The 16th World Route Development Forum 2010, known simply as “Routes,” will be held in Vancouver

in September 2010, bringing with it more than 2,000 decision-makers responsible for determining which air-lines fly where in the world.

This exciting announcement was made at the 2007 Routes Conference in Stockholm, Sweden, last month, at a signing ceremony attended by local travel and aviation representatives and international industry experts.

Routes, which has never before been held in North America, is the key forum for international route planners from airlines and airports to meet during scheduled one-on-one meetings to strike air access deals.

Vancouver Airport Authority and Tourism Vancouver’s joint proposal—which was endorsed by B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell—was selected through a competitive bid process. Both Vancouver Airport Authority’s Larry Berg and Tourism Vancouver’s Rick Antonson were on hand to celebrate the win.

B.C.’s growing status as a global trade and travel destination and its role as host of the 2010 Winter Olympics make Vancouver a natural fit for the 2010 Routes conference, which is expected to

have a direct economic impact of $1.9-million on the local economy.

YVR will be the local host for the convention, and the timing couldn’t

Do you have a friend in New Zealand you have not seen in ages? Or a family member you would like

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“There are so many special ties between Canadians and Kiwis,” said Roger Poulton, Air New Zealand

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Rich in history, culture, diverse landscape, excellent gastronomy, and a wide variety of outdoor activities, New Zealand has always been a popular destination choice for Canadians.

Earlier this year the airline, consistently rated among the world’s best international air carriers, announced its new non-stop service begins November 2, 2007, between Vancouver and Auckland—gateway to the rest of the country and other popular destinations for Canadians, such as Australia and the islands of the South Pacific.

Air New Zealand will provide three non-stop flights, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays each week between Vancouver and Auckland from November until March, and

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since its inception in 1993.The premier charity fundraising event for the airport community,

this year’s tournament was held at Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club, followed by a gala dinner and auction at the Best Western Richmond Hotel and Convention Centre. More than 400 guests mingled with John Shorthouse, the “voice of the Canucks” and the evening’s master of ceremonies, while bidding on fantastic auction items. Also on hand were Vancouver Canucks players Trevor Linden and Kevin Bieksa, who posed for photographs with fans, with pro-ceeds benefiting children’s charities.

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Located pre-security on Level 1 of YVR’s Domestic Terminal, Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic will offer special flu immunization clinics from October 17 through

November 28 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Experienced registered nurses will be on hand to administer a flu shot quickly and conveniently.

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George Tsamis, regional vice president, RBC Royal Bank, south Vancouver/Richmond market, presents a cheque for $50,000 to Filomena Nalewajeck, chief executive officer, Canuck Place, Children’s Hospice at this year’s YVR Golf for Kids event.

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In late September, I returned from Stockholm, Sweden, the site of the 13th World Route Development Forum,

with the exciting news that, for the first time, this pres-tigious conference will be coming to North America. In September 2010, Vancouver will play host to thou-sands of aviation and airline representatives for what has been called the world’s leading airline and airport networking event.

Far more than a chance to network, the conference brings industry stakeholders together to determine new air routes and strike new air access deals. It will also provide another opportunity to showcase YVR’s first-class facilities and Vancouver’s stunning natural beauty and destination appeal following the 2010 Winter Olympics.

The success of our bid to host the conference, which was prepared jointly with Tourism Vancouver, was a direct result of the efforts of our Aviation Marketing team. This team works to promote our air-port to airlines and industry organizations around the world, bringing new carriers and routes to our city and keeping YVR a central hub on the aviation map.

Each time a new service out of YVR is announced, you can bet Aviation Marketing played a key role in bringing it to fruition. Competing with airports such as Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles for air routes and passenger traffic can be challenging, as airports in the United States typically have lower operating costs and are able to pass on those savings to the airlines.

It is Aviation Marketing’s job to promote YVR’s advantages, and we have many: our geographical location as the major West Coast airport closest to Asia means that while travellers may pay a little more

to travel through YVR, they will often save time; our airport experience is second to none; and Vancouver just happens to be a great place to visit. As well, in Canada, we lead the field when it comes to providing a low-cost, high-value airport; YVR’s international land-ing fees are the lowest of all major Canadian airports and we were recognized recently by the International Air Transport Association with a prestigious Eagle Award for providing outstanding performance in cus-tomer satisfaction, cost efficiency and continuous improvements.

In addition to promoting YVR, the Aviation Marketing department provides data and analysis about the aviation industry as a whole: which markets are growing, where we might expect a decline, and how much traffic we can anticipate in the months or years to come.

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about the impact on tourism of the parity of the Canadian and U.S. dollars. While parity serves to highlight some of our competitive challenges with airports across the border, research, industry expertise and data from our Aviation Marketing department tells us that we will see advantages in other areas to offset the loss. For example, more Canadians are flying to the States to take advantage of our high dollar, and we are continu-ing to see growth in other markets.

The role of the Aviation Marketing department is therefore twofold: to provide industry intelligence to inform our business decisions, and to promote YVR to the world to ensure our continued success. Bringing a conference of such significance as Routes to YVR certainly puts us on a path to continued success.

