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All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, recently announced that two more of its planes will be decorated with Star Wars characters as part of an agreement with The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. BB-8, a brand new character from Star Wars: The Force Awakens scheduled for theatrical release in December 2015, will be displayed on the livery of a Boeing 777-300ER—the BB-8 ANA Jet. Another Star Wars ANA Jet, a Boeing 767-300, will also showcase both BB-8 and Star Wars character, R2-D2, on its livery.

These Star Wars-themed planes will join the previously announced R2-D2 ANA Jet, a

All Nippon Airways will fly its R2-D2 ANA Jet, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, to YVR on October 18, 2016.

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ANA hopes to welcome more passengers of all ages from around the world through the use of this combination of Star Wars characters on its aircraft, “We’re thrilled to unveil

the designs of our new Star Wars-themed planes, and I’m sure fans across the world will love the look,” said Osamu Shinobe, president and CEO of ANA. “At ANA we pride ourselves on offering the best possible flight experience, from

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Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) Autism Outreach program, in partnership with Canucks Autism Network (CAN), will now offer educational materials, how-to videos and travel kits to assist families and individuals living with autism.

“Many people are not aware of the difficulties people living with autism may face,” said Jenny Duncan, manager, community relations, Vancouver Airport Authority. “This new program provides YVR’s guests and employees an opportunity to learn more about autism and better anticipate the challenging situations and assist accordingly.”

The resource kits include an “I CAN Fly with YVR” stepby-step storybook and checklist, which aim to teach the airport routine to first-time travellers living with autism. The kit also includes a tips sheet and airport map, which highlight the various steps that need to be completed. A step-by-step travel video series is also available for passengers to watch before

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New entry requirements for travellers to Canada

On March 15, 2016, an Electronic Travel Authorization will become mandatory for visa-exempt foreign nationals to enter Canada by air.

YVR’s first Accessibility Tour for Autism allowed families living with autism to practice arriving at the airport, checking in, going through security and boarding an aircraft.

arriving at YVR. In 2014, 28 families living with autism participated in the first annual YVR Accessibility Tour for Autism. YVR, in partnership with Canucks Autism Network (CAN), Air Transat and Canadian Air Transport Safety Authority (CATSA), hosted a pre-flight boarding rehearsal.

Families were able to practice arriving at the airport, checking in, going through security and boarding an aircraft.

In 2015, YVR sponsored the Canucks Autism Family Festival. At the event, YVR screened its video series and asked for feedback from approximately 1,500 attendees.

The resource kits are now available at all pre-security YVR Information Counters.

The step-by step video series and the resources kits are also available at YVR.ca/accessibility.

For more information, email community_relations@yvr.ca or call 604.276.6772.

The Canadian government has recently updated its entry requirements for travellers to Canada arriving by air.

Requirements for entry to Canada by land or sea remain unchanged.

Beginning March 15, 2016, foreign national visitors without visas will need an Electronic Travel Authorization, or eTA, to enter Canada.

This new entry requirement does not apply to U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid visa.

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The eTA costs $7CDN per traveller, is electronically linked to a traveller’s passport and is valid for five years (or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.)

It is recommended that travellers complete the application process and receive their eTA before booking a flight to Canada.

Detailed requirements and an instructional video are available on the Canadian government’s website.

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ANA’s fleet On October 18, 2015 the R2-D2 ANA Jet is scheduled to go into service on international routes, initially as flight NH116 between Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and YVR, and then fly between Japan and other cities in ANA’s robust international network, which includes the U.S. (Seattle and San Jose), Europe (Munich, Paris and Brussels), Australia (Sydney), China (Beijing), and Indonesia (Jakarta).

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ANA launched the Star Wars Project in April 2015 after signing a five-year promotion license contract for the Star Wars brand with The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. As part of the agreement, the ANA Star Wars planes will also display in-flight decorations, such as headrest covers and paper napkins and cups featuring Star Wars characters—more details will be announced

at a later date.

The ANA-Walt Disney partnership also means the airline will be exclusive in offering all six of the currently released Star Wars films as part of its extensive in-flight entertainment options on international routes. This will be the first time any of the Star Wars movies have been included as part of an in-flight entertainment system.

In November 2015, the Star Wars ANA Jet will fly domestic Japanese routes and in March 2016 the BB-8 ANA Jet is scheduled to start serving international routes, principally between Japan and North America (exact routes have yet to be announced).

Schedules for ANA’s Star Warsthemed aircraft can be viewed at ana-sw. com.

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September 2015 Vol. 22 | No. 8

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Dana Priolo (left), customer relations representative Vancouver Airport Authority, presented Marquise employee David Cummings with a token of appreciation for being a YVR Star.

YVR’s busiest season is underway and airport staff are focused on ensuring passengers’ trips are memorable and happy.

Each month, customer care efforts that go above and beyond to maintain exceptional passenger service are recognized through Vancouver International Airport’s YVR Stars program.

This month’s YVR Star is David Cummings, a Marquise customer service day shift housekeeper who notices the little things.

Cummings recently helped

a distressed customer locate a missing wedding ring—just days before the passenger’s 46th anniversary. After receiving a request through YVR’s Lost and Found to be on the lookout for the ring, Cummings miraculously found it at the bottom of a washroom garbage bin.

The customer was thrilled to have his ring back and sent an email to acknowledge Cummings’ actions, commending him for his honesty and integrity.

When presented with a token

of appreciation, Cummings humbly said “I’m just doing my job.”

Cummings is just one of the many employees at YVR who go above and beyond each month to create positive experiences for airport visitors.

Have you witnessed great customer care in action at YVR? Then nominate a YVR Star. Submissions can be made online via email to yvrstars@yvr.ca, through Twitter at @yvrairport using the hashtag #YVRStars, or by filling out a ballot at any Information Counter in the terminal.

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On August 27, 24 Canadian airports launched Canadian Airports Safety Week, the first program of its kind for the Canadian aviation industry.

During the last week of August, YVR, along with 23 airports across Canada, launched Canadian Airports Safety Week (CASW), an airport-led initiative to promote healthy and safe work practices among airport employees.

Canadian Airports Safety Week (CASW) is the first program of its kind for the Canadian aviation industry. CASW reached thousands of airport employees across the country with safety talks and events that were developed in collaboration with participating airports.

“Safety is the top priority at YVR every single day,” said Craig Richmond, president

and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “The safety and security of our employees, our customers and our communities are paramount to YVR’s success and we are excited to be part of this national initiative helping to promote something so integral to the aviation industry.”

The Airport Authority adheres to the highest health and safety standards, continuously working to improve the safety culture at YVR through risk management, safety upgrades and raising employee awareness of these issues.

In 2014, the Airport Authority had zero health and safety non-compliances and suc-

cessfully completed a Certificate of Recognition Audit through WorkSafeBC. This certificate was achieved by implementing a safety management system and meeting a set of audit standards, thus ensuring regulatory compliance, due diligence and financial savings.

During CASW, YVR hosted themed days that focused on hazard awareness, worker safety, security, airside vehicle operations and foreign object debris (FOD).

