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Federal government proposes new electronic travel application

By on January 7, 2014 in Government

The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) is urging the federal government to take a “light touch” approach to its proposed electronic travel authorization (eTA) requirement, under which millions of visitors to Canada would have to successfully apply before arriving to Canada by air. Under the new rules, all foreign nationals travelling from visa exempt countries, other […]

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Full image of Smaug dragon graces Air New Zealand’s 777-300

By on January 7, 2014 in Air New Zealand

In celebration of the second movie in the Hobbit trilogy, Air New Zealand recently unveiled a 54-metre image of the dragon Smaug on one of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The unveiling was the first time fans got a chance to see director Peter Jackson’s interpretation of Smaug. In the first Hobbit movie, the director revealed […]

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Aviation Quotes

By on January 2, 2014 in Aviation Quotes

The helicopter is probably the most versatile instrument ever invented by man. It approaches closer than any other to fulfillment of mankind’s ancient dreams of the flying horse and the magic carpet. — Igor Ivanovitch Sikorsky, comment on 20th anniversary of the helicopter’s first flight, September 13, 1959.

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California Restaurant Month spans 40 destinations in 2014

By on January 2, 2014 in Travel Features

Throughout January 2014, California restaurants are offering special restaurant week or month-long dining promotions that feature gourmet prix-fixe menus, wine-pairing opportunities and more as part of this Visit California-led promotion. The 11 new destinations for 2014 are Amador County, Calaveras County, Catalina Island, Escondido, Gilroy, South Lake Tahoe, Manhattan Beach, Stockton, Suisun City, Ventura and […]

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Boeing launches 777X with record-breaking orders

By on December 10, 2013 in Boeing

Boeing’s participation at the November 2013 Dubai Airshow was marked by the launch of the 777X—the world’s largest twin-engine jetliner—and the announcement of historic orders and new strategic agreements signed with key partners in the Middle East and around the world. Boeing chairman, president and chief executive officer Jim McNerney launched the 777X with 259 […]

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