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YVR’s 2037 Master Plan has arrived

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Upgraded bridges and roads on Sea Island, new taxiways to improve aircraft movement and one of the largest GeoExchange energy systems in Canada are just some of the exciting enhancements outlined in the YVR 2037 Master Plan.

Approved by the federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau earlier this year, the Master Plan will guide land use decision-making and facility development at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) over the next 20 years.

The YVR 2037 Master Plan is now available to the public in both official languages.

“On behalf of YVR, I

would like to thank our community: our neighbours, employees, travellers, business partners and our valued stakeholders who contributed their ideas during this process,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “YVR 2037 was founded on British Columbians’ expectations of a world-class airport that is safe and secure—one that instills pride, brings economic benefits to British Columbia and Canada and respects local communities and the environment. We will continue to engage with our communities and stakeholders as future area

planning and development opportunities arise.”

YVR embarked on the multi-phase consultation process in 2015 and used a variety of tools and methods to gather information and facilitate meaningful dialogue with business partners, employees, travellers and local communities.

Community and stakeholder feedback helped shape future enhancements in six key areas: ground access, environment, community amenities, airside and airspace, terminals and land use.

From bringing British Columbia’s majestic outdoors into the newest terminal expan-

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The YVR 2037 Master Plan is founded on British Columbians’ expectations of a world-class airport that is safe and secure.

sion, to creating more community connections by integrating multi-use pathways and integrating technology to improve operational efficiency—over

the next few years, many of the ideas developed with input from the community will be brought to life.

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Travel Talk: In-terminal ribbon cutting highlighted YVR and JAL’s continued partnership.

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Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Japan Airlines (JAL) recently celebrated 50 years of service between Vancouver and Tokyo. The occasion was commemorated with a special ceremony to mark this unique and important connection

between Canada and Japan.

With YVR’s president and CEO Craig Richmond and JAL senior vice president of the Americas Kiyoto Morioka on hand, a special gate event was held on September 10, which featured a ceremonial ribbon

cutting, a showcase of historic JAL artifacts and, of course, lots of cake.

Additionally, YVR also gave away a pair of tickets from Vancouver to anywhere JAL flies in Japan.

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JAL’s 50 years of service to Vancouver from Tokyo began on September 10, 1968.

Season operates annually from 1st October to the 30th April, casual / on-call positions, Shift Work, 24 Hour Operations, working in inclement weather.

Positions available for men, women, retirees and individuals with experience in:

Aircraft De-icing, Airport Operations, Students- Aircraft/Airport fields of study, Pilots, Firefighting or experience with operating high lift equipment is preferred.

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Iskwew Air CEO Teara Fraser heads Canada’s first Indigenous, woman-owned airline, which will begin charter services in March 2019, with a vision to provide scheduled service to remote communities across the province in the future.

On September 21, YVR welcomed Iskwew Air (pronounced “Iss-Kway-yo”) Canada’s first Indigenous, woman-owned airline.

Iskwew—the Cree word for woman—celebrates the reclamation of womanhood, matriarchal leadership and language.

The welcome event, which took place at YVR’s South Terminal, featured a blessing from elders of Musqueam Indian Band, on whose territory YVR resides, along with comments from Iskwew Air CEO Teara Fraser and YVR South Terminal superintendent John

Buckle.

Fraser, 47, a Metis whose family is from Chipewyan, Alberta, has been a pilot for 15 years, previously flying to towns such as Masset and Prince Rupert for Hawkair, a Terrace-based regional airline.

Starting in March 2019, Iskwew Air will be operating charter service out of YVR’s South Terminal and will also provide short-haul flights to specific destinations.

Committed to supporting women in management, YVR is looking forward to partnering with Iskwew Air and sharing in its success.

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October YVR construction update

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YVR has come a long way since its humble beginning as a small administration building with one runway in 1931. The airport is now the largest building in B.C. and the second busiest airport in Canada.

Several key projects to enhance the airport experience are currently taking place at YVR. These include the airport’s biggest sustainability projects to date, new parking options, terminal expansions and much more.

Some projects that may be seen on Sea Island this month: • Various work continuing in the old Value Lot (adjacent to the Parkade) to prepare for the construction of a new sixstorey parking lot and Central Utilities Building. This work includes traffic control measures around the south-west

exit and construction of a new toll plaza, which included the closure of the current express pay lanes on September 24.

This also impacts the crosswalk in the vicinity leading to/from the Parkade (level P1), which will no longer be in use. Please follow all directional signage in the area.

• Scheduled maintenance work will be taking place on level 3 of the Parkade. This work will occur in phases during daytime hours and is expected to be complete by early October.

• 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 more than 7,800 square metres of additional retail space.

• There will be various improvements to a section of Pier B, domestic terminal. As part of this work, there will be hoarding and phased closures of two passenger hold rooms. Work is anticipated to be complete by June 2019.

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construction will begin in an enclosed area between the international and domestic terminal. Construction will take approximately two weeks to complete and there may be intermittent noise.

This work is being done to create a temporary baggage system for the airport’s partners and is expected to be in place until July 2019.

• As part of the International Pier D expansion project, various work is currently being done behind the hoarding area between gates D58 and D64. While disruption is expected to be minimal, there may be intermittent noise in this area.

• There will be various other hoarding around the terminal for upgrades.

• 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. When construction is complete the lot will be paved and have WiFi service, offering an improved customer experience.

• A section of McDonald Road is now closed for construction traffic only. This work is part of the project to extend the east apron for Remote Stand Operations. Please follow all directional signage to the new McDonald Road, located east of North Service Place.

• There is construction on the North Runway End Safety Area (RESA). All YVR’s runways will have 300-metre RESAs, 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. YVR is doing its best to minimize impact to the neighbouring members of the Richmond, Vancouver south slope and Burkeville communities and encourages anyone who has more questions about construction to visit yvr.ca or to email RESAinfo@yvr.ca.

• Preparation work is underway as we relocate utilities as part of the above mentioned North Runway RESA project. Equipment and material will be visible from Ferguson Road.

For more information on these projects, visit yvr.ca/construction.

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Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s recently confirmed its AA long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt rating for Vancouver Airport Authority— for the 13th year in a row.

The AA rating re-affirms YVR’s position as one of the world’s most financially stable airports, an achievement that stems from the airport’s focus on sustainable growth.

“YVR’s strong financial health is testament to the success of Canada’s unique, not-for-profit airport governance model,” said Diana Vuong, YVR’s vice president finance and

chief financial officer.

“As a community focused and financially independent organization, YVR

reinvests its financial success back into the airport and the region, driving growth while constantly

improving the airport for everyone.”

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A consortium that includes Air Canada, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Visa Canada Corporation have entered into an agreement in principle for the acquisition of Aimia’s Aeroplan loyalty business.

Aimia is the data analytics company that manages the Aeroplan loyalty program.

The aggregate purchase price for the acquisition of Aimia’s Aeroplan business consists of $450-million in cash and is on a cash-free, debt-free basis and includes the assumption of approximately $1.9 billion of Aeroplan Miles liability.

In July, the same consortium offered $250-million cash plus $2-billion of Aeroplan Miles liability to acquire Aeroplan—an offer that was rejected.