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fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology. It is an air dominance fighter, but is equipped for ground attack, electronic warfare and signals intelligence roles as well. The F-22A is a critical component of the US Global Strike Task Force. The US Air Force

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July through August, and twice weekly for the remaining months. Star Alliance partner Air Canada will be code sharing on this service. Customers on the new Air New Zealand service will experience the

Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, which accommodates 313 passengers, features, vast entertainment options, award-winning food and wine and lie-flat beds in Business Premier.

Flight time to New Zealand will be reduced from more than 20 hours via Los Angeles or San Francisco, to just over 14 hours.

“We anticipate our Canadian customers will appreciate that the service is a fast and convenient route not only to New Zealand, but to many Australian destinations as well,” said Poulton.

of these coveted auction items were generously donated by local busi-nesses from the airport and various Lower Mainland communities.

“A commitment to the communi-ties we serve is an essential part of who we are at YVR,” said Larry Berg, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “It’s so reward-ing to see how this event has grown in size and popularity since its inception, with the proceeds of our community’s enthusiastic generosity going to make a difference in the lives of children with life-limiting illnesses in B.C.”

In the mid-1980s, members of various law enforcement agen-

cies working at YVR including the RCMP, U.S. Immigration, Canada Customs and U.S. Customs began a friendly golf tournament. In 1991, after Brian and Audrey Flagel of Canada Customs lost their daughter Elise to cancer, the tournament was reinvented as YVR Golf for Kids, with proceeds donated in Elise’s memory.

Since then, more than $2-million has been raised for various Lower Mainland charities and initiatives, including Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Girl Guides of Canada, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the RCMP’s D.A.R.E. program.

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be better. With the conference occurring after the 2010 Winter Olympics, delegates will enjoy the cultural legacies of the Games, while experiencing YVR’s new International Terminal facilities and the Canada Line rapid transit link to downtown.

“Vancouver’s ability to leverage opportunities such as the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and the convention centre expansion relies heavily on our destination having increased air access,” said Antonson. “YVR’s leadership in bringing Routes to Vancouver is a significant way of exposing key decision makers to our destination.”

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Authority’s aviation marketing group, Routes 2010 will also provide a great forum for promoting new passenger and cargo routes to YVR—another opportunity to put the province and Vancouver International Airport on the global map.

“B.C.’s reputation as the Pacific Gateway to North America for international travel and trade is growing, and the decision to host the 2010 Routes convention here reflects our growing status as a global destination,” said Premier Gordon Campbell. “I want to thank and congratulate Vancouver Airport Authority and Tourism Vancouver for successfully winning the bid to bring this international conference to British Columbia.”

Did You KNOW?• This summer, 190 flights departed weekly for Calgary

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• The most popular U.S. and international destinations this

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This month, the Community Airport Newcomers Network (CANN), a community-based

multi-lingual program at YVR, cel-ebrates its 15th anniversary. CANN provides reception, orientation, and referral services for new immi-grants and government- and pri-vately sponsored refugees through SUCCESS, a non-profit, social ser-vices organization.

“Our goal is to have newcomers

leave us with a better understanding about the firs t steps to take to settle in Canada,” said Parampal Sharma, manager CANN at YVR.

Since 1992, the program has provided services to more than half-a-million newcomers landing at YVR.

Services provided to sponsored refugees include welcome reception, orientation to landing procedures, transit to final destination, meals,

assistance in overnight stay, winter and emergency clothing and assistance with special needs. Services are provided on a one-time basis.

In addition to English, CANN staff speak French, Chinese, Punjabi, Hindi,

Urdu, Pashto, Karen S’gaw, Russian, Yoruba, Spanish, German, Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Korean, Vietnamese, Laotian, Thai and Burmese.

Earlier this year, CANN received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, for its “outstanding service and dedication to helping refugees begin new lives in Canada.”

The CANN kiosk is located in the Immigration room of the International Arrivals area at YVR. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, except statutory holidays.

For more information, contact Ms. Parampal Sharma, manager, at (604) 270-0077, email cann@success.bc.ca, or visit www.success.bc.ca/cann.

Ever wonder how so many aircraft can smoothly navigate the same airspace? Here’s a quick look at air traffic control and “highways in the sky.”Planes fly along standardized flight paths created to

manage the world’s air traffic. These highways in the sky have different altitudes and multiple lanes. Aircraft are directed along these highways to ensure safety; however, the pattern of standardized flight paths around an airport will vary depending on a number of factors, such as:• local geography and topography; • wind direction; • runway orientation; • unusual weather conditions; • volume of aircraft traffic; • minimum distances between aircraft.

For these reasons, aircraft rarely fly in a straight line from airport to airport, as pilots are given operating instructions such as speeds, altitudes and headings to ensure a safe distance from other aircraft or terrain in the area.

