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Gateway To The 2010 GamesFresh from the 2006 Winter

Olympic Games in Turin, Italy,Vancouver Mayor Sam

Sullivan and VancouverOrganizing Committee for the2010 Olympic and ParalympicWinter Games (VANOC) chiefexecutive officer, John Furlong,arrived at Vancouver InternationalAirport (YVR) on February 27,bringing with them the officialOlympic flag.

Despite exhaustion from theirlong journey home, the twoenthusiastically greeted the eager-ly awaiting crowd of about 100people at the Haida Gwaii.

Harmony Introduces Calgary-Asia Pacific LinkHarmony Airways is adding a

new route between Vancouverand Calgary, starting May 14.

The Vancouver-based airline willoperate three flights six days aweek, with two on Saturdays, on aschedule timed to link Calgariansconnecting through Vancouverwith the Asia Pacific.

Harmony partners with JapanAirlines and China Eastern to pro-vide service from Vancouver to Asia.

“Harmony recognizes thetremendous demand from cities

such as Tokyo and Shanghai fordestinations like Calgary and theRockies,” said Gary Collins, pres-ident and CEO, HarmonyAirways. “Alternately, Calgarianswant easy connections to Asia.We’re making the link betweenthe Asia Pacific and NorthAmerica, using Vancouver as thegateway.”

The launch of the Calgary-Vancouver link is the next step inHarmony’s North America to Asiastrategy and complements an

existing Toronto-Vancouver link.“Calgary has become an

important part of Harmony’s net-work,” said Collins. “We intro-duced service to Honolulu andMaui last year, have sinceexpanded the Maui service tooperate year-round, and are nowoffering daily service to the WestCoast. Calgarians have taken toHarmony’s unique combinationof service, schedule and price on

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Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan (left) and VANOC CEO John Furlong at YVR withthe Olympic flag. The flag is currently being flown at City Hall in recognitionthat Vancouver is the Olympic city for the 2010 Winter Games.

WestJet Celebrates10th Anniversary

The WestJet 737-800,configured for 166 pas-sengers, is the largest air-plane in airline’s fleet and is used onthe airline’s longer-range routes. WestJet has exercised options withBoeing for an additional three 737-600s for delivery this year.

On February 28, WestJet celebratedits 10th anniversary of operationsby giving out $25 travel credits to

all 20,926 passengers travelling thatday on the airline.

WestJet began offering flightsthroughout western Canada on

February 29, 1996 with 220 employ-ees and three aircraft flying toVancouver, Kelowna, Calgary,Edmonton and Winnipeg.

As the airline expanded into theeast and launched new cities in the

The Government of British Columbiahas recognized BCIT’s leading edge,$65-million Aerospace Technology

Campus (ATC) as a crucial component tothe province’s aerospace strategy, commit-ting $16.4-million to the project in 2003.

Earlier this month, BCIT announced anadditional $6.8-million in funding from

other partners including the Governmentof Canada, through Western Economic theGovernment of Canada, through WesternEconomic Diversification Canada,Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace,Raytheon Canada, WestJet, BMOFinancial Group, CIBC, the RBC

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Further $6.8-Million Funding For BCIT’sNew Aerospace Technology Campus

BCIT’s new Aerospace Technology Campus,located on Sea Island, will be a state-of-the-art aviation facility.

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From Torino To YVR: Managing Peaks of Olympic Proportions

Harmony, FROM PAGE 1

The Torino Olympics have come and gone, and whatspectacular Games they were, with Canada’s ath-letes winning more medals in more events than

ever before. Behind the celebration of athleticism wasa team of organizers working tirelessly to make thesplendour look effortless.

One of the Torino 2006 Olympic OrganizingCommittee’s tasks was planning for athletes’ andspectators’ smooth passage through the airport. A keymember of YVR’s management team was in Turin tolearn from the Italians’ experience with passengerfacilitation, and bring the learnings home to B.C., notonly for 2010, but also for all major events that mightcause an influx of passengers at YVR.

Typically, airports are not well equipped to handleunusually large swells of passengers over a short peri-od of time. All airports experience busy times whenmore passengers than usual will need to use the ter-minals—in the industry we call these “peaks”—andairport operators strive to manage peaks by reducingthem wherever possible.

The peak at the end of the Olympic Games isunavoidable, as athletes and spectators who arrived atdifferent times for different events tend to depart in acondensed period of time following the closing cere-monies.

Here at YVR we deal with large peaks, the most sig-nificant of which occurs from approximately 10 a.m. to2 p.m. daily. This peak is driven by flight banks atmajor Asian and European mega-hubs, and by the keywindows of time for passengers in Eastern NorthAmerica to depart to or get home from YVR before orafter flying across the Pacific via the Vancouver gate-way.

