparedness kit in your home with enough supplies to meet your family’s needs for at least 72 hours. Store the following supplies together in sturdy, easy-to-carry containers such as suitcases on wheels or backpacks in case you need to evacuate your home: • Water—Store two litres of drinking water and two litres of water for washing per person, per day, keeping a 72-hour supply on hand for your family and pets. Listen to public announcements about treating the water in your area after a disaster. Once per year, make use of your water supply and add fresh water to your kit. • Food—Store at least a 72-hour supply of non-perishable food for each person. Select foods that are non-perishable and require no refrigeration, cooking, or added water. Once per year, check the expiration dates. Ensure that there is enough for each family member. • Manual can opener • Crank or battery-operated flashlight and radio, with extra batteries • Extra keys, for house and car • First aid kit • Cash in small bills
• Special needs items—medications, baby formula and diapers, and equipment for people with disabilities. • Copy of your emergency plan. Additional items to consider • Change of clothing and footwear for each person • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person • Pet food and pet medication • Garbage bags and twist ties • Toilet paper • Multi-tool or basic tools • Duct tape • Plastic sheeting • Scissors or pocket knife • Whistle • Hand sanitizer • Personal hygiene items • Important family documents (copies of birth and marriage certificates, passports, licenses, wills, land deeds and insurance) Buy a kit The Canadian Red Cross has developed a comprehensive disaster preparedness kit to help you get started. Add your own items to make it more personal for you and your family.
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Airbus to launch A320neo earlier than scheduled Airbus is advancing the delivery date of the new version of its A320 passenger aircraft—the A320neo—by six months. The aircraft was originally scheduled to enter service in 2016, but with orders already in excess of 300, Airbus is now planning an October 2015 delivery date. “The exceptional market demand for the A320neo Family as airlines recognize the operational, economic and environmental advantages which the neo will deliver, has encouraged us to advance the entry into service date to October 2015,” said John Leahy, Airbus’ CEO, customers. The A320neo incorporates new more efficient engines and large Sharklet wingtip devices, which together will deliver up to 15 per cent in fuel savings. This will represent some 3,600 tonnes less carbon dioxide per aircraft, per year. In addition, the A320neo will provide a double-digit reduction in nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide emissions and reduced engine noise, thus being a good neighbour at any airport where airlines
will operate the aircraft. The Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G turbofan engine has been selected to be the lead engine for the A320neo. Nearly 7,000 Airbus A320 Family aircraft (A318, A319, A320 and A321) have been ordered and more than 4,600 delivered to 320-plus customers and operators worldwide. The A320neo will have more than 95 per cent airframe commonality with the existing models, making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 950 kilometres more range. The move by Airbus to speed up the introduction of its A320neo comes as Boeing considers whether to launch a new version of its 737 passenger jet.
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YVR awarded for best concessions and unique services
YVR is home to the world’s first 7-Eleven airport location. Located before security, Level 2, Domestic Terminal, passengers will find a selection of grocery items, snacks and travel essentials!
At Crafthouse, located before security, Level 3 Domestic Terminal, there is an ever-changing collection of hand-crafted products from local artisans. YVR has been formally recognized for its impressive selection of restaurants, shops and services with two wins from Airport Revenue News’ (ARN) prestigious Best Airport & Concessionaire Awards. It was recognized in February as the “Airport with Best Overall Concessions Program” in its category of medium-sized airports, as well as the “Airport with the Most Unique Services” for offerings including the world’s first airport 7-Eleven; health care services, including a full-service dentist, pharmacy and medical clinic; pay-per-use luxury lounges; and four spas. The prestigious awards reflect the best airports and concessionaires in the industry, which are chosen by ARN’s assembled judging team of respected experts. YVR is home to more than 160 shops and services, including duty-free shopping, spas, fine and family dining, valet service and an on-site hotel. Congratulations to YVR’s award-winning partners, HMSHost, Hudson Group, SSP and The Paradies Shops.
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Former coastal pilot, Jack Schofield, has added another page to BC’s dynamic aviation history with his recent launch of Journey Log, the Daryl Smith Pacific Coastal Airlines story.
Boeing has informed Air Canada that the first five deliveries of the new 787 Dreamliner aircraft, previously scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2013, are now targeted for delivery during Q4, 2013, and the first half of 2014. This represents an average delay of five and seven months from the previous schedule. Boeing will continue to evaluate the schedule for deliveries of Air Canada’s remaining 32 orders for Boeing 787 aircraft and provide Air Canada with an update when available.
The 787 Dreamliner is a long-range, mid-size, wide-body, twin-engine jet airliner that seats 210 to 330 passengers, depending on the variant. Announced in 2003 as a successor to the 767 and an alternative to the Airbus A330, Boeing has struggled with more than three years of delays on the Dreamliner. Parts shortages, manufacturing defects, incomplete work by suppliers and redesigns have all contributed to the delays, forcing Boeing to pay penalties to airlines that were counting on the plane to service new routes.
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United Airlines commemorates its 85th anniversary earlier this month by unveiling an aircraft painted in the airline’s 1970s-era Friend Ship livery, which features stripes of deep red and sky blue and a regal star pattern, from United’s historical liveries. Ironically, given that Airbus’ rival, Boeing, once owned United, the aircraft used in the celebration was an Airbus A320. History United’s history began on April 6, 1926, when a small Swallow biplane owned by Walter Varney completed the first airmail delivery, landing to cheering crowds in Nevada after a flight across a harsh, mountainous route. While other aviation legends saw air travel as a challenge and a sport to be conquered, Varney was among the first to recognize its business potential. Varney then founded Varney Air Service in 1926 after acquiring an airmail contract. He later sold the company to United Aircraft and Transport, which would change its name to United Air Lines in 1933. In 1934, Varney and business partner Louis Mueller founded Varney Speed Lines. Boeing, meanwhile, created Boeing Air Transport in June 1927, before changing the name to United Aircraft and Transportation in 1929. On March 28, 1931, Boeing combined the company with National Air Transport, Varney Airlines
and Pacific Air Transport to create United Air Lines. On Sept. 28, 1934, United Aircraft and Transport divided into United Aircraft, Boeing Airplane and United Air Lines. That same year, Varney and Mueller sold Varney Speed Lines, which was then renamed Continental Airlines in 1937. In May 2010, United and Continental merged to become the world’s biggest carrier. Flying then and now In 1930, Boeing’s tri-motored Model 80 carried up to 18 people in an enclosed cabin—a step up from only a few years earlier when two passengers rode on top of mailbags, wearing parachutes and goggles. In 1936, people could fly coast to coast, allowing at least 20 hours for the trip, but generally bought tickets at the door of the plane just before takeoff. By comparison, the combined Continental/United airline flies more than 150-million customers each year, equal to about half the population of the U.S., and travellers can book flights from virtually anywhere. United’s largest aircraft, the 747-400, seats 374 travellers, offering flatbed seats, personal inflight entertainment and hot meals. United flies a mix of Boeing and Airbus single-aisle airliners, and though its wide-body aircraft are all Boeings, United has ordered 25 Airbus A350 XWBs. Continental flies an all-Boeing fleet.