Follow YVR’s Twitter account @yvrairport for a recap on daily events at YVR or #CASW2015 for results from airports across Canada.

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Lost and Found at YVR aims for lasting positive experience

(Left to right) Shashi Pandit and Dawn Coates, YVR customer care representatives, at the Customer Service Counter/Lost and Found Centre, Level 3, International Departures.

Located at the Customer Service Counter on Departures Level 3 of the International Terminal, YVR’s Lost and Found department is a hub for misplaced teddy bears and electronics.

Each year, more than 10,000 items are turned in, with 45 per cent of the items reunited to their owners globally.

Any unclaimed items are generally kept for 60 days, after which time they are donated to the Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy’s (VAC) Thrift Store. Operated by volunteers, the VAC Thrift Store is an important source of funding for the Chaplaincy, which provides valuable support to travellers and the airport community.

For many passengers, interaction with coordinators at YVR’s Lost and Found department has proved to be a positive customer experience. This feedback has

been recognized through the YVR Stars rewards program, which acknowledges exceptional customer service.

If you find a lost item, please follow the Lost and Found procedures by turning the item into one of the YVR Customer Information counters. There, the item will be logged, tracked and held in safekeeping.

If you are unsure about an item or cannot find a representative at the Customer Information Counter, please call YVR Operations at 604-207-7077.

If you find a passport, please call YVR Operations 604-2077077, immediately.

Lost items found on aircraft should be reported to the applicable airline.

Unattended luggage or suspicious items should be reported to security at 604-207-7022.

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Air France’s new Vancouver service includes special prices Earlier this year, YVR welcomed Air France’s inaugural flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The non-stop flight marked the start of a new, direct service between CDG and YVR. Now, as part of YVR’s new Passport program, Air France is offering great Oh LaLa Deals to Europe or another one of the airline’s destinations.

Book a trip and fly between October 16 and December 10, 2015 or between December 25, 2015 and May 6, 2016, with airfare as low as $999.

Fly from YVR to: • France or Europe starting at $999 R/T, taxes included

• Middle East starting at $1,049 R/T, taxes included • Africa starting at $1,249 R/T, taxes included • Indian Ocean and India starting at $1,449

R/T, taxes included Upgrades to Premium Economy class are also available for as low as $250 each way.

For full promotional details and to book a flight, please visit airfrance.ca.

Sea Island improvement projects update Vancouver International Airport Authority has begun its Sea Island improvement projects to ensure the continued safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. These projects include: • Grant McConachie Way eastbound lane repaving, between Templeton Street to Arthur Laing Bridge, taking place August 31-September 22 (Monday-Friday inclusive) between the hours of 7am to 11pm.

• Miller Road repaving, between the airport ter-

minal and Cessna Drive, taking place September 23-November 12 (MondayFriday inclusive) between the hours of 7am to 11pm.

• Sidewalk replacement, on Level 1, Domestic Terminal Building, taking place between August 31-September 28.

In order to facilitate the work and maintain pedestrian access to the terminal for the sidewalk replacement, vehicle lanes will be reduced to one lane only.

During construction, all shuttle drop off and pickups

will be relocated to the curb south of the crosswalk where Gateway Valet stages its operations. Gateway Valet has agreed to relocate its shuttle operations during construction.

Flaggers and curbside operations attendants will be onsite during work hours to assist.

These construction projects are part of a comprehensive and coordinated strategy to rehabilitate and upgrade YVR’s infrastructure for both current and future needs.

Minimal noise impact to Sea Island residents is antici-

Community pated while these projects are in effect.

Vehicle traffic will remain open at all times, but minor impacts to traffic are expected, so travellers are cautioned to leave some extra time to arrive at the airport.

Vancouver Airport Auth– ority thanks the public for its patience as the work to improve the airport’s infrastructure and keep Sea Island roads safe and reliable continues.

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Philippine Airlines revises North American schedules and aircraft

Philippine Airlines has announced revised service to North America, in particular the Canadian cities of Vancouver and Toronto as well as New York JFK. Planned changes will be commenced in two phases.

Effective September 16, 2015 Manila – Vancouver – Toronto four-time weekly service will be reduced to thrice-weekly flights.

Effective October 25, 2015 Manila – Vancouver – New York

JFK four-time weekly service will be serviced using Boeing 777-300ER instead of Airbus A340-300 aircraft.

Effective October 25, 2015 Manila – Vancouver triceweekly terminator service will be serviced by Airbus A340-300 instead of Boeing 777-300ER. This service will be cancelled on March 15, 2016.

For more information, visit philippineairlines.com.

Jazz reaches tentative agreement with flight attendants

Jazz operates a fleet of Canadian-made Bombardier Dash 8, CRJ and Q400 NextGen aircraft.

Last month, Jazz Aviation, which provides regional service for Air Canada, reached a tentative agreement with its 820 flight attendants.

Details on wages, working conditions or other terms of the proposed contract will not be provided until it is ratified by members of the Canadian Flight Attendant Union.

The new contract follows 11-year contract deals this year with 1,380 Jazz pilots and 62 dispatchers.

With its fleet of 120 aircraft, Jazz operates scheduled passenger service on behalf of Air Canada, with about 800 weekday departures to 55 destinations in Canada and 19 in the United States.

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Airline News Air Canada reconfigures Boeing 777 international routes

Air Canada has outlined planned Boeing 777-200LR/300ER operations, featuring a revised three-class configuration.

By May 2016, all Air Canada’s Boeing 777 service will feature new Business class, as well as offering Premium Economy class on most markets.

Overall Economy class layout will move to 3-4-3 configuration.

Effective May 11, 2016 new 400-seater 777-300ER service will be available on flights from Vancouver to Beijing, China.

Effective March 30, 2016 new 450-seater 777-300ER service will be available on flights from Vancouver to London Heathrow.

For more information, visit aircanada.com.

Transat adds resorts and destinations to its Sun Savvy Collection Transat has added 12 resorts in seven new destinations to its Sun Savvy Collection. The collection, which is specifically designed to offer quality vacations at affordable prices, now includes 31 hotels in 21 sun destinations.

Transat’s Sun Savvy destinations are located in the Caribbean, Mexico and South America.

Travellers who book a Sun Savvy Collection package with a deposit of only $100 by September 30, 2015 will save up to $550 per couple. This offer is valid on bookings made by September 30, 2015 for travel between December 18, 2015 and April 30, 2016.

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WestJet receives first of four 767-300 aircraft

WestJet has taken delivery of the first of four Boeing 767-300 extended range aircraft, which will be used for flights to Europe and other regions of the world on a non-stop basis, beginning this month.

The four aircraft will arrive separately over the next eight months.

WestJet’s first 767-300 will

fly between Toronto and Calgary over the next several months.

Two more 767s will fly from Alberta to Hawaii and between Toronto and Montego Bay, Jamaica, beginning in December.

The fourth and final aircraft, which features 262 seats and a flying range of about 11 hours, will arrive next spring to launch WestJet’s new service to London, England (Gatwick) in May 2016.

