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YVRAS Appoints NewPresident And CEO

Vancouver Airport Services(YVRAS) welcomes GeorgeH. Casey as its newest presi-

dent and chief executive officer.Casey will also serve as a mem-ber of the YVRAS Board ofDirectors.

Casey joined YVRAS in late2001, where he most recentlyheld the position of vice presi-dent of Operations and BusinessDevelopment. Frank O’Neill,former president and CEO ofYVRAS, retired on March 31,2006.

“We are pleased to have George in this role,” saidGraham Clarke, chair of YVRAS. “He brings morethan 20 years of experience in the global airport andaviation sector and during his last four years withYVRAS he has been a key member of our senior man-agement team. He has an excellent understanding ofour business and is well positioned to lead the compa-ny in its next phase of development.”

Before joining YVRAS, Casey held various seniormanagement positions with Airport GroupInternational (AGI), a private-sector airport manage-ment, development and airline service company basedin California, including president and managing direc-tor. He also held management-consulting positionswith Price WaterhouseCoopers and KPMG PeatMarwick’s infrastructure consulting groups where hewas responsible for airport financial, operational andplanning studies.

“Private investment, development and manage-ment of airports have become an accepted approach,”said Casey. “YVRAS has an excellent reputation inthe industry and is well positioned for continuedgrowth and value. With the addition of airports inCyprus and The Bahamas in 2006, YVRAS will have18 airports in seven countries, processing more than26-million passengers annually. I look forward to theopportunity and I am excited about the company’spotential.”

Vancouver Airport Services is a subsidiary of theVancouver International Airport Authority. The com-pany operates airports in several countries includingCanada, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Jamaica,Turks and Caicos, Cyprus and The Bahamas.

New Wing Takes ShapeYVR recently celebrated an important mile-

stone with the completion of the structuralsteel framework for the International

Terminal expansion—quite a feat when youconsider 3,750 metric tones of steel wereerected.

To commemorate the occasion, BobCowan, senior vice president, Engineering,hosted a ceremony recognizing the outstand-ing efforts involved in meeting this challenge.Through the teamwork of several differentgroups, YVR was able to meet its goal. Theteam included: Empire Iron Works, PCL, thegeneral contractor, Stantec, the lead architec-

tural firm, structuralengineers BushBohlman and theYVR ProjectManagement teamheaded by RayZibrik.

The largest pro-ject of the AirportAuthority’s $1.0-billion capital program, the$420-million, nine-gate expansion is pro-gressing on time and on budget. By spring2007, phase one of the International Terminalexpansion will be completed, adding four

gates, two of which will be able to accommo-date the new Airbus A380.

For further information on the AirportAuthority’s construction projects, visitwww.yvr.ca and click on Construction.

YVR Soars As An Economic Engine For B.C.Anew economic impact study confirms that

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)continues to be an integral part of British

Columbia’s thriving economy, accounting forsome 26,700 direct jobs and $6.8-billion intotal economic output. The results werereleased earlier this month by VancouverInternational Airport Authority president andCEO Larry Berg in a speech to the VancouverBoard of Trade.

Since the last study in 2000, YVR has

maintained its employment base, despite theaviation industry’s downturn following 9/11,SARS and record high fuel prices. The num-bers of jobs, economic output and GDP haveall grown over the past five years, eventhough the number of employers has droppedto 360 from 400 in that same period.

“Our industry has gone through a numberof changes and faced some significant chal-lenges,” said Berg. “The airport businesscommunity has demonstrated an ability to

adapt and even grow during some toughtimes, solidifying YVR’s role as an economicgenerator in its own right, and a facilitator ofprovincial job creation.”

The continued growth of the airport’semployment and economic impact between2000 and 2005 is due to several factorsincluding:• A 15 per cent growth in the number of

Air Canada Accelerates Wide-Body Fleet Modernization ProgramAir Canada has signed a 10-year lease for

one new Boeing 777-300ER fromInternational Lease Finance Corporation

(ILFC), accelerating its wide-body fleetrenewal and modernization program. The air-line will take delivery of the leased aircraft inMay 2007, bringing the total number ofBoeing 777s in its fleet to eight.

Delivery of the leased aircraft will allow AirCanada to accelerate the return of an AirbusA340-300, originally scheduled to be returnedto ILFC in mid-2009. The transaction is part ofan ongoing renewal program to give Air Canadaone of the most modern aircraft fleets in theworld and provide savings on fuel, expandedrange capabilities and other efficiencies.