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Richmond-based Helijet continues to expand its helicopter charter and air ambulance services along British Columbia’s north coast and has opened a Prince Rupert base at Seal Cove. The Prince Rupert base will be overseen by Steve Morrow and Andrew Scott. Morrow will oversee air medical operations and Scott will develop Helijet’s general charter business. “We’re proud to develop Prince Rupert as a base of operations, and look forward to becoming an integral part of the city’s business and tourism community,” said Danny Sitnam, president and CEO of Helijet. Helijet’s air medical service will operate a twin-engine Sikorsky S-76 helicopter under an exclusive eight-year contract to the BC Ambulance Service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A team of 12 highly trained professionals of flight crew and maintenance engineers is required to
keep the helicopter mission ready to fly at a moment’s notice. Helijet has been under contract with the BC Ambulance Service for more than 12 years, operating two dedicated helicopters based in Vancouver, and also providing Lear-31 fixed-wing jet aircraft for more than five years. Helijet will also offer general charter helicopter air services for the numerous business sectors in the surrounding community, as well as sightseeing tours for local residents and tourists. Helijet is a Canadian-owned company and is North America’s largest scheduled helicopter service, carrying more than 1.9-million passengers in the past 24 years. In addition to its scheduled and charter services, Helijet is a major service provider of dedicated medically equipped helicopters and turbojet aircraft for the Province of British Columbia and numerous medical service clients.
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WestJet and American Airlines begin their partnership American Airlines and WestJet have begun their codeshare agreement that will give customers of both airlines more choices and greater connectivity when travelling between Canada and the U.S., as well as across American’s worldwide network. This codeshare allows American to place its AA code on WestJet flights, and WestJet to place its WS code on flights of American Airlines. By placing the WS code on American’s flights, WestJet will be offering its guests service to more than 30 new American U.S destinations. WestJet will add these codeshare routes in phases, starting with the WS code on American flights to Dallas/ Fort Worth and Los Angeles via Toronto, with expanded service throughout the American Airlines network expected in the near future. The codeshare agreement will also make it easier and more convenient for customers to connect from WestJet to American’s global route network and from American to WestJet’s Canadian cities. Members of the American Airlines AAdvantage program and WestJet’s Frequent Guest Program can now earn miles or rewards on the codeshare flights. The two airlines are also exploring other ways to augment their cooperation in the future. Customers can book these codeshare itineraries through travel agencies, most major North American online travel agency websites, aa.com, American Airlines Reservations at 800-433-7300, westjet.com or the WestJet Sales Super Centre at 1-888-937-8538.
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American Airlines and Expedia kiss and make up
American Airlines Boeing 767-300ER. American Airlines has reached an agreement with Expedia to restore the online travel company’s access to its fares and schedule information. In January, Expedia dropped tickets for American Airlines from its listings, charging that the airline’s new commercial strategy was “anti-consumer” and “anti-choice.” American Airlines had introduced a system requiring agencies such as Expedia and Orbitz to sell the airline’s tickets using its new Direct Connect platform, rather
than using traditional global distribution systems such as Amadeus and Sabre that permit easy price comparisons with other airlines. American Airlines claimed that its Direct Connect platform would allow the travel agencies to give customers customized choices. Access to American Airlines and its unit American Eagle has now been restored for search and ticketing on Expedia and operating company Hotwire sites worldwide.
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For more than 40 years the Canadian Snowbirds Demonstration Team, flying the venerable Canadian-built CT-114 Tutor Jet aircraft, has entertained millions of air show spectators as international ambassadors for Canada. The CT-114 twin-seat aerobatic trainers were built in the mid-sixties for the Royal Canadian Air Force by Montrealbased Canadair (now Bombardier) and adopted by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds team in 1971. Along with other historical vehicles, one of these original CT-114 aircraft will be offered for sale this month at the annual Classic Car Auction of Toronto in Mississauga, Ontario. Flown by the Snowbirds team in the 1990s, this classic aircraft retains its original patriotic colours, cockpit instruments, controls and ejection seats. Since being retired from service, the aircraft is expected to become a candidate for restoration or a historical museum display. An extensive collection of documentation including log books, complete maintenance and service records will accompany the sale. The iconic aircraft is one of only four CT-114 jets under private ownership, presenting a rare opportunity for collectors or museums to acquire an important milestone of Canadian aviation history.
1964 Canadian-built CT-114 Tutor, which was flown by the Snowbirds Demonstration Team, is up for sale.
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A place any aircraft would love to call home
Salzburg’s Hangar-7 Aircraft Museum and its sister facility, Hangar-8 maintenance facility. The beautiful Austrian city of Salzburg is famously known as the birthplace of Mozart and as a setting for parts of The Sound of Music. More recently, it was named a UNESCO heritage site in 1997. To add to the list of reasons to visit this Alpine city is the stunning Hangar-7 located at Salzburg Airport. Hangar-7 houses Austria’s Flying Bulls aerobatics team aircraft collection and the private aeroplane collection of billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz, founder of the Red Bull energy drink. The hangar museum
consists of a growing number of small, not so small and some large historic and contemporary planes, helicopters and several Red Bull racing cars. Aircraft rarities include the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, a North American B-25J Mitchell, a Chance Vought F4U-4 Corsair and a DC-6. The helicopter fleet is no less impressive. Its ranks include the Bell Cobra and two BO 105s, the world’s only civil helicopter licensed for aerobatics. Many of the aircraft are used by the Flying Bulls at
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Last month, at the 241st American Chemical Society’s National Meeting in Anaheim, California, a U.S. researcher said she has discovered 34 new beneficial compounds in pure Canadian maple syrup—five of which have never been seen in nature. Navindra Seeram of the University of Rhode Island also confirmed that 20 maple syrup compounds she discovered last year in preliminary research play a key role in human health. “I continue to say that nature is the best chemist, and that maple syrup is becoming a champion food when it comes to the number and variety of beneficial compounds found in it,” said Seeram. “It’s important to note that in our laboratory research we found that several of these compounds possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which have been shown to fight cancer, diabetes and bacterial illnesses.” Seeram and Chong Lee, a professor of nutrition and food sciences at the
University of Rhode Island’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences, found maple syrup phenolics—the beneficial antioxidant compounds—inhibit two carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes that are relevant to type 2 diabetes. Among the five new compounds is Quebecol, a compound created when the Maple tree sap is boiled to create syrup. “Quebecol has a unique chemical structure or skeleton never before identified in nature,” Seeram said. “There is beneficial and interesting chemistry going on when the boiling process occurs. I believe the heat forms this unique compound.” First Nations’ peoples were the first to discover sinzibuckwud, the Algonquin word for maple syrup, which means literally “drawn from wood.” They quickly recognized the sap as a source of energy and nutrition and made it into a crude type of sugar. It was drunk as a sweet drink or used in cooking. While production methods have been streamlined and modernized, the process of making maple syrup remains basically the same. The sap must be collected and distilled carefully to produce natural totally pure syrup that is free of chemical agents or preservatives—the sugar content of sap averages 2.5 per cent while the sugar content of syrup averages 66.5 percent. Ontario is the fourth largest maple syrup producer in the world after Quebec, Vermont, and New York State. So before you leave YVR, pick up a bottle or two of this most Canadian of food products. Not only is it an excellent source of manganese and a good source of zinc, but it has fewer calories and a higher concentration of minerals than honey.