Featuring a new teal and blue maple leaf-themed logo that will eventually appear on all WestJet aircraft, the airline’s 767s will include a Plus cabin with 24 premium seats in a two-by-two

configuration, hot meals and all of the other amenities associated with Plus.

By next spring all four 767s will be equipped with WestJet Connect, the airline’s new inflight entertainment and wireless connectivity system.

WestJet reported record earnings in its second quarter in late July 2015, thanks to falling fuel costs and a rising number of passengers. The airline earned a second-quarter profit of $61.6-million, up from $51.8-million in the same period last year, while revenue grew more than $12-million to $942-million.

B.C.’s Fraser River to be honoured at RiverFest

One of Metro Vancouver’s biggest celebrations, the annual RiverFest celebration will be held September 24-26, 2015.

In 1980, acclaimed river conservationist Mark Angelo, founded BC Rivers Day to highlight the value of rivers and encourage stewardship of the province’s many waterways. Originally a one-day shoreline cleanup among friends, this heartfelt effort soon escalated into an annual event.

In 2005, World Rivers Day was officially endorsed by the United Nations for the world to come together, celebrate local rivers and keep them clean and safe.

On September 24-26, in honour of the Fraser River and in celebration of BC and World Rivers Day, the Fraser River Discovery Centre will host RiverFest: Inspired by the Fraser.

The Fraser River’s 1,375-kilometre length defines B.C.’s environ-

ment, economy, history, and even the province’s culture.

RiverFest, presented by Port Metro Vancouver, will transform the New Westminster waterfront with a festival packed with school programs, artist and artisans’ displays, river tours, a variety of interactive environmental exhibits, delicious salmon samplers, fun-packed activities and crafts for everyone.

In addition, the annual festival will include the famous Lucille Johnstone Work Boat Parade and a variety of young, emerging talented performers entertaining festival goers from the popular YVR Riverside Stage.

For more information about RiverFest, visit fraserriverdiscovery.org.

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New trilateral agreement between Canada, U.S. and Mexico Good news for frequent travellers between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico—a trilateral agreement between the three countries will make travel between the three countries more efficient.

Public Safety Canada has joined the Department of Homeland Security and the Secretariat of Governance of Mexico in outlining the first steps toward the creation of a North American Trusted Traveller network.

The new agreement will make it easier for eligible travellers in the United States, Canada and Mexico to apply for expedited screening programs, helping to promote travel across the continent.

As part of the agreement, Canadian citizens who are members of NEXUS will be able to apply for Viajero Confiable, making them eligible for expedited screening benefits upon arrival at select international airports in Mexico.

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BCAC 2015 Scholarships

The BC Aviation Council Board of Directors has announced its 2015 scholarship winners: Ernie Alexander Memorial $2,000; Victoria Vargas, Pacific Flying Club.

Al Michaud Memorial $1,000; Tikal Unger, Pacific Flying Club.

Anne & Rudy Bauer Memorial, $1,000; Karli-Ann Murray, Coastal Pacific Aviation.

Barry & Jim AME Graduate, $3,000; Ken Jen, BCIT. BCAC Airports Ops/Mgt Training, $1,000 — Nicole Gaudet, BCIT. BCAC Career Training, $1,000; Lucas Davis, University of Fraser Valley.

BCAC Flight Instructor Training, $1,000; Young Min Lee, Pacific Flying Club.

Mary Swain Memorial, $1,000; Soo Hyun Woo, BCIT AME Graduate.

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Email your event information to jstewart@westerndriver.com September 14-17, 2015 SWIFT 2015 Airfield Operations Conference Hyatt Regency, 1255 Jeanne-Mance, Montreal, QC SWIFT offers a unique opportunity for the exchange of the latest technical information from airports, industry and government organizations. SWIFT includes pre-conference training workshops; more than 30 technical and operational sessions; international networking; military, civil and industry aviation partnership for progress. Past conferences have seen global representation, including Canada, United States, Germany, Denmark, England, France, Russia, China, Argentina, Finland, Sweden and Japan. For more information, visit swiftconference.org.

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October 20, 2015 British Columbia Aviation Council Silver Wings Awards Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC 6pm-10pm The BC Aviation Council honours industry colleagues at this awards ceremony and will provide $15,000 in scholarships to aviation students at the annual Silver Wings Awards event. The evening includes awards ceremony, fine food, entertainment, silent auction, and networking with 250+ aviation colleagues. Visit bcaviationcouncil.org for more information.

November 2-4, 2015 Air Transport Association of Canada Conference & Tradeshow Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, 900 Rene Levesque Blvd. W., Montreal, QC The national gathering for operators, suppliers to the industry and government stakeholders involved in commercial aviation and flight training in Canada for more

than 80 years. For more information, visit atac.ca.

November 17-18, 2015 2015 Canadian Aerospace Summit Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON This exclusive conference, B2B and Trade Show brings together Canadian and international companies of all sizes, government, and academia for two days in the nation’s capital. Close to 1,000 participants–primarily C-suite executives and government officials– are expected to attend. The 2014 Canadian Aerospace Summit offers four distinct events: a Conference Program featuring renowned Canadian and international speakers; a B2B & Trade Show matchmaking program connecting prime contractors with potential suppliers; the Aerospace Leadership Luncheon; the Annual Canadian Aerospace Reception and Dinner. For more information, visit aerospacesummit.ca.

February 17-18, 2016 Cargo Logistics Canada Expo & Conference Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montreal, QC This is the 3rd annual Cargo Logistics Canada (CLC) Expo & Conference.

The conference addresses the needs of cargo owners, managers and agents who contract the flow of goods through Canadian supply chains. CLC encompasses the entire cargo spectrum—all major transportation modes and all cargo types. If your company has a supply chain that runs through Canada, you will want to attend CLC 2016. For more information, visit cargologisticscanada.com.

June 5-8, 2016 IAAE 10th Annual Facility, Operations & Airport Managers Conference Hotel Le Concorde, 1225 Cours du Général de Montcalm, QC International Association of Airport Executives Canada is coordinating three days of informative sessions and timely discussions on the industry issues that matter most. For more information on registration, exhibiting and sponsoring, visit iaaecanada.org.

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup has become Canada’s largest contributor to the International Coastal Cleanup, a global effort to remove harmful litter and aquatic debris from shorelines.

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup (GCSC) is one of the largest direct action conservation programs in Canada, working to promote understanding and education of shoreline litter issues by encouraging Canadians to rehabilitate shoreline areas through cleanups.

In 2014, nearly 140,000 kilo-

grams of litter was removed from 2,500 kilometres of shorelines from across Canada.

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T-shirts, gloves, garbage bags and pickers will be provided

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All participants will also receive a free lunch provided by Richmond Earls Kitchen + Bar. There will be free parking at Templeton Canada Line station with shuttle service to and from Iona Beach from 8:30am to 2pm.

To register, please email community_relations@yvr.ca.

WFS Symposium to focus on the aviation industry’s financial health The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents some 260 airlines comprising 83 per cent of global air traffic, has announced that the second edition of the World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on industry efforts to support sustained aviation financial health.

