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Hainan Airlines begins new service to YVR

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On May 25, YVR celebrated the arrival of Hainan Airlines and its inaugural flight between YVR and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) via Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN). The new twice-weekly service marks the first route to Shenzhen and Tianjin from Canada and is Tianjin’s first connection to North America. “We are thrilled to welcome Hainan Airlines to YVR. Coinciding with the CanadaChina Year of Tourism, the year-round service will further link Canada to two exciting cities in China,” said Craig Richmond, president & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “YVR now has the most Mainland Chinese carriers in North America and, when combined with Air Canada’s

Headquartered in Haikou, Hainan, People’s Republic of China, Hainan Airlines is the fourth-largest airline in China.

existing services to this important market, we are well established as a leading connecting hub between Asia and the Americas.” The route is operated on a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft with a seat configuration of 36 Business class and 177 Economy class seats.

Hainan Airlines departs from YVR at 11:30am and arrives at TSN at 2:15pm (+1), before continuing the journey. The flight arrives at SZX at 7:45pm. On return, it departs SZX at 7:25am and arrives at TSN at 10:25am before departing Tianjin and arriving at YVR at 9:30am.

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“As 2018 has been proclaimed the Canada-China Year of Tourism, the launch of this new flight service complements B.C.’s tourism focus in China and further strengthens the economic and cultural ties between our two countries,” said B.C. Minister of State for Trade,

George Chow. “Having Hainan Airlines touch down in Vancouver adds more air passenger routes from China to B.C., helping to attract investment, benefiting B.C. businesses and ultimately creating good jobs for people throughout the province.” See HAINAN AIRLINES page 2

Canada’s first non-stop service to Sacramento begins at YVR

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YVR welcomes the inaugural flight of American Airlines’ new route between YVR and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

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American Airlines is introducing a new service to Chicago from YVR,” said Anne Murray, vice president of airline business development and public affairs, Vancouver Airport Authority. “Chicago is a popular destination for leisure travel and business. The addition of this daily flight between Vancouver and Chicago provides travellers with even more options to

the Midwest region of the U.S.” Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and ORD is one of the world’s busiest airports. For those passengers travelling on from American Airlines’ hub in Chicago, the new flight is conveniently timed to connect with the airline’s extensive domestic and international schedule at ORD. See CHICAGO page 2

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YVR kicked off the busy travel season with Air Canada’s new flight to Sacramento—the first non-stop service from a Canadian airport. The daily, year-round connection makes YVR the first Canadian airport to offer direct-non-stop service to Sacramento and further builds on Air Canada’s impressive growth at YVR, linking passengers and products to a key North American tourism and business hub. “We are thrilled to welcome Air Canada’s new service connecting YVR to the sunny city of Sacramento,” said Anne Murray, YVR’s vice president

of airline business development and public affairs. “We are committed to delivering an exceptional experience to our passengers and thanks to Air Canada these passengers have another great destination to connect to, with a wide range of tourism and business opportunities.” Sacramento is an emerging North American destination, with a unique identity centred on its mix of characteristics. As California’s capital city, it enjoys a diverse economy, combined with a mix of historic features and an array of dining options. See SACRAMENTO page 2

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Change is in the air at YVR

There are several key projects currently taking place at YVR that will enhance the airport experience. This includes its biggest sustainability projects to date, new parking options, terminal expansions and much more. Some ongoing projects on Sea

Island this month include: • Construction is underway to prepare for Phase II of the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport. This phase is scheduled to open in Spring 2019 and will deliver 7,803 square metres

Hainan Airlines Continued from page 1 The new service has direct economic benefits to the B.C. region. The operational and tourism impacts contribute $12.4-million in economic output and more than $6-million in GDP for B.C. “The Shenzhen-TianjinVancouver service will further enhance Hainan Airlines’ network in Canada,” said Yang Fei, general manager of marketing, Hainan Airlines. “The new route

will provide passengers with more travel options and convenience and facilitate prosperous development between our two countries.” New services such as this are made possible because of YVR’s five-year airline rates and charges program, ConnectYVR. The program offers some of the lowest landing fees to airlines to attract and incent them to grow sustainably at YVR.

Chicago Continued from page 1 The flight departs YVR at 11pm and arrives at ORD at 5:14am the next day. The return flight leaves ORD at 8:35pm and arrives at YVR at 11:14pm. “American has proudly served Vancouver for more than 30 years and Chicago will become a great addition to our existing network,” said Sean Lee, American Airlines general manager for YVR. “There is growing demand for travel

between the U.S. and Canada and American is meeting that demand with a great product, operated by the best team that can connect travellers to the largest network in the world.” The route is operated on a Boeing 737-800 with seat capacity for 160 passengers, featuring 16 Business Class recliner seats, 30 Main Cabin Extra seats, and 114 standard Economy seats.

of additional retail space. Starting on Monday, June 11, there will be lane closures in both directions on Grant McConachie Way, lasting for a period of approximately two weeks. These lane closures are expected to increase travel time to and from the airport. • Various early works are continuing in the old Value Lot (adjacent to the Parkade) to prepare for the construction of a new six-storey parking lot and Central Utilities Building. This work includes fence and hoarding installation, grubbing, some minor traffic control measures around the exit toll plaza and exploration work on roadways nearby. • As part of the construction taking place east of the parkade, utilities work has started and involves hydrovac investigation. The second

phase of this work begins Monday, June 11. This will have progressive lane closures along Westbound Grant McConachie and areas inside Chester Johnson Park. The hours of work will continue to be 12am-8am. Construction will occur in close proximity to the parkade entry ramps and the car rental return lanes, however, they will remain open at all times. A small portion of this work will include a temporary sidewalk diversion. Passengers will be assisted around the work area by traffic control personnel. • As part of the jetSet Parking lot reconfiguration project, the cell phone lot has been temporarily relocated. There is clear directional signage to the interim lot. Once the cell phone lot reopens, it will be paved and have WiFi, offering an improved

Sacramento Continued from page 1 The city is well-known as one of the sunniest locations in the world during the summer season and for being a city of trees, rivers, parks and attractions. “We are delighted to launch the only non-stop flights from Canada to Sacramento, offering convenience to both business and leisure customers travelling between B.C. and Sacramento,” said Benjamin Smith, president, passenger airlines at Air Canada.