Maple Chicken Recipe courtesy the Ontario Maple Producers Association Ingredients 1 kg chicken pieces 75 ml all-purpose flour 50 ml vegetable oil 125 ml maple syrup 30 ml cider vinegar 30 ml sherry 30 ml soya sauce 10 ml ground ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 ml pepper 1 ml paprika
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The hottest ticket is a trip to London
The 109-year-old carriage in which Prince William and Kate will journey to Buckingham Palace after their nuptials.
A view of Buckingham Palace from Green Park.
As the countdown begins for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton this month, Visit London, the capital city’s tourism body, predicts that an extra 600,000 tourists will flock to London on the day of the wedding, pushing the number of visitors up to 1.1 million compared to a normal day. This month, Royal Wedding 2011 events will take place throughout London, and will include festivities such as a wedding kick-off party in Trafalgar Square for St George’s Day on April 23, 2011. Costing more than $156,000, the event will feature concerts by star performers and west end musical actors, as well as young local musicians. Another major event that will take place in London in the run-up to William and Kate’s wedding is the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain. It will take place on the South Bank in London and will feature carnival rides, live music, food and drink, performances and dancing. Elsewhere in London, royal wedding street parties will be taking place. Throughout the city there will be road closures to make way for celebratory parties to mark the historic occasion. All of these events will lead up to the wedding day, and according to palace officials, the public will have ample oppor-
tunity to catch a glimpse of the couple during the course of their wedding procession through central London. The wedding route At 10:30am on Friday, April 29, Kate Middleton will travel, not by Glass Carriage as Princess Diana did, but by car from one of the palaces in the area— Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace or Clarence House—along The Mall, Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall and Parliament Square to Westminster Abbey to be married by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Prince William will travel separately along pretty much the same route, which will take him along the Mall, through Horse Guards Parade to Whitehall and on around Parliament Square to Westminster Abbey. With a history going back more than 1,000 years, Westminster Abbey was already the burial site of King Edward, last of the Anglo Saxon kings, when William the Conqueror chose it for his coronation in 1066. English monarchs have been crowned here ever since. Edward, later Edward the Confessor, was made a saint in the 11th century. The shrine of this medieval saint, consecrated in the presence of King Henry II and Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, remains at the center of the Abbey. Westminster Abbey will be closed from
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April 27 through April 29, but will open again the day after the Royal Wedding. Visit to see the preparations on April 26 or watch the Abbey get back to normal on April 30. Up to a dozen large plasma screens will be placed around Westminster Abbey for public viewing of the ceremony, so turn up early to get a good spot near the front. The ceremony Starting at 11am at Westminster Abbey, the wedding ceremony is estimated to last an hour, after which the newly married couple will travel, by carriage this time, back to Buckingham Palace for a reception with the groom’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II and several hundred guests. It is expected that there will be appearances by the couple and other members of the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Later that evening, Prince Charles, William’s father and current heir to the throne, will host a dinner dance for the couple at Clarence House. Souvenirs Six vendor stalls will be selling official Royal Wedding souvenirs—two in Green Park and four in St. James’ Park. Along with Hyde Park, both parks form part of the Royal Parks of London. The British Museum is also offering a few Royal Wedding souvenirs that can be ordered online at britishmuseum.org.
The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled two commemorative coins in honour of the upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. A $20 silver coin with an engraving of the Prince and his fiancée gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes is the work of Laurie McGaw, a 57-year-old Guelph artist. McGaw also designed a $300 gold coin for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, three coins in the Continuity of the Crown Series and a 2007 Silver dollar featuring Mohawk leader Joseph Brant. Embedded in the coin is a sapphire-coloured crystal, reminiscent of the 18-carat sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring worn by Middleton, which once belonged to William’s late mother Diana, Princess of Wales. The coin is also engraved along its edge with HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton and there is a heart hidden among its maple leaves.
The $20 silver coin is limited to 25,000 worldwide and retails for $104.95. A nickel-plated, 25-cent piece version of the coin, which will cost $25.95, has a coloured photographic reproduction of the couple. The coins are especially timely given that Prince William and Kate’s first public engagement as a married couple will be a tour of Canada in July. The collector coins are available from the Royal Canadian Mint, online at mint.ca or by visiting one of its retail locations.
The nickel-plated 25-cent commemorative coin features a portrait of the young couple with Prince William’s profile in the foreground and his future bride Kate Middleton at his side.
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Direct, non-stop and Important changes Money Matters on the way for BC estate laws connecting flights explained By Peter Kutney In September 2009, new legislation called The Wills, Estates and Succession Act was passed. This act is based largely, but not completely, on the BC Law Institute’s 2006 report Wills, Estates and Succession: A Modern Legal Framework. Although passed in September 2009, the new legislation will not come into force until this autumn. One of the key new provisions of the new act deals with what is called “undue influence” in the making of a will. Under this provision, the burden of proof shifts from the person alleging undue influence— as it is under current law—to the person being accused of using undue influence. The accused person must prove that the will was freely made. When the new legislation comes into force, it will also apply to existing wills. “It’s a brand new provision which could serve as a red flag by warning that there may be delays and other problems down the road if this section comes into play when an estate is being settled,” said lawyer Mary-Jane Wilson, a partner with Wilson Rasmussen LLP, who specializes in estate law. “Any kind of lawsuit is definitely going to delay an estate settlement. People should be aware of this new rule.” Essentially, some beneficiaries could
find themselves in the hot seat if a B.C. will is challenged. “Under Section 52 [of the new legislation], where a person [the challenger] establishes that a party was in a position where there was a potential for dependence or domination of the will-maker, and alleges that a gift in the will resulted from that party using this position to unduly influence the will-maker, the onus is now placed on the party seeking to uphold the gift to establish that the will did not result from undue influence,” said Wilson. Sally Dennis, who heads the wealthmanagement division of the law firm Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP, said this section has been included in the new legislation to provide better protection for elderly will-makers. “You have many examples today of suspected elder abuse as the population ages and older people become more dependent on others.” Under the current law, the challenger of the will making the accusation of undue influence won’t necessarily have all the facts, whereas a caregiver accused of coercion is likely to have all the facts. “I think Section 52 is an improvement because it better protects the will-maker,“ said Dennis. “And after all, a will really should reflect somebody’s true wishes.” This new burden of proof provision, while perhaps one of the more dramatic
not require passengers to change planes. However, you probably still have to make a connection. A direct flight simply means that the flight number remains the same and you do not have to change aircraft. Often times when you see a flight schedule it may not indicate that there is a connection. Connecting service: means your flight will have at least one connection and most likely a plane change as well.