Vancouver is a beautiful city with a strongtourism industry, and we are a popular port of call

for Alaska cruises. This also contributes to ourpeaks, which naturally go up during cruise seasonand the summer months.

During peak periods, YVR generally operates atcapacity. The advantage of dealing with such peaks isthat we’ve long recognized the need to have process-es and systems in place to deal with large influxes ofpassengers, and we’ve worked hard to prepare our air-port to handle them smoothly.

One of the ways we’ve managed peaks is throughinnovations in airport technology and processes tosimplify the passenger experience, including our useof self-service check-in kiosks both at the airport andoff site, cruise ship on-board check-in, and borderprograms like CANPASS Air and NEXUS Air.

We call this series of programs designed to getpassengers quickly and efficiently through the airportYVR FasTrack, and we’re always working to expandour initiatives.

The future of simplified passenger travel is off-air-port passenger and baggage check-in, and it’s a tech-nology we’re already testing. Following the conclusionof the World Junior Hockey Tournament in Vancouverin January, 140 players from the Russian, Finnish,Swiss and Norwegian teams were checked in alongwith their baggage at three separate hotels. Baggagetags and boarding passes were distributed in advance,meaning the players didn’t have to haul their bulkyhockey bags through the airport.

With our experience and innovation in simplifyingpassenger travel, and the invaluable insight we’ll gainfrom Torino, we’re well on our way to a smooth jour-ney in 2010, when YVR will represent both a startingplace and a homecoming for many an Olympicdream.

our Hawaii routes. I think they willenjoy the same experience and valueflying Harmony to Vancouver, andbeyond to Asia.”

Harmony’s economy class pro-vides a choice of complimentary hotmeals, beverages, comfortablelegroom and in-flight movies. On theVancouver-Calgary run, a light snackwill be served.

The airline’s Harmonyone busi-ness class is available on all of itsroutes.

Hotels, car rentals and packagevacations are offered through thecompany’s in-house tour wholesaledivision, Harmony Vacations.

For full details on HarmonyAirways’ network, schedules and fares,visit www.harmonyairways.com.

Olympic Gateway, FROM PAGE 1

Dressed in red and white, and wavingCanadian flags, patriots of all ages litup the terminal with excitement inanticipation of seeing the Olympicflag unfurled, and catching a glimpseof the Olympic torch.

As Vancouver gets set to host theevent, now just four years away,preparations have kicked into highgear. As the Gateway to the Games,YVR will play a critical role in bring-ing the world to British Columbia.

Looking ahead, YVR’s plansinclude expanding its successfulcheck-in kiosk program to more off-site locations, including the athlete’svillage at the southeast shore of FalseCreek, to ensure efficient passenger

processing and convenience. The Airport Authority’s $1.0-bil-

lion capital program is also on track,with the Canada Line expected to becompleted by late 2009, providingpassengers with an economical andconvenient method of travellingbetween downtown Vancouver,Richmond City Centre, andVancouver International Airport.

The first phase of the nine-gateexpansion to the InternationalTerminal is also underway. When theproject is completed in 2009, YVRwill be able to accommodate thenewer, larger planes of the future, andthe 21 million passengers expected by2010.

After five challenging years, manyindustry analysts believe that thecivil aerospace business is finally

returning to normal. However, a newreport from international accountingand consulting firmPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP indi-cates that shifts in the market’s tradi-tional structure demonstrate it is notjust returning to normal but in factundergoing fundamental and lastingchange.

“Civil Aerospace in the 21stCentury: Business as Usual…or aFresh Start?” is the second in a seriesof aerospace papers published byPricewaterhouseCoopers. The reportreviews the factors shaping today’scivil aircraft industry, identifies thosethat will affect its future and detailsfive critical issues for contractors.

“The growth of the Asia-Pacificmarket, the rise of the low-cost carri-er and the development of the region-al jet all promise major changes inhow the civil aerospace market willoperate in the future,” said GreggAgens, U.S. Aerospace and Defenseleader, PricewaterhouseCoopers.“Together with the prospect of morestringent environmental regulation, itmeans we are not, in fact, returning to‘business as usual.’ It looks like afresh start, and for an industry thatstill has to prove it can create valueover the long term, this is a turningpoint.”

According to the report, over thelast 30 years, a steady three per centannual increase in world economicoutput has brought a range of mea-sures by governments to liberalizeand deregulate the airline industry.From an initial exclusive focus onsafety and service, the rules nowincreasingly address efficiency andvalue. Supported by a manufacturingindustry supplying new aircraft, newequipment and new supporting ser-vices, these factors have driven an800 per cent increase in air travelsince the 1970s.