Who manages these highways in the sky? Safe and efficient movement of aircraft in Canadian airspace is the responsibility of NAV Canada. Through the control tower at YVR and its Area Control Centre, NAV Canada provides air traffic control, information services, and alerting services for

aircraft arriving and departing the airport.Until an aircraft reaches the vicinity of its destination

airport, an Area Control Centre (ACC) controller, who gives the pilot specific instructions to proceed along points of reference, determines its flight path. For smaller non-commercial aircraft, these reference points may be visual. For most commercial or military aircraft, they are electronic reference points, such as radio beacons.

Once an aircraft arrives in the area of its destination airport, control of that aircraft is transferred from the ACC to the local airport control tower. Local air traffic controllers can better manage arriving aircraft with the demands of departing aircraft on the ground.

While Air Traffic Control takes into account populated areas when directing aircraft, safety is the top priority. Aircraft must have the option to use all airspace near an airport.

In the busy and complex airspace of the Vancouver area—which has a particularly unique aircraft mix, including float planes and helicopters—air traffic patterns are determined by a number of factors, such as the North Shore Mountains, the proximity of the U.S. border, and traffic from other airports (Vancouver Harbour, Boundary Bay, Abbotsford, Langley, and Pitt Meadows) in the region.

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CANN Celebrates15 Years At YVR

Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy (VAC) welcomed a new addition to its staff last month. Chaplain

Howie Adan was named the new Associate Chaplain (Anglican).

Before joining VAC, Chaplain Adan was one of three full time chaplains at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Chaplain Adan joins associate chaplains James Hawkins, Father Andelo De Pompa (Roman Catholic) and Dr. George Sears at VAC’s ecumenical facility.

“We are pleased to welcome

the latest excellent addition to our dedicated team,” said Chaplain Layne Daggett.

Beginning with the dedication of a small “converted” ticket counter at YVR in 1983, VAC has since ministered to thousands of people, ranging from passengers, refugees and immigrants to airport and airline staff. In addition to weddings, funerals and memorial services, VAC provides fear-of-flying seminars and spiritual counselling.

For further information, visit www.yvrchaplain.com.

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The first modified Boeing 737-800 aircraft has taken flight for trans-continental customers travelling

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Delta is the first airline to offer the sleek, new, “slim-line” seats for customers travelling in coach class. The seats feature up to 3.8 centi-metres of increased personal space with additional under-seat storage,

ergonomically designed cushions developed using pressure mapping technology for maximum comfort, and advanced, lightweight materials.

In addition, the modified aircraft is the first 737-800 in North or South America to feature an audio/video on demand (AVOD) entertainment sys-tem with live TV available at every passenger’s seat in both first- and coach class.

“Introducing more comfortable and roomy seating for coach-class customers and expanding Delta on Demand to more of our airplanes are additional steps we’re making

to ensure Delta passengers enjoy a great experience when they travel with us on long-haul flights,” said Joanne Smith, senior vice president of In-Flight Services and Global Product Development.

Smith added that Delta will intro-duce one 737-800 aircraft approxi-mately every two weeks for a total of 28 737-800s operating with the new interior design and offerings by May 2008.

Delta’s 737-800s will also fea-ture blended winglet technology that simultaneously improves oper-ating and fuel efficiency by provid-

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On September 6, CBSA officers with the airside and special enforcement operations team

flagged a flight from Mexico for examination. After inspecting the aircraft’s cargo hold, four suspi-cious suitcases were identified. An examination of the luggage revealed eight packages inside, the contents of which were identified as cocaine

after a field test was conducted. The officers seized a total of 54

kilograms of the illegal drug.“This seizure clearly demonstrates

the excellent work our officers con-tinue to do,” said the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety. “Once again Canadians can

be proud of the contributions made by our law enforcement agencies to keep our communities safe.”

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“This contract marks Avcorp’s re-entry into the rotorcraft market, adds to our military order book, and adds a customer to our client list, in keeping with our strategy of diversifying Avcorp’s revenue base,” said Paul Kalil, president. “Avcorp continues to pursue the supply of integrated metallic and composite aerostructures with Boeing IDS as well as other customers developing new aircraft programs.”

The Chinook CH-47 is a multi-mission, heavy-lift transport helicopter. Its primary mission is to move troops, artillery, ammunition, fuel, water, barrier materials, supplies and equipment on the battlefield. Its secondary missions include medical evacuation, disaster relief, search and rescue, aircraft recovery, fire fighting, parachute drops, heavy construction and civil development. Such versatility and reliability combined with recent cost reductions and technology improvements continue to extend the life of this aircraft.

Avcorp designs and builds major airframe structures for some of the world’s leading aircraft companies, including Boeing, Bombardier and Cessna.

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Air New Zealand Announces Bio Fuel InitiativeAir New Zealand will play an industry-leading role in

developing more eco-friendly fuel for commercial aircraft. The airline has announced a joint research ven-

ture with Boeing and Rolls-Royce on a series of projects aimed at making commercial aviation more environmen-tally sustainable

The inaugural step in the relationship will be the first commercial trial of a bio-fuelled, Rolls-Royce-powered Boeing aircraft. One engine of the Boeing 747 will run on a blended bio fuel/kerosene mix, and the remaining three will be powered by regular jet fuel. The flight, which will depart Auckland in late 2008 or early 2009, will not carry passengers and will

be conducted under strict safety standards.“Our ultimate goal is to operate the most environmentally

responsible airline and to lead the global aviation industry in developing the most eco-friendly practices possible,” said Air New Zealand chief executive officer, Rob Fyfe. “Working with like-minded partners and the New Zealand government to plan the first bio-fuelled flight will be an inspiring journey for us all.”