WFS will be held September 14-17, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain, against a backdrop of improving industry profitability.

Airlines are expected to earn a net profit margin of four per cent, which will equate to a $29.3-billion net profit in 2015.

“After many years of hard work and restructuring, the airline industry on average is finally earning its cost of capital,” said Tony Tyler IATA’s director general and CEO. “This is a signifi-

Tony Tyler, who will retire as IATA director general and CEO in June 2016, has been a tireless global campaigner on behalf of the aviation industry.

cant achievement but it needs to be put into perspective. Firstly, we must recognize that for any other industry, earning the cost of capital is not an extraordinary achievement, rather it is the minimum performance expected.

So airlines will have to gener-

ate these ‘normal returns’ regularly to attract the $5-trillion of capital to support the doubling of demand expected over the next two decades.

“And secondly, sustainable profitability needs to be widespread. Over half of the industry’s profit this year is expected to be generated in North America.

Some airlines are doing very well. But for many, keeping revenues ahead of costs is still a real struggle where success is anything but guaranteed,” said Tyler.

Tyler will retire as director general and CEO in June 2016, after serving five years in the position. Before joining IATA in 2011, Tyler was CEO of Cathay Pacific Airways in which capacity he also served on the IATA Board of Governors as its chairman.

Boeing-built satellite will create first global high-speed broadband network When the third Boeingbuilt Inmarsat-5 satellite, which is now in orbit, becomes fully operational later this year it will provide the technology and coverage necessary for worldwide high-speed broadband access.

Inmarsat-5 F3 sent signals from space following its launch on August 28, 2015 on an International Launch Services Proton Breeze M launch vehicle.

After reaching final orbit, the spacecraft will undergo testing and checkout before becoming operational.

Each of the three Inmarsat-5

satellites use fixed narrow spot beams to deliver higher speeds through more compact terminals. Steerable beams direct additional capacity in real-time to where it’s needed to provide seamless, global broadband communications coverage to Inmarsat users worldwide on land, at sea and in the air.

The first two Inmarsat-5 Global Xpress satellites were launched December 2013 and February 2015, respectively. A fourth Boeing-built Inmarsat-5 (F4) is scheduled for delivery in mid-2016.

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The Inmarsat-5 F3 satellite launched on August 28, 2015 aboard a International Launch Services (ILS) Proton Breeze M rocket from Baikonur, Kazakhstan. (ILS Photo)

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Uclulet fishing adventure includes eagles and whales Oak Bay Marine Group has added top-of-the range, eightmetre Kingfisher vessels to its fleet of nine vessels at Ucluelet’s Canadian Princess Resort on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Ideal for up to four people, the Kingfishers are specifically designed to operate in the offshore marine waters of B.C.’s remote, rugged West Coast and are outfitted with all the best technology to outwit fish.

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Kingfisher vessel outfitted with the latest fishing technology, including multi frequency depth sounders, chart plotters, VHF radios, radar and electric high-speed downriggers.

Princess Resort included a fishing trip on one of the Kingfishers.

Our agent limited out his salmon catch (two) and also landed the catch of the day, a halibut of almost 15 kilograms and worth, if you’re counting, $490 at a fish shop.

The other fishers also caught more salmon, as well as a 12 kilogram halibut—all on barbless hooks. All of which made the morning’s fishing a good investment.

Rates start at $159 for a ride on Canadian Princess’ two deepsea Delta Cruisers, which can hold about a dozen anglers.

A step up from the Delta Cruisers is the resort’s Boston Whaler Outrages, superb boats for two rods and a guide.

In addition to salmon and halibut, eagles and whales are also

common on this rugged coast.

Earlier in the morning, we were taken on a spin on one of the Delta Cruisers, lingering off Effingham Island and spotting an eagle’s nest high in a tree.

Was this the same nest seen

by Captain Cook and recorded in his log more than 200 years ago?

Quite possibly, for eagle nests are used generation after generation.

Since the eagles could be heard, a deckhand flourished a rock-cod landed during a spell of bottom fishing. As the eagle closed in, he threw the rock-cod into the sea.

Eagles are not just deadly, they are smart. This one made several circuits to make sure the coast was clear before dropping his talons and making a fast approach to scoop up the fish just a few metres from our boat. Wow!

Back in Ucluelet’s wellprotected harbour, the Canadian Princess vessel has a cozy pub and restaurant, the latter serving excellent calamari.

Only crew stay on the vessel these days, the clients enjoying luxurious accommodation at a handsome lodge shoreside.

Oak Bay Marine Group uses Orca Air from Vancouver airport’s South Terminal for the scenic flight to nearby Tofino.

Canadian Princess Fishing Lodge & Marine Adventures is owned by the Oak Bay Marine Group, whose other properties include Painter’s Lodge near Campbell River and April Point Resort & Spa on Quadra Island.

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World’s finest jet teams perform at 2015 Abbotsford Airshow Spectacular weather added to the fun for the thousands of aviation enthusiasts at the annual Abbotsford Airshow.

Held annually on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday in August, the 2015 event included the highly successful twilight show, held for the first time in 2014, with double the number of jet teams performing this year.

The theme was Aces Warriors & Wingmen, with a return of the popular Canadian Forces Snowbirds flying act, celebrating their 45th year.

Other warbirds on display and in the air included a Mosquito bomber, the Mk5 Spitfire, a P-51 Mustang and a flyby from the B-25 Mitchell

bomber “Grumpy”, accompanied by two Harvard trainers.

Two new entrants to the show were the F-22 Raptor, the US Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft that boasts some of the greatest advances in fighter jet technology, and the Breitling Jet Team, based in Dijon, France, flying fast and powerful L-39 C Albatros aircraft that can reach speeds of up to 909 kilometres per hour.

The air displays included a rapid-fire succession of figures that were perfectly calculated, mastered, synchronized and fine-tuned down to the smallest details, all of which demonstrated why the Abbotsford Airshow has been named one of the 10 best airshows in the world.

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The Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress is a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed in the 1930s for the US Army Air Corps.

Abbotsford Airshow’s opening flag drop performed by the Canadian Air Force Skyhawks Jump Team.

The US Air Force’s technologically advanced F-22 Raptor paid its first visit to this year’s Abbotsford Airshow.

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Mosquito bomber, Mk5 Spitfire and P-51 Mustang perform a flyby.

Performing for the first time in Canada, the Breitling Jet Team, which flew seven L-39 C Albatros jets at the Abbotsford Airshow, is the world’s largest professional civilian flight team performing in jets.

A CF-18 Hornet from the Royal Canadian Air Force Demonstration Team, with afterburners lighting up the evening sky.

The modern-day F-22 Raptor performed a flyby with a P-51D Mustang, a fighter-bomber that was used during WWII and the Korean War.

Captain Denis Beaulieu, demonstration pilot for 2015 CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team.

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Technologies shaping the passenger experience

By Ryan Ghee – Future Travel Experience The passenger experience on the ground is increasingly being shaped by technological developments. From the moment of booking to the departures and arrivals experiences, new technologies are changing the way airports interact with passengers and simultaneously creating operational efficiencies.