After five years of trauma—fromSARS and international terrorism tosoaring oil prices and conflict in theMiddle East—aircraft order booksnow stand at record levels. Suppliersaround the world are looking at waysto increase output, share prices are upand investors regard the sector asbooming.

While many expect a smoothreturn to a complete recovery in thecivil aerospace market, the reportidentifies four factors that suggestthat the future is going to be different.

Asia-Pacific will overtake the U.S.and Europe as the major growth mar-ket for air travel over the next 20years. Consequently, by 2023 theregion will account for nearly one-third of worldwide passenger traf-fic—more than North America andonly just behind Europe.

Low-cost carriers and aircraft leas-ing companies are here to stay asmajor buyers of new aircraft. Whilethese carriers may provide 30 per centof the global fleet by 2015, leasingcompanies have already increasedtheir share of the fleet to 30 per centas of the end of 2005.

The regional jet has finally comeof age. By 2015, regional carrierscould be providing 50 per cent ofglobal seat capacity.

As the air transport industry

shrugs off the effects of recession,policy makers are being forced to turntheir attention to the environment.Aviation is not yet seen as a modelcitizen.

In September 2005, theEuropean Commission announcedits intention to include aviation inits Emissions Trading Scheme.While it has been assumed that air-lines will pass any added cost on totheir customers, the report suggeststhe reality would be different—

some operators would, some not.“An industry that has been a dri-

ving force in globalization is now,itself, on the brink of becoming glob-al,” said Richard Hooke, GlobalAerospace and Defense leader,PricewaterhouseCoopers. “So, whilemanufacturers are now leaner, moreresilient and more efficient, freshchallenges clearly lie ahead.”

The entire report can be down-loaded at www.pwc.com/aerospace-anddefence/civilpaper.

Foundation, YVR, HSBC, HighburyFoundation and London Air Services.

Located at the gateway toVancouver International Airport(YVR), the new 27,000-square-metreATC will expand training and skillsdevelopment for its graduates,address lengthy enrolment waiting-list demands and the growing needfor skilled graduates now in demandby B.C.’s aerospace industry. It willprovide global access for collabora-tion with industry partners in thedevelopment of applied research andspecific “type-certified” trainingrequirements.

At the new campus, BCIT, alreadythe largest aerospace training schoolin Canada, will offer a full range ofcertificate, diploma and degree pro-grams in aircraft maintenance engi-

neering, airport management, andflight operations.

Scheduled to open in 2007, keyfeatures of the new facility willinclude:

• more than 40 classrooms and“smart” labs with the latest trainingcomputers, equipment and wirelesstechnology;

• a lecture theatre with global tele-conferencing capabilities;

• an integrated research andresource library;

• laboratories and classrooms thatwill support new programs in thefields of air traffic management,ambient intelligence and homelandsecurity; and,

• a dramatic 3,700-square-metrehangar for the BCIT fleet of 20 heli-copters and aircraft, at the centre of

the new campus.Through the support of industry

and the Government of Canada, BCITwill enjoy the distinction of being thefirst post-secondary institution inCanada to have tower simulationtechnology, joining a handful ofschools in North America that offerthis technology; the University ofNorth Dakota, Embry-Riddle andDade College School of Aviation inMiami.

The new ATC will include a virtu-al control tower with 3D “out-of-the-window” displays as well as virtualradar simulation that representenroute and terminal air-traffic con-trol environments. This technologywill offer BCIT students a significantadvantage in the aerospace field, anddemonstrate why the school contin-ues to be a leader in aerospace train-ing.

“We have been inspired by thesupport we have received from theaerospace industry both here inCanada and abroad, which has result-ed in several millions of dollars incontributions,” said Dr. TonyKnowles, president of BCIT. “Thissupport will provide our students andindustry partners with easier access tosome of the most sophisticated equip-ment available today. This project isabout innovation; it is about achiev-ing new standards of excellence; and,above all, it is about an investment inthe people in our community.”

Throughout its history, BCIT hasworked closely with industry leaders,exchanging new ideas and meetingthe challenges faced by industry andfor more than 40 years, BCIT has fur-nished the aerospace industry withmore than 5,000 aviation graduates.With some 2,900 skilled aerospaceworkers expected to be hired in B.C.over the next five years, the new ATCpositions BCIT to meet anticipatedgrowth in demand for skills upgrad-ing and training.

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The Toronto Aerospace Museum atDownsview Park, Ontario, iscampaigning to prevent the

export of the last postwar, Trans-Atlantic, piston-engine airlinerremaining in Canada. The four-engine 1954 Lockheed L-1049GSuper Constellation airliner is CF-TGE, the fifth of 14 “SuperConnies” purchased by Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) to expandpassenger service in the 1950s and

early 1960s. (TCA was renamed AirCanada in 1965.)