Did you know that there are three types of flight categories? Non-stop: a flight which goes directly to the destination airport without any connections or plane changes. If you want the shortest travel time, fly non-stop. However, non-stop flights are usually the most expensive compared to direct or connecting flights. Direct flight: a flight which does
changes, is only one in a new statute with 271 sections that gathers together seven existing pieces of legislation into one omnibus bill. It has been the subject of extensive consultation, including a comprehensive study by the BC Law Institute that began in 2003. The intent of the new law is to update and streamline B.C.’s succession law. One of the goals in the vast overhaul is to make the province’s succession law easier for the public to understand. This is likely to be of particular importance in a province with a large number of retirees. People need to be aware of new rules that govern situations regarding intestacy, as well as ways to ensure a deceased person’s last wishes are respected, even if they are contained in a document that does not meet the requirements to be considered a proper will. Some of B.C.’s top wills and estate practitioners were involved in preparing the new legislation and the consultations and feedback included participation from a range of estate and financial planners. The B.C. government has stated that the new legislation will not invalidate wills made before the law comes into force but will apply to their interpretation. Peter Kutney is a retirement and estate planner with Partners in Planning in Vancouver. He can be reached at (604) 438-1603.
Airline profits expected to lose altitude this year result businesses are loosening their budget constraints and this resumption of income growth is allowing more people to fly. Particularly encouraging for the air transportation industry is the rising number of international travellers coming to Canada, both from emerging countries and from a slight upward trend of American visitors to Canada in recent months. This trend is expected to continue in the coming years. However, domestic travel will remain the primary source of growth for the industry. Following two years of decline, costs will rise by more than nine per cent in 2011 due to higher oil prices and increased hiring. Pre-tax profits are expected to fall to $785-million in 2011, down from $1.2-billion last year. Profits will remain in the $700- to $800-million range annually for the next three years. The Conference Board of Canada is an independent, not-for-profit applied research organization that is funded exclusively through the fees charged for services to the private and public sectors. For more information on Canadian Industrial Outlook: Canada’s Air Transportation Industry – Winter 2011, visit conferenceboard.ca.
Following record high profitability in 2010, Canada’s airlines can expect lower profits this year due to higher costs, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Canadian Industrial Outlook: Canada’s Air Transportation Industry – Winter 2011, released last month. “Cost-control measures implemented during the recession helped airline profits take off when sales started improving in 2010,” said Maxim Armstrong, economist. “With costs expected to catch up with revenues, these profit levels won’t be sustainable. Still, profits will remain high by historical standards.” The report said business and consumer confidence are driving growth in sales and as
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helium-filled aircraft will lighten the load On April 1, April Fool’s Day, WestJet issued a news release announcing a new state-of-the-art, money-saving feature on board all of its flights aimed at countering the rising price of jet fuel. The release said the airline would be using air mixed with helium in the ventilation system to lighten the weight of the aircraft. Helium is approximately 85 per cent lighter than nitrogen, which accounts for 80 per cent of the air we breathe. With a maximum takeoff weight of more than 68,000 kilograms, adding helium to the air mix would provide fuel savings of approximately three to four per cent on board WestJet’s Boeing Next-Generation 737s. This would, in turn, allow WestJet to pass the savings on to its guests. “As a low-cost airline, we are constantly looking for innovative ways to keep our costs low,” said Richard Bartrem, WestJet’s vice-president, communications and community relations. “We have been working with our aviation partners to determine the feasibility of this initiative and we are very excited that it has come to fruition.” Over the years, WestJet has become renown in the travel industry for its April Fools’ pranks. For example, announcing Clapper technology to its guests last year. Guests wearing the transmitting device while seated could clap once to activate the reading light in the console above their heads, clap twice to change the channel on their seatback television, or clap three times to illuminate the flight attendant call button. To view the video of WestJet’s on-board demonstration of its helium-filled aircraft, visit westjet.com/helium.
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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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Visit Pier 73 Restaurant With Lounge & Patio On the Water Beautiful Marina Views • Fresh local Cuisine and Monthly Specials • Live Music every Thursday evening • Easter Sunday Brunch at Pier 73 • 11am-2pm $29 for adults; $22 for seniors $14.50 for Children 7-12 Children 6 and under eat FREE! • Easter Egg hunt for children 6 and under Scavenger Hunt for children 7-12
We offer all YVR Employees
15% Discount
(Proof required, show your server)
5 MINUTES FROM YVR MAIN TERMINAL Complimentary Parking No Reservations Required Free airport shuttle every 20 minutes from YVR to the Delta
At the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel 3500 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC V7B 1C7
604-303-1399
www.deltavancouverairport.com
Everyday Quality Dining at Casual Prices. Fully Licensed.
Excellent Wines
Richmond’s largest selection of Artisan Beers
Winner Richmond’s Best Independent Burger Bar
Fresh burgers cooked to order. Double blanched Kennebec potato fries.