Construction Update

customer experience. • The curbside enhancement project continues, which includes work to the sidewalk along the Departures level. There are several construction zones set up along the Departures level that impact sidewalk and curb access. • Work is taking place in the Domestic Transfer and In Transit Pre-Clearance Facilities, as well as the International Terminal security screening area, to introduce CATSA Plus, a high-performance security screening system. Passenger routing may be modified for short periods of time around work areas. Any noisy work will take place at night to limit disruptions. • Construction has begun on the North Runway End Safety Area (RESA). All YVR’s runways will have 300-metre RESAs,

“As the largest foreign carrier serving the U.S., we also look forward to connecting customers from California’s capital city area onward through our extensive global network via our Vancouver transpacific hub.” The new, daily service operates on an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 76-seat aircraft configured with a choice of Business or Economy classes of service. The flight departs YVR at 8:55am and

double the recommended Canadian standards. RESAs protect the travelling public in the unlikely event of an aircraft overrun or undershoot. This construction is expected to be completed in November and will include night time work. The Airport Authority is doing its best to minimize impact to its neighbours in Richmond, Vancouver’s south slope and Burkeville and encourages anyone who has more questions about construction to visit its website or to email RESAinfo@yvr.ca. • Preparation work is underway as utilities are being relocated as part of the above-mentioned North Runway RESA project. Equipment and material will be visible from Ferguson Road. For more information on all these projects, please visit yvr.ca/ construction.

arrives at SMF at 11:05am. It departs SMF at 11:45am and arrives at YVR at 1:57pm. In addition to offering passengers another key location, the new service brings considerable economic benefits to B.C. The operational and tourism impacts contribute $11.8-million in economic output and $6.1-million in GDP in B.C.

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Community YVR Art Foundation awards $50,000 in scholarships to Indigenous artists

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Boeing invests $100-million in employee education Back row, left to right: Emma Frank, Roxanne Charles, Cora-Leigh Stelmaschuk, Sesyaz Saunders, Sage Nowak. Front row: Yvonne Starr, Meghann O’Brien, Veronica Rose Waechter, Skil Jaadee White.

Ten B.C. and Yukon Indigenous artists were recognized at the 2018 YVR Art Foundation scholarship awards, which also included the unveiling of the 2017 scholarship recipients’ art work at YVR. YVRAF art scholarships are awarded annually to artists of British Columbia and Yukon Indigenous ancestry in two categories: Youth (under age 27) and Mid-Career (ages 27 and up). The recipients receive a $5,000 scholarship to attend a formal art institution or study with an artist mentor over the course of one year. Mid-Career recipients will work with a master artist, attend an art institution or undertake a special project that is of cultural significance to their community. At the end of their scholarship year, recipients are invited back to Vancouver to display their artwork at the awards event,

followed by an exhibition of their work at YVR for one year. “It is with great pleasure that we are awarding the 2018 scholarships to such a welldeserving group of individuals,” said Susan Jackson, executive director, YVR Art Foundation. “For 13 years, winning a YVR Art Foundation scholarship has provided early recognition and support for young and mid-career artists, many of whom have gone on to thriving art careers. We are excited to encourage a new generation of artists in their creative and professional development.” The recipients of the 2018 YVR Art Foundation Youth Art Scholarships are: • Emma Frank, age 23, K’omoks, Namgis, Eh-ChoDene, from Comox • Sage Nowak, age 25, Tahltan/Vuntut Gwitchin, from Whitehorse • Sesyaz Saunders, age 20,

Nuxalk, from Bella Coola • Yvonne Starr, age 24, Gitxsan, from Delta • Cora Leigh-Stelmaschuk, age 25, Tsimshian, from Terrace • Veronica Rose Waechter, age 22, Gitxsan, from Vancouver • Skil Jaadee White, age 22, Haida, from Masset The recipients of the 2018 YVR Art Foundation Mid-Career Artist Scholarships are: • Roxanne Charles, Semiahmoo First Nation, from Surrey • Meghann O’Brien, Haida, Kwakwaka’wakw from Prince Rupert • Marika Swan, Tla-o-quiaht First Nation, from Ty-Histanis Since 2005, YVR Art Foundation has awarded more than 100 scholarships, grants and awards totaling more than $400,000 to B.C. and Yukon Indigenous artists.

Boeing has launched new workforce development programs, the latest step in fulfilling its 2017 pledge to invest $300-million in employees, infrastructure and local communities because of U.S. tax reform. The new programs come after the company crowdsourced more than 40,000 ideas from employees through an online survey and dozens of iPad-equipped Idea Stations at Boeing sites worldwide. “When we asked our people how best to invest in their learning and development they spoke up loud and clear,” said Heidi Capozzi, senior vice president of Human Resources. “We listened and read every single idea that was submitted. Our long-term plans represent a down payment on the future of our employees and tomorrow’s technical workforce.” The workforce development programs will launch an online network of resources designed to make learning more accessible to employees

at all levels of the company. A new partnership with Degreed.com will provide employees with access to online lessons, certification courses and degree programs. The investment will also fund several programs to help employees enhance technical skills and understand industry trends, tools and technologies. The first program will focus on digital literacy, a key enabler of Boeing’s growth strategies. The company plans to announce additional employee education investments later this year. Boeing also made a $6-million investment in the future technical workforce through a partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and several historically Black Colleges and Universities. The investment will support scholarships, internships and immersive boot camp programs to help students experience what it’s like to work at Boeing.

YVR launches world’s most efficient, self-service bag drop system YVR’s Innovative Travel Solutions (ITS) and Glidepath, one of the world’s leaders in airport baggage handling, recently celebrated the installation of the first CHECKITXPRESS self-bag drop unit at YVR. CHECKITXPRESS is the world’s most accessible, efficient and intuitive self-service bag drop on the market, improving speed and ease of use for travellers regardless of age, digital fluency, language or mobility. The collaboration between a Canadian airport and a New Zealand baggage handling solutions company brought together two leaders in airport innovation. Glidepath and ITS applied ergonomic design principles by lowering the profile of the conveyor to 10 centimetres off the floor and creating durable ramps to wheel bags onto the conveyor. This allows CHECKITXPRESS to be accessible from multiple sides, offering a user-friendly bag-

CHECKITXPRESS offers a user-friendly bag-drop solution for all travellers.

drop for all travellers. This industry-first ultimately creates a more seamless and enjoyable travel experience for everyone. CHECKITXPRESS also takes up less space in airport terminals and helps alleviate congestion in the bag drop area. Airports benefit by avoiding costly terminal expansions and

saving valuable space for other airport features, amenities and procedures, which ultimately helps increase overall competitiveness. “We strive to deliver an outstanding experience for every traveller that comes through YVR,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “This is an exciting time for us and offering

solutions that are more accessible, efficient and intuitive enables us to prioritize speed and ease of movement for everyone, which improves overall traveller satisfaction. We’re excited to be launching CHECKITXPRESS at YVR as a major step forward in becoming a world class sustainable hub airport.” Through its innovative cam-

era technology and superior first-time read-rates on baggage, CHECKITXPRESS has achieved some of the quickest customer processing times in the industry, with no agent intervention or assistance required. This results in a cost-effective solution that reduces passenger wait times, while taking pressure off essential airport personnel. “Glidepath is proud to partner with North America’s best airport on this major milestone for our industry,” said Sir Ken Stevens, chairman of Glidepath. “The holistic collaboration allowed us to create a truly unique product designed for the airport of the future.” With the installation of the first CHECKITXPRESS at YVR, ITS and Glidepath will roll out more units in the airport over the course of the year. The team is also planning to expand CHECKITXPRESS to other airports around the world.

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YVR announces its 13th annual Fly Quiet Award winners

The YVR Chapel Team is staffed by Lead Chaplain Rev. Dennis Kirkley (far left), associate chaplains representing local faith communities and a team of volunteers.