As recently as a year ago, many airline industry observers were not viewing alternative fuels as a viable option in the near future, said Fyfe. He added that with worldwide attention now focused on environmental initiatives, technological advances are occurring so fast

that initiatives like Air New Zealand’s bio fuel initiative are now possible in the short-term.

The bio fuel-research initiative is just the latest in a string of announcements from Air New Zealand about the airline’s plans for earth-friendly practices. Last month, the airline announced purchase plans for four extended-range (ER) Boeing 777-300 aircraft. When the 777s are added to Air New Zealand’s fleet with eight ordered Boeing 787-9s over the next five years, the airline will have one of the youngest, most technologically advanced, most fuel efficient and most environmentally friendly long-haul fleets in the world.

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Harbour Air, the world‘s largest all-seaplane airline, has pledged to become completely carbon

neutral by the end of this year. The company has purchased high-quality carbon offsets to mitigate the climate impact of all its scheduled service, charter and tour operations. This will make Harbour Air the first air carrier of any variety in North America and the only seaplane airline in the world to make all of its flight services 100 per cent carbon neutral.

“One of Harbour Air’s core values is to always do the right thing,” said Greg McDougall, CEO of Harbour Air Seaplanes. “I firmly believe that reducing the impact our company has on the environment is exactly that. Everyone’s talking

about climate change and I am proud our seaplane company is leading the charge in taking action to address it. It is my hope that other airlines follow our lead. Simply put, it doesn’t take much and the benefits are huge.”

This venture was created in partnership with Vancouver-based Offsetters Climate Neutral Society. The company will invoice Harbour Air monthly based on fuel consumption figures for the month. Harbour Air will share this cost with its consumers through a Carbon Offset Surcharge that is applied to each ticket.

Offsetters.ca is Canada’s chief provider of high-quality carbon offsets for individuals and companies

seeking to reduce or eliminate their climate impact. Offsetters is a not-for-profit company that invests funds from Harbour Air and other clients into renewable energy and energy-efficiency projects that would not have taken place without its involvement. Funds generated from this partnership will be used to initiate offset projects within Harbour Air‘s operating area.

“Harbour Air is taking bold steps to get in front of the curve on the crucial issue of climate change,” said Dr. James Tansey, CEO of Offsetters.ca. “For innovative companies, taking responsibility for reducing and offsetting their climate impact will be a benefit rather than a cost. Clearly,

Harbour Air is such a company.”Harbour Air is further pledging

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Oasis Hong Kong Airlines received two “Budgies” at last month’s annual World Low Cost Airline

Congress (WLCAC) held in London, England. The Budgie awards, judged by a panel of senior aviation, media and marketing experts, recognizes the accomplishments and positive contri-butions of companies and individuals in the low-cost airline industry.

Oasis, the first long haul, low-fare airline to fly direct from Vancouver to Hong Kong, received awards for “Best New Service” and “Best Business Class Carrier”.

“For Oasis to be recognized by the Congress is a great honour, said Raymond Lee, chairman of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines. “These awards reflect our growing success and the consistent high levels of comfort, ser-vice and innovation that we offer pas-sengers. Oasis successfully expanded its services into Vancouver in June 2007 to offer a value-focused alterna-tive for Canadian travellers.”

Oasis recently celebrated its first three months of operating six non-top flights a week from Vancouver to Hong Kong. According to airline officials, Oasis had an average load factor of 89.6 per cent and an on-time performance of 86 per cent as of August 31, 2007.

The airline has treated travellers with a variety of promotions includ-ing discounted flights for passengers over 55, free flights for children and guaranteed weekday low fares.

Oasis offers all passengers full service onboard including compli-mentary hot and soft drinks, Western or Chinese gourmet meals, multiple in-flight entertainment channels, and for businessOasis passengers, airport lounge access, sleeper seats and pri-ority seat assignment.

Currently, Oasis serves passengers using three 747-400 aircraft, with a fourth slated for delivery in fall 2007, a fifth in spring 2008 and an addi-tional five by the end of 2008.

Oasis Airlines Receives Two ‘Budgies’ At 2007 Low Cost Airline Congress

Aviation HumourA young and foolish pilot wanted to sound cool and show who was boss

on the aviation frequencies. On his first time approaching a field during a nighttime flight, instead of making any official requests to the tower,

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The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) has issued a statement that decries the continued sub-

sidization of Via Rail to the tune of nearly $692-million while Canada’s aviation sector suffers from com-petitiveness challenges. The state-ment by the CAC came after the federal government announced ear-lier this month that it would provide $691.9-million in capital and oper-

ating funding to Via Rail.“Canada’s civil aviation sector

already suffers a serious competi-tive disadvantage to other modes of travel, and airports across the border in the U.S., due to air-port rent and other forms of high taxation,” said CAC president and CEO, Jim Facette. “Canada’s air-ports generate some $30-billion in economic output and employ more

than 150,000 people, while facili-tating international and domestic trade and tourism. To pump mil-lions of dollars into a competitor is inexplicable.”