The transaction is expected to deliver significant value to Aimia’s stakeholders and the agreement in principle was approved unanimously by Aimia’s Board of Directors upon recommendation by its Special Committee of independent directors.

“We are pleased to see that an agreement in principle has been reached as Aeroplan members can continue to earn and redeem with confidence,”

said Calin Rovinescu, president and CEO of Air Canada, on behalf of the consortium. “This transaction, if completed, should produce the best outcome for all stakeholders, including Aeroplan Members, as it would allow for a smooth transition to Air Canada’s new loyalty program launching in 2020, safeguarding their miles and providing convenience and value for millions of Canadians.”

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Harbour Air employees, friends and family members came together as a team on August 25-26th to participate in the 10th annual British Columbia Ride to Conquer Cancer (RTCC).

The airline’s 26-member team set a new company record, raising more than $80,000 in donations for the charity event.

Marking the 10-year milestone, the RTCC featured a new, completely B.C.-based route for 2018. More than 2,500 cyclists from across the province rode 200 scenic kilometres over two days in B.C.’s Fraser Valley and collectively raised $10.6-million in support of the BC Cancer Foundation.

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Aircraft De-Icing Operations SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT The 2018 Team Harbour Air set a 10-year fundraising milestone of more than $80,000 raised for B.C.’s annual Ride to Conquer Cancer. Photo: courtesy Harbour Air.

Season operates annually from 1st October to the 30th April, casual / on-call positions, Shift Work, 24 Hour Operations, working in inclement weather.

Positions available for men, women, retirees and individuals with experience in:

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Prerequisites:

Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant-IM1000, Fluent in English, MUST be able to obtain a valid Transport Canada Restricted Area Pass, valid Provincial Drivers License, able to pass physical examination.

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Community YVR participates in 2018 Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

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Wherever water meets land—the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup provides Canadians of all ages with the opportunity to make a different in their communities, collecting and disposing of one bit of trash at a time.

Last month, the YVR community was proud to be a part of International Coastal Cleanup Day. This special event was a collaborative conservation effort with Ocean Wise, an initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium and World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF).

Despite occurring on a very rainy Saturday afternoon, coastal cleanup volunteers, including Catherine McKenna Minister of Environment and Climate Change, were not deterred. More than 300 people came out to Iona Beach Regional Park, located just north of YVR, to help take care of the local coastline, one piece of trash at a time.

Participants stayed warm with free coffee, hot chocolate and a live DJ, whose musical selections kept spirits high as cleanup volunteers collected and properly disposed of more than 200 kilograms of trash. Coffee

cups, cigarette butts and even an old sneaker were just some of the many objects that were collected.

At the end of the afternoon, all volunteers had the opportunity to win two free flights from YVR to anywhere Air Canada flies within Canada. What better way to appreciate the efforts of keeping our planet clean than to travel out there and see it?

A special thank-you to all volunteers who participated in this year’s Shoreline Cleanup, including Parks Canada, Metro

Vancouver, Ocean Wise and WWF for helping make this event possible.

The Iona Beach Regional Park cleanup was one of 1,801 coastal cleanups that have collected close to 61,000 kilograms of litter from more than 2,700 kilometres of shoreline across Canada this year.

For more information on the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and how you can become involved, visit shorelinecleanup.ca.

Master Plan Continued from page 1

As outlined in the 2037 Master Plan, YVR will work with government and regional partners to improve transportation options to and from the airport.

YVR will also explore the possibility of a new runway to welcome and connect more passengers and planes from around the world.

Growth and expansion will be safely and sustainably managed, while providing continued economic well-being to the region, support for the community and protection for the environment.

Sea Island’s ecology will be respected, with plans for water quality monitoring and reduced

greenhouse gas emissions, water use and waste.

Green space and other amenities will be incorporated into YVR’s development projects wherever possible and the implementation of the 2037 Master Plan will be consistent with the obligations in the 30-year Musqueam Indian Band—YVR Airport Sustainability & Friendship Agreement, which was signed in June 2017.

To learn more about the multi-phase consultation process and to read the YVR 2037 Master Plan, please visit yvr.ca/ yvr2037.

More than 300 volunteers gathered at Iona Beach Regional Park for this year’s Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup.

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Richly symbolic to Japanese culture and tradition, cherry blossoms were on display at JAL and YVR’s 50th anniversary celebration.

At the end of the ceremony, JAL Flight 18 was sent off in style with lots of waves and smiles to go around.

Japan Airlines began flying its Vancouver-Tokyo route in September 1968.

As the first Asian carrier to serve Vancouver, YVR was pleased to partner with an

incredible airline that is renowned around the world.

This connection goes far beyond just a flight, it is a symbol of many years of friendship and a signifier of the important social, cultural and economic ties between Canada and Japan.

Consistently providing top

notch service to its passengers, not only at YVR but all around the world, JAL recently achieved a 5-star rating from Skytrax, the global benchmark of airline excellence.

As YVR continues to grow, YVR looks forward to its continued partnership with JAL in the many years to come.

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On Approach with YVR’s Brent Bell Brent Bell is a YVR legend.

As manager of the air traffic control tower for NAV Canada, the not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates Canada’s civil air navigation system, Bell has kept the airport community safe for a long time. He recently hung up his radio for the sunnier skies of retirement and before leaving, we checked in with him to learn more about his time at YVR and the fascinating world of air traffic control.

How did you get in to the aviation business?

I worked as an aircraft refueller for Seahurst aviation at the South terminal. It was there I got the bug for flying and began taking lessons at one of the local flying schools. I completed my commercial pilot license and flew in the bush flying float planes out of Lynn Lake, Manitoba and Red Lake, Ontario. When I graduated from UBC, I needed a job and my friend’s father brought me an application form for ATC [air traffic control]. From the day I made the application, I never looked back. In recent years,

I have had the chance to fly with Harbour Air and Seair on a weekly basis. I know most of the pilots, so I usually sit up front for a chat and a bird’s-eye view of the service our controllers are providing. It’s a proud feeling to listen and watch this truly unique ATC operation from cockpit.

What was your career path leading up to managing the tower at YVR? My first year was at Kamloops tower and in the fall of 1985. I was lucky to get the last seat for training at YVR

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YVR’s air traffic control manager since 2007, Brent Bell takes a well-earned pre-retirement airside leap.

Bell leaves YVR with an enviable safety record that is amongst the best in Canada and the world.

control tower. I spent two-anda-half years at the tower and then moved to the radar center where I spent a couple years as a terminal controller. Following this, I worked as a YVR tower supervisor until 2006. My first management posting was to Victoria tower and following a seven-month position there, I became the manager at YVR tower. Shortly after becoming the manager of YVR tower my duties were expanded to manage other operations including Abbotsford, Vancouver Harbour, Victoria Harbour and Nanaimo (thankfully not all at the same time).

Can you remember your first day at YVR? What was that like?

It was incredibly exciting and terrifying at the same time.

Exciting, because this was the big leagues and all the airplanes were here. Terrifying, because there was so much to learn. At the end of my first shift at about 10pm, my instructor let me into the runway control position. It was called the “corner” because in those days the tower cab was square, and we would sit in one of the corners for the best view of the runways. It was the first time I had worked at a radar scope.

