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Vancouver Airport Authority announces retirement of president & CEO Craig Richmond

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Vancouver Airport Auth‑ ority has announced that Craig Richmond, president & CEO, has advised its Board of Directors of his plans to retire from YVR on June 30, 2020, after seven years leading the

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organization to provide social and economic benefits to the region,” said Annalisa King, Chair, Board of Directors, Vancouver Airport Authority.

“He has also been recognized both locally and in the broader

industry as a champion of rec‑ onciliation, accessibility, sus‑ tainability and diversity. While Craig helped drive this cul‑ ture, everyone at the airport, including our employees, our Board and our partners,

has a great passion for YVR. Finding a leader who fosters this passion and culture is of the utmost importance to YVR’s Board of Directors.”

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The Green Aviation Research and Development Network (GARDN), SkyNRG, Waterfall Group and YVR have launched BioPortYVR, an industry-led project to increase the supply of sustain‑ able aviation fuel (SAF).

The first step of the project is a feasibility study that will evaluate the implementation of a supply chain that distrib‑ utes SAF to airlines at YVR and surrounding airports.

Air Canada and WestJet have expressed support of BioPortYVR, both noting that a sustainable future in aviation is in alignment with their values.

The study, commissioned

by GARDN, will provide data and insights to guide visible actions to chart a path for the country’s first BioPort. It is set to be completed by March 2020.

“Since 2009, GARDN has funded more than 35 collab‑ orative projects—including projects on sustainable avia‑

BioPortYVR, an industry-led project to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), is an important step towards a made-in-B.C. solution for the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel across Canada.

tion fuels—that have led to groundbreaking innovations all along the supply chain, reducing the environmental impact of Canada’s aero‑ space industry,” said Kateryna Derkach, director, strategy and sustainability, GARDN. “We are proud to commission the BioPortYVR project and work with industry-leading partners

to assess the future of locally produced SAF in Canada and shape a more sustainable air transportation industry.”

BioPortYVR supports provincial and federal gov‑ ernment climate action com‑ mitments and is an important step towards a made-in-B.C. solution for the introduction of SAF across Canada.

“We are proud to be a part of BioPortYVR and to help advance the use of SAF in Canada together with such strong partners,” said Misha Valk, head of Future Fuels, SkyNRG. “Building new indus‑ tries is all about partnering with the right people and organiza‑ tions. For us, this is an important milestone in growing the market

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SAF can result in CO2 emis‑ sions reductions by more than 85 per cent compared to conven‑ tional jet fuel. It is not currently widely available in Canada, however demand is growing as the airline industry looks to reduce its carbon footprint.

The International Air Transport Association lists sustainable aviation fuel as one of the key elements to help the aviation industry achieve its ambitious 2050 emissions reduction goals.

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Ongoing projects at YVR: December update

There are several key projects currently taking place at YVR to enhance the airport experience. This is all possible due to YVR’s unique operating struc‑ ture—a community-based organization that reinvests its profits into the airport and region.

The multi-year expansion project currently underway will help YVR meet growing passenger demand and better connect British Columbians and local businesses to the world, while improving the airport experience for everyone.

Terminal • Construction is underway in Air Canada’s Domestic Terminal check-in area for the installa‑ tion of new self-service bag drops. Hoarding has been added around the work area and is expected to be completed in December 2019.

• There may be intermittent noise at the Transborder area during daytime hours. This work is being done to improve processes for transfer passengers.

• Construction continues near Transborder checkin to make several enhancements to the area.

Work includes replacing the check-in kiosks with the newest model, movement of a heating, venti‑ lation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, relocat‑ ing the information counter and some other minor updates.

• Beginning this month, a new holdroom for remote stand operations (RSO) will open in the Transborder terminal. The holdroom includes four new bus positions and gate counters. Work is still underway on this project and once complete, it will connect passengers from Level 3 to the

Level 2 remote stand operations (RSO) facility.

This work includes the addition of new elevators and escalators.

• As construction continues on a number of YVR’s new food and beverage and retail options, passen‑ gers can expect to see various hoardings around the terminal.

• As part of the International Pier D expansion project, various work is taking place. While much of the work is taking place airside, passengers can expect to see hoarding near the end of Pier D. This may include noisy work. Given that there are 24-hour operations in this part of the terminal, YVR understands that this could potentially be disruptive for those with flights at nearby gates.

Travellers seeking a quiet area can find seating in the creek area, near the food court.

• New exit doors are being installed in the Domestic Terminal post-security, near A-B gates. Hoarding will be in place and work is anticipated to be complete by early December.

In and Around Sea Island Safety is a top priority at YVR. With a large number of ongoing projects, customers are reminded to follow all signage, traffic delineators and flaggers in the construction areas.

• Work continues on an upgrade project to the Arthur Laing Bridge. This work is taking place between Monday and Friday from 9pm to 5pm and is expected to be complete by the end of December.

Lane closures are required in order to facilitate this work. One lane will remain open at all times. For work impacting bike lanes, cyclists are required to

share the road with vehicular traffic.

• Work has started on a retrofit project on the Russ Baker Way overpass. This project is expected to be complete by the end of December. As part of this work, there will be daily lane closures. One lane will remain open at all times. Please follow all signage and traffic delineators on the bridge.

Cyclists will be required to share the road with vehicular traffic.

• Construction continues on YVR’s new Parkade and Central Utilities Building. This includes work around the old Value Lot off of Grant McConachie Way, as well as within the existing Parkade. There are various traffic control mea‑ sures in place for cars arriving and departing from the terminal near this site. n In the existing Parkade, customers will notice fencing, temporary pedestrian walkways and some stalls blocked. This work is for a num‑ ber of upgrade projects including building new entry ramps as well as the installation of an automated parking guidance system. n As part of utilities work to connect the new GeoExchange system to the terminal, there is a lane closed off directly outside the old Value Lot on Grant McConachie Way. Two lanes are maintained throughout for inbound traffic. n As part of this project, YVR will also be installing district energy piping which requires a full curbside closure of Level 1 for a six-month period scheduled to start on January 14, 2020. Every effort is being made to reduce the impact of construction

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on tenants and passengers. Pedestrians will still be able to access the Parkade from the Domestic Terminal Building Level 1 through designated walking routes.

