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Larry Berg Flight Path opens to public

By on October 17, 2013 in YVR Community

On Friday September 27, 2013 Vancouver Airport Authority officially opened the new and improved Larry Berg Flight Path Park to the public. The park is located at the corner of Russ Baker Way and Airport Road and is directly in line with the end of the south runway, making it a prime location to plane […]

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2014 World Cup projected to generate US$10.9-billion in tourism revenue

By on September 19, 2013 in Travel Features

A special study conducted by the Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur) shows that tourism for the 2014 World Cup will generate US$10.9-billion for the 12 host cities of the games. This amount surpasses the public investments to prepare for the global event and includes spending by Brazilian and domestic tourists. On the local, state and federal […]

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The ultimate one-way ticket to ride

By on September 19, 2013 in Travel Features

There were no shortage of Canadian applicants to join Mars One—a $6-billion project that plans to establish a permanent human colony on Mars by 2023. The deadline to apply for the first mission was August 31, 2013 and almost 7,000 Canadians applied in the hope of being selected for the one-way trip. The thought of […]

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Boeing forecasts increased global demand for pilots and technicians

By on September 19, 2013 in Boeing

The commercial aviation industry will need more than one-million new pilots and technicians to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades, according to projects by Boeing. The Boeing 2013 Pilot and Technician Outlook projects that by 2032 the world will require 498,000 new commercial airline pilots and 556,000 new […]

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Increased competition for bumped passengers

By on September 19, 2013 in Aviation News

In two separate decisions released in August 2013, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) ordered Air Canada and Porter Airlines to provide reasonable compensation for disrupting a traveller’s flight plans. The  federal agency ruled that Air Canada’s 12-year-old bumping payout rate is outdated and doesn’t reflect the current price of airline tickets, accommodation and other incidental […]

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