Here are some technologies that should be on every airport and airline’s radar.

Biometric technology—in the form of facial, iris and fingerprint recognition—is now commonplace in many airports, ranging from immigration e-gates and automated passport control kiosks to exclusive fast-track lanes, and biometrics have now emerged as the most viable enabler of a single

Wearable technology has become a buzzword among airports and airlines since Virgin Atlantic launched its Google Glass and Sony Smartwatch trial 18 months ago. Copenhagen Airport have trialled the use of smart glasses, Japan Airlines Copenhagen Airport is one of the airports to have already trialled smartglasses, while Quebec City International Airport is using the Apple Watch to create operational efficiencies.

passenger token.

While there is undoubtedly a long way to go before biometrics can replace traditional passenger documents, these implementations suggest that biometric technology is highly likely to be the enabler.

Biometrics—Facial and fingerprint recognition technology is increasingly being leveraged to expedite passenger processing.

Robotics—Thanks to an agreement between Japan Airport Terminal and Cyberdyne Inc., Haneda Airport will be a test bed for the latest robotics technology.

Robotics is set to enable the next level of automation and some examples can already be found. Geneva Airport was among the first to pilot a customer service robot in its baggage reclaim area, but Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is hoping to go even further, having committed to be a test bed for the latest robotics technology.

has equipped staff with smart watches and a long list of airlines have launched apps for the Apple Watch since its launch in April 2015.

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able to supply staff with real time alerts and notifications to help drive operational efficiency by tapping into the airport management system.

Beacons—airports and airlines are still trying to establish how to get the most value out of these Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices that are used to transmit messages or prompts directly to a smartphone or tablet. Virgin Atlantic, easyJet and American Airlines, as well as Miami, Orlando and Amsterdam airports are among

Google has made a major play in the beacons market with the launch of Eddystone, which will compete with Apple’s iBeacon format.

the many to have deployed beacons to date. The sheer number of suppliers, airlines and airports that are investing time and money to try to identify and create these use cases, and Google’s big play in this space with the launch of its Eddystone beacon format adds weight to the theory that beacons are here to stay.

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“Despite the current volatility in China’s financial market, we see strong growth in the country’s aviation sector over the long term,” said Randy Tinseth, vice

president of marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Over the next 20 years, China’s commercial airplane fleet will nearly triple: from 2,570 airplanes in 2014 to 7,210 airplanes in 2034, with more than 70 per cent of these deliveries accommodating growth.”

As China becomes the

world’s largest domestic air travel market, Boeing is forecasting demand for 4,630 single-aisle airplanes through 2034. This sector is driven by growth in new carriers and low-cost airlines in developing and emerging markets, as well as continuous expansion in established airlines.

Boeing forecasts that the widebody aircraft segment will require 1,510 new airplanes, led by small and medium widebody airplanes such as the 777-300ER (Extended Range), 777X and the 787 Dreamliner.

Worldwide, Boeing projects investments of $5.6-trillion for 38,050 new commercial airplanes to be delivered during the next 20 years.

Today, Boeing jets are the mainstay of China’s air travel and cargo system. More than 50 per cent of all the commercial jetliners operating in China are Boeing airplanes.

More than 8,000 Boeing airplanes fly throughout the world with integrated China-built parts and assemblies.

China has a component role on every current Boeing commercial airplane model—the Next-Generation 737, 747, 767, 777 and its newest, the 787 Dreamliner.

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Air Canada rouge inaugurated its non-stop seasonal service to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan from YVR on May 1, 2015.

This service will operate up to five times weekly between Vancouver and Osaka for the peak summer travel period of May-October.

This new route is the only non-stop flight between KIX and a Canadian airport and will continue to bolster YVR’s current service to Japan.

YVR offers the most capacity and frequency to Japan of any other airport in Canada.

“Just in time for our busy summer travel season, we are thrilled that Air Canada rouge has chosen YVR to expand its international route network with non-stop flights to Osaka,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “At YVR, we pride

(L-R) Renee Smith-Valade (Air Canada), Seiji Okada (Consul General of Japan), Kevin Howlett (Air Canada), Craig Richmond (YVR) and Hon. Naomi Yamamoto (Province of B.C.) are pictured after cutting the ribbon celebrating Air Canada rouge’s inaugural flight to Osaka, Japan at YVR on May 1, 2015.

ourselves on being the North American gateway to the AsiaPacific region and this new service reinforces that and further strengthens our air connections to Asia.”

Japan and British Columbia have a long and significant history of cultural and economic links. As the world’s third-larg-

est economy, Japan offers B.C. businesses many opportunities to increase exports by taking advantage of its high demand for energy resources, raw materials, seafood and international education. Air Canada rouge’s new service will generate approximately $7.2-million in Gross Domestic Product, $4.5-million

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Aeromexico, Mexico’s flag carrier, will begin new daily non-stop service between YVR and Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City on December 9, 2015.

The airline will operate a Boeing 737-700 aircraft with seat capacity for 124 passengers including 12 in Class Premier, Aeromexico’s Business Class cabin.

“Aeromexico’s decision to fly to YVR further strengthens our position as the gateway hub between Asia and the Americas,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority.

“The new service will give businesses more options to reach customers in Mexico and throughout Latin America.”

The new service will add 160 jobs to the B.C. economy and $9.9-million in Gross Domestic Product, $3.4-million in taxes and $2.9-million in wages to the province.

It will also provide opportunities for B.C. businesses to reach new customers, suppliers and investors throughout Mexico and Latin America.

“Air connections between Mexico and Canada are essential to the growing mobility of citizens between both countries; the new Aeromexico flight from Mexico City to Vancouver will foster tourism, business and student travel in both directions,” said Claudia Franco Hijuelos, Consul General of Mexico in Vancouver. “Furthermore, competitive prices will enable Mexico’s global airline to tap

into growing demand.”

Aeromexico offers connectivity to 45 destinations within Mexico and 16 destinations in Latin America.

Flight AM696 will leave MEX daily at 6pm, arriving at YVR at 10:05pm the same day.

Flight AM697 will leave YVR at 11:20pm, arriving at MEX at 7am the following day.

The arrival time at YVR allows for convenient connections onward to Asian markets.

Tickets for the new Aeromexico service are already on sale. For booking information visit aeromexico. com.

in wages to the B.C. economy and an additional 123 jobs at YVR and B.C.’s hotel, restaurants and tourist attractions.

“Increasing air connections is a key part of the BC Jobs Plan and helps cement our province’s position as Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway,” said the Honourable Naomi Yamamoto,

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Last Month, YVR celebrated its record-setting sixth consecutive Skytrax win for Best Airport in North America with an in-terminal thank-you celebration.

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Volunteers sought for City boards, committees

The City of Richmond is inviting civicminded citizens to play a role in helping to guide the community’s future, through volunteering to serve on a Council-appointed advisory committee or civic services board.

A wide range of opportunities are available on advisory committees for key issues, ranging from child care, seniors’ issues and family and youth court matters to community planning and economic development.