Annual General Meeting The Airport Chaplaincy’s Annual General Meeting was well attended on May 3 and the Financials for 2017 and 2018 Budget are available upon request. At the AGM, YVR manager of client relations Dave Parsons shared information of the airport’s plans for growth in the next few years, which includes a plan for both a Quiet

Visitors to the Vancouver Airport Chapel are guaranteed a warm reception and a sympathetic ear.

Space and a Sacred Space in the five-gate cluster being added to the end of the D Concourse. Summer Barbecue Mark your calendars for the annual Chapel Team Summer BBQ to be held on Thursday, July 26, noon to 2pm. Please consider attending if you have ever been on the YVR Chapel Team of volunteers/chaplains/Board or are

interested in becoming a volunteer. For more details, please contact the Chapel at 604-303-3010. If you wish to provide financial support to the Chapel, please click the Donate button at yvrchaplaincy.org. The YVR Chapel is located at International Arrivals, Level 2 across from the Tim Horton’s and beside Hudson News.

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Vancouver Airport Authority announced the winners of its 13th Annual YVR Fly Quiet Awards at the Chief Pilot’s meeting on May 3, 2018. The awards are designed to raise awareness of noise issues within the aviation community and are presented to acknowledge the airport’s airline partners that demonstrate good noise management practices at YVR. The winning airlines are selected based on noise measurements collected by YVR’s Aircraft Noise & Operations Monitoring System and being on good standing with the YVR Noise Abatement Procedures. The awards are presented in three different aircraft categories: propeller aircraft; narrow-body aircraft; and wide-body aircraft. Following are this year’s winners: • Horizon Air (Propeller Aircraft) • American Airlines (Narrowbody Jet Aircraft) • All Nippon Airways (Widebody Jet Aircraft) • Vancouver Airport Authority is committed to managing airport noise, while balancing the community’s need for safe, convenient 24-hour air travel with enjoyable urban living. For more information on YVR’s noise management program, please visit yvr.ca.

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WestJet’s new Dreamliner ‘Spirit of Canada’ unveiled WestJet has unveiled its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner livery, logo and cabin interior, which will include the airline’s firstever business class cabin. The reveal was part of WestJet’s leadup to the arrival of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in early 2019. “The introduction of Boeing’s 787-9 Dreamliner, a state-ofthe-art aircraft, is the dawn of a new era for WestJet and the next step in our transformation to a global network airline,” said Ed Sims, WestJet president and CEO. “The updated livery is modern and dynamic while the interior is world-class, distinctly Canadian and uniquely WestJet. Both reflect WestJet’s transition from a regional airline in 1996 to a new era of connecting Canada with the world and bringing the world to Canada.” WestJet has ordered 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft

and placed options for another 10, all of which will feature the new livery, logo and interior. Three-class cabin The airline’s 787-9 Dreamliner features a three-class cabin including business class seating, premium economy and economy seating. The design was created by PriestmanGoode, a design consultancy firm located in London, England, specializing in transportation and travel branding. Drawing from Canadian themes, the cabin interior welcomes guests with a rich colour palette: a soothing alpine lake blue in Economy class; aurorainspired shades and tones in Premium Economy; and in Business class, luxuriously rich earth tones inspired by the splendour of Canadian summers. Business class will feature touchscreen service and on-

demand dining that allows the traveller to define exactly how they like to fly. Lay-flat mattresses, bedding and turn-down service will also be offered to allow WestJet guests the opportunity to enjoy a tranquil flight. Premium Economy will include a premium menu and comfort enhancements such as a self-serve social area and more space to move and relax. Economy class will feature oversized, self-dimming windows and leading-edge in-flight entertainment and connectivity with in-seat device charging. Aircraft livery and logo An updated logo and livery was overseen by Ove Brand Design. Boeing and Teague, a Seattle-based design firm, which implemented the design on the aircraft. An updated logo font gives the WestJet wordmark a more

Government passes Transportation Modernization Act Last month, after a year of debate, Transport Bill C-49 was passed by elected lawmakers and the Canadian Senate. Also known as the Transportation Modernization Act, Bill C-49 affects the air transportation system in the following ways: • The foreign ownership limit in airlines such as Air Canada and WestJet will be raised to 49 percent, from its current 25 per cent limit. • The Canadian Transportation Agency is to launch consultations to develop an air travellers’ rights charter with clear rules about how airlines in Canada must treat passengers. • Under the charter, passengers could receive financial compensation in case

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport.

of denied boarding during overbooking, delays and cancellations of flights and loss of their luggage. The charter would also frame lengthy delays on the tarmac. • Air carriers would not be held responsible for delays or cancellations caused by events beyond their control

such as weather, air traffic or a security threat. • The bill also authorizes the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) to enter into agreements for the delivery of screening services on a cost-recovery basis. “The CTA [Canadian Transport Agency] will get to work right away and in the coming months will consult with Canadians and all those involved in this charter—the airlines and others—so that this year, we can present an air travellers’ rights charter,” said Transport Minister Marc Garneau. The obligations of air carriers to their passengers will have to be “explained in a simple and clear way,” said Garneau.

Passenger tickets will go on sale Fall 2018 for service on WestJet’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

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uniform and current style. The logo also now uses a single colour to soften the regional emphasis on “West.” The Maple Leaf symbol has been retained, albeit with an updated stylized look, appearing on the aircraft’s tail. In another nod to WestJet’s heritage, the form of the Canadian flag appears at the front of the aircraft.

The new livery will also marry both of Canada’s official languages with the words “The Spirit of Canada” appearing on one side of the aircraft and the French translation, “L’esprit du Canada” on the other, both extending across the middle of the aircraft fuselage. The livery will gradually appear across WestJet’s entire fleet as new aircraft are deliv-

ered in 2018 and as aircraft are repainted in their normal cycle. The Boeing 737 MAX-8 will be the first aircraft in the new livery. This summer, WestJet’s growing fleet will operate an average of 777 daily flights to 90 destinations. For more information on WestJet flights from YVR, visit westjet.com.