What are some of the biggest differences between YVR and the aviation industry from 35 years ago to today?

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I’m happy to say the operation is more structured than it used to be. In the ‘80s and ‘90s there were so many small airplanes, with student pilots sharing the airspace with sophisticated airline operations. Our radar scopes were analog, so we had to remember which flight number belonged to each blip.

When it was foggy, we would role a marine radar into the centre of the room and the controllers would take turns looking through a shroud to see the targets. It was challenging, to say the least.

Times have changed, though, and our new technology is the best in the world. The parallel runway is a blessing that has vastly reduced the complexity of the operation.

Most notably, there are more airplanes and they are massive by comparison.

What is your fondest memory of YVR? So many things—Expo 86; 2010 Winter Olympics; the Concorde; A380; Antonovs; F18s, all flying side by side; to the vintage Beavers and Otters on the river. I am immensely proud of the safety record of YVR airport. This was a team effort involving NAV Canada and YVR. Most memorable day was when I pushed the crash alarm to assist the DC-10 that had announced it was rejecting takeoff. It seemed like things were happening in slow motion and

perhaps the alarm had not been received by the fire hall. It turns out that was just my sense of time in an emergency. The reality was the firehall was responding before the aircraft had even left the runway. Most emotional day was 9/11—nothing was flying, and nothing was moving on the ground. It was a very somber day and it just felt wrong.

What was it about the job that kept you coming back?

Aviation is an alluring business. It is state-of-the-art and always moving forward.

What do you foresee for the future of aviation?

Aviation will become even safer. The airplanes will be more efficient. The technology will evolve to the point that we will see pilotless aircraft and towers without controllers.

What are you going to do now?

I’m going to play more golf with friends and spend more time with my best friend—Heather.

What will you miss most about coming to work?

I will miss the great friends and colleagues at YVR and their can-do spirit. I will miss the view! The view from YVR tower is absolutely stunning. Watching the sun rise over Mount Baker and set over Vancouver Island is special every time. I will miss watching the big ones take off.

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Cathay Pacific, Boeing donate world’s first 777 to aviation museum Cathay Pacific and Boeing have donated the first-ever Boeing 777 airplane to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona, one of the world’s largest facilities devoted to celebrating aerospace.

The iconic 777-200 airplane (line number WA001 and registered B-HNL) flew from Cathay Pacific’s home airport in Hong Kong to Tucson, Arizona last month.

The jet will be displayed permanently at the museum along-

side more than 350 other historic aircraft.

Boeing first flew the 777200 aircraft on June 12, 1994 and continued to use it as a test airplane for several years.

The aircraft joined the Cathay Pacific fleet in 2000 and was retired in May after 18 years of service. During its time with Cathay Pacific, B-HNL operated 20,519 flights, recording 49,687 hours of flying time.

In the 1990s, Cathay Pacific was one of a handful of airlines

to provide input for the 777 at the design stage, which gave Hong Kong’s home airline a unique opportunity to refine the aircraft’s features to suit its needs.

Among the requests were a cabin cross-section like the 747 Jumbo Jet, a modern ‘glass’ cockpit, fly-by-wire system and, crucially, lower operating costs.

Today, Cathay Pacific operates one of the largest 777 fleets in the world and is a launch customer for Boeing’s new 777X aircraft.

with newer and more efficient models.

By the conclusion of the upgrade to its in-terminal washrooms, it is estimated that YVR

will be able to achieve an additional 50,000 cubic metres of water savings, reducing its environmental footprint on local ecosystems and ensuring a sustain-

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Retired by Cathay Pacific after 18 years of operation, the first-ever Boeing 777-200 can be seen at its new permanent home in Arizona’s Pima Air & Space Museum. Photo: courtesy Cathay Pacific.

Saving water, one flush at a time Vancouver Airport Authority, the community-based, not-forprofit organization that manages Vancouver International Airport (YVR), strives to be a leader in sustainability and is committed to being a responsible international airport operator.

As a part of this sustainability leadership, YVR’s Environmental Management Plan includes reducing Sea Island potable water consumption by 30 per cent by 2020.

One of the initiatives to help do so will soon begin, starting with construction within the airport’s in-terminal washrooms.

Work will be done to replace and repair faucets, urinals and toilets to reduce potable water use, while meeting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense standards.

WaterSense, a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the U.S. EPA, is both a label for water-efficient products and a resource for helping save water. WaterSense-labelled products and services are certified to use at least 20 per cent less water, save energy and perform as well as or better than standard models.

Doing what it can to conserve water is nothing new to YVR. Since 2015, the airport has saved approximately 97,000 cubic metres of potable water—the spatial equivalent of nearly 100 Boeing 747 jets. This result has been achieved through the implementation of several conservation initiatives. These include utilizing the rainwater collection system at YVR’s Airside Operations Building (AOB), optimizing the heat exchangers in the International Terminal Building and shutting off select irrigation and water feature systems, periodically, during the summer months.

In addition, YVR has been continuing to work with its business partners and tenants by conducting water audits to identify water-saving opportunities in their facilities, as well as upgrading their pre-rinse spray valves

able future for Sea Island.

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Air Canada CEO given APEX Lifetime Achievement Award Air Canada president and chief executive officer Calin Rovinescu has been awarded the CEO Lifetime Achievement Award by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), an international association dedicated to enhancing the passenger experience.

Rovinescu, who received the award at last month’s APEX Expo in Boston, is the first CEO

from the Americas to receive lifetime recognition by the association.

In presenting the award, APEX cited Air Canada’s significant global expansion and many product enhancements that have occurred during Rovinescu’s tenure, as well as the large investments made by the carrier to provide a world-class customer experience.

Air Canada president and chief executive officer Calin Rovinescu (right) receives the CEO Lifetime Achievement Award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

The APEX CEO Lifetime Achievement Award is one of several leadership awards Rovinescu has won as president and CEO of Air Canada.

In July, he won the Executive Leadership Award at the 2018 Airline Strategy Awards. Previously, he was named Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year (2016) and was selected by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business as Canada’s Best CEO (2013).

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Transat has purchased land in Puerto Morelos on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula to build a beachfront resort.

Located on the Riviera Maya, the village of Puerto Morelos is midway between Cancún and Playa del Carmen, some 20 kilometres from Cancún International Airport.

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Canada Jetlines plans to create a new ultra-low-cost market for air travel in Canada.

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The airline plans to begin its operations using Airbus A320 aircraft. The A320’s fuel-efficient, narrow-body framework supports a high-density seat configuration, making it the most widely used aircraft for ultralow-cost carriers worldwide.

“With the submission of our manuals to Transport Canada, Jetlines has realized a significant milestone in our operations,” said CEO, Javier Suarez. “We

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In preparation for its first flight in 2019, Canada Jetlines, has cleared its first hurdle by successfully submitting operations manuals to Transport Canada to receive its Air Operator Certificate.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada Jetlines is a new ultralow-cost carrier that plans to operate flights across Canada and non-stop service to the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean.