Board members are also being sought to help guide operations of important community services, such as the Richmond Public Library, Gateway Theatre and other local recreation, cultural and heritage facilities.

For 2016, Council is seeking to fill vacancies on the following advisory committees/boards/commissions: • Advisory Committee on the Environment • Agricultural Advisory Committee • Aquatic Services Board • Child Care Development Advisory Committee • Economic Advisory Committee • Family and Youth Court Committee • Gateway Theatre Society Board • Heritage Commission • Intercultural Advisory Committee • Museum Society Board • Parking Advisory Committee • Public Art Advisory Committee

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Public Library Board Seniors Advisory Committee Sister City Advisory Committee YVR Aeronautical Noise Management Committee • YVR Environmental Advisory Committee Persons interested in serving the community in a volunteer capacity on any of the above advisory bodies are invited to submit an application, along with a résumé, to the attention of the City Clerk’s Office, no later than September 25, 2015.

Please visit the City website at richmond. ca/cityhall/council/boards/advisory.htm to download an application form and view the respective committees/boards, learn about the purpose or mandate of each body, terms of reference and staff contact information.

Application forms can also be obtained at the Information Desk, Main Floor, Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road.

Applicants are encouraged to consider expressing their interest and preferences in more than one committee or board as positions are limited and some bodies draw a high number of applicants. All applications are reviewed by staff and all appointments are made by Council. Not all applicants may be accepted.

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To bring their potential street banner designs to life, contestants are encouraged to use a broad range of artistic mediums.

The visual art forms of collage, painting, illustration, printmaking, digital art and photography will be accepted.

Contest submissions should reflect one of the following six themes: Parks and Nature; Transportation; Active Living; Arts, Culture and Heritage; City Centre Community.

Up to 10 winning designs will be selected this fall. These designs will be

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All contest entries will be posted on the City of Richmond’s Facebook page for public voting. The community will be invited to ‘like’ their favourite designs and the top two designs with the most ‘likes’ will be produced into banners. The remaining winning entries will be selected by a panel of community volunteer judges.

Winning designs will be revealed at a special unveiling ceremony in March 2016.

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Avanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 276 9186 Camber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 276 0677 Carrera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 244 7721 Concord Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 233 7748 Ellie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ellerichmond.com Gardens, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 271 3331 Opal at Richmond Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 303 7575 Ora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 278 8838 Park Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 303 8878 Pier, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 274 7326 Pinnacle Living at Capstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 303 0148 River Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 233 2633 River Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 233 2633 Saffron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 270 2482

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Modern features meet classic design in 2016 Volkswagen Beetle When car lovers speak of the Volkswagen Beetle, the word “Classic” is often bandied about.

During the 2015 model year, Volkswagen Canada delivered a real Beetle Classic, one that combined the best of the new with the most sought-after touches of the old. The Beetle Classic was a hit with consumers, its elegant look capturing the attention of modernists and traditionalists alike.

Now it has company in the 2016 Beetle Classic Convertible.

Powered by a 1.8-litre, turbocharged direct injection engine with 170 horsepower delivered through a six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, the Classic Convertible is very well equipped. From its 17” “Heritage” alloy wheels to the rear spoiler, the look is a very classic one.

Inside, fashionistas will delight in the unique, two-tone cloth and leatherette seats and colour-matched dash and door sills. The fully-automated, pow-

er-operated top can be raised and lowered in around 10 seconds at speeds up to 50 kilometres per hour and is now dyed a shade of “Sioux Brown” that perfectly contrasts the interior.

The Classic Convertible is full of thoughtful touches, from the leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel to the all-new “Discover Media” touchscreen infotainment system, with integrated navigation. This is from Volkswagen’s all-new-for-2016 radio lineup, and features “AppConnect” smartphone integration, which unlocks the world of Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Mirror Link, delivering seamless connectivity and minimizing driver distraction.

When it comes to the Classic Convertible, it’s all down to the look. A choice of four exterior shades, including Reflex Silver Metallic, Moonroock Silver Metallic, Pure White and Deep Black Pearl, will allow Canadians to personalize their car. There is

no need to tick off any option boxes on the order sheet, since all features are standard.

The Beetle Classic Convertible is available now

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For more information, visit your local Volkswagen dealer or review online at Volkswagen.ca.

Brake pads and rotors

Auto Repair and Maintenance

By Bernie Pawlik

Old brake rotor with excessive rust inside the centre drum.

This is where the parking brake shoes apply.

While a rear brake replacement is hardly an unusual service at an automotive repair shop, there is much more needed to be done than simply replacing brake pads.

The very first step before brakes are repaired is a detailed visual inspection. At our automotive repair shop, we measure the thickness of the brake pads and rotors, or drums and shoes. We test the calipers and wheel cylinders for leaks and proper movement. We test the brake fluid.

After this initial assessment, what needs to be replaced can be determined.

1. The brake rotor, otherwise known as the brake disc.

This component is attached to the wheel hub and usually held in place by the wheel. Usually by the time brake pads wear out rotors are also worn out. Rotors are prone to rusting as they are composed of bare metal and exposed to the elements. While they can be machined on a brake lathe, this practice has largely disappeared as many shops no

longer have a lathe. Fortunately rotors are reasonably priced and a better brake job is done by using new rotors as they are of optimum thickness and that helps to disperse heat quickly.

2. Wheel hub. This is where the brake rotor sits sandwiched between hub and wheel. By the time the brakes wear out the hub usual gets rusty. Cleaning the rust corrosion from the hub is critical for a proper rotor fit and to prevent premature warping and brake shudder.

3. Brake caliper. The caliper squeezes the brake pads against the rotor. It has one or more fluidfilled pistons that operate when the brake pedal is pressed. There

New brake rotor.

are often other sliding components with the caliper and keeping these parts well-lubricated and free of corrosion is critical to long brake-pad life and efficient brake operation.

The brake pads sit inside the caliper bracket and move slightly back and forth with every brake application. Over time rust corrosion sets in and causes pads to stick. Often pads will wear out prematurely when this happens.

An important part of doing a quality brake job involves cleaning, removing corrosion and lubricating these critical moving parts.

4. Brake pads. The brake pads are generally made of a

composite material that is softer than the brake rotors. They were once primarily made of hazardous asbestos mineral. As with rotors, there is a wide variety of product price offering for brake pads. The recommendation is to use as close to the original equipment manufacture (OEM)

pad as possible. However, there are many good quality aftermarket pads that will outlast OEMinstalled pads, sometimes by a substantial margin.

Following all of these procedures on this list of components will ensure that a brake repair or replacement is done correctly.

Bernie Pawlik is owner of Pawlik’s Automotive, located at 30-966 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver. Pawlik’s Automotive has been voted 14 times as “Best in Vancouver” for auto repair by the Georgia Strait.

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Vancouver’s Award Winning Auto Service Team Brake caliper bracket with shim removed. Rust corrosion causes the pads to stick and wear out prematurely.

Caliper brake after sandblasting away the rust.

The shim below is new.