In November 2005, Air Canada concludedagreements with Boeing for the acquisition ofup to 36 Boeing 777s and up to 60 Boeing787 Dreamliners. The agreements includefirm orders for 18 Boeing 777s, plus purchaserights for 18 more, in a yet-to-be determinedmix of the 777 family’s newest models: the777-300ER, the 777-200LR Worldliner andthe 777 freighter.

Delivery of the 777 aircraft is scheduledto commence in March 2007. The agree-ments also include firm orders for 14 Boeing787 Dreamliners, plus options and purchaserights for an additional 46 aircraft. AirCanada’s first 787 is scheduled for deliveryin 2010.

George H. Casey,Vancouver AirportServices presi-dent and CEO.

SEE ECONOMIC ENGINE, CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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flights to destinations outside NorthAmerica;

• Construction projects, such as theDomestic Terminal upgrade. In 2004alone, 410 person years of construc-tion employment was generated;

• Continued growth in air cargo,including the development of a UPShub at YVR;

• Growth of WestJet and otherdomestic carriers;

• Expansion of retail services in theU.S. terminal.

The arrival of each passenger andcargo flight generates jobs in passen-ger, cargo and aircraft handling aswell as with services offered at theairport such as retail concessions andcar rental agencies. The study foundthat each time an Asia-Pacific air ser-vice with a local crew lands at YVR,close to 795 hours of employment aregenerated. Over a year, the twice-daily service generates 369 personyears of employment.

“As YVR grows and develops itsgateway advantage, the airport’s eco-nomic impact will also grow,” saidBerg.

The gateway strategy promisesadditional employment at YVR: each1,000 origin-destination passengersgenerate 3,300 hours of employmentat YVR while each 1,000 passengersconnecting from Asia at YVR gener-ate 4,900 hours of employment, dueto additional employment from theconnecting flight.

The study, conducted byInterVistas Consulting, is the sixtheconomic impact study of YVR.Since 1994, the first study followingthe transfer of management from thegovernment to the Airport Authority,some 8,800 direct person years ofemployment have been created.

To view the summary report of the2005 economic impact study, visitwww.yvr.ca > Airport Authority >News.

Known in the CanadianAir Force by the callsign “Richmo,” and

more recently at YVR as“Plumber 13,” CraigRichmond will now have anew title: president andCEO of NassauInternational Airport in TheBahamas.

Born in Vancouver andraised in Kamloops, Craigjoined the Canadian Air Force at theage of 17, earning his wings in 1981.After a decade of flying CF-18Hornets and CF-104 Starfighters athome and abroad, Craig returned toschool, earning an MBA at theUniversity of Manitoba. Unawarethat airport operations was in hisfuture, Craig worked as a consultantin IT project management, forestryand small business.

It was as a consultant that Craigwas first introduced to the VancouverInternational Airport Authority in1995. Initially tasked with developinga new AVOP program, his success ledto a full-time position, and eventualpromotion to vice president of AirportOperations in 1998. In this role, Craigwas challenged with the rapid growthof Vancouver International Airportand numerous changes to the air trav-el industry.

The most dramatic events ofCraig’s tenure were those surround-ing September 11, 2001, the recoveryat YVR and the ensuing decline in airtravel. In the weeks and months fol-

lowing the tragedy,Craig’s leadership wasinstrumental in theresumption of regular air-port schedules and duties,and in the implementa-tion of increased security.

Throughout his careerat YVR, Craig gained theutmost respect for theprofessionalism of theYVR team and their con-

tributions to the success of VancouverInternational Airport. “I was alwaysaware that even though I was often infront of the cameras, many, manygreat people were actually doing thework, and making YVR the fantasticairport that it is today.”

As he hands off his portfolio to hissuccessor, Paul Levy, Craig looks for-ward to his new role as president andCEO. His vision is to transformNassau Airport into the “Jewel of theCaribbean” taking full advantage ofthe colourful, rhythmic and welcom-ing culture of The Bahamas. Craigsteps into the role with a clear man-date: to plan, build and operate a newterminal while making improvementsto the existing facilities.

For anyone eager to pursue acareer in airport management, Craigsays, “Arm yourself with solid skills,take advantage of lucky breaks and beready to jump into a new role at anytime.”

It looks like Craig’s philosophyhas served him well.

