Terry Baker, co-founder of the NetLetter scours the internet for aviation related Trivia and Travel Tips for you, our readers, to peruse.
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Continuing our tale of the tails -
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Answers to the tails in NetLetter #1539 |
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Interline travel deals from Dynamic Travel and Cruises -
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Inaugural flight from Prince George to Terrace, was on May 2, 1951 by Central BC Airways using an Avro Anson Mk. V.
Central British Columbia Airways changed its name to Pacific Western Airlines in 1953.
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YYZ humble beginnings.
From humble beginnings to Canada's largest airport! The first passenger flight landing at what was then called Malton Airport, an American Airlines DC-3 from Buffalo touched down on August 29, 1938 at 13:10. The first of many landings. |
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As demand for air travel grew, new terminals and runways were quickly added. The first modern terminal, Aeroquay 1, was opened in 1964. Its innovative circular design was intended to handle up to 3.5 million passengers.
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When it was closed in 2004, Aeroquay 1 was handling almost 9 million passengers each year. To meet growing demand, Terminal 2 was opened in 1972, Terminal 3 in 1993 and a new Terminal 1 in 2004.
Today’s Pearson operates out of two terminals designed with a linear concept; Terminal 1 and 3. Terminal 2 was demolished in 2008.
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