2010 Winner Best Deli in Richmond (meats, cheeses & great desserts).
MONDO
In the heart of Steveston
The Market at Papi’s
EATERY & BURGER BAR www.mondoeatery.com
12251 #1 Road, Richmond 604. 275.8355
Gourmet Mediterranean Food to Go
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MAIN TERMINALS DOMESTIC (Before Security) • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwichesLevel 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. • Harvey’s: Breakfast, burgers -Level 3 Departures • Jugo Juice: Juice, smoothies, wraps & paninis – 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 • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures • White Spot: Burgers, fresh salads, pastas, rice bowls, stir-fries, entrées from the grill and desserts—Level 3 Departures. • Wok ‘N Roll: Chinese & Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures
INTERNATIONAL (Before 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 • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soup – Level 2 Arrivals • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures AIRPORT SOUTH 8 Airside Café New Management, New Menu (opposite Million Air) 350-5400 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC airsidecafe@gmail.com YVR’s only restaurant with a view of aircraft maintenance! BREAKFAST & LUNCH MON-FRI: 7am to 4pm Airside Breakfast $4.99 2 eggs, 2 sausages or ham or bacon Airside Lunch from $3.99 Soups * Salads * Burgers & Fries * Sandwiches
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH April 24 from 11:30am - 2:30pm $52.00 per person plus taxes & gratuity Reservations 604-248-3281
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• 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. 3 The Sideslip Café #100-5360 Airport Road South. Located at Esso Avitat. Open 6am-10:30am for breakfast and until 3pm for lunch. Serving homemade soups, sandwiches & paninis & daily specials. Fresh baked pastries, organic tea & coffee. Also serving Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Chai Tea, Frappuccino, Iced Tea and Fruit Smoothies. 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 OVER THE BRIDGE(S) 4 Mr. Pickwick’s Fish & Chips 8620 Granville Street, Vancouver Lunch, dinner, British pub foods & fresh seafood. 11am- 8:30pm. (604) 266-2340 2 Shark Club 10253 St. Edwards Drive, Richmond (next to Sandman Signature Hotel) As the day progresses so does the atmosphere at Shark Club. Come for a casual lunch, happy hour drinks or catch your favourite team on our big screens. When the weekend arrives enjoy a nice dinner and then hit the dance floor. 7 Days a week, 11am-2am. (604) 2762609 • The Boathouse Restaurant 8331 River Road, Richmond Lunch, dinner. 11am-10pm. (604) 273-7014 RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • Best Western Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Road • Highlander Restaurant: Open for lunch & dinner, serving a variety of high-quality continental and world cuisine. Lunch 10:30am-2pm; dinner 5pm-9:30pm. (604) 270-7576. 1 Delta Vancouver Airport 1500 Cessna Drive Pier 73 Restaurant: Located behind the hotel and suspended above the Fraser River in the heart of a 138-slip Marina. Great destination for casual lunch meetings, relaxed dinner gatherings, or evening drinks with friends. Kids Menu. Sunday to Thursday 11am-12am. Friday and Saturday 11am-1am (kitchen open until midnight). (604) 968-1178
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 • River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road The Buffet – breakfast 6:30am-10:30am, lunch 11am-2pm, dinner (604) 247-8573 The Buffet at River Rock – 7 mins. by Canada Line to all you can eat buffet, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch or Breakfast $14.95. Newly renovated, The Buffet at River Rock highlights fresh local produce & offers culturally diverse & traditionally inspired dishes with complimentary selected beverages. (604) 247-8900 • Sandman Signature Hotel 10251 St Edwards Drive Denny’s – breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 276-2853 Chop Steak Fish Bar – casual dining. (604) 276-1180 • 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. For reservations, call (604) 238-2105. STEVESTON 7 Mondo Burger Bar - 12251 #1 Road Mondo Burger Bar is a 20-seat separate entity with the same location as its big brother Papi’s. The room is small yet cozy with a lively energetic and warm atmosphere. Mondo Burger’s food menu changes monthly, featuring a selection of small plates from around the globe. The ever-changing wine list offers a selection aimed at satisfying even the most discerning of palates. Hours of Operation: 7 days a week, 11:30am–8pm. Eat in or take out. (604) 275-8355. 5 Paesano’s 250-12240 2nd Avenue @ Bayview Steveston’s one and only Italian restaurant, celebrating 30 years of serving authentic Italian cuisine. Open daily at 11:30am. Reservations recommended. (604) 270-9252. 9
NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW MENU
6 Steveston Seafood House 3951 Moncton Street Celebrating 32 years of fine dining and seafood specialties. Special winter 4-course menu. Dinner from 5:30pm. (604) 271-5252 7
The Market at Papi’s 12251 #1 Road Next door to The Burger Bar, located behind Papi’s.Specializing in gourmet Mediterranean fresh food to go. Claudette Piacenza is the Market at
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Papi’s proprietor and operator. Her love and passion for Italian culture and foods are evident in the wide variety and selection of the ever-growing inventory in the market. Her passion for her endeavour is exemplified on a day-today basis to all of the markets regulars and newcomers. Drop by the market Monday through Saturday to see what is new, trendy and fresh. Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday, 10am-6pm. (604) 277-7444.
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Restaurant Feature
is April 30, 2011. call 604.736.6754
Steveston’s One & Only Italian Restaurant
A fine, upscale dining experience. 31 Years serving authentic Italian Cuisine – Serving Richmond since 1979.
ROMANCE ITALIAN-STYLE, INTIMATE & COSY CANDLELIGHT DINING LAMB SHANK OSSO BUCO STYLE With pasta of the day or fresh vegetables and soup or salad $22 Special $16.95 For lunch or dinner OPEN FOR LUNCH starting at $8.95 FINE DINING IN THE EVENING Dinner entrées, starting at $12.95 250-12240 2nd Avenue @ Bayview St. In Steveston Village “By the Boardwalk”
604-270-9252 RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
www.paesanos.ca
In Appreciation of the Steveston Seafood House being voted best seafood restaurant once again, we are pleased to announce the return of our four course Winter Feature menu.
FeatureSet Menu APPETIZER Stuffed mushroom caps with goat cheese & crab meat or Coconut prawns & scallops or Sautéed beef tips or
2ND COURSE Caesar salad or Homemade seafood chowder
ENTRÉE
World Famous Fish (Always Wild) & Chips MANAGER SPECIALS
• FRIDAY: 2 pieces Cod & Chips….$6.98 • TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 1 piece Halibut, Oyster & Chips w/tartar lemon dill sauce….$13.98 • DAILY: 1 piece Cod, Oyster & Chips w/ tartar lemon dill sauce….$9.98 • DAILY: New England-style Chowder Show your YVR ID & Get 10% Off*
Open daily 11am to 9pm 8620 Granville St @ 70th, Vancouver
604-266-2340 *Granville location only www.mrpickwicks.bc.ca
Airside Breakfast • $4.99
2 eggs, 2 sausages or ham or bacon
Airside Lunch from $3.99 Soups * Salads * Burgers & Fries * Sandwiches YVR’s only restaurant with a view of aircraft maintenance!