Your Airport Community NewspaperAPRIL 2006 ISSUE • VOL. 13 • NO. 6

YVR SKYTALK, the official newspaper of the Vancouver International Airport, is owned and published monthly byWestco Marketing Ltd. for the more than 26,000 people who make up the airport community at YVR. No portion of this

publication may be reproduced in whole or part without the written permission of the publisher.

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Publisher: Patrick Stewart

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YVR Editorial Liaisons: Kate Forrester, Ralph Eastman

Contributing Writers: Peter Kutney, Artie Chumpol, Jody Holgate

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PRESIDENT’S CORNERBy LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer

YVR By The Numbers

The Airport Authority’s mandate is to ensure YVRmeets the growing demand for air travel, andcontinues to realize its potential as a premier

global gateway and economic generator for BritishColumbia. So, we spend a lot of time thinking aboutthe future.

Sometimes, though, it’s good to pause and take alook at where we’re at now, because we’ve certainlycome a long way since we assumed responsibility forthe airport in 1992. That year, we had about 700 take-offs and landings a day, served 9.9-million passen-gers, and handled 144,000 tonnes of cargo. Weoffered scheduled non-stop service to 10 internationaldestinations and eight in the United States.

YVR now averages about 800 aircraft arrivals anddepartures each day and in 2005, we welcomed morethan 16.4-million travellers, a new record, and handled223,700 tonnes of cargo. We now provide schedulednon-stop service to 18 international destinations and23 in the United States.

Where does our traffic come from? Domestic pas-sengers make up slightly more than half of the annualtraffic through YVR. Transborder passengers accountfor about a quarter of our yearly visitors; another 22per cent is made up of International passengers, withAsia-Pacific travellers at about 15 per cent andEuropean travellers at about seven per cent. The bal-ance is comprised largely of travellers from Mexicoand the Caribbean.

Of all the passengers who pass through YVR, abouta third connect to onward flights. Approximately 65per cent of YVR passengers are tourists – residentsfrom outside of B.C. travelling for leisure purposes –

while 30 per cent are travelling for business. Demographically speaking, nearly 80 per cent of

YVR passengers are over the age of 35. Thefemale/male split is nearly even, at 53 per cent and 47per cent, respectively.

That’s a look at our passengers, but where are theygoing? The top three destinations to and from YVRare, in order: Toronto, Calgary and Los Angeles. Theshortest flight from Vancouver is service to Nanaimo,which clocks in at 24 minutes. The longest non-stopflight offered from YVR is to Manila, more than 10,548kilometres away – that flight takes 14-and-a-halfhours.

This snapshot of where we are now also gives us aview of where we’re going. When we look to ourgrowth areas, we see increases in several sectors,most notably the European sector, where traffic wasup by 11.6 per cent in 2005 compared with 2004. Wealso saw growth in domestic traffic, which increasedby 4.5 per cent; transborder (Canada-U.S.) traffic,where we saw a 3.6 per cent increase; and Asia Pacifictraffic, which was up by a moderate 1.9 per cent.

With Approved Destination Status from thePeople’s Republic of China nearing completion, weexpect a more dramatic rise in Asia-Pacific traffic inthe years to come, as Chinese visitors find it easier tovisit Vancouver for tourism and leisure. With a city andprovince this beautiful, there is little doubt that trav-ellers the world over will continue to find reasons tovisit Vancouver, and that’s good news for YVR and forthe many businesses and services that depend on theairport and the tourism industry for their continuedsuccess.

Economic Engine, FROM PAGE 1

YVR PEOPLE

Craig Richmond: S on the Compass… By Artie Chumpol

Over the last few years, technologyhas changed dramatically, makingimmediacy the watchword.

Travellers can now conveniently‘time shift’ and ‘place shift’ theiractivities, allowing them to performthese activities wherever it’s conve-nient.

For example, companies that pro-vide short-term and no-term rentalsfor travellers needing access tophones and lap top computers havebecome increasingly popular.

Since 1987, Cita Cellular has been

offering the convenience of short-term and no-term phone rentals.Taking advantage of changes in wire-less speed, along with the increasedcomputing power of cell phones andsmart phones, Cita offers equipmentwith three new services:

Visual GPS Tracking. Travellerssee a map with clear directions andvisual horizon-based views of a loca-tion; making it easy to track the desti-nation and if an incorrect detour ismade, directions immediately showhow to correct the travel route.