According to the CAC, Canada’s airports pay nearly $300-million a year in the form of rent to the federal government, while shouldering the financial responsibility of more than $9.5-billion in capital improvements

over the past decade.In addition to rent, which is passed

on to airlines and their passengers, the government charges civil avia-tion with fuel excise taxes, the air traveller’s security charge and other tax and regulatory costs.

“Canada’s 100-million air travel-lers a year will pay nearly $300-mil-lion in rent this year, while the gov-ernment puts nearly $700-million to benefit Via Rail’s 4.1-million passen-

gers,” said Facette. “This is a double standard that clearly must end.”

CAC’s 47 members comprise more than 150 airports, including all of the National Airports Systems (NAS) airports and most significant municipal airports in every prov-ince and territory. Together, CAC members handle virtually all of the nation’s air cargo and international passenger traffic and 95 per cent of domestic passenger traffic.

Last month, WestJet announced a significant milestone in commu-nity investment at the bi-annual

WestJet Airports Games in Calgary. This year, WestJet Cares for Kids, the airline’s community investment program, will donate 800 gifts of flight to Hope Air surpassing last year’s gift of 627 flights.

Hope Air, one of WestJet’s lon-gest standing charitable partners, is a

national charitable organization that provides free air transportation for financially burdened Canadians in need of medical treatment outside their community.

“Hope Air’s mandate is getting Canadians to where they can get better, and this year no one has been more generous than WestJet when it comes to the gift of flight,” said Doug Keller-Hobson, executive Director of Hope Air. “WestJet’s gift of flight will have increased by 28 per cent over 2006 and they have donated more flights to Hope Air than any other airline this year.”

Competitors from 26 Canadian and one U.S. city to which WestJet’s flies raised awareness for Hope Air as they attended the Airports Games in Calgary. The games bring ground-handling crew and customer-service agents together to compete in a vari-ety of airport-related events, such as a “chock wagon” race, stanchion maze construction and a baggage tractor pull, in a fun and friendly competitive atmosphere.

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WestJet Adds Web Check-In For Transborder And International Flights Passengers flying to and from any

WestJet destination, domestic, transborder, or international, can

now check in online any time from 24 hours up to one hour before their flight.

The airline launched Web check-in for domestic flights in April 2004 and expanded this to transborder and international destinations last month.

“WestJet continues to bring new innovations to our guests,” said Dale Tinevez, WestJet vice-president of airports. “We are committed to offer-ing the best possible guest experience from the time of booking to final destination arrival, and the check-in process plays a large part in that experience. Close to 60 per cent of our guests use a self-serve check-in option within Canada, and we believe we will see the same with our growing transborder and international service.”

WestJet passengers now have four options for check in: Web check in, cell-phone check in, kiosk check in, and traditional counter check in.

WestJet was recently the first air-line in North America to launch the electronic boarding pass (for domes-tic flights only).

To learn more about these prod-ucts visit WestJet.com.

WestJet Celebrates Milestone In Giving

Canadian Airports Council Decries Subsidization Of Via Rail

Air Canada has introduced a multi-trip Flight Pass to Hong Kong and China. With the

“Hong Kong and China Pass,” customers save up to 40 per cent off regular economy fares by pre-purchasing six one-way trips (three round trips) valid up to one year for travel to Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, from any-where Air Canada and Jazz fly in Canada.

Air Canada is offering special introductory prices until October

25, 2007, starting at $2,548 from Western Canada ($425 per one-way trip including all taxes and charges). In addition, customers will receive a complimentary bonus pass valid for two one-way trips anywhere Air Canada flies within Canada, or between Canada and the continental United States.

By pre-purchasing air travel in bulk, Air Canada’s Flight Pass holders benefit from significant savings, a single pre-payment valid for future air travel up to one year

and the convenience to manage bookings online. Moreover, pass prices include airport fees and sur-charges.

Air Canada operates twice-daily non-stop flights each to Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai for six non-stop flights per day—the most of any airline.

Customers can learn more about how to select and use Flight Passes by taking the interactive virtual tour “What’s a Flight Pass?” at www.aircanada.com.

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The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) officially opened its brand-new Aerospace

Technology (ATC), located at the gateway to Vancouver International Airport, at a ceremony held on October 12. The new $77-million, 28,000 square-metre campus will propel BCIT’s aerospace programs into the future, thanks to new state-of-the-art training facilities and teaching technologies.

“BCIT has a long and proud history as a leader in aerospace training, having supplied the aviation industry with more than 5,000 graduates over the past 50 years,” said Dr. Verna Magee-Shepherd, acting president

of BCIT. “This spectacular new facility will ensure that we continue to meet industry demand for workers by providing hands-on, technology-driven education, the cornerstone of our polytechnic mandate.”