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Starting January 2019, Air Transat will offer its passengers an air-rail travel package in partnership with SNCF, France’s national rail service.

Air Transat customers will be able to purchase a TGV Air ticket, comprising a flight to Paris plus rail service on SNCF’s highspeed TGV rail network within France or to Brussels, Belgium.

“With this new TGV Air partnership with Air Transat, we are making high-speed rail service departing from and arriving at Paris–Charles de Gaulle station available to even more customers,” said Rémi Habfast, Voyages SNCF’s commercial director for TGV Nord. “SNCF is known all over the world for its TGV, its reliability and its quality service.

This agreement also strengthens SNCF’s presence and visibility outside France.”

For example, from the ParisCDG 2 TGV station at Paris– Charles de Gaulle airport, served

by Air Transat’s direct flights out of Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal (daily) and Quebec City, the TGV Air product will connect Air Transat passengers with 19 French provincial cities, plus Brussels.

“We are the leading air carrier connecting Canada and France in summer, with our direct flights to eight French cities,” said Annick Guérard, chief operating officer, Transat. “With TGV Air, we want to make life easier for travellers and broaden their horizons year-round, making it easy for families, friends and holidayers to get where they want to go in France or Belgium, experiencing new destinations and reaching them faster. We are pleased to be the first airline in mainland North America to offer this service in partnership with SNCF. TGV Air is the perfect complement to our range of direct flights to France and Belgium.”

Depending on departure date, Air Transat passengers will have access to the TGV Air service product year-round or may book air travel only to and from France and Belgium.

Air Transat passengers may book the TGV Air service product from Canada, starting in December 2018.

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Canada Jetlines will now focus on completing the second milestone that includes the amendment to its programs and completion of the contracts required for Airbus training.

The final milestone will be achieved through conducting

interviews, hiring and the training of all staff to prepare for aircraft delivery in the second quarter of 2019.

“We are proud of the operations team and the work they have carried out to date,” said Mark Morabito, executive chairman, Canada Jetlines. “Their hard work and talent have brought us one step closer to enabling Jetlines to offer a true ultra-low fare service for the

long haul.”

Canada Jetlines was granted a five-year Foreign Ownership Exemption Order from the Government of Canada, which permits it to conduct domestic air services while having up to 49 per cent foreign voting interests in the airline—an increase from 25 per cent that is otherwise permitted.

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Icelandair adds more flight times Starting May 2019, Icelandair will be adding new departures from Keflavik Airport to better serve its North American customers.

These departures are additions to current connecting times, which are early in the morning and afternoon.

These changes are also related to the ongoing renewal of the Icelandair fleet of aircraft. The airline has already received three Boeing 737-MAX aircraft and will be welcoming an additional six planes early next year.

Icelandair will also be increas-

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ing the number of its reserve aircraft at Keflavík Airport, from one to three or more, to ensure faster turnaround time in the event of incidental delays.

Icelandair will also continue to offer its popular Stopover Pass,

which allows passengers flying across the Atlantic to enjoy a seven-day stopover in Iceland at no additional airfare.

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London Heathrow Airport handled a record 78-million passengers in 2017, a 3.1 per cent increase from 2016. Photo: Konstantin Von Wedelstaedt.

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London’s Heathrow Airport has maintained its position as the world’s most connected airport, according to air travel data company OAG. OAG’s Annual Megahubs International Index for 2018 measures the ratio of scheduled international connections to the number of destinations served by an airport in a six-hour window.

Heathrow offered 66,000 connections on the busiest day for aviation.

The UK hub was followed by Chicago O’Hare, which moved up to second place this year, followed by Frankfurt in third.

The other airports in the top 10 for connectivity are Amsterdam, Toronto, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Singapore, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Jakarta.

The United States improved its rankings with three airports in the top 10 and a total of 13 in the top 50 International Megahubs.

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As part of Alaska Airlines’ ongoing efforts to fly greener and expand use of sustainable aviation fuels, the airline has signed an agreement with Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel, to increase fuel-efficiency and adopt innovative flight technology.

The agreement will allow Neste and Alaska to more closely work together to design, create and implement solutions that lay the groundwork for the wider adoption of renewable fuels within the airline industry.

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SkyTeam alliance launches metasearch website tool The SkyTeam global airline alliance has launched a new metasearch tool on its website making it easier for customers to plan and book trips on all its member airlines.

SkyTeam is the first airline alliance to offer a comprehensive flight search tool that harnesses the full scope of its global network, showing real-time availability, schedule and pricing information across 1,074 destinations with clearly displayed results all in one place.

SkyTeam’s Find Flights metasearch works in three simple steps: • The customer enters their dates of travel and itinerary in Find Flights on skyteam.com.

• The metasearch aggregates all the flight options for the customer from the member airlines, which are then all displayed on one page.

• The customer selects the preferred trip from real-time price, schedule, availability, and routing, and is then redirected to the chosen airline’s website to complete the purchase.

“Find Flights is the most used online function for the millions of unique visitors to our site each year, the majority of whom tell us they want to book travel online with ease,” said Kristin Colvile,

The SkyTeam metasearch tool metasearch tool aggregates all the flight options for its member airlines, displaying them on one page for each of use by travellers.

SkyTeam’s chief executive officer. “SkyTeam’s latest technology innovation meets customers’ needs by delivering a tool that simplifies searching for flights online, while making it easier to earn Frequent Flyer miles by booking within our alliance.”

SkyTeam’s new metasearch engine is one in a series of technology solutions that have been launched this year to enhance the customer experience at every touchpoint.

In June, SkyTeam unveiled the SkyLink Digital Spine. The Spine bridges technology differences between members to make it easier for customers to book ancillary products—such as preferred seats—across different

airlines on one itinerary.

At the airport SkyTeam Rebooking, an industry-leading tool to minimize the inconvenience of flight delays and cancellations is getting customers on their way more quickly.

Meanwhile, SkyTeam’s airport maps, available on the free SkyTeam app, are helping customers navigate airports, reducing stress and making their transfers smoother.

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A taxi match for Munich Airport Bombardier CRJ Series certified for higher maintenance intervals

Mytaximatch and Lufthansa have launched a new taxi-sharing service at Munich Airport, which allows passengers to book and share a taxi into the city centre via the mytaxi app.

Taking a taxi from Munich Initially, the new service, Airport into the city center is which began on September 19, now less expensive because of an will be bookable for a threeinnovative collaboration between month test phase. Booking is Lufthansa and a new taxi-sharing done with the touch of a finger service. on the mytaxi app.

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Savile Row tailoring expert, Ozwald Boateng OBE, has been chosen by British Airways to be the next in an auspicious line-up of British designers to develop the airline’s uniforms.

Boateng, who is known for bringing a modern contemporary twist to the classic British institution of tailoring, will be designing a collection for the airline’s 32,000 employees who wear a uniform as part of their role.

“Our uniforms have been an iconic symbol of our brand throughout our 100-year history and our partnership with Ozwald will take us forward to the next chapter in our journey,” said Alex Cruz, chairman and chief executive, British Airways. “At a time when we’re investing for customers, new uniforms are a visual representation of investment in our people and we want them to feel proud when they wear the new uniform.”