The aircraft is representative ofthe era when air travel replaced oceanliners as the primary means of travel-ling between Canada and Europe, andairports replaced harbours as the prin-cipal international gateway to Canadafor business and immigrants.

“Air Canada’s Super Constellationairliners were an important part of thestory of Canada’s development as a

nation,” said Paul Cabot, curator ofthe Toronto Aerospace Museum.“We’re adding our voice to themany Canadian airline retireesand aviation heritage groupsopposed to plans to export thishistorically significant aircraft tothe United States of America.”

TCA’s Super Connies were oncethe largest and most recognizable air-liner in Canada. With its triple tail,porpoise-shaped fuselage and ellipti-cal wing, the Constellation was wide-ly considered the ‘queen of the skies’in the 1950s.

Most of the piston engine airlinersof the postwar era quickly disap-peared when the jet age began.

“This aircraft has spent its entire52-year life in Canada,” said Cabot.“It provided employment for thou-sands of Canadians in the 1950s and1960s, and tens of thousands ofimmigrants flew to Canada on itswings. It’s an icon of air travel.”

The Super Connie could fly morethan 63 passengers 8,000 kilometreswithout a refuelling stop. They cutthe flying time between Vancouver

and Toronto by several hours, andthey inaugurated TCA’s first non-stoptrans-Atlantic passenger flights.

The fate of the SuperConstellation is now being consid-ered by Heritage Canada’sMoveable Cultural PropertiesProgram, which is designed to pre-vent historically significant arte-facts from leaving Canada.

Several years ago, Canada’s avia-tion museums, under the umbrella ofthe Canadian Aeronautical Preser-vation Association (CAPA), a nation-al body, successfully lobbied Ottawato extend to historic aircraft the sameprotection given to other culturally

significant artefacts such as paintingsand military medals. These stepswere taken to ensure future genera-tions of Canadians would have anopportunity to see important aircraftreflective of Canada’s rich aviationhistory.

The museum is prepared to pro-vide Super Constellation CF-TGE ahome where it would become thecentrepiece of a future exhibit onCanadian airline history.

Members of the public can regis-ter their support to keep this SuperConstellation in Canada atwww.canadiansuperconnie.org.

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The Cellar in the Sky Awards,sponsored by Business Traveller andWine International magazines inLondon, are the result of two days oftasting by a team of experts fromWine International. Airlines enterselections of red, white, sparkling,sweet and fortified wines from theirfirst and business class services forthe awards. In addition, ‘wild-card’entries are provided to show the fullrange of an airline’s wine list.

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• Airport Fabricare Cleaners

• Airport Luggage & ShoeRepair

• Aurora Shoe Shine

• BC Lottery Ticket Centre

• Canada Post

• CDS Baggage Storage

• Fairmont VancouverAirport

• Gateway Valet & Concierge

• Global Refund

• ICE Currency Services

• InMotion Pictures

• MetroNaps

• Pharmasave

• Plaza Premium Lounge

• Royal Bank

• Super, Natural BritishColumbia Visitor InfoCentre

• Uniglobe Advance Travel

• Vancouver Airport DentalCentre

• Vancouver Airport MedicalClinic

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Official YVR Entry FormEnter to Win a

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Drop off ballot form at participating sponsors’ locations.See SkyTalk Newspaper for ballot box location details.

Limit one entry per person. No purchase necessary. Contest ends April 30, 2006.

R E A D E R S ’ C H O I C E A W A R D S

E N T E R T O W I N A T T H E S E S P O N S O R S

1 Get goods receipt stamped at Canada Customs (GST Tax Rebate office). Have your goods available forinspection.

2 Look for the “Instant Tax Refunds” sign at the ICE Currency Exchange – Level 3, USA Departures.See an agent for your instant refund.

Hassle-free GST refunds done INSTANTLY!GLOBAL REFUND CANADA • 604-270-6366

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We care about your smile!

YVR Domestic Terminal(604) 276-2121 Fax: (604) 276-2129

EasterGiveaway

Win A 32” Flat-Screen TVMarch 6-April 30, 2006

• Enter to win with purchase• In-store Ballots

• One entry per purchaseWest Coast Liquor Store

Open Daily 10 a.m.-10 p.m.Domestic Terminal, Level 1 • (604) 207-1127

The fast and convenientway to fly to DowntownVictoria from Richmond.

Business and personal travel madeeasy – did we mention there’s freeparking at the Richmond terminal? Tel: (604) 274-1277 • www.harbourair.ca

Book, Board, & Fly... It’s that simple!

Fortune Wok is a Wonton and Noodle Bar thathas an authentic selection of gourmet

Chinese cuisine served buffet style, whichincludes all your favourites such as SesameChicken, Shanghai Noodles, BBQ Pork, etc.