At the new campus, BCIT, already the largest aerospace training school in Canada, will offer a full range of certificate, diploma and degree programs in aircraft maintenance engineering, airport and flight operations. New programs, including air traffic services training, are in development, thanks to the addition of FIRSTPlus, a leading-edge air traffic control training tool that simulates, in real-time 3D graphics, an airport control tower. BCIT is

the first post-secondary institute in Canada to have this technology.

In addition to high-tech simulators, students are already gaining hands-on training in the new Honeywell

Aerospace Education Hangar; BCIT’s fleet of 20 training aircraft—including a Boeing 737—can be seen from Russ Baker Way through the hangar’s dramatic glass wall.

The new campus also features the Pratt and Whitney Canada Hub, which leads staff and students into three distinct zones within the building: an administrative zone, an office and workshop zone, and a classroom zone that includes a cafeteria and library.

During the opening ceremony, Dr. Magee-Shepherd and the Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier of British Columbia, revealed a glass plaque that will eventually be installed in the Hub to commemorate the official opening.

Designed by Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd., and built by Ledcor Construction Ltd., the building has more than 1,700 glass panels and used more than 11,000 cubic metres of concrete. It more than doubles BCIT’s student capacity for aerospace training, to 1,000.

Record crowds explored the new campus at an open house held on October 13.

For information about aerospace programs at BCIT, visit bcit.ca/transportation/aerospace/.

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BCIT Officially Opens New Aerospace Technology Campus

(Above) Acting President of BCIT, Dr. Verna Magee-Shepherd, and the Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier of B.C., unveil the glass plaque that com-memorates the official opening of the new Aerospace Technology Campus. Photo: Scott McAlpine.

(Left) Record crowds explored the Honeywell Aerospace Education Hangar at the BCIT open house, held the day after the facility’s official opening. Photo: Patrick Stewart

BCIT’s new Aerospace Technology Campus has more than 1,700 glass panels on the building. Photo: Patrick Stewart

Engine demonstration by a BCIT student. Photo: Patrick Stewart

The great bear market years of 2000-2002 left many investors wondering if they would ever be

able to retire. Then followed four bull market years (2003-2006), and those same investors began to feel more comfortable with the thought of retirement. An investor in the age group between 30 and 40 need not be concerned about market fluctuations of the last seven years—he or she just needs to keep saving. Over time, companies expand, and increase their profits—and stock prices inevitably follow. (Check out any 20-, 30- or 100-year graph of the Dow or the TSE to see what I mean.)

Those investors most acutely concerned are between 50 and 60 years old who are heavily invested in equities, and have little or no for-mal company pension plan. Some of these investors saw their retirement nest egg drop by 30 per cent or more in 2001-2002 only to see it recover substantially since then. Should they sell their equities and “lock-in” those gains?

Take the case of Evan and Sue Right (not their real names). Evan is a sales manager based in Richmond, B.C. and earns an annual salary of $90,000. His wife is a dietician and earns $35,000. Both are 51, and they have $340,000 in their Registered Savings Plan (RSP). Both contribute the maximum to their RSP. Neither is a member of a company pen-sion plan, so their RSPs are their key assets. The couple is hoping to retire at age 55 on 70 per cent of their combined family income, but as Evan said, “I had a retirement plan done four years ago and they told me that 55 was not really feasible. I had to lower my income expectation, or plan on working until age 60. Now with my RSP going nowhere this year, I wonder if I will be able to leave by age 65!”

Evan is also won-dering if he should sell all his equity funds, and move to bonds and money market funds.

Firstly, it is important to remem-ber that Evan and Sue have many years of life left to live. Odds are that one of them will live to at least 85 and perhaps 90, so there is plenty of time for them to benefit from market growth. There is no need to sell their equity funds now. Later on, they may wish to reduce their exposure to equities. For example, they may determine that 50-60 per cent equity content is more appropriate to their “comfort” level.

So, the question they need to ask is, “How much do we really need for retirement?”

Many financial planners use the rule of thumb that says 70 per cent of pre-retirement income is needed during retirement. Others call that a myth generated by the financial plan-ning industry keen to have you save and invest every penny.

Here is an approach that I would use in estimating the needs for a fam-ily. Evan and Sue should take their annual combined family income of $125,000 and deduct annual costs that will go away during retirement. The mortgage will be paid off by then, so subtract $15,600. They will no longer need to save in RSPs, so deduct $22,500. Deduct work-related expenses, such as commut-ing, and Canada Pension plan and Employment Insurance—in their case another $8,500. Their children will be grown up (and have a good RESP), so remove another $6,000 per year. Finally, Evan and Sue do hope to travel during retirement, so they should add $5,000 per year for that.

The net effect is that in order to maintain roughly the same standard

of living in retirement, they will need an annual income of $77,400. This is 62 per cent of Evan and Sue’s current annual income of $125,000. When Evan’s lower retirement tax rate is factored in, the figure drops to about 60 per cent of the $125,000 income figure, or slightly less.