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first tailor to host a catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week. As well as being the youngest tailor to open a store in Savile Row, he was the creative director at Givenchy Homme from 2002 to 2006.

“I am really excited about creating this new uniform for British Airways. It is important for me to create something that makes all of British Airways’ 32,000 uniform-wearing employees across the world excited, at the same time as enabling me to really demonstrate my skills as a

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Boateng, who launched his first womenswear collection this year, will be working closely with the airline’s employees throughout the development process, from shadowing them to understand their roles and how the uniforms need to perform, to design, testing and final delivery.

The new uniform will form an important part of the airline’s celebrations for its Centenary next year.

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Air New Zealand and innovative footwear brand Allbirds have joined forces to bring added comfort to the inflight experience with an intelligently designed eye mask to help customers sleep better and wake up fresh.

Dubbed ‘the Bird Mask’ due to its birdlike features, Allbirds has transformed the humble airline eye mask into a luxurious and sustainable travel companion designed to

be used again and again.

Like Allbirds’ revolutionary footwear, the mask is made from sustainable, ZQ-certified New Zealand merino wool and castor bean oil-based foam.

The attention to design detail includes clever moulded eye indentations, which allow for natural eye movement, while the quirky birdlike beak provides a comfortable seal against the face

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Air New Zealand collaborated with Allbirds on the design of the mask, including conducting on board wear trials to provide feedback throughout its development.

The Bird Mask will be available exclusively in Air New Zealand’s Business Premier cabin on selected North American routes throughout October.

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The essential San Diego Beer Week Guide Jazz is one of the largest regional airlines in the world, serving 70 destinations in Canada and the United States, and providing customers with seamless connections to the worldwide networks of Air Canada and the Star Alliance under the brand name Air Canada Express (formerly Air Canada Jazz). With the most flights to the most communities in Canada, Jazz is the airline that brings together family, friends and business. Jazz offers a professional working environment and opportunities for individual career growth.

San Diego, the Craft Beer Capital of America, welcomes visitors to raise a pint and toast the milestone 10th anniversary of San Diego Beer Week (SDBW), November 2-11, 2018.

Presented by the San Diego Brewers Guild, this premier, annual celebration showcases beers from more than 130 local craft breweries at events held throughout San Diego County at participating breweries, bars, restaurants and more.

One of the country’s biggest beer weeks, SDBW is expanding Beer Week 2018 by welcoming breweries from neighboring Tijuana and Baja, Mexico, paying homage to the Cali-Baja culture that makes San Diego a unique destination.

The following are some tips for making the most of your beer-cation: Research: From planning your time wisely to knowing the origins of craft beer, it pays to be an informed visitor during SDBW. • Pouring over San Diego’s craft beer scene during SDBW can seem a little overwhelming, but thanks to the San Diego Brewers Guild’s official new “SD Beer” mobile app (available for iOS and Android), all the info visitors need is just a tap and a swipe away.

• Discover how agriculture, cities, writing and religion all have ties to ancient craft brewing at the fascinating BEERology exhibit at the San Diego Museum of Man in Balboa Park. Sponsored by several San Diego breweries, the exhibit explores ancient Egyptians, Sumerians, Chinese, and even beerloving headhunters from the Amazon that perfected the brewing arts in interesting, and even strange, ways.

Visitors can learn fascinating stories and see phenomenal artifacts that reveal the links between beer and culture, such as the solid gold beer

cup of an Inca king.

Let Someone Else Do the Driving: When it comes to SDBW events, ridesharing is an appealing option thanks to discounted rides with Lyft. For visitors looking to do in-depth exploration of the local beer scene, several tour companies provide rides with season experts.

• Explore the sudsier side of San Diego on customized private or public tours, featuring a driver and tour guide that picks up guests at their hotels. A fun and safe way to visit San Diego’s breweries, companies like Brew Hop, Brewery Tours of San Diego and San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tour do all the driving while visitors partake in all the beer tasting.

Take Time to Unwind: While in San Diego, it’s important to enjoy some down time and relaxation, both of which can be done with beer in hand.

• Visitors can tap into spiritual well-being and inner peace at San Diego breweries with Hoppy Yoga, offering yoga sessions for all levels at a featured brewery followed by an optional beer social.

The cost is $20 per person and includes a tasting flight or pint. Money saving packages are available, including the 2-pack ($35) and 6-pack ($90).

• Every Friday night (7:30-10 p.m.), Flagship Cruises hosts a Hops on the Harbor craft beer dinner cruise featuring a different San Diego brewery each month. Cruise highlights include craft beer flights by the featured brewery, gourmet food stations, meet and greet with brewers, dancing, prize giveaways and spectacular views of San Diego Bay. For more information on San Diego’s offerings, including vacation packages and valuable coupons for attractions, restaurants and more, visit the San Diego Tourism Authority’s website at sandiego.org.

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We are currently accepting resumes for the position of: Aircraft Tower (Permanent/Part-Time) Vancouver, BC Starting wage: $18.02 per hour (applicable only at this base) Key Responsibilities: • Towing aircraft and inspecting ground equipment; • Performing duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers, the safety of customers and the safety of company assets; • Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • High School Graduation; • Valid driver’s license; • 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).

Benefits: • Life Insurance • Long/Short Term disability • Health & Dental Care All qualified applicants must apply online at www.flyjazz.ca/careers in order to be considered for this position.

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Eight new inductees on Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Ten exceptional individuals in the categories of Athlete, Builder, Coach, Official, Masters Athlete and Special Achievement are among the local sports heroes recently honoured at the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Richmond City Hall.

“Richmond has a rich sporting history, dating back to the early 19th century, with sports playing a pivotal part in shaping our community today” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “To be named to the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame is an incredible distinction and we are proud to honour those who have made a tremendous impact in their sport and the community throughout their career.”

Established in 2015, the Wall of Fame is an opportunity to celebrate the history of sport in Richmond, and provides a hub for the community to recognize the outstanding achievements of all the inductees, and their contributions back to the community.

The 2018 inductions class have joined an esteemed group of 43 individuals and teams that have previously been inducted into the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame.

The Wall of Fame comprises eight induction categories including: Pioneer, Builder, Coach, Official, Athlete, Masters Athlete, Team and Special Achievement.

The 2018 induction class includes: Athlete Ron Putzi – Two-time Provincial Champion with the Richmond Colts and Former Canadian National Team Player Masters Athlete Chim-Hing Stephanie Chan – Fourtime Parapan American Games Medalist winning Gold in 2015 Builder Archie Blair – Decades of contributions to many sports in Richmond and instrumental in the development of lacrosse from the grassroots Coaches Ian Anderson – Long-time Boys High School Football Coach Les Hamaguchi – 39 years of Coaching

High School Girls Basketball winning two Provincial Championships Moseley Jack – 40 years and counting of coaching with Kajaks Track & Field Club Amarjit “AJ” Sander – Eight consecutive Midget A Female Provincial Final appearances winning Four Provincial Championships Doug Staveley – Long-time Boys High School Football and Basketball Coach Official Kelly Sutherland – Started his officiating career with Richmond Minor Hockey working his way up the NHL and Olympic Games Special Achievement Dr. Jack Taunton – 40 Years of Practicing Sport Medicine including giving back to sports through volunteering The Richmond Sports Wall of Fame and accompanying digital kiosk are located at the Richmond Olympic Oval and are part of the Richmond Olympic Experience (ROX).