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Airbus’ student competition focuses on digital solutions for aerospace Airbus is seeking ideas that could change aerospace in the decades to come and create a safer, cleaner and better-connected world. Through its sixth Fly Your Ideas competition, Airbus is inviting the next generation of innovators to propose and develop original ideas for the aerospace industry. The biennial competition is a celebration of creativity and innovation to solve real industry challenges. Open to university teams from across the world, including all disciplines from engineering and information technology to marketing and design, the competition is an opportunity for students to unleash their pioneering spirit, working at the cutting edge of digital technology alongside industry experts. Since the competition launched in 2008, more than 20,000 students from more than 650 universities in over 100 countries have been involved, with this edition expected to be the most exciting yet. Teams entering Fly Your Ideas go through three competition rounds, with progression

to each round presenting an opportunity to further develop their concepts with support from Airbus specialists and mentors. As well as joining Airbus on site to further develop their ideas, up to six finalist teams will compete to share a prize fund of 45,000 euros and the chance to take their idea forward within the industry. The 2019 competition asks teams to respond to one of the following challenges: • Electrification: How can we fly further, longer and cleaner by developing embedded electrical energy systems? • Data Services: What innovative applications and services can you create based on Airbus data? • Cyber Security: How can we securely and seamlessly authenticate travellers while minimizing the impact on passengers, airport security and airlines? • Internet of Things: How can the power of loT revolutionize the passenger experience or improve collaboration in the aerospace industry? • Artificial Intelligence: In the future of aerospace of industrial manufacturing, how can

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Boeing 737 MAX 8 joins the Sunwing fleet

Boeing 737 MAX 8 joins the Sunwing Fleet—left to right, John L. Plueger, chief executive officer and president of Air Lease Corporation; Mark Williams, president of Sunwing Airlines; Matthew J Hart, Air Lease Corporation chairman, Audit Committee, Governance Committee; Tobias Lutterodt, sales director The Boeing Company.

Leisure airline carrier Sunwing Airlines has taken delivery of its first brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The aircraft is the first of four new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft acquired by Sunwing as part of a lease agreement with Air Lease Corporation. The $350-million deal also includes the acquisition of two

further Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The second Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft will be delivered this month, with the remaining two 737 MAX planes anticipated to be delivered in 2019. “The 737 MAX 8 aircraft is an integral part of Sunwing’s overall expansion plans across an increasing number of both Canadian and U.S. gateways and illustrates the evolution of the company,” said Mark Williams, president of Sunwing Airlines. “Sunwing may have increased in scale, however, what drove the company in the early 2000s is still central to our business today—in particular, the airline’s commitment to its passengers that when they travel with Sunwing, they travel with an award-winning airline and one

of Canada’s most modern fleets.” The 737 MAX 8 comes with the latest technology, uses less fuel and reduces CO2 emissions by 20 per cent compared to the older aircraft that it replaces. Sunwing has more flights to the south than any other leisure carrier, with direct service from 33 gateways across Canada to more than 45 popular sun destinations. All Sunwing vacation packages include return flights on Sunwing Airlines with inflight service that includes a sparkling wine toast, complimentary nonalcoholic beverage service and buy-on-board selection of light meals and snacks. For more information on Sunwing flights from YVR, visit sunwing.ca.

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Air Canada and Air China sign first China-North American airline joint venture agreement Air Canada and Air China have signed the first joint venture agreement between a North American and a Chinese airline, deepening the two carriers’ longstanding partnership. The joint venture allows the two countries’ flag carriers to expand their existing codeshare relationship on flights between Canada and China. In addition, both carriers will be able to increase commercial cooperation on key connecting domestic flights in both countries to provide customers travelling between the two countries with greater benefits, including access to a range of flights, products and services. “The Sino-Canada market is one of the important long-haul markets to Air China, which has been developed rapidly in recent years with an increase of 17.8-per cent in 2017,” said Jianjiang Cai, chairman of Air China Limited. “Air China and Air Canada as Star Alliance members have the foundation of a profound cooperation and under a joint venture framework will offer a wider range of products and quality services, and provide more flexible flight choices, favourable fare products and seamless travel experiences for customers. Moreover, both parties will take the China-Canada Year of Tourism as an opportunity to support the tourism, trade and culture exchanges for both countries.” In the last two years, Air China has launched flights directly linking Beijing with Montreal, while Air Canada has launched new non-stop flights between Montreal and Shanghai to meet growth in demand. The two carriers now operate up to a total of 52 trans-Pacific flights per week between Canada and China from Vancouver,

Toronto and Montreal to and from Beijing and Shanghai. “Our joint venture agreement with Air China, the highly respected flag carrier of the People’s Republic of China, is an important strategy in our global expansion as it significantly increases Air Canada’s presence in an aviation market set to become the world’s largest by 2022,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s president and chief executive officer. “Air Canada is

honoured to formalize this strategic partnership with Air China during the Canada-China Year of Tourism to offer customers travelling between our two countries an unparalleled network and expansive options for travel ease. Having served China for more than 30 years, and as demonstrated by Air Canada’s average annual capacity growth of 12.5-per cent over five years and the $2-billion of aircraft assets currently committed on routes

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B.C.’s Kiixin First Nations village brought to life Inhabited by Huu-ay-aht ancestors for more than 5,000 years, Kiixin (pronounced “keehin”) is the only known remaining complete traditional First Nations village on the southern B.C. West Coast. Though the National Historic Site has lain empty for more than 300 years, the Huu-ay-aht First Nations has brought Kiixin back to life as an authentic tourism experience that brings visitors intimately close to the region’s culture, history and nature. During the Kiixin experience, guests hike the trail to the site, exploring Vancouver Island’s pristine old-growth rainforest and beautiful protected beaches. Along the way, guides share Huu-ay-aht’s knowledge, history, and culture, weaving stories that transport guests back to Kiixin as

First Nations guides share Huu-ay-aht’s knowledge, history, and culture on the way to the Kiixin village, a National Historic Site of Canada.

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to the site are complimentary. The Kiixin Village and Fortress National Historic Site of Canada is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island between the exposed, rugged outer coast and the protected inner waters of Barkley Sound. The 19th-century village and for-

tress exhibit evidence of occupation dating back to 1,000 B.C.E. and is still considered a sacred site to present-day Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Official recognition refers to four distinct archaeological sites, which include the main village and fortress sites and two other related archaeological sites. Kiixin is the traditional capital village of the Huu-ay-aht, a Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation. It is the only known First Nations village of more than 100 villages on the southern British Columbia coast that still features significant, standing traditional architecture. Much is known about Kiixin thanks to a wealth of historic information collected from oral histories, archaeology, and archi-

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it with California moray eels. This summer, Legoland California guests can dive into the new Deep Sea Adventure submarine ride to hunt for treasure, discovering real sea creatures, including stingrays and sharks, as well as bright Lego fish, crabs and scuba divers along the way. Legoland’s Sea Life Aquarium has opened two new interactive exhibits: Sea at Night and Shark Mission. Sea at Night invites guests to jump, leap and “splash” into simulated bioluminescent waves that react to their footsteps. Shark Mission allows kids to come face to fin with six distinct species of sharks and rays. Sizzling Events The San Diego County Fair, the largest annual event in the county, takes place June 1–July 4, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This year’s theme, “How Sweet It Is,” features candy-themed décor and sweet treats to indulge in at every turn. The fair features top performing music artists, the International Beer Festival, a Fun Zone with rides and games, deepfried food novelties, livestock exhibits, home and hobby display, woodworking and a colourful flower show. During the weekends of July 14 and 21, Fiesta Island on Mission Bay plays host to the annual World Championship Over-the-Line Tournament. A San Diego original, this bois-

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terous, rowdy, fast-paced beach softball tradition is celebrating its 65th anniversary. The annual San Diego LGBT Pride Parade and Festival, July 13-15, is the second largest pride event on the West Coast. Festivities includes a mile-long parade through Hillcrest, twoday festival in Balboa Park and a Spirit of Stonewall Rally. During July 19-22, San Diego becomes the center of