There are also a number of related projects near the site including: n A new crosswalk is now open outside of International Arrivals on Level 2. Pedestrians are asked to follow all directional signage in the area. The existing crosswalk will be temporarily closed until the end of the year. n Work is taking place outside International Arrivals in Chester Johnson Park. In order to facilitate the work, a section of the park is closed.

• YVR is planning to redevelop close to 18 hect‑ ares of land on airport property in the Templeton area, adjacent to the Burkeville residential neigh‑ bourhood. The redevelopment will include a cargo and logistics facility and a linear greens‑ pace for community use. Site preparation work is now underway to prepare the project site for redevelopment.

• Little Wings Daycare is relocating from their existing site to the south west corner of Miller Road and Templeton, adjacent to Sea Island Elementary and Park and Fly. This move is neces‑ sary due to their current lease ending. To prepare the area for this relocation, work includes prepa‑ ration of a ditch crossing, as well as earthworks on the project site and installation of site services and utilities.

For information, visit yvr.ca/construction.

Craig Richmond from page 1 Richmond has spent more than two decades with the YVR family. He joined Vancouver Airport Authority in 1995 and held various opera‑ tional roles, including manager, airside operations and vice president, operations. He then worked as CEO of seven global airports for Vantage Airport Group, returning to YVR in July 2013 to take on the role of president & CEO. During his tenure as president & CEO at YVR, he led the team to achieve a wide range of major milestones: ushering in a

new Strategic Plan that set a course for achieving rapid passenger and airline growth, developing YVR’s ambitious 20-year future roadmap, overseeing the creation of the his‑ toric Musqueam Indian Band – YVR Airport Sustainability and Friendship Agreement and leading the team to receive the Skytrax Best Airport in North America Award for 10 years in a row—something no other airport has ever done.

“The past six years have been an extraor‑

dinary time at YVR and I have so much pride in what we’ve accomplished together,” said Richmond. “We grew passenger volumes by 50 per cent, we embarked on the most ambi‑ tious capital plan in the airport’s history, we created meaningful partnerships within the com‑ munity—and we had a lot of fun doing it. None of these accomplishments would have happened without the exceptional team at the Airport Authority and the 26,500 employees working in the airport community. I want to thank the Board

of Directors for trusting me to lead the team; I know that I’m leaving YVR in steady, coura‑ geous and creative hands.”

The Board of Directors has formed a Task Force to oversee the global search for its next president & CEO, one who understands the YVR values and is committed to safety and security, sustainability and supporting its unique business model.

More details on the search will be available in the coming weeks.

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YVR is experiencing record passenger growth and, as a result, its current terminal facilities are nearing capacity.

In order to meet future demand, multi-year expan‑ sion projects are taking place to ensure an exceptional airport experience at YVR continues to be delivered.

One of the largest projects currently underway is the new Parkade and Central Utilities Building. As part of this proj‑ ect, YVR needs to install district

energy piping—scheduled to start on January 14, 2020—which will necessitate a full curbside clo‑ sure of Level 1 for a six-month period and.

This utilities work will con‑ nect YVR’s new geoexchange system to the terminal. Once complete, this is going to be one of the largest geoexchange sys‑ tems in Canada and will help YVR meet growing passenger demands by supporting its heat‑ ing and cooling needs across the entire terminal complex, while

reducing its environmental footprint.

YVR is making every effort to reduce the impact of construc‑ tion on tenants and passengers.

Pedestrians will still be able to access the Parkade from the Domestic Terminal Building Level 1 through designated walk‑ ing routes.

Routing will be changed based on construction progress over the six months. Please fol‑ low all signage and traffic delin‑ eators in the area.

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Holiday season at the YVR Chapel

The YVR Chapel looks forward to welcoming visitors to its special seasonal events this month.

The Scandinavian phenom‑ enon that is Joe & The Juice has officially arrived at YVR, its first location in Canada.

Joe & The Juice is known around the world for its trendy vibe and selection of healthy food options, juices and coffee.

An ex-karate champion, Kaspar Basse, founder and CEO of Joe & The Juice, opened a juice stand in a Copenhagen department store in 2002. Fastforward almost 17 years later to where Joe & The Juice’s popu‑ larity now spans more than 300 stores in 15 countries.

Located post-security at YVR, near gate C45, travellers heading to destinations within Canada can look forward to high-

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quality, natural fruit, fresh juices, shakes and coffee and made-toorder sandwiches.

The opening of the store is the first of Hudson Group’s part‑ nership with Joe & The Juice and further supports YVR’s goal to provide fresh, locally sourced offerings. Joe & The Juice aims to create a destination within the air‑ port and set an example for how convenient it can be to consume a healthy meal while travelling.

“At YVR, we strive to offer compelling concepts that appeal to a diverse group of passengers and make for a seamless and memorable airport experience,” said Scott Norris, vice presi‑ dent, commercial development, Vancouver Airport Authority. from page 1

In the coming months, the project partners will engage with industry, government and other stakeholders to develop a series of actionable recommendations for the introduction of SAF at YVR. “We pride ourselves on being a leader in sustainability and are thrilled to be at the forefront of exploring SAF in Canada alongside GARDN, SkyNRG and Waterfall Group,” said Marion Town, director, environment, Vancouver Airport Authority. “As Canada’s second busiest airport, we look forward to contributing to real and visible actions that have the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions from air travel.”

“As we continue to introduce new food and beverage and retail offerings as part of YVR’s revamped commercial portfolio, we are thrilled to partner with Hudson Group and welcome the first Joe & The Juice to Canada.”

And while this may be the first in Canada, YVR travellers heading to the US can soon visit a second location in Spring 2020.

As part of YVR’s enhanced food and beverage program, there are more than 20 new food and beverage concepts set to open over the next two years.

For more information, visit yvr.ca/tasteyvr.

If you have never visited the Chapel at YVR, the holiday sea‑ son provides a great opportunity to do so and to celebrate with the Sea Island community and airport visitors.

The annual December Drop-In event will take place December 9-24, M-F, 10am till 6pm. Decorations will grace the Chapel, hot apple cider and snacks will be served, and music will greet everyone in celebration of the season.

This is also a season for special events, such as the Hanukkah Celebration of Lights starting December 22.

In addition, Roman Catholic services will be offered on Christmas Day and on New Year’s Day, each at 4pm.