The Wall of Fame is in the lobby on the first floor, and the digital kiosk is on the second floor as part of the History of Sport in Richmond Exhibit. Each inductee will have their name added to the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame, and the digital kiosk highlights each inductee’s achievements through script, photos and videos.

The Richmond Sports Wall of Fame and digital kiosk are free for public viewing year-round.

Members of the public are now being encouraged to submit nominations for 2019 inductees to the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame to honour individuals and teams who have played significant roles in building Richmond’s sports community and/or excelled at their sport.

Nominations will be accepted up to December 31, 2018.

The Richmond Sports Wall of Fame nomination form is posted on the City of Richmond website or www.richmond.ca/ walloffame. Applications can be sent to sportswalloffame@richmond.ca

Richmond’s EV charging infrastructure wins Excellence Award The City of Richmond’s innovative Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure requirement has been honoured with the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) Community Excellence Award for governance.

As the first jurisdiction in North America to implement this policy, Richmond is making history by requiring all residential parking spaces in new property developments to provide a level two EV charging infrastructure.

After a rigorous multi-stakeholder consultation process and a groundbreaking costing study, this new policy

was implemented to remove barriers and provide the community with options to transition to more sustainable zero-carbon transportation systems.

Annually, the Union of B.C. Municipalities awards its members with Community Excellence recognition. In the governance category, a member is recognized for its governance processes and policies that exemplify best practices in accountability, policies that encourage citizen participation, effectiveness, and long-term thinking.

For more information on the 2018 Community Excellence Awards, visit ubcm.ca.

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Audi S4 clutch replacement another time.

This Audi S4 possesses an engine that is agile and powerful and its manual transmission shifts beautifully. All of its expensive

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and complex clutch technology, along with the lightweight materials used in this vehicle, is just a small part of what makes it a beautiful car to drive.

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(Top) 2010 Audi S4.

(Above) Clutch assembly, bolted and ready for installation.

(Right) Transmission bell housing shows three new aluminum bolts.

While this article is about clutch replacement on the Audi S4, I am not highlighting the vehicle’s dual mass flywheel or focusing on modern clutch technology, but instead the use of innovative weight-saving materials related to this job.

Auto manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to save weight for improved fuel economy and engine performance. For example, it is understood that shaving a few hundred pounds from a car will require less fuel, and the addition of a 300-horsepower engine will move a lighter car much faster.

On many high end cars, aluminum frames and body metal are utilized—even vehicles such as the Ford F150 pickup now utilizes an aluminum frame.

Our featured Audi certainly has aluminum in the body, but it was while doing this clutch replacement that we saw some additional weight-reduction features.

Firstly, the transmission-toengine bolts were made of aluminum. It’s quite unnerving to hold these large bolts in your hand—they are featherweight.

From years of working on cars we definitely get a feel for the weight of a bolt and these are incredibly light.

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The biggest disadvantage with these aluminum bolts is that they are can only be used once.

We have noticed this happening with more vehicles—bolts must be included in the service cost.

The other weight-reduction part that we noted from this job was the clutch slave cylinder, which was made entirely of plastic. It, too, was featherweight.

These are just a couple examples of what manufacturers are doing to reduce vehicle weight.

While the bolts and slave cylinder probable reduce the vehicle’s weight by one kilogram, the overall reduction can be impres-

sive when these materials are used throughout.

Clutch replacement on this Audi S4 is time consuming and expensive. As with most high-end European cars many hours are required to remove the transmission and clutch, replace the parts and perform the reinstallation.

This clutch utilizes a dual mass flywheel and there is no single mass conversion kit available. With all the labour involved in removing and reinstalling the transmission it also makes sense to change the flywheel at the same time as the clutch, rather than risking having to do it at

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Stores Person (Vancouver) Purpose of Position: The Stores Person is a key member of the Maintenance department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Stores, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining aeronautical products, tooling and consumable stock, along with supporting the fleet with OTP (On Time Performance).

Key Responsibilities: • Perform daily shipping, receiving, inspection, order processing and stocking of inventory; • Preparation and shipping of parts orders to outlying bases; • Coordinate delivery of AOG’s (Aircraft On Ground), including customs clearance of AOG parts after hours when required; • Issue inventory and assist in monitoring and maintaining inventory to appropriate levels; • Computer data entry of shipments, goods received, work orders etc; • Filing as required;

• Heavy lifting required; • 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.

Qualifications: • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must be able to obtain D/A (Driving Airside License) within 6 months of the employees start date.

• Must be eligible for Restricted Area Pass.

• Must successfully complete Dangerous Goods training.

• 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, employees and

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• Training and/or experience in inventory management and purchasing an asset.

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

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DOMESTIC TERMINAL (Before Security) • 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.

• Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches – Departures Level 3.

• Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wraps – Departures Level 3 • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups – Arrivals Level 2 and Departures Level 3 • 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 INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL (Before Security) • Freshii: Healthy food-to-go with a unique approach that emphasizes foods you should eat more of instead of focusing on foods to avoid. Open 7am-11pm—Departures Level 3 • Galiano Bakery & Café: full breakfast menu including a gourmet cappuccino bar. For lunch or dinner, try one of the made to order sandwiches, grilled paninis, soups or salads. Open 7am-8pm—Departures Level 3 • Hanami Japanese Restaurant: Enjoy a quick or leisurely meal in this full-experience restaurant offering favourites such as sushi, udon and bento boxes. Open 9am-9pm daily— Departures Level 3 • Koho Restaurant & Bar: Full-service restaurant and bar. Selection of appetizers including mussels, chicken wings and nachos or dig into a steak, pasta bowl, or special YVR burger. Open 8am-9pm daily—Departures Level 3 • Pajo’s Fish & Chips: Nationally recognized as one of the best fish and chips shops in the area. Open 6:30am-10pm—Departures Level 3 • Starbucks: Quality coffee, beverages, pastries, sandwiches and coffee-related products. Open 24 hours—Departures

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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 food, friendly service and fantastic marina views. Only 5 minutes From YVR across the Arthur Laing Bridge.

Open from 11am to late every day.

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RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • Pacific Gateway Hotel 1500 Cessna Drive. (604) 278-1241 3 The Deck Kitchen+Bar at PGH Patio season is now in full swing at The Deck Kitchen + Bar where you can enjoy the closing days of Summer at Richmond’s brand-new patio dining experience. Developed from the ground up with a focus on the refined waterfront property, enjoy our unique twist on modern west coast favourites on the expansive 7,000 sqft patio at The Deck Kitchen + Bar. Our menu, social by nature, is designed to offer a variety of share plates perfect for casual conversation while taking in the scenic views. A hidden gem overlooking the waters of the Fraser River, The Deck Kitchen + Bar brings you the waterfront dining experience without the hassle of navigating downtown. Whether you’re scheduling your next corporate event or just enjoying an intimate evening out, book a table now to discover why The Deck Kitchen + Bar is Richmond’s best kept secret. Open 11am-midnight. Call to reserve (604) 276-1954 • 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,

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Tramonto—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 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 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—Breakfast 6:30am -11am; Lunch 11:30am – 5pm; Dinner 5pm – 10 pm; Lounge 5pm – 11pm.