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Jean-Marc Eustache inducted into Canadian Travel Hall of Fame Transat’s president and chief executive officer Jean-Marc Eustache has been inducted into the Canadian Travel Hall of Fame. Eustache was chosen for his outstanding contributions to the development of the Canadian tourism industry. A key architect of Transat’s founding in 1987, he oversaw the company’s growth into one of the world’s leading integrated tourism companies and a Canadian holiday travel leader, with some 5,000 employees. Eustache was previously appointed an Officer of the Ordre national du Québec in 2011, inducted into the Canadian Tourism Industry Association’s Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame in 2008 and named Ernst & Young’s 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year for Quebec. During the induction ceremony, held last month in Toronto, Transat also picked up two service-quality awards, for Best Reservations Department and Best Groups Department. The winners are determined based on

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Alaska Airlines moves to marine-friendly stir sticks Starting July 16, 2018, Alaska Airlines will replace single-use, non-recyclable, plastic stir straws and citrus picks with sustainable alternatives in its airport lounges and on all domestic and international commercial flights. The initiative is one of many in Alaska Airlines’ push for sustainability and its goal of reducing inflight waste per passenger going to landfills by 70 per cent by 2020. Alaska Airlines has partnered

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Alaska Airlines awarded top ranking in satisfaction study for 11th consecutive year For the 11th year in a row, Alaska Airlines has been recognized as the highest ranked airline in customer satisfaction among traditional carriers in the J.D. Power 2018 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. The study is based on 11,508 responses. It measures the satisfaction of business and leisure

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According to report, inflight WiFi calms passengers Research Study explores the changing behaviours of airline passengers across the world as it pertains to inflight connec-

According to a recent Global Traveller Study by in-flight broadband Internet service provider Gogo, more than 75 per cent of travellers said having inflight internet makes them feel less anxious because they can stay in contact with friends and family on the ground. Sixty-five per cent said it makes them feel less anxious because they can stay connected to work. Not only do passengers want to be connected, their expectation is to be connected in the same way while in flight as they are on the ground, which means multiple screens doing multiple activities. “Today, we see a shift as inflight internet moves from being a luxury to an expectation for travellers around the world,” said Alyssa Hayes, director of insights at Gogo. “The importance of internet in the booking process has been increasing as now one-third of passengers are looking for inflight internet

18 countries. To learn more or to download the complete report, visit gogoair. com/globaltraveler.

streaming, 44 per cent of passengers want to stream movies and TV shows in flight. YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify are the top desired sources for streaming content. Seatback Screens aren’t dead Passengers still like seatback screens. Half (47 per cent) of air travellers prefer seatback screens in flight versus 33 per cent who prefer their own personal devices. Travellers preferring seatback screens like the ease of use (more than half like that they don’t have to worry about charging their device). Among those preferring their personal devices, 65 per cent cite privacy as the primary reason. Multitasking is the norm Multitasking in flight is the expectation, just as it is at home or at work. People are comfortable watching a movie on the seatback while texting colleagues on their smartphone. The Gogo Global Traveller

when they book their flights. The desire for people to stay connected and in contact with the ground is prevalent; passengers look to not just browse the internet but also engage with social media, read the news and check their email.” Other key findings from the report include: Mobile is king In terms of devices brought on the plane, 90 per cent of passengers bring a mobile device, 59 per cent bring a laptop and 48 per cent bring a tablet. However, laptops tend to stay in the bag as 62 per cent of passengers use their mobile device in flight, 35 per cent use a tablet and 34 per cent use their laptop. Online browsing dominates A majority of passengers still say they want internet access for general browsing (75 per cent) followed by social media (63 per cent), checking email (60 per cent) and reading news (60 per cent). When it comes to

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June 19-21, 2018 2018 CBAA Convention & Exhibition Waterloo, ON Join the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) and its Diamond Sponsors Region of Waterloo International Airport & Chartright Air Group for targeted education sessions, networking events, exhibits and Canada’s largest static display of private corporate aircraft. Visit cbaa-acaa.ca for updates and details.

July 2-8, 2018 Texada Aviation Week Texada Island, BC July 2-3, Aviation Art Camp—six lessons on drawing and painting techniques in aviation art. All ages from 10 & up (adults, too). $85. July 4-7, AeroSpace Camp for youth at Hangar #8. Basic aviation & space sciences, meterology, navigation, radio and flight instruction in the AirBuzz Mk II Flight Simulator. $150. Registration dgart@ telus.net. July 8, Fly-In with breakfast at the airport at 9am. Show & Shine for autos, bikes, aviation displays, flight sim flights in AirBuzz Mk 1 & Mk 11, Fraser Blues formation flying demonstrations, aviation-oriented vendor sales. For more information, visit texada.org/ events/2018-texada-annual-fly-in/.

August 10-12, 2018 Abbotsford International Airshow Abbotsford International Airport, 30440 Liberator Ave., Abbotsford, BC Designated Canada’s national airshow, the annual aviation festival provides spectators an opportunity to watch some of the finest aerobatic performances in the world. Ranked among one of the Top Ten airshows in the world by USA Today in 2013, the event continues to distinguish itself through aviation excellence, aerospace advancement and community participation. Form more information, visit abbotsfordairshow.com.

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YVR Koffee Klutch Golf Tournament Back for the 45th year, this golf tournament continues its tradition of supporting the BC Aviation Council’s Scholarship Endowment. Today’s and future students are at the heart of our aviation and aerospace industry’s long-term viability. The BCAC greatly appreciates YVR’s support. For more information, visit bcaviationcouncil.org.

August 23, 2018 YVR for Kids Golf Tournament Quilchena Golf & Country Club, 3551 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC Golf will be a “shotgun” start. Participants are encouraged to be aware of their starting hole and be on the tee box ready

for the horn, sharp, at the start time of 11am. Quilchena staff and YVR volunteers will provide direction to the starting hole. Participants must abide by the dress code at Quilchena. Golf will be played in a Texas Scramble format. For more information, visit yvrforkids.org.

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August 23, 2018 YVR for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction Sheraton Vancouver Airport, 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC Dinner and Auction will take place at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Registration at 4:45pm, cocktails begin at 5pm, dinner at 7pm, live auction 8pm. For more information, visit yvrforkids.org.

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Show Toronto, Ontario The Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) is one of the largest air shows in North America. Over its six-decade-plus history, the CIAS has featured many air show ‘firsts’ including appearances by the Concorde, F-22 Raptor, the V-22 Osprey and more. Powered by the incredible efforts of almost 200 volunteers, the CIAS continues to thrill air show fans from around the world with its diverse line-up of aviation displays each Labour Day weekend. For more information, visit cias.org.