Of course, the Chapel is open 24/7 for visitors to attend at any time for a quiet moment or reflection, or to share concerns with any of the volunteers or chaplains.

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heartful gratitude to be part of the YVR Community and extends holiday greetings to all.

The YVR Chapel is an inter‑ faith organization that functions to serve and minister to the per‑ sonal, social and spiritual needs of the travelling public and Sea Island community. It is in the International Terminal, Arrivals Level 2.

An official CRA regis‑ tered charity (#108166257 RR0001), the YVR Chapel is dependent upon the kind sup‑ port and generosity of people who believe in the importance of spiritual care within the YVR Community.

Donations may be made online at yvrchaplaincy.org, or by sending a cheque to: Vancouver Airport Chapel PO Box 32362 YVR Domestic Terminal RPO Richmond, BC V7B 1W2 Canada.

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Air Transat marks holidays with special Santa flight Earlier this month, Air Transat marked its 15th annual Flight with Santa Claus, when hundreds of children coping with a life-threatening illness, and their families boarded flights out of Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal to meet Santa and his elves in the sky.

The event, a partnership ini‑ tiative by Air Transat and the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, has become an annual holiday tradition.

Elves and animated char‑ acters welcomed children and their families at the Air Transat check-in counters to help get everyone in the festive spirit and ready for an experience like none other.

There were also a variety of activities at the boarding gates to keep the young passengers excited, as they eagerly awaited their flight.

The wait was well worth it, as shortly after takeoff the jolly old man himself made a surprise appearance onboard the flights, bringing the biggest of smiles and cheers from all the children and their families.

Air Transat presented Children’s Wish Foundation with a $100,000 donation. The funds were collected throughout the year as part of the airline’s Small Change, Big Hearts pro‑ gram, which is supported by the donation of pocket change from passengers at the end of each

The special guest at Air Transat’s three holiday flights across Canada brought smiles and cheers to faces of children with lifethreatening illnesses.

Air Transat presented the Children’s Wish Foundation with a cheque for $100,000 at the end of the annual Flight with Santa Claus.

Air Transat’s annual Flight with Santa allows children and their families to create special holiday memories to cherish for years to come.

Air Transat flight throughout the year, and other fundraising initiatives.

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Swoop, Canada’s ultra-lowfare airline (ULCC) and sub‑ sidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., was named winner of the CAPA 2019 Aviation Awards for Excellence Start-up Airline of the Year Award at the CAPA World Aviation Outlook Summit earlier this month.

CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence reward airlines and airports that are not only finan‑ cially successful, but have also provided industry leadership in adjusting to a new environment.

The awards are independently researched, and finalists are selected by an independent inter‑ national panel of judges.

The Start-up Airline of the Year is awarded annually to an innovative airline with the greatest impact on the aviation industry.

Swoop’s first flight took off in June 2018 and it has already experienced success in the Canadian marketplace, currently servicing 37 markets with 17 destinations.

“Just 18 months ago, Swoop entered the marketplace to fulfill a need in the Canadian travel industry and we are proud to already be recognized glob‑ ally for our success,” said Steven

Greenway, president, Swoop.

“We are continually looking for ways to reach new markets and be different in our industry. This award is a testament to the hard work we are putting towards differentiating ourselves and our operations on a global scale.”

Swoop’s unbundled à la carte travel model provides travellers with a base price that starts with just a seat.

Passengers can add a snack, checked baggage or in-flight Wi-Fi at additional cost.

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‘Silver Spitfire’ completes round-the-world flight

The restoration of Silver Spitfire was completed piece by piece over 24 months, during which 80,000 rivets and many of its parts were entirely dismantled, checked, cleaned and restored. Photo: courtesy Silver Spitfire.

After completion of a more than 43,000-kilometre trip around the world, Britain’s Silver Spitfire has returned home.

Steve Brooks, 58, and Matt Jones, 45, set off on Monday, Aug 7, 2019 in the single-seater restored, original Mk IX Spitfire in a world-first, around-theglobe flight.

Over four months, 91 stages, 30 countries and across four continents, the pilots success‑ fully flew a mission called “The Longest Flight.”

Highlights of the trip includ‑ ed joining Britain’s Red Arrows for a demonstration flight in Ottawa and Quebec and flights to B.C., Nunavut and the Yukon.

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WWII-era combat veteran fighter aircraft, the Supermarine Silver Spitfire MJ271 is remark‑ ably original, retaining at least 85 per cent of her wartime-man‑ ufactured structure. Finished in polished aluminum with its guns removed, the beauty of the air‑ craft’s design is fully visible.

Spitfire MJ271 was flown during World War II by pilots from Australia, Canada, Norway, Trinidad and the UK. She saw action in 28 operational sorties, which included close escort for B-25 and B-26 bomb‑ ers, as well as dive bombing of targets on the French coast, before having a ‘wheels-up’ landing at RAF Ford in Sussex, England, during the night of May 9th 1944.

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Hope Air/Airbnb partnership provides free accommodations to patients

Awards Two B.C. aviators join Canada’s most influential women leaders

Hope Air, a charity that pro‑ vides Canadians in financial need with long-distance travel for medi‑ cal care, has partnered with Airbnb to offer free accommodations to patients travelling for treatment.

While most medical treatment in Canada is free, there is often a high cost for those who live out‑ side of major urban centres and must travel to receive care. This new partnership between Airbnb and Hope Air gives patients trav‑ elling from rural Canadian com‑ munities access to free Airbnb accommodations, in addition to flights, bridge and ferry fares already provided by Hope Air. “Too often, the cost of tem‑ porary accommodations can be a major barrier to accessing life-saving treatment or critical respite during recovery,” said Alexandra Dagg, director of public Policy at Airbnb Canada.

“We’re honoured to work with Hope Air and our hosts to pro‑ vide safe, comfortable spaces to Canadians seeking medical treat‑ ment away from home.”

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The British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) has named Teara Fraser, CEO, Iskwew Air; and Cathy Press, CEO, Chinook Helicopters as Women’s Executive Network (WXN) 2019 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners.

The list of Top 100 Winners paid tribute to the outstanding women across Canada who advo‑ cate for diversity in the work‑ force and inspire the next genera‑ tion of leaders.