Cell Phone Translator. Travellersspeak into their cell phone and itrepeats the sentence in the new lan-guage of choice. It is also possible totype the sentence and read the transla-tion.

Email/Internet Accessibility.Using web-client access or ‘push’emails, travellers can view theiremails at a later time if Internet acces-sibility is unavailable. A built-in cam-era can photocopy documents anddata can be entered from the alphanu-meric keyboard. In turn, data can be

collected and stored for later use orsent to a location for immediateaction.

The equipment may be rented on ashort- or no-term basis from theTourism Info Centres at YVR’s

Domestic and International Terminallocations, or from the downtownlocation at 200 Burrard Street.

For further information contactDebra Danny at Cita Cellular at 604-657-5020 or visit www.cita.info.

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Readers’ Choice AwardsWeekly Winners Claim Their Prizes

Last month, SkyTalk and theMerchants of YVR, together withZoom Airlines and Pepsi, launched

the second annual Readers’ ChoiceAwards, running until the end ofApril.

The Readers’ Choice insert, onpages 7-10 of this month’s SkyTalk,lists the participating sponsors, whoare also providing weekly drawprizes. For a chance at winning one ofthe weekly draws, along with thegrand prize trip for two to Paris onZoom Airlines, simply vote for yourfavourite YVR shop, service orrestaurant. No purchase is necessary.

Entry forms are available at any ofthe Readers’ Choice displays through-out the terminals, or at either of theCustomer Information Counters.

March’s prize winners were:Kathleen Stubbs of Vancouver, whowon a pair of Vancouver Canuckstickets; Jeff Kawalski of NorthVancouver, who received a suitcase;

Raff Agruno of Vancouver, who tookhome a $50 Absolute Spa GiftCertificate and an A&W Gift Pack.Winners also received a Pepsi 12-pack.

All weekly winners are also eligi-ble for the grand-prize draw for thetrip to Paris, which will be drawn atthe end of this month.

Readers’ Choice winner Kathleen Stubbswon a pair of Vancouver Canucks ticketsand a Pepsi 12-pack in Week One of thesecond annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

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The annual BCIT Aerospace OpenHouse event, to be held at theBCIT Aerospace Technology

Campus on Sea Island on Saturday,May 6, is an opportunity to get closeto the various aircraft and machineryon display. For those considering acareer in aviation or the aerospaceindustry, the event provides theopportunity to talk with experiencedinstructors and industry experts in a

relaxed atmosphere and exploreBCIT’s unique educational offeringsthrough interactive student-createddisplays.

There’s no admission cost and youdon’t need to pre-register to attend.

New this year is the addition of theYVR Aviation and CollectableShow as part of the BCIT OpenHouse. The Collectable Show offersenthusiasts of everything aviation theopportunity to browse and buy fromtwo dozen exhibitors of civil and mil-itary aviation collectables—frompilot wings to custom wood airplanereplicas—as well as enjoy the cama-

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held at the BCIT Campus at YVR, is$5. Tickets will be available at thedoor, or can be purchased in advancefrom Aviation World at 6080 RussBaker Way, Richmond. There will belots of great prizes including a drawfor a $400 flight simulator.

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• Toyland

DUTY FREE• Avenue Collections

• Burberry

• Connoisseur

• Folli Follie

• Hermès

• Maple Creek General Store

• Rare Earth

• Roots

• Spirit of the North

• Swarovski

• Tax & Duty Free

Services• Absolute Spa at YVR

• Absolute Spa at theFairmont VancouverAirport

• 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

TRIP FOR 2 TO PARIS plus Weekly Draw Prizes.

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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

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.

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

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 May, 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

A P R I L 2 0 0 6 • 11

Send the correct name of this aircraft (makeand model) and you could win a $50 GiftCertificate to Cravings Bistro at Oak and

72nd Avenue in Vancouver.

March contest winner: April Green, VancouverAircraft: Challenger 601

Send your answer by: Email:jstewart@westerndriver.com

Fax: (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 April 30, 2006. Thewinner’s name will be published in the

May edition of SkyTalk.

Name That Aircraft

CONTEST

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Day or night; we offer the undisputedfastest delivery service.

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Notice of Annual Public MeetingThe Board of Directors of Vancouver InternationalAirport Authority announces that the Annual Public

Meeting will be held to present the Airport Authority’s2005 Annual Report and financial statements. The

meeting is scheduled for:

Thursday, May 113:30 p.m.