Call (604) 238-2105.

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20 South by southeast 21 Abreast 22 Intrude 24 Inhabitant of Finland 25 Wash 26 Smooth brown oval nuts 29 Gambian monetary unit 30 Construct 31 Two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees 32 Pull or jerk 35 Monster 36 Genus of the dewberry bush 37 A river in northern England 38 Negative 39 Genus of the caraway 40 Part of the lower torso 41 Running an engine in neutral 43 An aromatic pear-shaped fruit 44 A deliberate offensive act 46 ____ Lang Syne 47 Further on 48 Largest continent 49 Request 52 Inventor of the elevator 53 Revival 56 Double Income No Kids 57 An orange yellow colour 58 Unknown author (abbrev.)

59 Nervous 60 Anagram of “Pasty” 61 Anagram of “Wars”.

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errors 31 Ruined by overcooking 33 Acid formed in the kidneys 34 Part of a chromosome 36 A driblet of liquid precipitation 37 Dry 39 Group of genetically identical cells from a single cell 40 Soviet detention center 42 An open 4-wheeled horse carriage 43 Units of 25 sheets of paper 44 Domicile 45 Foul-smelling 46 A Hindu deity 48 Pale grey 49 Copper coin formerly used in Pakistan 50 Barge 51 Understands 54 Electroconvulsive Therapy 55 Hearing organ.

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The winner’s name will be published in the November 2018 edition of SkyTalk and at skytalkonline.com.

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Gulfstream G150 The Gulfstream G100, formerly known as the IAI Astra SPX, is an Israel Aerospace Industriesmanufactured twin-engine

business jet, formerly produced for Gulfstream Aerospace.

The United States Air Force

designation for the G100 was C-38 Courier.

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Tel: 604 736-6754 • E-mail: jstewart@westerndriver.com

ACCOMMODATION FOR RENT

DO YOU WANT TO WORK IN A DYNAMIC, FAST-PACED, INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATION? DO YOU HAVE A KNACK FOR FINDING HARD TO FIND TALENT? DID YOU EVER THINK YOUR PASSION FOR RECRUITING AND TALENT ACQUISITION COULD SAVE A LIFE? KEEP READING! Canadian Blood Services holds a unique position in the health care industry as a biologic’s manufacturer committed to delivering a growing range of world class products and services.

We work in a collaborative community of donors, volunteers, health care professionals, employees and corporate partners committed to saving and improving the lives of Canadians.

Canadian Blood Services is looking to hire a Driver in our Vancouver location. Our Drivers are responsible for much more than just driving. We look to our Drivers to: prepare daily vehicle inspection and driver logs, be familiar and comfortable working with computers, work handson with packaged blood product, frequently travel with a team, pitch in at our mobile clinics, and much more! Our drivers will be working very closely with our Clinic Services team and also with the general public—so an aptitude for customer service is imperative!

The incumbent operates and maintains Canadian Blood Services’ vehicles, completes collection on mobile clinics, packs and transports blood products, supplies, employees, volunteers, donors and related equipment, as directed.

Visit our career site www.blood.ca/en/job‐seekers to apply.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Are you looking to work for one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies? Do you enjoy working with a close team of supportive professionals? Do you want to commit to an organization with an outstanding record for safety and reliability? Are you searching for an employer who provides amazing perks, and works hard to provide a good work life balance and stability for its employees? If so, look no further!!

Harbour Air Aerospace Services Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Harbour Air Group of Companies. We proudly maintain the Harbour Air, Saltspring Air and Whistler Air fleet of aircraft in addition to a numerous aircraft for our valued 3rd party customers.

WORK HOURS: LOCATIONS: TERMS: COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Modified work week, 10.5 hour shifts, 4 days on 3 days off.

Richmond and Vancouver Full-Time Regular (Permanent) Competitive wages, training and opportunities for growth, extended medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, flight perks insurance, flight perks (including buddy passes and global inter-airline partnerships), revenue share, RRSP matching program, discounts at local restaurants and travel partner organizations, personal use of automotive garage, uniform and shoe allowance, staff events and much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain, repair and overhaul aircraft maintained by the AMO. • Carry out all tasks per our MCM/MPM. • Assist in training and coaching of Apprentice AME’s.

• Carry out additional work as directed by PRM. QUALIFICATIONS/ASSETS • AME (M1) license, A&P, IA, EASA (B1 and/or B2), LAME, SACAA, or equivalent license/certification and the willingness to get the comparable Canadian license • Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast paced and safety sensitive environment.

• Excellent communication skills, ability and desire to work in a team-based environment.

• Committed to the four values of our company -Safety, Integrity, Customer Service and Team Spirit.

• Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks at both water and land bases in all weather conditions.

• Ability to work flexible schedules including: evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Asset: Piston and Turbine engine experience (R985 and PT6) • Asset: aircraft maintenance experience with DeHavilland DHC 2, DHC3(T), DHC 6, PC-12, Cessna 208, or similar aircraft type.

• Asset: Ability to carry out sheet metal repairs.

ABOUT HARBOUR AIR AEROSPACE SERVICES LTD. • Our Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) was created almost 30 years ago and until recently went by the name Aeroflite International Services Ltd. It is recognized around the world as one of the leading authorities of the DeHavilland product. Department wide, our people have been working on and around aircraft for close to a millennium. We are extraordinarily proud of our Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) who was honoured in Wings magazine as one of the ‘Top 20 under 40’.

ABOUT HARBOUR AIR GROUP • Launched in 1982, Harbour Air is North America’s largest seaplane airline. It flies more than 450,000 passengers annually, including commuters and tourists throughout coastal British Columbia.

• Our people are the backbone of our organization and we are committed to creating a culture that inspires one another to achieve extraordinary success. We have regularly been honoured as the recipient of numerous awards including Canada’s Best Managed Companies, BC’s Top 55 Employers, and Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

APPLY NOW: Email your résumé and cover letter to jobs@harbourair.com quoting 18-40 AME.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

WestJet Bilingual Service and Sales Agent Home Based (Vancouver) Job Number 69580 Posting Open Date: 08/20/2018 Posting Close Date: 10/08/2018 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm) Introducing WestJet’s new world!

WestJet is on a journey toward becoming a global airline – a mission to bring Canadians to the world, and the world to Canada. We are looking for great people to join our Service and Sales Agent team!

Your Story: You have been told that you are great with people, you love helping others and, do so genuinely. Your ideal environment is interacting with others from the comfort of your own home. You are a natural communicator that will work to solve the issues of others and, can multitask using complex computer systems and don’t shy away from learning new technology.