604-273-6628
AIRSIDE CAFÉ
(opposite Million Air) 350-5400 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC BREAKFAST & LUNCH MON-FRI: 7am to 4pm airsidecafe@gmail.com
Osso Bucco 2 slowly braised lamb shanks in a red wine & roasted garlic demi-glaze served with pearl onions or Schnitzel Topped with crab, shrimp, and asparagus. Served with hunter sauce or Blackened Sablefish Fresh sablefish oven-baked with a mild Cajun spice or Pacific Halibut Queen Charlotte Island halibut with a lemon butter caper sauce
DESSERT Apple Pie or Crème Caramel or Chocolate Mousse
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Office Space Available At YVR’s most desired location – Landmark Aviation Prime, executive office space available at Landmark Aviation located on the beautiful south-side of Canada’s finest airport - YVR. Offered at very competitive rates, with breathtaking views & an on-site business centre—a first-class presidents lounge & boardroom facility with 24/7 security. Many different office sizes and rent/term options. Enquiries, please contact Scott at sharrold@landmarkaviation.com 604.818.9904 or jwang@landmarkaviation.com 604.279.9922
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Hold a valid Class 5 BC Drivers License and have your own means of reliable transportation
B & B ACCOMMODATION
Accelerated Aviation Training
Unit 130 – 5980 Miller Road YVR International Airport (Just 50 m. S. of “Sea Island Centre” on Canada Line. SkyTrain service is FREE between main terminal & Sea Island Centre)
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10 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport, five minutes walk from a 5-star hotel and Nayarit Riviera. Quarter-acre lot with four bedrooms, 4 baths, swimming pool, 4 parking spaces, purified water system and new mini split system in all rooms. Maid service.
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Bed & Breakfast Comfortable accommodation, with special discounts for airline personnel. Five minutes from airport, in Richmond. Free pick-up to and from airport. Phone Penny or Ross (604) 273-1198
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APARTMENT FOR SALE INVESTOR ALERT One-bedroom Condo for Sale. 700 square feet with balcony overlooking treed area. Central Richmond location. Includes one covered parking stall. In-suite laundry, fireplace, hardwood floors. Amenities include exercise room, pool and landscaped gardens. Rented at $920/mth. Price reduced: $204,998.
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Rates: High season: $200/day; $1,200/week; $3,500/month. Low Season: $150/day; $750/week; $2,000/month. For more information, call Lola 778-883-6650 or email encanto604@gmail.com
MEXICO VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT
Rent a family vacation home by the beach in the picturesque fishing village of Sayulita, Mexico. Located just 45 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport, Sayulita’s blend of beaches, shops, restaurants & activities makes it the perfect destination for a Mexican Vacation. The home has 3 bedrooms with private bathrooms and sleeps up to 8 people. Great for a family or group of friends. The house is in a complex with other vacation homes and has a shared pool and beachfront courtyard. You can rent the whole house or individual rooms. ••• Rental rates are as follows: High Season (Nov.1 to May 31) Entire House: Daily $150; Weekly $875; Monthly $3,000 Individual Rooms: Daily $75; Weekly $450; Monthly $1,500 ••• Low Season (Jun.1 to Oct. 31) Entire House: Daily $100; Weekly $525; Monthly $1,500 Individual Rooms: $50; Weekly $275; Monthly $750 For further details, photos and reservations, please contact Richard (250) 924-8479; richardgraham@shaw.ca
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$25 Gift Certificate Steveston Seafood House 3951 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC Send your answer by: Email jstewart@westerndriver.com; Fax (604) 736-6750; Mail 306-5400 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4.
A draw will be made from all correct entries received by April 30, 2011. The winner’s name will be published in the April edition of SkyTalk and at www.skytalkonline.com.
Last month’s winner:
Gillian Slamon Answer:
de Havilland DH.60 GIII Moth Major
The de Havilland DH 60 Moth was a 1920s British two-seat touring and training aircraft that was developed into a series of aircraft by the de Havilland Aircraft Company. In 1934 from the 58th DH 60GIII onwards, the engine name was changed to Gipsy Major and the resulting variant was renamed the DH 60G III Moth Major. Ninety-six were built including 10 as fuselages for the Royal Air Force as Queen Bee target drones, production ending in May 1935.
AUTOS FOR SALE 2009 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD leather, sunroof and power group. Only 37,708 kms. $31,990. Stk#EH68628
2008 Pontiac G5, 4dr,grey, auto, only 13k’s,
2006 Mazda RX-8 fully equipped with leather, sunroof and Xenon lights. 6-spd. Manual and only 55,682 kms. $19,999. Stk#A00026
2008 Jeep Wrangler, 4WD , auto, blue,
2006 Mazda A6 a/c, power group, only 63,982 kms. Priced to sell at $13,888. Stk#A42171 2007 Mazda CX-7 GT four to choose from. Fully equipped with leather and sunroof. Starting from $22,888.
Stk# P325318. Was $15,998 Now $9,994.
2009 ACURA TL, V6, auto, grey/tan leather, only 15,791 kms, STK#K11016A, $37,980.
2009 Dodge Nitro, 4dr, 4WD, red, only 26k’s, Stk # P520846 Was 25,998 Now $19,994.
2009 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro A/C, power group, leather and sunroof. Don’t miss this one. Only 16,332 kms. $36,990. Stk#A34082
2007 Chrysler 300, RWD, auto, silver, Stk #
2008 Mazda Miata Mx-5 with power hard top. Fully equipped. Just arrived. $25,900. Stk#A49498
2009 Dodge Durango SLT, auto black, 4WD
2009 Mazda A5 GS and GTs. Seven to choose from. Huge variety and savings! Starting from $17,965 2010 Mazda 3 GX seven to choose from. A/C, power group and low kms. Starting from $15,965. 2006 Mazda MPV LX V6, power sunroof, leather, alloys, A/C, mint condition. $17,965. Stk#M631435A 2009 Nissan Pathfinder seven-passenger with A/C, power group and alloys. Only 51,997 kms. $30,990. Stk#EH05412 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Hi-Line, Panoramic roof, A/C, leather and much more. Only 28,987 kms. Perfect condition. $26,965. Stk#EH50258 2009 Toyota Yaris A/C, power group. Save thousands from new!! $13,988. Stk#A67575 Visit us at www.signaturemazda.com
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AUTOS FOR SALE
Now $18,994. Stk# P701332 Was $22,998 Now $16,994.
L841142 Was $21,998 Now $16,994.
2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER GTS, 4-cylinder, 5-spd, grey/black, only 14,582 kms, STK#K11024A, $20,980. 2009 SATURN VUE XE, AWD, V6, blue/grey, auto, V6, only 35,266 kms, STK#K11032A, $24,980.
only 39k’s, Stk# P702386 Was $37,673 Now
2007 HONDA CR-V LX,AWD, 4-cyl., black/
$29,994.
black, auto, only 84,000 kms, STK#KK1328,
2007 Mustang Convertible, Red, only 45k’s,
$18,980.
Stk# 75026B Was $29,998 Now $23,994
2007 KIA SEDONA LX, Minivan, V6, auto, silver/
2007 Jeep Wrangler, 4x4, auto, black, only
grey, only 79,937 kms, STK#V08002C, $16,480.