International Terminal BuildingDepartures Level, East ConcourseVancouver International Airport

Richmond, B.C.

The 2005 Annual Report will also be available April 28through our website: www.yvr.ca.

Vancouver International Airport Authority

is a community-based, not-for-profit

organization that operates Vancouver

International Airport (YVR). w w w . y v r . c a

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Carry-On Luggage Packing TipsSummer is one of the busiest travel

periods and with increased securi-ty restrictions early airport arrival

is advised. To alleviate stress and pre-vent travel delays, contact your air-line to find out the number and size ofitems permitted as carry-on luggage.

The following are some considera-tions when packing:

Remember to pack only what youneed for the duration of your flightand to leave out prohibited items suchas bear and dog sprays, homemadewine and unsealed alcoholic bever-ages. If your backpack triggers analarm be prepared to have the com-partments searched.

One canister of insect repellantaerosol is permitted in your carry-on.However, check with your air carrierbefore packing since flammableaerosols are not permitted in checkedbaggage.

Most sporting equipment,including skis, snowboards, skatesand golf clubs, is not allowed ascarry-on and must be placed inchecked baggage. Golf clubs shouldbe thoroughly cleaned as chemicalresidue may trigger screening alarmsand cause delays.

Ensure toy guns, firearms,ammunition and cartridges areproperly packed in your checked bag-gage. If your baggage contains a toy

gun or any other object resembling aprohibited weapon, notify your aircarrier to avoid potential delays dur-ing screening.

Computers and electronicdevices may require screening. Tominimize time spent at the screeningpoint, remove computers and videocameras from their carrying cases andplace them in a tray.

Cameras and film should betransported in your carry-on baggage.All cameras must undergo X-rayinspection, which is safe for filmunder 800 ISO/ASA. You mayrequest a hand search of your film,but you will be required to take thefilm out of your camera.

Avoid packing jewellery or othermetal objects that could triggeralarms and delay your trip.

To see which items are prohibitedin carry-on and checked baggage visitwww.catsa.gc.ca/english/travel_voy-age/list.htm.

TRAVEL TALK

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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

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

May 6YVR Aviation And Collectable Show in conjunction with BCIT Open HouseBCIT Hangar at YVRTickets available at Aviation World, 6080 Russ Baker Way, Richmond,B.C.For more information, call 604-809-7972 or visitwww.yvraviationshow.com

May 11YVR Annual Public Meeting3:30 p.m., International Terminal Building, Departures Level, EastConcourseThe Vancouver International Airport Authority’s Board of Directors willpresent the Airport Authority’s 2005 Annual Report and financial state-ments. As of April 28, the report will also be available at www.yvr.ca.

May 27Building Bridges A Black Tie Gala: “The New Realm of Community Policing”River Rock Show Theatre, 8811 River Road, Richmond, B.C.Dinner and dance with a live and silent auction in support of theRichmond Community Policing Fund and the Mounted PoliceFoundation.Tickets available at Ticketmaster and the River Rock Show Theatre boxoffice.

May 31 - June 2Western Aerospace Alliance Conference 2006: “Alliances as a Growth Strategy” Painters Lodge, Campbell River, B.C. Hosted this year by the Aerospace Industry Association of BritishColumbia. For more information, call Andrew Huige at 604-538-0071, or emailinfo@aiabc.com.

Upcoming EVENTS

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MONEY MATTERS By Peter Kutney, Equinox Financial Group

Systematic Withdrawal Plan: A Great Strategy For Retirement Income

Mutual fund investors wanting regularincome from their investments have aunique and attractive option available: the

Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP). WithSWPs, investors are able to redeem modestportions of their mutual funds on a regularbasis while keeping the majority of the mutualfund invested.

The strategy is simple: reap rewards whilekeeping your money working. SWPs provideregular income while avoiding the capital ero-sion of a large, one-time withdrawal.Incremental withdrawals allow an investor’snest egg to continue increasing since most of itremains in the mutual fund.

In addition, SWPs offer flexibility as theinvestor chooses when and how the with-drawals will occur: for example, monthly, quar-terly, or semi-annually. What’s more, instruc-tions can be changed at any time. Generally,SWPs do not incur administration fees and theinvestor can specify payment to be received bycheque or direct deposit to a bank account.