BAGGAGE STORAGE

Locations:International & Domestic Arrivals

Tel: (604) 303-4500

Coats, small camera bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.00 per item

Small suitcases, small bags (Carry-on size) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.00 per item

Large suitcases, small boxes, small trunks, fishing rod tubes,

Small heavy items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.00 per item

Large trunks, large boxes, skis, bicycles, sailboards, dog cages,

Snowboards, golf bags, hockey bags, oversized items . . . . . . . .$6.00 per item

Please note: Charges are per day. Same charges apply to storage less than the 24 hour period.

NEED FAXING, PHOTOCOPYING, OR

INTERNET CAPABILITIES?

Visit our Business Centre at the

International Arrivals Level 2

International Terminal Departures, Level 3604-303-3368

A hot dog with free chili and cheese sauce, a coolsandwich with all the fixin’s, a tangy taquito, soft,delicious pastry – when you’re hungry in a hurry,

hurry in to 7-Eleven.

When you want good, fresh taste and you want it fast, 7-Eleven is your ticket.

It’s freshness on the fly.

Located in Domestic Arrivals

FRESHNESSON THE FLY

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THREE AIRPORT SPASAirport LocationsOpen Daily8am – 7pm

Fairmont LocationMon.-Sat. 9am – 9pmSun. 10am – 6pm

AppointmentsNot Necessary

Relax & Revive@ US Departures – Gate E85

604-270-4772

@ Domestic Terminal, Level 1– Absolute Spa & Salon 604-278-2514

@ Fairmont Vancouver Airport604-248-2772

@ COMING SOON – Domestic Terminal (near Gate C32)

www.absolutespa.com

At the Vancouver Airport Dental Centre, we believe when itcomes to your dental health, you deserve every comfortand advantage. That means offering a wide variety ofstate-of-the-art dental techniques.■ Tooth Whitening/Bleaching Special: $100 for both upper & lower teeth

with new patient examination. (Includes 2 trays & 6 syringes of bleach)

■ Esthetic Veneers to Straighten, Whiten and Beautify teeth.

■ White Fillings; no metal, no mercury.

■ Stop bleeding gums and bad odours!

Mention this ad when booking a New Patient Examand get a FREE Dental Travel Kit.

See our dental hygienist to prevent early tooth loss

CDSLTD.BaggageServices

Breakfast is on us!Shop Daily! Shop Often!

Enter to win a FREE BREAKFAST*

at Medallist Bar & Grill with a minimum purchase of $5 at any of the following newsstands:

DAILY NEWSLevel 3—Domestic Terminal,

Departures

NEWS CONNECTIONSLevel 3—InternationalTerminal, Departures

SEA TO SKY NEWSLevel 3—InternationalTerminal, Departures

(*Maximum value $10 before taxes and gratuity).One daily draw in March and April. See stores for details.



Visit the Palomino Bar & Grilland choose from their menuselection that offers all-daybreakfast/brunch, soup and

salads, lunch, light meals andinnovative cocktails.

Enjoy our full breakfast menu from 5 a.m.-11 a.m., or a Teen Burger alongwith our famous Onion Rings and Root

Beer for lunch and dinner.

Domestic Terminal Departures, Level 3

604-303-3343

Enjoy freshly prepared quick-serveJapanese and Chinese cuisine at

Wok n’ Roll.Menu choices range from sushi and

bento boxes to rice bowls, noodle soupsand delicious Chinese dishes.

With “Food on the Fly,” all menu itemscan be specially packaged to enjoy

onboard your flight.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT YOUR PET!!Aeropet offers a wide variety of toys and 100% natural treats that your petwill love. Check out our great line of fun-wear for dogs, including sunglasses, hats, jackets,scarves and collars.

U.S. Departures, Level 3 (across from U.S. check in)

MILESTONE’S RESTAURANT & BAR offers globally inspired food and innovative cocktails in a warm and stylish atmosphere in their full-service restaurant.

The menu features a variety of selections for breakfast, lunch, dinner,and “in-betweens”.

Domestic TerminalDepartures, Level 3604-303-3221

Domestic Terminal Departures, Level 3 (near Gate A2)604-273-9001

Wok n ’RollWok n ’RollDomestic Terminal Building – Level 3 Departures

Visit Pacific Grill and choose from our menu selection that

offers hot breakfast, burgers, fish and chips, salads and

sandwiches. We also offer a selection of drinks at our bar.

Pacific Grill U.S. Departures (near Gate E80)

Open early forbreakfast at 6 a.m. daily.

MedallistBar & GrillDomestic Terminal Departures, Level 3

featuring:

Traditional TwoEgg BreakfastAny style eggs with your choice of crispy bacon or country

sausage with hash browns and choice of toast.