“We are congratulating and celebrating the landmark achievements of these two extraordinary leaders, both mem‑ bers of the British Columbia Aviation Council,” said Heather Bell, Board Chair of BCAC. “Cathy and Teara are courageous changemakers, strong role mod‑ els and brilliant entrepreneurs, who are boldly making a differ‑ ence in the aviation industry.”

Fraser was named in the Trailblazers and Trendsetters Award category of the BCAC Top 100 Award Winners, which recognizes women who have broken new ground with land‑ mark achievements, forging pathways for future generations and making a significant contri‑ bution to Canadian society.

Eight-year-old Ty was flown via Hope Air from Kelowna to Vancouver’s BC Children’s Hospital for treatment of a rare chronic condition.

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Cathy Press, CEO and owner of Chinook Helicopters, is also a chief flight instructor—helicopter.

Teara Fraser, CEO, Iskew Air, is of Métis heritage and begun her aviation career as a commercial pilot.

Press was named in the Industry Sector and Trades cat‑ egory, which recognizes women who have made significant con‑ tributions to the advancement of women through their inspiring work and advocacy in under‑ represented sectors. This award recognized Press for her vision and leadership—empowering women, creating change and removing traditional barriers.

“These awards come at a time when the future of the aviation and aerospace industry depends on diversifying the workforce and these two champions are paving the way,” said Bell. “We need more women, those identi‑ fying as women, and Indigenous peoples for this industry to con‑ tinue to thrive and serve Canada’s communities.”

Past WXN award winners include Canada’s most iconic women trailblazers: Margaret Atwood, best-selling author; Dr. Roberta Bondar, astro‑ naut; Arlene Dickinson, chief executive officer, Venture Communications; Christine Magee, president, Sleep Country Canada; Michaëlle Jean, former governor general of Canada; Heather Reisman, founder and CEO, Indigo Books & Music; and Kathleen Taylor, chair of the board, Royal Bank of Canada.

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Air New Zealand trials edible coffee cups Air New Zealand has begun trialling edible coffee cups with customers in the air and on the ground, as it explores new and innovative ways to meet its sus‑ tainability challenges.

The airline currently serves more than eight-million cups of coffee each year. While these coffee cups are compostable, the goal is to remove them com‑ pletely from landfills.

“We’ve been working in partnership with innovative New Zealand company Twiice to explore the future of edible cof‑ fee cups, which are vanilla-fla‑ voured and leakproof,” said Niki Chave, senior manager customer experience, Air New Zealand.

“The cups have been a big hit with the customers who have used them, and we’ve also been using the cups as dessert bowls.”

“It’s terrific that Air New Zealand has partnered with us to showcase to its customers and the world that a little bit of Kiwi ingenuity and innova‑ tion could have a really positive

impact on the environment, while at the same time delivering a real‑ ly cool and tasty customer expe‑ rience,” said Twiice co-founder Jamie Cashmore.

The edible cup trial sup‑ ports Air New Zealand’s recent switch to plant-based coffee cups onboard all aircraft and in lounges.

The plant-based cups are made from paper and corn instead of plastic, which allows the cup to break down in a com‑ mercial composter.

Switching to plant-based cof‑ fee cups is expected to prevent approximately 15-million cups from going to landfill annually.

The airline is also encourag‑ ing customers to bring their own reusable cups on board aircraft and into its lounges.

Air New Zealand will con‑ tinue to trial the edible coffee cups and work with Twiice and other partners to explore scal‑ ing options that could make it a viable long-term product for the airline.

Air New Zealand’s edible coffee cups are vanilla-flavoured, leak-proof and are also being used as dessert bowls.

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In-terminal test flights trialled at Frankfurt Airport

The H-Aero hybrid aerial vehicle was trialled at Frankfurt Airport to assess if it could be used to perform in-terminal status checks.

Photo: courtesy Future Travel Experience.

Fraport, the German transport company that operates Frankfurt Airport, recently joined forces with startup Hybrid-Airplane Technologies GmbH to carry out in-airport test flights to assess whether a hybrid aerial vehicle could be used to perform status checks in the terminals.

The H-Aero has approval to fly over people and combines the advantages of a balloon, air‑ plane and a helicopter in a single system.

According to the airport, the idea behind the field test was to make it easier for employees performing status checks in the terminals. Instead of having to inspect the large terminal halls on foot, employees would be able to check the sites from the comfort of their desks with the help of camera images and use this to report any necessary clean-ups or repairs.

During the test, the H-Aero

flew a pre-defined route through the check-in halls and used a thermal imaging camera to trans‑ mit images of the terminal.

Going forward, with the help of AI technology, the H-Aero will be able to make its rounds and report any issues autonomously.

“The use of innovative tech‑ nology plays a pivotal role in all areas of airport operations, including ensuring traffic safe‑ ty in our check-in halls,” said Alexander Laukenmann, head of airside and terminal manage‑ ment, corporate safety and secu‑ rity at Fraport AG. “At Frankfurt Airport, we are already experi‑ menting with technologies that many still consider to be in the realms of science fiction.

The H-Aero innovative flight concept is a good example. We believe it has various potential applications that we will con‑ tinue to investigate in the next stages.”

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Air Canada, a Top 100 Employer in national survey

Air Canada named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2020) for the seventh consecutive year in an annual national employer survey. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

Air Canada has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2020) for the seventh consecutive year in an annual national employer survey by Mediacorp Canada Inc. The Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition recog‑ nizes employers with exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies.

Starting with an initial list of more than 90,000 employ‑ ers, Mediacorp graded those selected on eight criteria, which have remained constant since the project’s inception: Physical Workplace; Work Atmosphere & Social; Health, Financial & Family Benefits; Vacation & Time-Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training & Skills Development; and Community Involvement.

Mediacorp cited several

unique employee support and engagement programs at Air Canada. These include: stateof-the-art training facilities; pro‑ grams to promote health, fitness and wellness; generous benefits and perks for employees and their families and a consultative approach to workplace develop‑ ments, such as recent head office renovations where Air Canada sought employee feedback on everything from storage space design to the final décor.

Air Canada’s reputation as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers has made the airline a workplace of choice for people seeking a challenging career.

It receives 194,000 visits each month to the employment page of its website and on average there are 362 applicants per posi‑ tion for each vacancy filled.

In 2018 alone, Air Canada hired more than 6,500 people.