World Airline Road Race Victoria, BC Held in a different country each year, this running race is co-hosted by volunteers from Air Canada and Jazz Aviation and organized by the World Airline Road Race organization. Last year, for example, it was held in Singapore, this year it’s in Victoria and next year in Amsterdam. It is open to anyone who works for an airline or airlineassociated company and their family and friends, basically anyone in the aviation industry. There are usually between 600 to 1,000 runners. Some airlines have teams of 50-plus and some only one representative. There are many discounts for travel to and from Victoria available to runners available on the WARR website, including Harbour Air, Helijet, Air Canada and Jazz Aviation. For more information, visit worldairlineroadrace.org.

October 2-4, 2018 2018 CHC Safety & Quality Summit Dallas, Texas Each year, CHC’s Safety & Quality Summit attracts representatives from across the aviation and oil & gas industries to share knowledge and best practices around developing and maintaining a robust safety environment. For more information, visit chcsafetyqualitysummit.com

couple said “I do” at Windsor Castle, just 11 kilometres from the airport. To celebrate the Royal wedding, any customer called Harry, Meghan or Megan departing from Terminal 5 on May 19 was invited to use the airline’s First lounge, accessed through the exclusive First Wing. The celebrations didn’t stop there as individual lemon and elderflower Victoria sponges; the same flavour as Harry and

Meghan’s wedding cake, were given out to British Airways’ customers departing from Heathrow. Extra champagne was also loaded on to the Toronto celebration flight and the ‘Royal Crew’ gave every customer on board a personal bottle of Castelnau Blanc du Blanc to enjoy alongside their individual celebratory wedding cake. For more information on British Airways’ flights from YVR, visit britishairways.com.

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Cathay Pacific is underscoring its strong commitment to eco-efficiency by planning to use a blend of alternative jet fuel to fly its new fleet of Airbus A350-1000 aircraft from France to their Hong Kong home. The airline has 20 of these technologically-advanced aircraft on order for delivery over the next four years. Cathay’s first A350-1000 will depart Airbus headquarters in Toulouse on June 19. A further seven aircraft are due for delivery by the end of 2018. “We have been at the forefront of many initiatives to reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions,” said Rupert Hogg, Cathay Pacific chief executive officer. “Achieving carbon neutral growth from 2020 is an important target that we take seriously and using alternative fuels is one of the key strategies in helping us to do so. We will continue to support the development and usage of biofuel to reach mainstream commercial viability.” Cathay Pacific operated the longest biofuel delivery flight at the time when taking delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft in 2016. Twentytwo aircraft of this type have so far been delivered with a 10 per cent blend of alternative jet fuel in their tanks. Compared to traditional jet fuel, biofuel can

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Opening ceremony at 2017 City of Richmond Canada Day celebration. Photo: courtesy City of Richmond.

Following on the heels of the Maritime Festival on Saturday, July 28-29, 2018, on July 1, Richmond will host the ultimate birthday party. The annual Richmond Canada Day in Steveston will feature a free, full-day street party throughout Steveston Village alongside the much-beloved Steveston Salmon Festival. A headline performance by Juno Award-winning blues, reggae rock band Big Sugar and fireworks over the Fraser River will cap off the celebrations. Richmond Canada Day in Steveston is presented by Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Highlighting the day is the Steveston Salmon Festival, known as Canada’s biggest little birthday party. The festival is famous for its salmon barbecue where more than 500 kilograms of wild salmon filets are grilled over open fire pits. An annual tradition since 1945, the Salmon Festival also features a huge Canada Day Parade through historic Steveston Village. Elsewhere in the village, the Canada Day Street Party will feature 50 diverse performances on eight stages including

Main Stage performances by Big Sugar, Terra Lightfoot and Vince Vaccaro. The street party also features an artisan village, marketplace and plenty of food trucks. New this year is the Hockey Zone, featuring a fun 3-on-3 competition in honour of Canada’s favourite national sport, with a special guest appearance by Vancouver Canucks mascot Fin. Visitors can also explore the Village, where there will be additional activities at the Gulf of Georgia National Historic Site, Steveston Interurban Tram and Steveston Museum. The day kicks off with the Salmon Festival’s pancake breakfast at 6:30am, followed by a special Canada Day flagraising ceremony at 8:40am. The Canada Day Parade gets underway at 10am. Big Sugar will hit the Bayview Stage at 9pm, followed immediately at 10:15pm by a fireworks show presented by Dueck GM and held along the historic Steveston waterfront. All events are free admission. For more information on Richmond Canada Day festivities in Steveston, visit richmondcanadaday.ca.

City of Richmond a finalist in Smart Cities Challenge The City of Richmond has been named as one of 20 finalists in the Smart Cities Challenge. The Smart Cities Challenge is a panCanadian competition open to communities of all sizes, including municipalities, regional governments and Indigenous communities. The Challenge encourages communities to adopt a smart cities approach to improve the lives of their residents through innovation, data and connected technology. More than 200 submissions were received from across Canada in all categories and finalists were selected by a hand-picked national jury. In its category, Richmond is competing against nine other finalists for one of two $10-million prizes. Richmond’s Smart Cities Challenge submission has proposed creation of an Intelligent Operation Hub that will seamlessly integrate data and coordinate emergency response by all levels of government. Existing and new data streams and asset management platforms would be linked across jurisdictions to effectively

respond to incidents that could be as small as traffic congestion due to a rain event, or as big as a major earthquake. The initiative is designed to enhance the daily lives of citizens, while improving community resilience to major events and protecting critical local and national infrastructure in Richmond. “This is a tremendous honour and we are very excited about the next phase of the competition,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “We believe our proposal for an Intelligent Operation Hub is of both local and national importance and offers huge opportunities to improve our residents’ overall quality of life, while ensuring our community and economy are resilient in the face of any level of emergency.” As a finalist, Richmond will now receive $250,000 to support development of a more detailed business case proposal to be submitted later this year. To learn more about the competition and to read the City of Richmond’s full submission, visit smartcity.richmond.ca.

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Sticky accelerator pedals, a safety reminder In 2013, Toyota took a great deal of heat for accelerator pedals that began mysteriously getting stuck in a number of its vehicles. This unintended acceleration, or sticky accelerator problem, ultimately caused the car manufacturer to reach a $1.2-billion settlement with the U.S. Justice Department. This issue, however, is not unique to Toyota. The US NHTSA (National Highway & Transportation Safety Agency) has investigated complaints of this concern for many years from other manufacturers such as Ford and Chrysler. Unintended acceleration by a vehicle is most certainly a serious concern and one that warrants immediate correction if it occurs. Through the years, my automotive shop has serviced several cars that have had sticking accelerator pedals. Some were due to deficiencies in the throttle cable, while others were due to a floor mat holding the pedal down. While the cable usually requires professional repair by an automotive mechanic, a floor matcaused acceleration problem can be prevented if the mat is properly fitted so that it does not interfere with the movement of the accelerator, brake and/or clutch pedal. Though it is unlikely to ever

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US TERMINAL • Globe@YVR: Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s award-winning, signature fine-dining restaurant, specializing in Pacific Northwest cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 6am-10pm daily. Level 4 • Jetside Bar: Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s Jetside Bar carries a wide selection of Okanagan & international wines, craft beer, select spirits & its own cocktails. Floor-to-ceiling views of the runways & mountains. Open 11am-midnight, daily—Level 4 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. Miller Road • Tim Hortons