Coming SoonThe former DTB – Level 3 Sporting Eyesspace and the adjacent Great CanadianBook Company will be renovated andbecome the new home of Virgin Books &Music.Scheduled to open in April, the new storewill offer a wide range of CDs, DVDs, booksand more.

Aviation World is North America’s premier pilotand aviation enthusiast store, with more than 7,000book titles, a huge selection of pilot supplies,collectibles, clothing, prints, kits and hobby supplies,and much more…

Please visit us at 6080 Russ Baker Way, Unit 105 atthe corner of Gilbert Rd. and Russ Baker Way.

phone: 604-718-7400fax: 604-718-7401Internet: www.aviationworld.ca

Domestic Terminal, DeparturesLevel 3

International Terminal, DeparturesLevel 3

604-303-3073

Domestic Terminal,Level 1

604-207-1621

AIRPORT FABRICARECLEANERS

SAVE UP TO 15%!• Take advantage of the Employee Rate

by presenting your RAPs or Valid Company ID and SAVE up to 15%.

• Drycleaning And Laundry Monday to Saturday.

• Fast alterations and repairs done on premises.• Free pick-up and delivery from your office.

VANCOUVER’S AVIATION ENTHUSIAST AND PILOT SUPERSTORE

The thought of serving more than16-million people per year wouldno doubt be exhausting to some,

but HMSHost retail general managerEdward Li finds it invigorating.

As general manager of numerousretail outlets at YVR, Edward’sfocus is on providing excellent cus-tomer service and satisfying cus-tomers 24 hours a day, 365 days ayear. Edward believes having consis-tently high customer service stan-dards is paramount to business suc-cess and works to ensure that eachHMSHost retail associate pursuesongoing development and training.

His job also entails developing andexecuting operating targets and coor-dinating stock between the warehouseand stores to ensure customers haveaccess to the latest products. Some ofthe retail brands under Edward’s care-ful watch include: British Columbiaand Beyond, Gifts of the Raven,Daily News and perennial favouriteRocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

Edward says that beyond work-ing with great people in a great envi-ronment, he and his team are drivento provide customer service excel-lence by the heartfelt letters ofthanks from travellers. He says it isnot uncommon for travellers to callor send a note thanking staff mem-bers for their help or commendingHMSHost on the unparalleled levelof service.

A long-time resident of theVancouver area, Edward has only

been on the job for seven months buthas spent more than 25 years in theretail industry. He says his love ofYVR and the opportunity to workwith such a diverse crowd weresome of the reasons he came to theairport. With a career spanning morethan a quarter of a century, Edwardknows a thing or two about retailand plans to use this knowledge tokeep HMSHost’s group of stores onthe cutting edge of products and ser-vices.

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CUSTOMSBROKERS

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Toll-Free 1-800-663-4080www.summitcustomsbrokers.com

Pacific Hwy. (Border)Tel: (604) 538-8414FAX (604) 538-8148

Offices in Dawson Creek, Kelowna, Osoyoos,Penticton, Prince George, B.C.

Whitehorse, Yukon, Vernon

Summit Customs BrokersCustoms Brokers & Consultants

YVR PEOPLEMeet Edward Li: The Host With The Most

Cathay Pacific Airways was pre-sented the “Airline of the Year2006” award from U.S.-based Air

Transport World (ATW) magazine ata gala presentation in Singapore lastmonth. Accepting the award on behalf

of Cathay Pacific, chief executivePhilip Chen attributed the recognitionto the guidance and leadership of theboard, the excellence of all who workfor the airline and the support of theairline’s partners and customers.

Chen also dedicated the award tothe people of Hong Kong.

“As the home carrier of HongKong, we owe much to their [the peo-ple of Hong Kong’s] enterprisingspirit, vitality, talent and determina-tion, which has always been part ofour corporate culture—strivingalways to do better,” said Chen.

Chen acknowledged that receipt ofthe award was made even more spe-cial because Cathay Pacific is cele-

brating its 60th anniversary this year.“For an airline to win this award

it should have provided exemplaryservice to the public while compil-ing a model safety record,” saidJ.A. Donoghue, ATW’s editorialdirector. “It should also have beeninnovative in developing new mar-kets and services, been a leader inapplying new technology to the air-line industry, and consistently beenprofitable.”

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604-276-1962Complimentary Parking

■ St. Patrick’s Week Specials (March 11-17)Make any entrée a 3-course meal for $7.99 (by adding soup, salad ordessert)

■ St. Patrick’s DayLive music from the Mad Celts

■ Thursday Night Blues and PPV Hockey

Big Screen TVs.All Canucks’ games

including Pay-Per Viewwith great drinkspecials & prizes

during every game.

Kitchen openstill midnight

daily with fullMenu.

MarchEventsin TheCastle!