The Role(s) Overview: WestJet’s Service and Sales Agents are responsible for creating a remarkable experience for our guests through one-on-one telephone contact to arrange air travel on WestJet flights, and provide information for guests with varying needs. You are often the first point of contact for our guests and play an essential and crucial role as a WestJet brand ambassador. We want to make sure our guests enjoy their call with you, therefore, you are there to educate and help our Guests, while creating the experience our Guests have come to know and love about WestJet! WestJet is looking for talent for the following Service and Sales Agent position: Bilingual Shift Work - Our Contact Centre operations are 24/7/365 days a year and will require you to be flexible and available to work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time (40 hours per week) - 5 working days (8.5 hour shifts) with 2 days off.

Responsibilities: Book air travel for internal and external guests, answer questions and provide general information about travel with WestJet. Provide post booking support, such as changing and cancelling reservations, using our reservation system.

Effectively research and make decisions based on the information you have available to you, while balancing the needs of the guest with the needs of the business.

Adhoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications: • High School diploma. Must be able to communicate with an advanced level of written and spoken English and an additional language from the following list: Japanese Spanish Italian Cantonese French Portuguese Mandarin Punjabi Tagalog Korean Hindi • A combination of two years’ experience in a sales environment and/or customer service related capacity • Exceptional guest service skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.

• You are smart, independent, self-motivated, empathetic, solutions focused, and passionate about supporting our guests.

• A proven track record of punctuality and reliability.

• Demonstrated strong computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with computers and experience working within a Windowsbased environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and instant messaging • Experience using the SabreSonic Reservation System is an asset • Ability to sit for long periods of time and handle high call volumes • Organizational fit for WestJet culture, supporting our Mission, Vision and Values Other important information: • All contact centre positions require 8 weeks (in office) training at the YVR training facility.

• All computer hardware required for the role will be provided.

• Our positions are in-home roles and we require our agents to have the following environment for their home office to be successful: • High speed internet and phone line (hardwired 25 Mbps download and 2.5 Mbps upload); • Safe, secure and distraction free room with an ergonomic set-up enabling you to sit for long periods of time.

• Your home must be wired to provide a separate phone line for work purposes.

• Your home must be located in an area that established broad-band internet providers are able to service.

• You must be located within 1 hour distance commute of the Vancouver International Airport, 2100-5000 Miller Road, Richmond BC V7B 1K6 For more information on WestJet’s Perks, Profit Sharing, Travel Privileges and Benefit Plan and to apply, visit www.westjet.com/greatjobs.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in WestJet. We believe in enriching the lives of everyone in WestJet’s world and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. As owners, we believe in celebrating everyone’s unique skills, perspectives and experiences. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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Structured Cabling Technician You will install and and service cabling infrastructure and devices for Data, Audio Visual, and CCTV; this includes pre-wiring, installation, termination, testing, reporting, and labelling per specifications and drawings.

Integrated Security Technicians – Installation and Service You will be responsible for installing and servicing electronic security systems, including access control, CCTV, and intrusion alarms. Troubleshooting and repair of hardware and software of our integrated systems is also a key component of the job.

If either of these positions in sound like the perfect opportunity for you, please head to our website and apply or reach out directly to: Zach McCaskill, Talent Acquisition Specialist at zmccaskill@paladintechnologies.com or call 604-317-9583

Aircraft De-Icing Operations SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT We are seeking reliable and motivated individuals for Aircraft De-icing Technicians

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NOW HIRING RAMP AGENTS Increase in flights – additional agents needed

Due to continued growth, Paladin Technologies is looking to hire several technicians in multiple departments in our Vancouver office.

Some of the positions available include:

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Paladin Technologies is Hiring!

If you would like to explore a career change, please visit https://paladintechnologies.com/careers/ to check out our current openings.

2018

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) NOW HIRING RAMP AGENTS

$17 per Hour - with Flight Benefits!!!

100% MSP, Medical & Dental Coverage $15 per Hour ‐ with Flight Benefits!!!

Paid Parking / Transit Subsidy

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

• 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? • • Do you enjoy a fast‐paced work environment?

• Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment?

• Enjoy working outdoors & being part of a dynamic team?

• Enjoy working outdoors & being part of a dynamic team?

Apply online: www.workatats.com

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 **Offers will be made on the spot**

Event Location:

“Offers will be made on the spot.”

Also apply online: www.joinats.com

YVR Airport – 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4

Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications: • Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and provide a clean driver’s abstract.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must possess a High school diploma, GED or work experience equivalent.

• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and provide a clean driver's abstract.

• Must be able to obtain airport security clearance, which includes an extensive • Must possess a High school diploma, GED or work experience check of your last 5 years of employment, criminal record and residence history. equivalent.

• Must be able to obtain airport security clearance, which includes an • Must be able to lift up-to 32 kilograms in confined spaces. extensive check of your last 5 years of employment, criminal record and residence history.

• Must be able to stand, lift, bend, push and pull for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift up‐to 32 kilograms in confined spaces.

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

• Must be able to stand, lift, bend, push and pull for extended periods of ATS Offices located on Level 1 of Domestic Terminal ‐ Room B1101.02

time.

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

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positions, to provide Aircraft De-icing Operations at Vancouver International Airport.

Aeromag YVR is seeking reliable and motivated individuals Position Details:

for theoperates De-icing Technicians position, to provide Aircraft Season annually from 1st October to the 30th April, casual / on-call positions,

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Work, 24 Hour Operations, working in inclement weather.

De-icingShift Operations and Apron FOD Management at

Positions available for men,Airport. women, retirees and individuals with Vancouver International experience in:

Aircraft De-icing, Airport Operations, Students- Aircraft/Airport fields of study, Pilots, Position Details: Season operates annually from October Firefighting or experience with operating high lift equipment is preferred.

1st to April 30th.

Prerequisites:

Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant-IM1000, in English, MUST Position is open to anyone.

HoursFluent depending on be able to obtain a valid Transport Canada Restricted Area Pass, valid Provincial Drivers

operational needs; hours day/ 7examination. days a week.

License,24 able to passaphysical

Employees must be willingSalary: to work in inclement weather $14 per hour subject to qualifications and successful completion of paid training.

and at heights.

Send your résumé by email to vancouver@aeromagyvr.com

Experience in: Aircraft De-icing, Airport Operations,

TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT Large apartments with balcony, includes heat, hot water, cable, parking stall, storage locker, elevator, coin laundry on each floor. Three-storey, quiet building. No smoking, no pets. Close to all shops and schools.

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Ramp work, Students in Aircraft/Airport fields of study, or Pilots, is preferred but not required.

We are looking for individuals with a flexible schedule and enjoy working outdoors.

Prerequisites: • Valid Driver’s License (N Class 7 or higher).

• Potential employee must be able to obtain a Transportation Security Clearance RAIC which requires: • A Canadian Birth Certificate or; • A Canadian Citizenship card or; • A VALID Permanent Residence Card and A Landed Immigration document (IMM1000) and; • Original valid passport (If not valid – provide valid Canadian Government issued photo ID. Wage: Minimum start rate $15.00 per hour. Based on qualifications and experience, hourly premium paid for base and above basic positions.

Send your résumé by email to

vancouver@aeromag2000.com

Chestnut Tree Bed & Breakfast Comfortable accommodation, with special discounts for airline personnel. Five minutes from airport, in Richmond. Free pick-up to and from airport.

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

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