We then put that figure into our retirement planning software, using a seven per cent rate of return on investments, 2.5-per cent inflation, Canada Pension plan, old age secu-rity, etc., and determined that Evan and Sue will be comfortable to retire at the age of 59-60.

Keep in mind also that Evan and Sue will not necessarily need $77,000 per year—they could retire earlier and spend less. They will also certainly spend less than this in their later years, for example, once they move into the 70-80 age group, their lifestyle will naturally slow down and they will spend less.

So, my advice to Evan and Sue was to ignore the stock market, stick to their plan, and relax. Based on their current continued saving, they will be fine.

Everyone’s circumstances differ, but you can use the model above to get a more accurate picture of what you will need during retirement. You can see that the 70 per cent rule of thumb is a bit high for this couple and, in fact, at 60 per cent they will be very comfortable, too.

Peter Kutney is a financial planner with Partners in Planning in Burnaby.

He can be reached at (604) 438-1603 or at pkutney@telus.net.

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Alaska Airlines will begin testing a satellite-based in-flight wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) service next year.

The airline will test a system from Row 44, the leading airborne ser-vice and equipment provider for true broadband communication, which is designed to function over land, water and across international borders.

The airline plans to test the ser-vice on a next-generation Boeing 737

aircraft in spring 2008 and, based on the trial’s outcome, plans to equip its 114-aircraft fleet.

Alaska Airlines has frequently been recognized for its use of pio-neering technology to improve the customer experience. In 1995, the airline was the first North American carrier to sell tickets online and, in 1999, became the first carrier world-wide to offer Internet check-in.

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British Columbia is ablaze with bright autumn foliage, making this a wonderful time to travel to

Aboriginal communities throughout

the province. Unique resorts, abun-dant wildlife, fall foliage colours and unique adventures attempt to out-glitz the scenery for visitors exploring the

homelands of local First Nations.Fall is when the grizzly bears and

eagles come down to the shoreline to feast on spawning salmon. Travellers can view this annual ritual on a fascinating bear-viewing excursion to the scenic Orford River in Bute Inlet, offered by Aboriginal Journeys. Accessing the viewing location is part of the adventure, passing lush temperate rainforests, through swirling tidal waters and spectacular scenery. Viewing is done from safe bear-viewing platforms above the river. Tours may also include a traditional native-style salmon barbecue at the We-Wai-Kai Village on Quadra Island. www.aboriginaljourneys.com.

The First Nations-owned and operated Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, nestled on the shores of Quadra Island near Campbell River, offers kayaking, hiking, biking, salmon fishing and grizzly bear viewing tours during the fall. Gourmet West Coast seafood cuisine, massages, privacy and seclusion are a bonus. www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca.

Sasquatch Tours operates a two-hour cruise on the Lower Harrison River in late fall and early winter when the bald eagles migrate to feast on the returning salmon runs. Each

year, at least 2,000 eagles occupy the Chehalis/Harrison River area, with many eagles perched on riverside trees, or in the mountainside. www.sasquatchtours.com.

At Bella Coola’s Eagle Lodge on the north coast of British Columbia, eagles soar and guests can spot deer, or the occasional bear browsing in the orchard. Spectacular rainforest and alpine hiking, rock climbing and fishing make a great fall get-a-way. www.eaglelodgebc.com.

In the heart of the Canadian Rockies, a half-hour south of the world-famous Radium Hot Springs and one hour west of Banff and Lake Louise, the Cross River Wilderness Centre is an unspoiled mountain retreat and a photographer’s paradise. Wildlife living near the comfortable log cabins includes deer, moose, elk, coyote, rabbits, grouse, squirrels, chipmunks, pine martens and whiskey jacks. Fall is a spectacular time to visit the Rockies—fresh snow dusts the mountain peaks and the golden leaves of the Aspen trees are interspersed with evergreen trees on the mountain slopes. www.canadianrockies.net/crossriver.

Framed by the Rockies, the Purcell Mountains and the famous St. Mary River, the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino is a spectacular destination for a fall golf escape in the Canadian Rockies. Designed by acclaimed architect Les Furber, the resort’s 18-hole course was voted one of the top-three Best New Canadian Golf Courses by Golf Digest magazine in 2001. The resort is owned and operated through a partnership of the Ktunaxa Nation, Samson Cree Nation and Mnjikaning First Nations and has the only casino in the Kootenay Rockies. The facility features a fitness centre with a fully equipped gym, steam room, sauna, year-round heated pool and hot tubs. The Ktunaxa Nation Council also operates an interpretive centre within the Resort, which displays artifacts and details of the history and mythology of their people. www.steugene.ca.