SWPs offer numerous benefits. Incrementalwithdrawals help weather the natural ups-and-downs of market forces, as funds are redeemedduring different months at different prices,

avoiding a large one-time redemption at anunfavourable price. With a well-planned andcarefully monitored SWP, the bulk of one’sinvestment may grow quickly enough to match,or even outpace, the rate of withdrawals.However, investors must ensure withdrawalsdon’t exceed the mutual fund’s performance, orthe investment could be eroded considerably.

Numerous studies examining the amount ofcapital that can be withdrawn annually withoutdepleting capital, using back-tested withdraw-al rates of four- to eight per cent over a 40- to50-year period, have been done. The conclu-sion? With a balanced portfolio of stocks andbonds, it is possible to withdraw four- to fiveper cent of your account value each year, withcapital being exhausted in only the mostextreme “bear” market.

Who uses SWPs? Retirees wishing to sup-plement their CCP or OAS income are primecandidates. Also, people who have made sub-stantial past investments for a special purpose,such as an emergency fund to supplementunemployment, funds to finance a sabbaticalyear, or income for an entrepreneur in the earlystages of a new business. A SWP can betremendously useful in a variety of situations.

Finally, a word about the tax treatment ofSWPs. SWP payments from a RegisteredSavings Plan (RSP) or Retirement IncomeFund (RIF), are 100 per cent taxable whilemonthly payments from a non-RSP accountare non-taxable. A T3 tax form will be issuedfor the share of dividend and interest incomereceived from the fund.

In summary, a SWP offers these importantfeatures:• Regular income allowing capital the poten-

tial to continue growing;• Predictable income, making budgeting easi-

er; • Control over where and when payments are

deposited; • Flexibility to change the structure at any

time.For more information on SWPs, contact

your investment advisor.

Peter Kutney is a financial planner withPartners in Planning and Equinox Financial

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

Passengers Rate YVR Among The Best YVR’s commitment to delivering unparalleled cus-

tomer service has been recognized, yet again.

In a recent survey, passengers rated YVR amongthe best airports in the world for customer satisfac-tion.

For the eighth consecutive year, YVR placedamong the top 10 airports for customer satisfaction inthe 2005 AETRA survey of international airports.YVR was rated No. 4 overall in the Americas and No.6 in the world in its size category of 15- to 25-millionpassengers per year. This year, YVR also earned thedistinction of second place in the Most ImprovedAirport category.

The AETRA survey measures satisfaction levelsin various customer service areas including: airportservices and facilities, efficiency of check-in staff andwaiting time at check-in, availability of directionalsignage and flight information screens, and overallairport environment, such as ambience and airportcleanliness.

AETRA distributed more than 100,000 question-naires at 66 airports worldwide. The rating reaffirmsYVR’s position among the world’s premier airportsand is a testament to the efforts of both employeesand the airport’s business partners.

AETRA, formerly known as IATA, provides acustomer satisfaction benchmarking program formany of the world’s leading airports, includingLondon Heathrow, Amsterdam, Hong Kong,Singapore and Dubai.

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WantedDockhands / Shuttle Drivers

Full-time positions available. Successful applicants must have:Good customer relations

Clean driving recordAbility to work weekends

Drop résumé off in person atSeair Seaplanes, 4640 Inglis Drive, Richmond

New Challenges at YVRAirside Escort Program - Now Hiring

Starting wage of $13-$15/hr after certification.Securiguard is seeking candidates with Airport Operations

experience including Aircraft operations; VHF radiocommunications;a work history that demonstrates a personal

commitment to safety;Airport/airfield experience that demonstratesan understanding of airport functionality, policy and procedures.Candidates must hold a valid BC Driver’s License, and currentlyhold a YVR Restricted Area Pass (RAP) or have recently held a

YVR RAP.Extensive theory and practical airfield training andcertification required.

Please send résumé with Ref# AE2006email: dave@securiguard.com

or Fax: 604-488-3523No later than April 14, 2006

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JOB FAIREAeroground, Inc., the leader in the Air Cargo Handling industry is holding

a JOB FAIRE on Wednesday April 12th, 2006 at:Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Center7311 Westminster Hwy – Richmond, BC V6X183

The JOB FAIRE will be held from 9 am until 5:30 pm. Managers will bepresent to accept applications and conduct on-the-spot interviews!

COME ON OUT AND JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! We are accepting applications for the following positions:

WAREHOUSE AGENT, $9.50 to $10.50 per hourCall (604) 278-7299 for more information, Ask for Tim or Earl.

WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE FAIRE! Aeroground is also accepting walk-inapplications Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5pm at our YVR

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