Call us today 604-327-7112 30-966 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver Just east of Arthur Laing Bridge www.pawlikautomotive.com

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DOMESTIC TERMINAL (Before Security) • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches – Departures Level 3.

• 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. Departures Level 3

• Booster Juice: signature premium smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, hot food, grab & go items & snacks –Level 3 • Jugo Juice: Juice, smoothies, wraps & paninis – Departures Level 3.

• Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wraps – Departures Level 3 • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups – Arrivals Level 2 and Departures Level 3

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• Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3 • White Spot: Burgers, fresh salads, pastas, rice bowls, stir-fries, entrées from the grill and desserts – Departures Level 3 • Wok ‘N Roll: Chinese & Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3

• Koho Restaurant & Bar: Casual dining – Departures Level 3 • Galiano Bakery & Café: Breakfast, sandwiches & pastries – Departures Level 3 • Wendy’s: Breakfast, burgers, Chicken, salads • Fortune Wok: Asian cuisine –

INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL (Before Security) • Vino Volo: Wines from around the world by the glass or in tasting flights, lunch, dinner, small plates—Arrivals Level 2 • Hanami Japanese Restaurant: Dim Sum & Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3

Departures Level 3 • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3 • Thai Hang: Vietnamese cuisine— choose from healthy Pho dishes, rolls, broken rice dishes, sandwiches, spring rolls, rice noodle soups, lemon grass

Coupons expire December 2015 and include mobile offers for more Nationwide Brand Coverage.

Ask about the way your school/non-profit association can use SaveAround Coupon Books to fundraise and earn a 50% profit.

Call 604.805.7315 for more information or to order books

SOUTH TERMINAL (Before Security, Food Court) • Galiano Café: Made-to-order breakfasts along with specialty espresso drinks to satisfy early morning travellers. Burger, fries, homemade soups, made-to-order sandwiches, berry yogurt parfaits, breakfast muffins and salads.

chicken & beverages—Departures Level 3

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• Jetside Bar Offers a selection of appetizers, snacks and shared food.

(604) 248-3281 • Globe@YVR Award-winning signature restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

(604) 248-3281

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Miller Road • Tim Hortons #109 – 5000 Miller Road Open 24 Hours. Lots of free parking.

Fast pickup on your way to the Terminal.

Airport South 1 The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill 4760 Inglis Drive. Come and watch seaplanes land & takeoff right in front of you, while enjoying locally craft brewed beers and the best pub food in the city . Bring your aiport i.d. and receive 25% off of food every Tuesday.

Call our complimentary shuttle for a safe ride Wednesday through Sunday nights starting at 6pm. World famous & award winning - since 1995. (604) 273-0278

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Smokehouse Sandwich Co. #108 – 5188 Westminster Hwy, Richmond (2 blocks west of # 2 Road) Breakfast and lunch. Monday to Friday: 7:45am to 4pm. Saturdays 10am to 6pm. Specializing in handcrafted Smoked Meat Sandwiches, minutes away from YVR. Meet Wilbur, a cumin-spiced Pulled Pork with Coleslaw Sandwich and the rest of the company of sandwiches at Smokehouse. For pick up, call (604) 370-4177 smokehousesandwich.com.

• Southside Cafe (near the South Terminal at the Esso Avitat FBO). 5360 Airport Road South. Open for breakfast & lunch 7am-3pm Mon to Fri. Quick & delicious, homemade dishes for eat in or takeout. Enjoy a free small coffee with breakfast. Meals from $5 and up mean one of the best values on Sea Island. Call to order custom catering for your office party or business meeting. (604) 303 0407.

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OVER THE BRIDGE(S) • London Café 12251 Horseshoe Way (Ironwood Plaza, off Steveston Highway).

Specializing in great, home-made food & authentic Italian cuisine. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salad, home-made burgers, soup, specialty coffees. Glutenfriendly items. Open Mon.-Fri. Breakast, Lunch. 7am-2:30pm. (604) 448-4022 Solution for September 2015 Crossword.

• Milltown Bar & Grill #101-9191 Bentley Street, Marpole Receiving great reviews for good food, friendly service and fantastic marina views. Only 5 minutes From YVR across the Arthur Laing Bridge. Open from 11am to late every day. (604) 269-2348; www.milltownbar.com.

RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • Best Western Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Rd. (604) 270-7576 Highlander Restaurant: Open for lunch and dinner, serving a variety of high-quality continental and world cuisine. Lunch 10:30am-2pm; dinner 5pm-9:30pm. (604) 270-7541.

• Pacific Gateway Hotel 1500 Cessna Drive. (604) 278-1241 3 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) 276-1954\ • The Fairmont Vancouver Airport

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(at YVR) –3111 Grant McConachie Way (604) 207-5200 • Jetside Bar Offers a selection of appetizers, snacks and shared food.

(604) 248.3281 • Globe@YVR Award-winning signature restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

(604) 248-3281 • River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road • The Buffet—Perfect for a group get-together, special event or relaxing meal, The Buffet is open seven days a week for breakfast and dinner, lunch Monday to Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Call (604) 247-8935 to make reservations.

• Tramonto—Features Italianinspired West Coast cuisine, amazing views of the Fraser River and Island Mountains, and an expansive wine cellar. Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm; Friday & Saturday 5pm-11pm. Call (604) 247-8573.

• Sandman Signature Hotel 10251 St. Edwards Drive • Denny’s 24 Hour Restaurant— Breakfast, lunch, dinner (604) 2762853.

• Chop Steakhouse Bar—Tender cuts

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of steak, fresh seafood, an expansive and affordable wine list and delicious desserts. Call (604) 276-1180.

Shark Club -Casual dining atmosphere. Menu features an expansive selection of food and drink. Daily drink features and high definition TVs. Hours of Operation: Mon. & Tues. 11am-12am; Wed. & Thurs. 11am-1am; Friday – Sunday 11am-2am. Call (604) 276-2609.

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Highway Harold’s Bistro & Bar—Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full menu of

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contemporary cuisine, wide selection of award-winning B.C. wines, beers on tap and spirits. Breakfast 6am to 11am; Lunch: 11am to 5pm; Dinner: 5pm to 10pm. Call (604) 233-3968.

• Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way • The Apron—A menu that spans wholesome SuperFoodsRx and contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine. Breakfast 6:30am -11am; Lunch 11:30am – 5pm; Dinner 5pm – 10 pm; Lounge 5pm – 11pm. Call (604) 238-2105.

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DEPART WITH OPTIONS. CHECK OUT YVR CARRY ON FOOD. Yes, you can take your food on the plane!

With many flights offering limited meal service, YVR Carry On Food is available at any YVR restaurant providing fresh food and snacks packaged especially for your flight in a travel-friendly bag.

Specializing in handcrafted smoked meat sandwiches minutes away from YVR

Enjoy an impressive selection of food and beverage choices ranging from gourmet West Coast specialties and healthy food options to Japanese bento boxes and delicious comfort foods.

Don’t forget some snack foods and candy for your inflight movie!