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November 6-9Unmanned Vehicles in Canada (UVS) Canada 2007 “Expanding Horizons”Fairmont Newfoundland, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s, NewfoundlandThe 2007 conference will feature a full day of technical workshops, Technical Interoperability Standards, UAV Airspace Access and, new this year, Modelling and Simulations, followed by two days of interesting speakers. Conference themes are: The International Polar Year, Commercial Applications for small UAVs, UAV Flight Centres, Military and Commercial R&D, and student papers.For more information, visit www.uvscanada.org

November 25-27BCAC 69th Annual Conference 2007Best Western Hotel & Convention Centre, 7551 Westminster Hwy., Richmond, BC“Aviation & Global Sustainability” issues and solutions.Panel One: Challenging Times and Emerging TrendsPanel Two: Best PracticesPanel Three: The Way ForwardConference information, brochure and registration form is available online at www.bcaviation.org.

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Upcoming EVENTS

This month, Northwest Airlines resumes its year-round Minneapolis-Vancouver flights.

The daily flights will use Embraer EMB-175 LR (Long Range) air-craft operated by Compass Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northwest operating under the Northwest Airlink banner.

The service will leave Minneapolis/St Paul at 9:10 a.m., arriving at 10:55 a.m., while the return option leaves Vancouver at noon and lands in Minnesota at 5:29 p.m.

“We are delighted to once again

offer year-round service between Minneapolis/St Paul and Vancouver,” said Tom Bach, vice president market planning and Airlink. “We believe the new dual-class regional jets serv-ing the route will be popular with business and leisure customers.”

The NWA EMB-175 accommo-dates 76 passengers in a dual-class configuration, with 12 seats in first class and 64 seats in coach class.

Compass plans to operate a fleet of 10 EMB-175 aircraft by the end of 2007, and 36 aircraft by the end of 2008.

Earlier this month, a Northwest Airlines Embraer 175 training flight vis-ited the airline’s ground-handling crew at YVR.

Northwest Resumes Minneapolis-Vancouver Service

Damon Wong is no stranger to the airport community, having spent 34 years with Cara Operations

until his retirement in 2006 as general manager. So, it was no surprise when in May of this year he returned to YVR, this time to manage and devel-op the Domestic and International Terminals Plaza Premium Lounges for Hong Kong-based Plaza Premium Lounge Management.Domestic Departure Lounge

With the opening of the Plaza Premium Lounge last spring in YVR’s Domestic Terminal, located post-secu-rity at the junction between A and B piers, domestic passengers travelling out of YVR have been enjoying a first-class lounge experience. Open to all domestic passengers, regardless of airline, travel class or membership programs, the Plaza Premium Lounge offers spectacular runway views, comfortable seating, refreshments and unlimited beverages, free Internet stations, Wi-Fi, current newspapers, magazines, television entertainment and carry-on baggage storage, all for a $25 entrance fee for adults; $18 for children aged 4-11.

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The International Departure Lounge is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

“The [Plaza Premium] concept comes to YVR from Asia where it is popular with business travellers and vacationers at airports in China, Hong Kong, Malayasia, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and India,” said Wong. “In addition to YVR, our plans for North America call for lounges at Toronto’s Pearson International and major air-ports throughout the U.S.”

At YVR, Wong is encouraging local businesses to use the unique facilities for parties, meetings and functions. He has also developed a VIP-pass booklet that can be pur-chased in any denomination and used by employees, company clients, or given as gifts.

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The oldest Douglas DC-3 still flying, the aircraft is one of the original DC-3s ordered in 1936 and delivered to American Airlines on March 3, 1937. During its 10 years of service with the airline it was known as the “Flagship Detroit.”

In 2004, George Dennis, an American Airlines B-777 captain, located the venerable DC-3. Dennis recruited a group of airline captains to purchase the aircraft and subsequently formed the Flagship Detroit Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of one of the most popular airliners in American Airlines history.

When purchased by Dennis, the aircraft’s engines were relatively fresh, with approximately 100 hours since its last major overhaul, but the frame, avionics and systems were in need of extensive restoration. Thousand of hours of work contributed by American Airlines’ employees made the reconstruction, repair and restoration of this historical aircraft possible.

DC-3 HistoryThe Douglas DC-3, first introduced

in 1936, revolutionized airline travel. Within three years of its introduction, 80 per cent of airline travel was flown in a DC-3. The purchase of the first 20 DC-3 airliners by American Airlines in 1936 was the first time that commercial aircraft were used as collateral for the loan used to acquire them. Douglas Aircraft dominated the airliner manufacturing business for years after the introduction of the DC-3.

While Flagship Detroit did not serve in World War II as so many of its brethren did, American President Dwight Eisenhower described “the bazooka, the jeep, the atom bomb, and the DC-3,” as key components to the Allied victory in World War II. DC-3s were used in every theatre of the war in huge numbers and were considered invaluable in their use as transport of troops, cargo and wounded.

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For more information, visit www.FlagshipDetroit.org.

‘Flagship Detroit’ Visits Vancouver

During its 70-year life, Flagship Detroit has accumulated about 45,000 hours of flying time, according to available records.

Captain Ron Talent piloted the Flagship Detroit DC-3 that visited Vancouver for last month’s American Airlines open house, held at the South Terminal. Photo: Jamie Hughes.

Pictures of early American DC-3s, as well as pieces gathered from a spare fuselage, largely guided the reconstruction of the DC-3’s interior. Photo: Patrick Stewart.

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