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one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada (2020), Air Canada has received other recognitions for employee engagement in 2019 including: • Winner of the 2019 North American Candidate Experience Awards for the third consecutive year. This award is presented to com‑ panies whose job candidates (totalling more than 195,000) rate them the highest.

• Named one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplace for the fourth year in a row.

This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their employees in the workplace.

• Recognized for Diversity in Leadership at the 2019 Airline Strategy Awards in London, England. This inaugural prize recognizes an airline organization that promotes diversity among its senior leadership team.

• Named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fourth year in a row by Mediacorp Canada because, in part, of partnerships with Ready, Willing and Able, the Indspire’s Indigenous scholar‑ ship and award program, and work with Jazz Aviation to create a partnership with First Nations Technical Institute to help young Aboriginal stu‑ dents become pilots.

• In addition to these initiatives, Air Canada is also recognized for logging notable advances for women and long-stand‑ ing support of the LGBTQ+ community.

• Named one of Montreal’s Top Employers for the sixth con‑ secutive year in Mediacorp Canada Inc’s survey. Air Canada was recognized for exceptional human resources programs and forward-think‑ ing workplace policies.

For information on career opportunities with Air Canada, visit aircanada.com.

British Airways and Aston Martin gear up for take-off As British Airways counts down to the end of its centenary year, the airline has announced a partnership with Aston Martin, which will produce a limitededition sports car that honours the supersonic Concorde aircraft.

During its heyday, more than 2.5-million British Airways customers experienced flying at twice the speed of sound, with Concorde halving the time of transatlantic crossing and flying faster than a rifle bullet.

“Concorde was one of the most iconic designs of a genera‑ tion and will always be a hugely important part of our heritage,” said Alex Cruz, British Airways’ chairman and CEO. “In our centenary year, we are thrilled to partner with Aston Martin, another British brand with an established history of exceptional design and engineering, and we hope to inspire another generation of aviators and engineers through this exciting partnership.”

The luxury British car man‑ ufacturer has created the DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition.

Launching in October 2020, each vehicle will feature tita‑ nium from compressor blades that were used across British

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Airways’ supersonic fleet.

Each model will have a unique CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) approved registration number and British Airways’ iconic Chatham Flag tailfin incorporated into the striking design.

The exterior features a bespoke painted livery in the airline’s red, white and blue colours, and a black tinted car‑ bon fibre roof emblazoned with Concorde’s streamlined silhouette.

The paddle shifters will be made from the original Concorde metal and a Mach Meter graph‑ ic will be embroidered on the driver’s sun side visor; some of the many carefully judged design features that have been incorpo‑

rated to celebrate the remarkable achievements of this aircraft.

Strictly limited to just 10 examples and priced at more than CAD$500,000, all models will be available to purchase exclu‑ sively from Aston Martin Bristol.

On November 26, 2003, Alpha Foxtrot, the last ever Concorde to be built, touched down for the final time at RAF Filton, which is just three miles from where the cars will be sold and home to one of the 10 Concordes that were made in Britain.

Parts of the proceeds from the sale of each car will be donated to the Air League Trust, a notfor-profit organization that teaches underprivileged children how to fly and work in engineering.

Sunwing Airlines president receives ATAC Lifetime Honoree Award

Sunwing Airlines president Mark Williams receives the ATAC Lifetime Honoree Award.

Sunwing Airlines president, Mark Williams, received the Air Transport Association of Canada ATAC Lifetime Honoree Award at last month’s annual Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow in Montreal.

The prestigious award is bestowed by the Board of Directors of ATAC upon individ‑ uals who have made significant contributions and improvements to the Canadian air transportation industry and have been a part of the sector for a minimum of 25 years.

With a career in the global aviation industry spanning more than 30 years, Williams joined

Sunwing in 2004 and was instru‑ mental in the subsequent launch of Sunwing Airlines the year after.

Since then, he has been a fundamental driver in the car‑ rier’s exponential growth.

From operating its first flight in November 2005 from Toronto to Cuba, the airline now oper‑ ates out of 33 airports across Canada offering flights to 45 vacation destinations across the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Florida.

“Mark has been a strong leader on the ATAC Board of Directors for over 10 years,” said John McKenna, ATAC president

& CEO. “His valuable contri‑ butions to the Board’s strategic decisions are intelligent and inspiring. His personality and nononsense inclusive approach to issues are key to developing ben‑ eficial industry-wide consensus.

The Board was happy to bestow this honour to Mark.”

Sunwing Airlines has strong presence in regional airports giv‑ ing Canadians access to tropical vacations. The airline also oper‑ ates one of Canada’s youngest fleets, which is comprised of Boeing 737 800 aircraft.

For more information or to book, visit sunwing.ca or contact your travel agent.

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Seattle shines throughout the holiday season Seattle, B.C.’s neighbour to the south, has become synonymous with a flourishing hotel scene ranging from luxury properties to charming and trendy boutiques. The city is also home to coffee afficionados, Boeing airplanes, glass blowing and a well-known busi‑ ness called Amazon.

A robust array of special accommo‑ dation packages on offer, together with flights from YVR available for under $200, all make Seattle the place to visit during the upcoming holiday season.

Many hotels have included some of Seattle’s top holiday events and offer‑ ings within their packages, such as Hyatt Regency Seattle is the host hotel for Enchant Christmas, the world’s largest light maze. Beyond the maze, guests can experience 70+ local artisan vendors at the Christmas Market, several dining options, an Ice-Skating Trail, Santa’s Landing and more.

Celebrating its 27th year, Sheraton Grand Seattle is once again hosting the Gingerbread Village, featuring elaborate displays designed and con‑ structed by local chefs and architects.

All proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Guests are invited to pair this time‑ less tradition with the Sheraton’s

Book and Save package this holiday season and enjoy a discount of up to 20 per cent off the best available rate when a stay is prepaid at least three days in advance.

For those coming to experience Seattle’s downtown shopping dis‑ trict, The Westin Seattle is offering a Nordstrom Holiday Package. One $100 Nordstrom gift card will be provided per each night of stay. Similarly, Warwick Seattle is offering a “Bah! Humbug!” package, which includes a 10 per cent off shopping pass to Macy’s, along with additional package features. While Pan Pacific is offering a $50 AMEX gift card with each hotel stay, perfect for some extra shopping.