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Air Canada rouge inaugurated its non-stop seasonal service to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan from YVR on May 1, 2015.

This service will operate up to five times weekly between Vancouver and Osaka for the peak summer travel period of May-October.

This new route is the only non-stop flight between KIX and a Canadian airport and will continue to bolster YVR’s current service to Japan.

YVR offers the most capacity and frequency to Japan of any other airport in Canada.

“Just in time for our busy summer travel season, we are thrilled that Air Canada rouge has chosen YVR to expand its international route network with non-stop flights to Osaka,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “At YVR, we pride

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Aeromexico, Mexico’s flag carrier, will begin new daily non-stop service between YVR and Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City on December 9, 2015.

The airline will operate a Boeing 737-700 aircraft with seat capacity for 124 passengers including 12 in Class Premier, Aeromexico’s Business Class cabin.

“Aeromexico’s decision to fly to YVR further strengthens our position as the gateway hub between Asia and the Americas,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority.

“The new service will give businesses more options to reach customers in Mexico and throughout Latin America.”

The new service will add 160 jobs to the B.C. economy and $9.9-million in Gross Domestic Product, $3.4-million in taxes and $2.9-million in wages to the province.

ourselves on being the North American gateway to the AsiaPacific region and this new service reinforces that and further strengthens our air connections to Asia.”

Japan and British Columbia have a long and significant history of cultural and economic links. As the world’s third-larg-

est economy, Japan offers B.C. businesses many opportunities to increase exports by taking advantage of its high demand for energy resources, raw materials, seafood and international education. Air Canada rouge’s new service will generate approximately $7.2-million in Gross Domestic Product, $4.5-million

It will also provide opportunities for B.C. businesses to reach new customers, suppliers and investors throughout Mexico and Latin America.

“Air connections between Mexico and Canada are essential to the growing mobility of citizens between both countries; the new Aeromexico flight from Mexico City to Vancouver will foster tourism, business and student travel in both directions,” said Claudia Franco Hijuelos, Consul General of Mexico in Vancouver. “Furthermore, competitive prices will enable Mexico’s global airline to tap

into growing demand.”

Aeromexico offers connectivity to 45 destinations within Mexico and 16 destinations in Latin America.

Flight AM696 will leave MEX daily at 6pm, arriving at YVR at 10:05pm the same day.

Flight AM697 will leave YVR at 11:20pm, arriving at MEX at 7am the following day.

The arrival time at YVR allows for convenient connections onward to Asian markets.

Tickets for the new Aeromexico service are already on sale. For booking information visit aeromexico. com.

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(L-R) Renee Smith-Valade (Air Canada), Seiji Okada (Consul General of Japan), Kevin Howlett (Air Canada), Craig Richmond (YVR) and Hon. Naomi Yamamoto (Province of B.C.) are pictured after cutting the ribbon celebrating Air Canada rouge’s inaugural flight to Osaka, Japan at YVR on May 1, 2015.

Coming soon, ‘Bienvenido’ to Aeromexico

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in wages to the B.C. economy and an additional 123 jobs at YVR and B.C.’s hotel, restaurants and tourist attractions.

“Increasing air connections is a key part of the BC Jobs Plan and helps cement our province’s position as Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway,” said the Honourable Naomi Yamamoto,

Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business, Province of British Columbia. “Japan is an important tourism market for our province and the addition of non-stop YVROsaka flights will give travellers even more options to visit SuperNatural BC.” See YVR-OSAKA page 3

Record-setting sixth Skytrax Best Airport win

Skytrak Thank You Friday was a celebration of YVR’s sixth consecutive year of maintaining its #1 ranking as Best Airport in North America.

Last Month, YVR celebrated its record-setting sixth consecutive Skytrax win for Best Airport in North America with an in-terminal thank-you celebration.

YVR team members, with the help of 55 employees from 11 organizations handed out 3,000 chocolate airplane lollipops, 2,500 YVR chocolates, 3,000 YVR lollipops and thousands of thank-you postcards to

YVR employees, passengers, partners and community members.

Thank-you squads were deployed airside and in-terminal. The airplane lollipops, all of which were distributed by lunchtime, proved to be a hot commodity.

The Airport Authority expressed thanks to everyone who participated in the celebration and to the 24,000 people who work and volunteer at YVR.

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The Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II is an American twin-engined light aircraft produced since 1971 and that remains in production. The “T” in the new model designation reflected a change to turbocharged, sixcylinder Continental TSIO-360E or EB engines for improved performance, particularly at higher altitudes. The Seneca is primarily used for personal and business flying.

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ACROSS 1 A food shop 5 A woman of refinement 10 Fortune teller 14 Wicked 15 Goddess of horses (Celtic mythology) 16 Initial wager 17 Companionship 19 British Thermal Unit 20 Attempt 21 Competes or strives 22 Wavy surface patterns 24 Focussing glass 25 Automotive maintenance (2 words) 26 Corresponding 29 Cosmetics 30 Parts 31 Waits 32 Master of Fine Arts degree 35 Leguminous plant 36 God of light and peace (Norse mythology) 37 A three-tone Chadic language 38 Flightless bird 39 Not late 40 Detection by reflected sound waves 41 Sport played at Wimbledon 43 Be quiet! (2 words) 44 Pertaining to the largest continent 46 Expectorate 47 Keyboard shortcuts 48 Hinged barrier 49 Affirmative 52 Mine passage 53 Made-to-order (2 words) 56 Persian ruler 57 Surpass 58 Seaweed 59 Stars 60 Tall perennial grasses 61 Fellas.

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3 Bulbous plant with large trumpetshaped flowers 4 Sick 5 Plaintive crying of a cat 6 Vaulted projections on a building 7 What Homer Simpson says frequently 8 Black tropical cuckoo 9 Rand-McNally is one (2 words) 10 West Indian tree yielding a mahogany-like wood 11 Ensnaring 12 A colourless volatile highly inflammable liquid 13 Utilize again 18 Kilns 23 Mineral-bearing rocks 24 Outline 25 Golf bag porter 26 Coincide in characteristics 27 An individual unit 28 Cosmetician

29 Grinds 31 Containing barium 33 German for “Mrs.” 34 American Association of Retired Persons 36 Handrail 37 Brag 39 Prefix indicating “Within” 40 Bake eggs in their shells 42 Soils 43 Bobbins 44 Gather 45 An ascetic holy man (Hinduism) 46 Bottomed 48 Two or more cubes with dots 49 River that forms the boundary between North Korea and China 50 Nervous 51 Oceans 54 Chopping tool 55 Magazine (abbrev.).

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Escorted Tour of England’s Finest Motor Sport Venues

July 15 –24, 2016 9 Days / 8 Nights

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TOUR WILL FEATURE OTHER FAMOUS MOTOR SPORT VENUES & EVENTS PLUS A TOUR OF THE MCLAREN FACTORY. FULL DETAILS AND 2016 TOUR ITINERARY WILL BE ANNOUNCED SEPT 30, 2015 Please contact us after this date for early bird registration.

Tour is limited to a maximum group of 30 enthusiasts.

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