#109 – 5000 Miller Road Open 24 Hours. Lots of free parking. Fast pickup on your way to the Terminal. MCARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLET MALL • BiBo Italian Pizzeria & Restaurant 7899 Templeton Station Rd., Sea Island. BiBo is an Italian pizzeria and restaurant whose owners are passionate about sharing with their customers the simplicity and joy of traditional Italian cuisine that is enjoyed everyday in “la mamma’s” kitchen. Selections include true Neapolitan pizza, fresh handmade pasta, salads, appetizers and meats. While there, enjoy a pre-dinner apertivo from the fully licensed bar, pair your meal with one of BiBo’s delicious wines or indulge in one of the rich desserts—either al fresco on the patio or in the modern dining room. Open from 11:30am to 9:00pm daily. (604) 279.8889. 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 • 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. OVER THE BRIDGE(S) 2 Milltown Bar & Grill #101-9191 Bentley Street, Marpole Receiving great reviews for good

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RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • Pacific Gateway Hotel 1500 Cessna Drive. (604) 278-1241 • Lobby Restaurant & Bar: Located inside the hotel with a seasonal patio and garden view. Fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily as well as share plates and cocktails. Open 7 days a week from 6am until late. (604)-278-1241 • The Fairmont Vancouver Airport (at YVR) –3111 Grant McConachie Way (604) 207-5200 • Jetside Bar: Offering exclusive cocktails and an extensive menu including Pacific Northwest-inspired tapas, plates to share and main course dishes. Now featuring live music 7 nights a week. (604) 248.3281 • Globe @ YVR: Ranked as the 5th best airport restaurant in the world, Globe@YVR offers locally sourced, Pacific Northwest cuisine alongside an exclusive wine list. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea are served daily. (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.

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Come visit us at 6260 Miller Road, Richmond, BC, located across the Sea The Flying Beaver Bar DISHWASHERS Island Station on the Canada Line between 9:30 to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday or email us at YVRRecruitment@gategroup.com & Grill is looking to fill FOOD PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES HIGH LIFT DRIVERS AND HELPERS both front & back of  FREE hot meals served everyday | FREE Parking for employees MANAGER house TRANSPORTATION positions. We offer FOOD PRODUCTION SUPERVISORS both flexible hours & EQUIPMENT & COMMISSARY SUPERVISOR competitive wages. Bring your résumé in today, orthe Sea Come visit us at 6260 Miller Road, Richmond, BC, located across Island Station on theus CanadaaLine betweenfor 9:30 to more 4:30pm, Monday to give call Friday or email us at YVRRecruitment@gategroup.com details 604-273-0278.  FREE hot meals served everyday | FREE Parking for employees

Relay customers’ future buying trends to Cargojet’s senior management and ensure timely adaptation to customer/industry changes.

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Identify new markets and business opportunities.

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Liaise between the customer and all departments of Cargojet.

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Provide account information and address customer needs.

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Resolve billing/operational issues.

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Generate new business through prospect selling.

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Demonstrate thorough knowledge of competitors’ products and services.

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Maintain all customer rates and coordinate with billing and invoicing system.

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Perform weekly audit & final approval of all ad hoc customer invoices.

• Maintain/input weekly and monthly management sales reports and analyze data. •

Implement rate/surcharge changes and liaise between customers and Billing/IT to ensure all customer profiles are updated accordingly.

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Liaise with the Customer Service department to ensure highest level of customer satisfaction.

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Perform other duties as assigned.

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Previous years of sales experience an asset.

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International and/or domestic air cargo experience would be an asset.

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Intermediate Proficiency with MS Office applications

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Knowledge of Dangerous Goods would be an asset.

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Relevant Health & Safety courses, applicable Security training, SMS, WHMIS.

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Able to work independently with the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities.

Position: Ground Handler (Part Time)

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Superior time management and organizational skills.

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Excellent oral/written communication skills.

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Must be solution-oriented.

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Thrive in a fast-paced, ever changing environment.

Safe and timely processing of Cargo, and aircraft loading/offloading within prescribed parameters.

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Dedicated self-starter and self-learner.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

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Strong tact for confidentiality.

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Post-secondary education in Marketing, Sales, Management or equivalent work

Primary Objective of the Position:

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Perform tasks associated with Dangerous Goods Acceptance Manage computer functions, manifests, equipment inventory etc Answer phones Communicate with Cargo Movement and internal Cargojet stations across Canada- written or verbal Respond to external customer queries – written or verbal Communicate with warehouse and Ramp personnel Answer and respond to calls on the air to ground radio Filing Perform other duties as required

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Must be able to travel for short periods of time

Cargojet is an equal opportunity employer.

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High School Graduate or equivalent experience Knowledge of Airport codes Basic English literacy Must be trained on Kargomine system (if required), Dangerous Goods( if required), relevant health and safety courses, WHMIS, SMS and applicable Security Training Must possess DA License Must have valid driver’s licence

We thank everyone for their interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Cargojet is and equal opportunity employer

Please send all résumés by email to rmunroe@cargojet.com

Send Application to: Human Resources Email: nsingh@cargojet.com

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NOW HIRING RAMP AGENTS Increase in flights – additional agents needed

Jazz is one of the largest regional airlines in the world, serving 70 destinations in Canada Jazz one ofStates, the largest regionalcustomers airlines in theseamless world, serving 70 destinations in Canada and theisUnited and providing with connections to the and the networks United States, and providing seamless connections to the worldwide of Air Canada and the Star customers Alliance underwith the brand name Air Canada Vancouver International Airport (YVR) NOW HIRING RAMP AGENTS Express (formerly Air Canada Jazz). With the most to the most communities in name worldwide networks of Air Canada and theflights Star Alliance under the brand Air Canada, Jazz is the airline that brings together family, friends and business. Jazz offers a $17 per Hour - with Flight Benefits!!! Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Canada Express (formerly Air Canada Jazz). With the most flights to the most professional working environment and opportunities for individual career growth. 100% MSP, Medical & Dental Coverage inEmployers Canada, 2017. Jazz is the airline that brings together family, friends and$15 per Hour ‐ with Flight Benefits!!! • communities Canada’s Safest Paid Parking • business. Canada’s Top Employers Young Peopleworking 2017. Jazz offers aforprofessional environment and opportunities for • Looking for an exciting job opportunity where you can be part of a • Looking for an exciting job opportunity where you can be part of a winning team? winning team? • individual Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2017. career growth. • Do you enjoy a fast‐paced work environment? • And more! • Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment? • Enjoy working outdoors & being part of a dynamic team? Jazz is an employment equity employer. • Enjoy working outdoors & being part of a dynamic team? Apply online: www.workatats.com  Canada’sWeSafest Employers 2017. welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

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Canada’s Employers for résumés Young People 2017. of: We areTop currently accepting for the position Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2017. AIRCRAFT TOWER (Permanent/Part-Time)—Vancouver, BC And more!wage: $18.02 per hour (applicable only at this base) Starting

To schedule and interview, contact Glen at 604-233-1192 or gbroad@atsstl.com

Airport Terminal Services is hosting a Hiring Event! **Walk‐Ins Welcome!