Other special events in the Emerald City during the holiday season include: • Christmas Ship Festival: Celebrating 70 years of this shipto-shore holiday celebration, Argosy Cruises’ Spirit of Seattle will be decorated with hundreds of shim‑ mery white lights and will take sail to different Puget Sound waterfront communities. Once on board, guests can expect choir music, Santa visits, and kids’ crafts and activities. Also offered is a 21+ Follow Boat as well as Onshore Events. The Christmas

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Ship Parade of Boats takes place on Dec. 13 and the Grand Finale falls on Dec. 23.

• Lumaze by Glow Garden: For the first time ever, Lumaze will be hosted in Seattle and will offer light gardens, illuminated structures and playgrounds, food and beverage, live music and an artisan market.

• WildLights: Woodland Park Zoo will come alive at night with more than 700,000 lights throughout the grounds, live reindeer, holiday treats and more.

• Winterfest – Fountain of Light Dance Party: Finally, dance the night away on New Year’s Eve at Seattle Center’s Winterfest. This free event will feature live mixing by DJ Arson Nicki and a visual light dis‑ play by VJ Baryonyx, to be projected onto Seattle Center’s International Fountain. The night will culminate with the annual New Year’s Eve fire‑ works display from atop the iconic Space Needle.

More details celebrating Seattle’s holiday offerings, gift guides and hotel promotions is available at visitseattle. org/holidays.

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CAE, a global leader in training for civil aviation; Jazz Aviation (Jazz); and Ontario’s Seneca College have teamed up to develop Jazz Approach, an innovative Canadian program to provide Jazz with a pipeline of top-quality first officers.

The companies have signed a five-year partnership agreement and the first cohort is set to begin training in April 2020.

“CAE creates over 1,500 new pilots yearly, over 30 cadet train‑ ing programs globally and we are thrilled to add a first Canadian cadet pilot training program to our list of curricula,” said Nick Leontidis, CAE’s group presi‑ dent, civil aviation training solu‑ tions. “The demand for pilots has never been so high.

“With over 300,000 pilots needed globally over the next decade, CAE is working closely with airlines around the world

to come up with pilot creation solutions. This program is a oneof-a-kind program, and a great example of how the Canadian aviation industry is working closely together to come up with innovative solutions to face that challenge.”

Jazz Aviation’s pilots have been training in CAE’s network in Canada since 2003. Under this new agreement, CAE will be assisting Jazz in the selection, training and certification of new pilots.

CAE, Jazz and Seneca devel‑ oped the Jazz Approach program in close collaboration, showcas‑ ing the latest competency-based training innovations.

The Jazz Approach pro‑ gram embeds Jazz Aviation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Threat and Error Management strategies.

Under the terms of this pro‑

gram, CAE will conduct recruit‑ ment, assessment and selection of the cadets according to Jazz’s defined criteria.

The cadets will undergo the integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training over 18 months at Seneca’s School of Aviation in Peterborough, Ontario.

Following completion, CAE will provide a CRJ200 type rat‑ ing at CAE Toronto, leverag‑ ing CAE’s innovative training equipment.

Upon successful completion of the training program and sub‑ ject to certain conditions, the first graduates will join Jazz Aviation as first officers by the end of 2021.

Applications for the Jazz Approach training program are now open.

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Accessibility at YVR: A journey of constant improvement

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companies travelling from states, multiple Canadian provinces and countries outside North America. Speakers from top aerospace companies from around the world and top industry analysts provide the knowledge to prepare for the year ahead. An exhibit hall of more than 50 relevant companies and

This month is an important time for accessibility at YVR. Not only is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities cel‑ ebrated, but December marks YVR’s one-year anniversary of being the first airport to receive the Rick Hansen Foundation’s Accessibility Certification Gold rating.

Vancouver Airport Authority works closely and continuously with a broad range of organiza‑ tions, including the Rick Hansen Foundation, to improve the air‑ port experience and make sure passengers have a great airport experience.

Accessibility features are considered at every stage of design at the airport and are incorporated in such a way that travellers may not always notice them.

Following are five undercov‑ er accessibility features at YVR:

Wheelchair height counters and kiosks YVR’s kiosks and informa‑ tion counters are all accessible at wheelchair height because every‑ one at YVR should be able to access the information they need.

organizations display the most current and

Accessibility

Language lines The airport’s popular Language Line offers phone interpretation in more than 240 languages. Additionally, a realtime video interpretation, avail‑ able 24/7 in 36 languages includ‑ ing American Sign Language, was recently launched.

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other accountable, and focus on achieving collective results. High performing teams can answer these questions – Who am I? Who are we? Where are we going? How are we going to get there? This engaging workshop offers an integrated set of skills, knowledge, and plans to renew team spirit, enhance performance, and improve team leadership.

These small, limited-seat, full-day workshops

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January 23, 2020 BCAC Youth Engagement Committee: Waypoint Aviation Connections BCIT Downtown Campus, 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC Waypoint will include engaging presentations from industry professionals, as well as generous networking sessions to allow students and recent graduates to meet

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November 5-7, 2020 Helicopter Association of Canada Convention & Trade Show Venue: TBA HAC Convention & Trade Show aims to promote a political and regulatory environment that will foster a prosperous

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S-shaped bathroom entrances You may have noticed that the washrooms at the airport don’t have push/pull doors, but rather “S” shaped entrances for accessibility purposes. These entrances allow for privacy while removing a barrier of entry for wheelchair users.

Textured flooring A range of different terminal flooring that acts as wayfind‑ ing for passengers have been installed. This includes high-con‑ trast tile to assist with directional orientation and low-resistance carpet for easier movement of wheeled devices and to reduce noise.

Adaptive Speakers Overhead, there are in-termi‑ nal adaptive speakers approxi‑ mately every six metres. These speakers self-adjust their volume depending on how busy the ter‑ minal is.

Learn more about accessibil‑ ity at YVR, visit yvr.ca.

WestJet’s digital travel assistant provides help with Google WestJet has launched its digital travel assistant Juliet, which is now avail‑ able on Google Assistant.

Juliet gives WestJet’s guests a convenient, hands- and screen-free way to have their day-oftravel questions answered.

To chat with Juliet, guests can say “Hey Google, ask WestJet” to get started.