Fabulous 3-Course Dinner at unbelievable pricesCheck it out at www.cravingsbistro.com

Oak St. & 72nd Avebehind the Coast Hotel

reservations604-264-8444

now openSundays

Cathay Pacific Receives ATW’s Airline Of The Year Award

Cathay Pacific’s chief executive, Philip Chen (right), receives the “Airline ofthe Year 2006” award from Air Transport World’s editorial director J.A.Donoghue.

Name That Aircraft ContestSend the correct name of this aircraft (make and model) and you could

win a $50 Gift Certificate to Cravings Bistro at Oak and 72nd Avenuein Vancouver.

February contest winner:Carolyn Cutt, Vancouver

Aircraft: Beechcraft Bonanza G36

Send your answer by: Email: [email protected]: (604) 736-6750 or Mail: Skytalk, 306-5400 Airport Road

South, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4A draw will be made from all correct entries received by March 30,

2006. The winner’s name will be published in theApril edition of SkyTalk.

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■ Available to suit your requirements:• Offices from 300 to 1,800 sq. ft.• Shops and storage from 500 to

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Base Rates:$8.00 per sq. ft. per annum

13Special Offer from Bell for YVR Employees

$20.00 for 200 minutes*

• 200 local Anytime minutes

• Unlimited Evenings (8pm – 7am) and Weekends

• FREE Message Centre Express

• FREE Call Display

• FREE Mobile Browser (up to 100kB)

• FREE Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling, and Detailed Billing

• FREE Car Charger, Headset, and Case

Only available at:Bell – Blundell Centre8180 No. 2 Road, Richmond Tel: 604 204-2363

* Offer expires April 30, 2006. For details contact the Bell Store

B.C.’s Motorcycle Messenger ServiceAs fast as humanly possible!

There is no faster way to move packages in B.C.

Day or night; we offer the undisputedfastest delivery service.

We service a diverse range of clients

Call for pricesBC Bikes

Express Couriers 778 772 0424

Huge Inventory of2006 Models!More Than 70 Used Vehicles In Stock!

Grant McDaniel(former YVR Air Canada employee)

Sales and Leasing of New and Used Vehicles

Cell: 604-868-5875 Christian ChiaPresident

OpenRoad Auto Group

YVR Expands Its Connections

Romance Package Winner

Summer is the busiest period atYVR. As such, the AirportAuthority has announced the fol-

lowing flight schedule enhancementsand new non-stop routes: • Beijing—between July and

October, increased service to ninetimes per week on Air China

• Belfast—between June andOctober, weekly nonstop service onZoom

• Cardiff—between June andOctober, weekly nonstop service onZoom

• Hamilton—beginning on May 1,daily service on WestJet

• Hanover—between June and

October, Condor will offer weeklyservice via Halifax

• London—from May to October,increased service to 13 times perweek on British Airways

• Paris—between June and October,weekly one-stop service, viaCalgary, on Zoom

• Sydney—beginning in June, threeflights per week, via San Francisco,on Qantas

• Washington—between June andSeptember, daily service on United.

Visit the flight information sectionat www.yvr.ca to find out more aboutthese and other destinations served byYVR.

During the week of February 7-14,the Merchants at YVR sponsored aValentine’s promotion with a prize

package valued at more than $1,000. For a minimum $10 purchase at

sponsors’ locations, contest partici-pants received an entry ballot, fromwhich the winner’s name was drawnon Valentine’s Day.

Congratulations to the grand-prizewinner, Rod McMillan of Ladner,B.C., who won the following: • One night’s accommodation—

Fairmont Gold Room;• Dinner for two at Globe@YVR;• Binge Spa products• 4-lb. box of chocolates• $50 floral gift certificate

• Pair of Vancouver Canucks tickets• Cuff links and broach• Pucci wine glasses• Body- Shop skincare products• Y-Spa gift box.

Rod McMillan,winner of thisyear’s YVRRomancePackage,which was val-ued at morethan $1,000.

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Win! • Win! • Win!FLIGHT SIMULATORValue $400

YVR Aviation and Collectable ShowSponsored by: BCIT Aerospace Campus • Aviation World • YVR SkyTalk Newspaper

www.yvraviationshow.com

(604) 809-7972

YVR Aviation and Collectable ShowIN CONJUNCTION WITH BCIT OPEN HOUSE

Saturday May 6, 2006 – BCIT Hangar at YVR

Plan to attend the show and with your ticket purchase

enter to win this Flight Simulator 2004 package containing Pro Pedals

and Yoke.

$500 Advance Ticket.Purchase at Aviation World, 6080 Russ Baker Way Win this 2004 Flight Sim Package.

west, WestJet was honoured withmany prestigious awards.