Walk-ins Welcome at ATS Offices, located in YVR Domestic Terminal, 1st Floor, Room B1101.02

Dates: January 9‐11 / January 16‐18 / January 23‐25 / January 30-February 1, 2018 Times: 10:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm

Key Responsibilities: Jazz is an employment equity employer. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. We are • Towing aircraft and inspecting ground equipment; currently accepting for the position of: policies and procedures while **Offers will be made on the spot** • Performing duties résumés in accordance with established “Offers will be made on the spot.” giving primary consideration to personal safety, the safety of co-workers, the safety Event Location: Also apply online: www.workatats.com of customers the safety of company assets; Aircraft Towerand (Permanent/Part-Time)—Vancouver, BC YVR Airport – 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4 Qualifications: • Other related duties as assigned. ATS Offices located on Level 1 of Domestic Terminal ‐ Room B1101.02

Starting wage: $18.02 per hour (applicable only at this base)

• Must be at least 18 years of age. Qualifications: Qualifications: • Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and provide a clean driver’s abstract. • Key High School Graduation; Responsibilities: • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Valid Drver’s License; • Must possess a High school diploma, GED or work experience equivalent. • Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and provide a clean • Demonstrated ability to operate ground vehicle equipment (300-pound weight driver's abstract.• Must be able to obtain airport security clearance, which includes an extensive  restriction Towing aircraft and inspecting ground equipment; on some equipment); • Must possess a High school diploma, GED or work experience check of your last 5 years of employment, criminal record and residence history. equivalent. in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving •  Should Performing not be afraid duties of heights; • Must be able to obtain airport security clearance, which includes an • Strong organizational skills; • primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers,extensive check of your last 5 years of employment, criminal record and the safety ofMust be able to lift up-to 32 kilograms in confined spaces. • Ability to work with little or no supervision; residence history. • Must be able to stand, lift, bend, push and pull for extended periods of time. customers and the safety of company assets; • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC). • Must be able to lift up‐to 32 kilograms in confined spaces. • Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather.  Other related duties as assigned. • Must be able to stand, lift, bend, push and pull for extended periods of Benefits: • Life Insurance; Qualifications: • Long-/Short-Term Disability; • Health & Dental Care.

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time. • Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather.

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High School Graduation;

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All qualified applicants must apply online at www.flyjazz.ca/careers Valid driver’s license; to be considered for this position.

Demonstrated ability to operate ground vehicle equipment (300-pound weight restriction on some equipment); Should not be afraid of heights; Strong organizational skills; Ability to work with little or no supervision; Must be able to obtain and maintain a RAIC (restricted area identification card).

ACCOMMODATION FOR RENT

Jazz operates approximately 700 flights every day across Canada and into the United States. WeJazz carryis10one million passengers year on ourairlines fleet of Canadian-made Q400 of the largesta regional in the world, Bombardier serving 70CRJ, destinations in Canada Benefits: and Dash 8 aircraft. Jazz truly is Canada’s airline! We operate more flights to more Canadian and the United and providing customers with seamless connections to the Large apartments destinations than any States, other carrier.

TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT

with balcony, includes heat, hot water, cable, parking worldwideSafest networks of Air Canada and the Star Alliance under the brand name Air stall, storage locker, elevator, coin laundry on each floor. Three-storey, •  Canada’sLife Employers 2017. Insurance; (formerly Air People Canada Jazz). With the most flights to the most • Canada Canada’sExpress Top Employers for Young 2017. quiet building. No smoking, no pets. Close to all shops and schools.  Canada’sLong/Short Term Disability; • communities Best Diversity Employers in Canada, Jazz2017. is the airline that brings together family, friends and Health & Dental Care. Lease from $1,365 per month. •  And more! business. JazzWe offers a professional working are currently accepting résumés for environment Stores Person. and opportunities for individual career growth. This is a Permanent Full-time position. All qualified applicants must apply online at www.flyjazz.ca/careers in order to be considered for this position.  Canada’s Safest Employers 2017.  Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2017. Purpose of Position:  Stores Person Canada’s Diversity Employersdepartment. 2017. The is a keyBest member of the Maintenance Reporting to the Supervisor, Stores,  the incumbent And more!is responsible for maintaining aeronautical products, tooling and

Stores Person (Vancouver)

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B & B ACCOMMODATION

consumable stock, along with supporting the fleet with OTP (On Time Performance).

Key Responsibilities: is andaily employment equity employer. We welcome candidates • Jazz Perform shipping, receiving, inspection, order processing all andqualified stocking of inventory; to apply. We are accepting résumés fororders the position of:bases; • currently Preparation and shipping of parts to outlying • Coordinate delivery of AOG’s (Aircraft On Ground), including customs clearance of AOG parts after hours when required; Towerand (Permanent/Part-Time)—Vancouver, BCto appropriate levels; • Aircraft Issue inventory assist in monitoring and maintaining inventory • Starting Computer data entry of shipments, received, work etc;base) onlyorders at this wage: $18.02 per hourgoods (applicable • Filing as required; • Heavy lifting required; Responsibilities: • Key Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers and customers; • Other related duties as assigned.

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Towing aircraft and inspecting ground equipment;

Qualifications:  Performing duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving • Must possess a valid driver’s license. primary consideration personal safety, and the safety of co-workers, the safety of • Must have High School Diploma orto equivalent. • Must becustomers able to obtainand D/Athe (Driving Airside License) within 6 months of the employees start safety of company assets; date.  Other related duties as assigned. • Must be eligible for Restricted Area Pass. • Must successfully complete Dangerous Goods training. • Qualifications: Knowledge of aircraft parts preferred and knowledge of common hardware essential. • Basic computer and data entry skills required. • Effective work management, attention to details and time management skills are required. •  Must have strong communication skills and the ability to interact with other departments, High School Graduation; employees and supervisors. license; •  TrainingValid and/ordriver’s experience in inventory management and purchasing an asset. Demonstrated ability istoanoperate •  Bilingualism (English and French) asset. ground vehicle equipment

Chestnut Tree Bed & Breakfast Comfortable accommodation, with special

discounts for airline personnel. Five minutes from

(300-pound What Jazz can offer you: weight restriction on some equipment); •  Profit Sharing Should not be afraid of heights; • Travel Privileges  Strong organizational skills; • Employee Share Ownership •  Pension Ability Plan to work with little or no supervision; •  Health &Must Dentalbe Coverage able to obtain and maintain a RAIC (restricted • Short & Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance Benefits:

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airport, in Richmond. Free pick-up to and from airport.

area identification card).

All applicants must apply online at www.flyjazz.ca/careers in order to be considered for this position.

Life Insurance; Long/Short Term Disability; Health & Dental Care.

Phone Penny or Ross (604) 273-1198 E-mail: chestnuttree@shaw.ca

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