70k’sStk# L207634 Was $24,988 Now $17,993. 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT Hatchback, blue, only37k’s Stk#P223101 Was $18,998 Now $14,993. 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, auto, 7pass,
2007 MINI COOPER S Convertible, 4-cyl. Turbo,
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DOWN 1. Quick 2. Against 3. A sure thing (British slang) 4. 2 5. Bathhouse 6. A hydrocarbon radical derived from ethane 7. Genus of pike 8. A pixel 9. Repairers of horse equipment 10. Reproductive cell 11. The conversion of starch to sugar 12. A flat section of a wall 13. Fragment 18. Hangman’s knot 23. Sea lettuce 24. Car manufacturer 25. Countertenors 26. Highly excited 27. Attempt again 28. Drunk 29. Tree related to the birch 31. A Turkic people 33. Sword 34. Fate personified 36. Assigned an incorrect name 37. Formerly 39. 8 in Roman numerals 40. British policeman 42. Laneways
43. 44. 45. 46. 48. 49. 50. 51. 54. 55.
Goatees A South Pacific monarchy Excuse Worker bee FBI agents (slang) The watery part of milk Goals or objectives Petty quarrel Flightless bird Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
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auto, beige, only 77,030 kms, STK#V11043A, $26,980.
AUTOS FOR SALE
2006 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON, 4x4,
only 60k’s, Stk#P789133 Was $20,998
5-speed, bronze/tan, only 59,451 kms,
Now $16,994
STK#KK1322, $23,980.
RICHMOND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP
2003 NISSAN MAXIMA SE, auto, black/black,
In the Richmond AutoMall
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ACROSS 1. Verified information 5. Toots 10. Breaches 14. Once again 15. Not on shore (2 words) 16. Nursemaid 17. Fortress 19. Tropical Asian starling 20. ___ for tat 21. Chalcedony 22. One who fights duels 24. Thin flexible sheet of metal 25. Altogether (2 words) 26 A short recitative (music) 29. Advanced level in a subject (English schools) 30. Style of art or writing 31. Extreme 32. A durable light brown or red wood 35. Overdosed 36. Early computer operating system 37. Visually detect (archaic) 38. Spit (slang) 39. A distinctive emotional atmosphere 40. Tangled mess of prickly plants 41. Granger 43. Dictated 44. Travel on a sailboat 46. Amount owed 47. Paralysis of the vocal cords 48. Seize 49. Had an existence 52. A small amount 53. Computer RAM (2 words) 56. Conform 57. Make corrections to text 58. Area around the altar of a church 59. Provides assistance 60. Sand hills 61 An abnormal closed bodily sac.
only46k’s, Stk# P580734 Was $24,998 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 4WD, grey, only 33k’s,
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2010 LEXUS HS 250H, premium package, smokey granite mica/black, 4-cylinder, 4-door, auto, only 8,800 kms. Demo $32,732. Stk#BB1340 2010 LEXUS IS F SPORT, demo, V8, 8-spd. Auto,
416 hp, black/black, only 287 kms. Demo $59,955. Stk#IF7616 2009 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID, silver/black, 4-cylinder, auto, only 35,110 kms. $21,821. Stk#C01172A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, “C” PKG, grey pearl/
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minded double-kick-down feature lets the driver command a double downshift such as from Fifth to Third gear. The Drive-byWire throttle system also creates a ‘blip’ of the throttle to help match gear speeds while downshifting. The transmission has also been teamed with a new multi-clutch torque converter that not only reduces heat build-up during operation but also allows for lock-
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By Tony Whitney It’s always an exciting time in the world of automobiles when Volkswagen introduces a new Golf model and that’s what it did last year. First, let’s get one point out of the way right from the start. The Golf name returns after a fairly brief period when VW went back to the old Rabbit nameplate in what proved to be an error of judgement by somebody around the corporation. I
guess people kept on using the Golf name anyway, so VW has responded to public demand. The car has always been called Golf in most other markets around the world and, incidentally, the correct Europeanstyle pronunciation is “gulf� as in body of water, and not “golf� as in the game. The Golf has an interesting history as it was actually the very first front-wheel drive hatchback ever to capture public imagination, back in 1974. It was very
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VW Golf specifications at a glance‌ Body Style: Three/five-door hatchback Engine: 2.5-litre gas/2.0-litre TDI/2.0-litre TSI (GTI) Transmission: Five-speed manual; six-speed Tiptronic or six-speed DSG Performance: Zero to 100 km/h in approx eight seconds (base car) Fuel Economy: 6.2-litres/100 km hwy./9.9-litres/100 km city (base car) Price: Starting from $20,475 very fresh and appealing. Models include a basic three-door, a five-door, a performance-oriented GTI three-door and a GTI five-door. There’s also a wagon, which is sleeker and more attractive than earlier Golfs in this configuration. The choice is wide and if you count all the different trim versions there are no less than 16—and that’s not including the wagon. The two engines available for threeand five-door non-GTI Golfs include a 2.5-litre 20-valve inline five-cylinder developing 170-horsepower, and a 2.0-litre 16-valve four-cylinder turbocharged diesel (TDI). With diesel awareness now taking hold in North America, expect the turbo-diesel to be the big seller here. It’s amazingly economical and the car has surprising range, possibly 1,200-kilometres or more between fill-ups. Transmissions include five-speed manual and a six-speed automatic with Tiptronic. There’s also a six-speed auto with direct-shift gearbox (DSG), depending on which Golf variant is chosen. The GTI is available with a six-speed manual and also DSG. Buy the GTI and you get a 2.0-litre
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Ford begins building digital child crash dummy Ford is beginning research into one of the world’s first digital human child body models that could someday serve as a digital dummy for computer crash testing. The work is the next step in Ford’s decade-long research to build a sophisticated and detailed computer adult human model, with body parts and organs painstakingly replicated so scientists could better understand what happens to the adult body in a crash. “We study injury trends in the field, and we know that traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for people from age 1 to 34,” said Dr. Steve Rouhana, senior technical leader for safety, Ford Research and Advanced Engineering. “We want to better understand how injuries to younger occupants may be different. “A child’s body is very different from an adult’s. Building a digital human model of a child will help us design future systems that offer better protection for our young passengers.” The digital world Building a digital model is no simple task. The work on Ford’s adult human body model that started back in 1993 was not completed until 2004 and only then after extensive validations.
basic body information from sources like MRIs and CAT scans provided by volunteers. Tianjin is one of the largest cities in China, close to the capital of Beijing. All other information for the project will be obtained from public domain literature. “This is just the beginning,” said Ruan. “We’re taking the first step toward building a future child digital human body model.”