Juliet on Google Assistant has quick answers for managing itin‑ eraries, travel documenta‑ tion and ID requirements, along with information on how to travel with pets and service animals.

Guests can also deter‑ mine in real-time, with the help of her handy bag‑ gage-size calculator, whether a bag needs to be checked or can be carried on.

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Powered by artificial intelligence, WestJet’s new digital travel assistant, Juliet, finds her voice with Google Assistant.

ligence, Juliet has been learning for the past 16 months and based on user data and research Google Assistant was selected for her platform.

Through continued learning, Juliet will become more capable as more users interact with her.

Some of the questions Juliet can answer on Google Assistant include: “Hey Google, ask WestJet the flight status for WS123 today” “Hey Google, ask WestJet about travelling with my dog” “Hey Google, ask WestJet what identification I need to travel” “Hey Google, ask WestJet about baggage costs” To talk to Juliet, guests can download Google Assistant for free from any mobile device’s app store.

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Helijet’s president & CEO receives lifetime contribution award from HAC

Fast Facts & Stats about YVR

Daniel Sitnam, president and CEO of Richmond B.C.based Helijet International Inc. has received the Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC) 2019 Agar-Stringer Award for his lifetime contribution to the Canadian helicopter industry.

Sitnam embarked on his avia‑ tion career in 1977, training on a Hiller 21E in Pitt Meadows, B.C. He got his first job on the same day he obtained his com‑ mercial licence. Seven days later, he ferried a Hiller 21E to Mayo, Yukon and went to work for Mayo Helicopters.

He flew light and medium utility helicopters in the Yukon, Alberta and Northern B.C. in the years that followed, but at heart he was an entrepreneur.

By the mid-1980s, he was convinced that a scheduled helicopter service between Vancouver and Victoria operat‑ ing multi-engine, multi-crew IFR-certified helicopters could better serve the B.C. market.

Backed by a few gutsy inves‑ tors, Helijet’s inaugural flight lifted off on November 27, 1986, thus launching a company that would profoundly change the face of commercial aviation in the province.

Over the past 33 years, Helijet has grown to become the largest helicopter airline in the world, while also branch‑ ing into a variety of fixed- and

• In 2019, YVR was voted Best Airport in North America by the Skytrax World Airport Awards, which are based on an independent survey of more than 13.5 million pas‑ sengers from more than 100 countries. YVR is the only airport to have ever received this honour for ten consecu‑ tive years.

• Fifty-six airlines serve YVR, connecting people and busi‑ nesses to 125 non-stop destinations in Canada, the U.S. and around the world via chartered and regularly scheduled flights.

• YVR welcomed a record 25.9 million passengers in 2018, including arriving, departing and connecting travellers.

• Canada’s second busiest air‑ port, YVR’s runways handled 338,073 takeoffs and land‑ ings in 2018.

• YVR has two main paral‑ lel runways oriented in an east-west direction and one crosswind runway. YVR has committed a total investment of $150 million to construct

Danny Sitnam (left) receives the 2019 Agar-Stringer Award from HAC president Fred Jones. Photo: courtesy Helijet.

rotary-wing markets, including air ambulance, film, tourism, corporate, and natural resources, as well as heliport operations through a subsidiary company, Pacific Heliport Services.

Helijet now has a combined fleet of 17 helicopters and turboprop aircraft providing sched‑ uled, charter and air ambulance services throughout B.C., North America, and beyond.

“This award is well-

deserved,” said HAC president Fred Jones. “Danny has been a pioneer in the Canadian heli‑ copter industry in many ways.

Under his leadership, Helijet has become a highly versatile company, succeeding as both a scheduled helicopter airline and an air ambulance provider.

What’s more, Helijet is an indus‑ try leader in managing noise, promoting women in aviation, and doing charitable works in the

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Over the years, Helijet has been recognized with numer‑ ous awards and recognitions for supporting communities and organizations. In 2017, Sitnam was inducted into the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame.

“I feel humbled and privi‑ leged to receive the Agar-Stringer Award,” said Sitnam. “But I don’t see this award as being about me. It’s about the 170 pro‑ fessionals who go to work at Helijet every day, driving the company forward and making a difference to the people and com‑ munities we serve. It’s also about family. My wife, Laura, and my children, Owen and Corra-Rose, have been my backbone and sup‑ ported me all along.”

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Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) to improve safety in the unlikely event of an air‑ craft overshoot or underrun.

• Through its operations, tourism and cargo, YVR helps facilitate $20.2 billion in total economic output, $10.4 billion in total Gross Domestic Product and $1.4 billion in total government revenue in B.C. • More than 338,000 tonnes of cargo made its way through YVR in cargo aircraft and the belly hold of commercial passenger planes in 2018.

• The three most popular des‑ tinations, based on number of seats offered, to and from YVR are Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton, followed by Los Angeles, Victoria and Hong Kong.

• The shortest flight from YVR is 21 minutes, to Nanaimo Harbour, B.C., while the longest non-stop flight from YVR is to Melbourne, Australia at 16 hours.

• More than 26,500 people come to work on Sea Island every day.

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

• Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wraps – Departures Level 3 • Tim Hortons: Coffee, donuts, Timbits, bagels, muffins, sandwiches & cold beverages. Departures Level 3.

• Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – 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-10pm—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 Level 3 • Thai Hang: Fresh authentic Vietnamese cuisine; healthy Pho dishes, rolls, broken rice dishes, Vietnamese sandwiches and beverages. Enjoy signature Vietnamese spring rolls, rice noodle soups and lemon grass chicken. Open 9am-midnight daily—Departures Level 3

• Tim Hortons: Coffee, donuts, Timbits, bagels, muffins, sandwiches and a variety of hot and cold beverages. Open 7am-7pm daily—Arrivals Level 2 • Uno Gelato: Gelato made in the traditional Italian handcrafted method and which embraces a “farm-to-cone” philosophy utilizing the best natural ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible. The company has partnered with Avalon Dairy in the Fraser Valley for its organic milk, Tesfa Farms in Langley for water buffalo milk and Sweet Tree Ventures in Quesnel for BC birch syrup—a natural sweetener, to name a few of their regional producers.Open 10am-9pm daily— Departures Level 3 • Urban Crave: Authentic street food featuring flavours from around the world. Artisan sandwiches, hearty entrees & a variety of grab-and-go items. Fully licensed with a variety of cocktails, wine & beer. Open 6am-11pm, daily—Departures Level 3.