In 2000, WestJet’s founderswere honoured as The Ernst andYoung Entrepreneur of the Yearfor Canada.

In 2001, the founders receivedan International Entrepreneurshipaward for Outstanding Teamwork.

In 2003, 2004 and 2005,WestJet was named in Canada’sTop 25 Most RespectedCorporations list, and was recent-ly acknowledged for having themost admired corporate culture inThe 2005 Canadian CorporateCulture Study by CanadianBusiness and Waterstone HumanCapital Ltd.

WestJet is Canada’s leadinglow-fare airline offering sched-uled service throughout its 33-cityNorth American network. Lastmonth, the airline introduced newnon-stop service and increased thenumber of departures in its exist-ing route network. • New daily non-stop service

between Vancouver andHamilton begins May 1.

• Service between Vancouver andToronto increases to five non-stop flights per day.

• Service between Vancouver andWinnipeg increases to three non-stop flights per day.

• Service between Vancouver andMontreal increases to two non-stop flights every business day.

“WestJet has a ten-year founda-tion on which we intend to buildCanada’s true national airline,”said WestJest president and CEO,Clive Beddoe. “[One] that will bestable, profitable and most impor-tantly, dedicated to providing anexceptional travel experience forour guests,”

The airline’s fleet includes theBoeing Next-Generation 737-600,737-700 and 737-800. The mostrecent addition is the BoeingNext-Generation 737-600.

Both the 737-700 and 737-800series aircraft are all equipped withblended winglets, which increaselift, improve fuel efficiency, loweremissions and reduce engine-maintenance costs.

WestJet, FROM PAGE 1

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WantedSales/Flight Dispatcher

Full-time position available for Flight Dispatcher.

Involves sales and managerial duties. Individual must be well-organized,

motivated, and have good communication skills. Able to work weekends.

Knowledge of the B.C. Coast an asset. Drop résumé off in person at

Seair Seaplanes, 4640 Inglis Drive, Richmond

Business Development ManagerThe Company: Linehaul Express is the General Sales Agent for CathayPacific’s Wholesale Courier Product worldwide (www.linexsolutions.com).Due to expansion plans this year, the company will be opening an officein Vancouver with the focus of the business being on adding value-addedproducts on Cathay Pacific’s network.

Business development role:• Marketing and sales of Cathay Pacific’s Wholesale Courier product.• Marketing and sales of Linex’s import and export delivered courier

and cargo products.• Marketing and sales of RPX’s premium end products in, to and from

Canada.

Requirements:Age: 25-40 years oldRevenue focused individual with a motivation to succeed.At least three years in a courier/cargo industry preferably in sales or operations.Candidate will have good organisational skills with experience in spread-sheets, sales and marketing.

Email your résumé to [email protected] or fax to (604) 682-7724.

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Tel. 604.261.4878 Open 7 days a week: 10 AM – 8 PM

For cleaner skin and healthier life… Hot Spring Day Spa

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POSITIONSAVAILABLE

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Wage $9.32/hr. Medical& Flight Benefits. Musthold valid Class 5 or 7N

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Please fax or e-mail résumé to

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Start in the right place.Providing uniformed security

officers since 1974.Securiguard is the Largest

Privately Owned Security Firmin BC.

Securiguard is seekingapplicants for security positionsat the Access Control Points in

the Vancouver Airport. Applicants must have

previously held a full YVRRestricted Area Pass. Security(BST) training will be provided

to suitable applicants.

Apply with your résumé via e-mail

[email protected] orby fax to

604-488-3523No Phone Calls Pleasewww.securiguard.com

Aircraft Refueler• Is the customer #1 with you? • Are you a positive, up-beat

person? • Do you have an inner need to do

things right in a timely manner? • Do you insist on working safely

and efficiently? • Are you known for your

reliability and dependability? • Do you enjoy working outside?

Million Air believes in providingthe highest level of customer

service in the industry. Million Airis seeking talented line service

technicians who believe inproviding value-added benefits to

our customers and excellentservice to our pilots and their

aircraft. Please fax your résumé to

schedule a confidential interviewwith our selection consultants.

The fax number is 604-278-4274

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after neighbourhood. An impeccably designed, master-planned community on the water’s edge, this award-

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historic Village of Steveston.

Walk, bike or rollerblade the promenade at all hours. Clutch gourmet coffees in the

winter months and delectable smoothies and ice cream in the summer. Dine on local

seafood overlooking the marina. Purchase fresh fish from the pier and kayak the still

waters of the Fraser River while bald eagles circle overhead. Here, you’ll find inspiration

in a neighbourhood as rich in cultural diversity as in natural beauty.

67 Craftsman-style townhomes,featuring exceptional luxury:

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Choose from 5 floor plans:

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Breath of fresh air

Relax in a quiet, village neighbourhood

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