validated. Then, using mathematical and analytical tools combined with available body data, researchers are able to determine the effects of a crash – and the pressure of a restraint system—on the body. Child data, however, are not as extensively available. Ford researchers, leveraging their global contacts, contracted into a one-year agreement with Tianjin University of Science and Technology, which is working with Tianjin Children’s Hospital, to obtain child geometry and
the geometry of the human body and its internal organs.” After gathering such data through medical scans as well as anatomical texts, the researchers build a model section by section, creating regions of the body. The brain in Ford’s adult human digital model was constructed as a separate component, detailed down to the stem, the gray matter and the fluid between the layers. The components are then joined into a virtual human body, which is extensively
tem effectiveness through better understanding of injury mechanisms. The digital model is constructed component by component—brain, skull, neck, ribcage, upper and lower extremities, etc.—with extensive research included on each part. “Building the model of a person is just like building a model of a car,” said Rouhana. “You start with your surface geometry for each component and any subcomponent it contains—in this case
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Representative financing on 2011 Kia Soul/Forte Koup with a selling price ofOther $17,645/$17,450/$18,150/$20,450. andand destination feesareofexcluded. $1,650/$1,455/$1,455/$1,455, feesdealer and certain (including tax, payment deferral) appliesequal to purchase financing offers on 2011 Forte,with 2011aForte 2011 Forte5, 2011 Rio, 2011ofRondo and 2011 on approved credit (OAC). No interest will accrue during theregistration, first 60 daysinsurance, of the finance contract. starts to accrue and the willSee repay the principal interest"Don’t monthly theDays" term on of the contract. Payover for 90 select models where(90-day applicable). Monthly payments $294.08/$290.83/$302.50/$340.83, downKoup, payment/equivalent trade2011 of Rio5, $0. Cost borrowing is $0,Soul for models a total obligation of $17,645/$17,450/$18,150/$20,450. Other taxes, licensing, PPSAAfter ($79)thisandperiod dealerinterest fees are excluded. Retailer maypurchaser sell for less. dealer for full details. payment Soul (S0550B)/Forte5 Sedan Koup2011 (FO521B) based an MSRP $17,645/$18,150/$17,450/$20,450 is $99/$104/$97/$120 with anwillAPR of 1.49%/1.9%/1.49%/2.9% forof60the months, period.starts Estimated remaining balance of $5,082/$5,285/$4,950/$6,042 plusover applicable taxes duecontract. at end (90-dayBi-weekly paymentfinance deferral) appliesfor to 2011 purchase financing offers (FO550B)/Forte on 2011 Forte, 2011 Forte(FO540B)/Forte Koup, 2011 Forte5, Rio, 2011 Rio5,on2011 Rondoofand 2011 Soul models on approved credit (OAC). No interest accrue during the first 60 days financeamortized contract. over Afteranthis84-month period interest to accrue and theprincipal purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly the term of the of 60-month period. Offer includes delivery and destination fees of $1,650/$1,455/$1,455/$1,455 and $500/$500/$750/$750 loan credit. Other taxes, registration, insurance, licensing, PPSA ($79) and dealer fees are excluded. All offers exclude licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes, down payment and dealer administration fees. Other dealer charges may be required at the time Bi-weekly finance payment for 2011 Soul (S0550B)/Forte5 (FO550B)/Forte Sedan (FO540B)/Forte Koup (FO521B) based on an MSRP of $17,645/$18,150/$17,450/$20,450 is $99/$104/$97/$120 with an APR of 1.49%/1.9%/1.49%/2.9% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $5,082/$5,285/$4,950/$6,042 plus applicable taxes due at end Highway/city Forte Sedan (FO540B)/Forte5 (FO550B)/Forte (FO521B)other is 5.7Ltaxes, (50 MPG)/8.1L (35 MPG); Souladministration (SO550B) is 6.3Lfees. (45 Other MPG)/7.7L (37charges MPG). The fuel consumption of purchase. OtherOffer leaseincludes and financing also available. Dealers are free to set individual Prices subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. of 60-month period. deliveryoptions and destination fees of $1,650/$1,455/$1,455/$1,455 andprices. $500/$500/$750/$750 loan credit. Other taxes, registration, insurance, licensing, PPSA ($79)fuel andconsumption dealer fees for are2011 excluded. All offers exclude licensing, registration,Koup insurance, down payment and2011 dealer dealer mayactual be required at the time Kia fuel Forte5 awarded of theseOther vehicles mayandvary. These estimates areavailable. based on Dealers the Government Canada’s approved and testing methods. Refernotice. to theCertain Government of Canada EnerGuide fuel Fuel consumption Consumption for Guide. Forte(FO540B)/Forte5 Sedan/2011 Kia Soul awarded theKoup Top (FO521B) Safety Pick by the Highway Safety. Visit www.iihs.org for full 2011^2011 ForteKia Sedan (FO550B)/Forte is 5.7L (50Insurance MPG)/8.1LInstitute (35 MPG);for2011 Soul (SO550B) is 6.3L (45 MPG)/7.7L (37 details. MPG). The2011 actual consumption of purchase. lease financing options also are free toofset individual prices.criteria Prices subject to change without restrictions may publication apply. Highway/city 2011vehicles Best Small Carvary. Of The Yearestimates (over $20,000) and Best Hatchback by Motoring 2011. Visit www.motoringtv.com for methods. full details.Refer °The to Bluetooth® word mark and logopublication are registered trademarks and are ownedGuide. by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.Sedan/2011 Some conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate Program and $750 Kia Mobility Program. See dealer forwww.iihs.org details. Information in this advertisement is believed 2011 Kia Forte5 awarded of these may These are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing the Government of Canada EnerGuide Fuel Consumption ^2011 Kia Forte Kia Soul awarded the Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Visit for full details. § © 2011 CanadaSIG, Inc.Inc. Reproduction of the apply contents of this material withoutProgram the expressed written approval of Kia Canada Inc. isforprohibited. All information believed to be isaccurate, to beSmall accurate at The the time of print. For more on ourby5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or callfor us full at 1-877-542-2886. Offers endword Maymark 2, 2011.and KIAlogo is a are trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. 2011 Best Car Of Year (over $20,000) andinformation Best Hatchback Motoring 2011. Visit www.motoringtv.com details. °The Bluetooth® registered trademarks and are owned by Kia Bluetooth Some conditions to the $500 Grad Rebate and $750 Kia Mobility Program. See dealer details. Information in thisisadvertisement believed on information available at the time of printing.onInformation independent third-party research. to bebased accurate at the time of print. For more information our 5-year sourced warrantyfrom coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Offers end May 2, 2011. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. §© 2011 Kia Canada Inc. Reproduction of the contents of this material without the expressed written approval of Kia Canada Inc. is prohibited. All information is believed to be accurate, based on information available at the time of printing. Information sourced from independent third-party research.
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