• Wendy’s: Fast Food—Fresh, never frozen hamburgers, fries with sea salt or a crisp Garden Sensations salad. Open 24 hours daily— Departures Level 3

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.

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.

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

RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • 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

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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, 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—Monday to Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Call (604) 2478935 to make reservations.

• 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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In 2019, FoodMesh started a Food Recovery Program where retailers divert 100 per cent of their daily surplus—first to charities, then farmers for animal feed.

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In the first initiative of its kind in Metro Vancouver, the City of Richmond is launching a Food Recovery Network to help address food waste and food insecurity.

The City is partnering with FoodMesh, a local organization with a proven history of fighting food waste and using it to match supply with demand.

The unique program is designed to prevent 225,000 kilograms of food from going to waste over the next year and using it to create approximately 300,000 meals for Richmond residents experienc‑ ing food insecurity.

The web and app-based exchange platform creates an online network where Richmond-based food businesses and farmers with surplus food can either donate or sell it to charities, farmers or businesses that can use it.

With Council’s approved one-time contribution of $25,000, this initiative stands to generate approximately $1.25 million in savings to local food brands and charities. Registering is free and Richmond businesses who join the net‑

work can find a home for their overstock, mislabeled, close to expiry, distressed and aesthetically-imperfect food by choosing to either sell it to another business and recover some of the cost, or donate it to charities to support those in most need.

According to The Avoidable Food Crisis of Food Waste: Technical Report, 58 per cent of all food pro‑ duced in Canada is never consumed.

More than half of that waste is avoid‑ able, but the food is discarded because it is easier and cheaper to waste it than to redistribute it. Meanwhile, the need for food is at an all-time high. Almost 3,500 people accessed the Richmond Food Bank more than 27,000 times in 2018, and more than 100,000 people across Canada visit food banks every month.

FoodMesh is actively working to engage Richmond businesses and nonprofit organizaations to complete a free online registration and become either a food provider or recipient.

For more information and to register, visit foodmesh.ca

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According to Michelin, because its Uptis tires are airless the wheel assembly eliminates the risk of flat tires and blowouts.

The Uptis Prototype (Unique Puncture-proof Tire System) is a wheel/tire combination made primarily of rubber, aluminum, and a new resinembedded fiberglass-reinforced material. GM is currently testing the Uptis airless tires on the Chevy Bolt EV.

Michelin and General Motors have unveiled a new genera‑ tion of airless wheel technol‑ ogy for passenger vehicles—the Michelin Uptis Prototype (or “Unique Puncture- proof Tire System”).

The two companies have also signed a joint research agreement under which they intend to vali‑ date and introduce Uptis on pas‑ senger vehicles as early as 2024.

Michelin and GM are test‑ ing the Uptis Prototype, begin‑

Vision concept, which was pre‑ sented at the Movin’On Summit for sustainable mobility in 2017.

The Vision concept introduced four main pillars of innovation: airless, connected, 3D-printed and 100 per cent sustainable (entirely renewable or biosourced materials).

“Uptis demonstrates that Michelin’s vision for a future of sustainable mobility is clear‑ ly an achievable dream,” said Florent Menegaux, chief execu‑

ning with vehicles such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV. Because Uptis is airless, the breakthrough wheel assembly eliminates the dangerous risk of flat tires and blowouts, which will allow operators of passenger vehicle fleets to minimize downtime and improve efficiency result‑ ing from flat tires and near-zero levels of maintenance.

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“Through work with strategic partners like GM, who share our ambitions for transforming mobility, we can seize the future today.”

The Uptis Prototype is reengineered for today’s passenger vehicles, and it is also well suited to emerging forms of mobility.

The vehicles and fleets of tomor‑ row—whether autonomous, all- electric, shared service or other applications—will demand near-zero maintenance from the tire to maximize their operating capabilities.

“General Motors is excited about the possibilities that Uptis presents and we are thrilled to collaborate with Michelin on this breakthrough technology,” said Steve Kiefer, senior vice

president, global purchasing and supply chain, General Motors.

“Uptis is an ideal fit for propel‑ ling the automotive industry into the future and a great example of how our customers benefit when we collaborate and innovate with our supplier partners.”

Uptis features ground-break‑ ing improvements in architecture and composite materials, which enables these airless tires to bear the car’s weight at road-going speeds. The innovations combine to eliminate compressed air to support the vehicle’s load and will result in environmental sav‑ ings. For example, approximate‑ ly 200-million tires worldwide are scrapped prematurely every year as a result of punctures, damage from road hazards or improper air pressure that causes

uneven wear.

“The Uptis Prototype dem‑ onstrates Michelin’s capacity for innovation—in both the mastery of these high-tech materials and the development approach in close collaboration with GM, which validates our Vision concept as a roadmap for innovation,” said Eric Vinesse, executive vice president, research and development, Group Michelin. “Uptis repre‑ sents progress toward Michelin’s vision for tomorrow’s mobility, and also embodies our commit‑ ment to a better, sustainable mobility for all.”

It is expected that when these tires are available in 2024, they should be com‑ parably priced to a run-flat tire.

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Compensation: Wages range from $28.35 - $40.30/hourly. We recognize and value industry experience by offering competitive compensation commensurate with prior experience as well as a company-match Group RRSP to assist with retirement planning.

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Health Benefits: We offer a standard benefits package consisting of health, dental, vision, travel medical, BC MSP, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, an employee and family assistance program, paid sick days, and paid personal emergency days.

Travel Benefits: We offer excellent travel perks within the Pacific Coastal network for employees, their families, and their buddies. Also available to employees and their eligible family members is standby travel on many other airlines across the world. Additionally, employees are eligible for corporate discounts with various hotels and restaurants within the communities we serve as well as steeply discounted cargo shipping within the Pacific Coastal Airlines network.

Employee Programs: We have employee recognition and reward programs, a milestone service recognition program, employee appreciation events throughout the year, and an online learning and development program.

If this role interests you, please visit our career website at www. careers@pacificcoastal.com, or e-mail your resume to jason.nieczy@ pacificcoastal.com Pacific Coastal Airlines is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all of our employment practices. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability or any other identifying characteristic.

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.

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