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Air France-KLM Group To Acquire Non-Controlling Stake In SAS The Air France-KLM Group has purchased 19.9% of Scandinavian flag carrier SAS as part of the airline's restructuring efforts. SAS is now owned by a consortium led by American private equity firm Castlelake (32%), Lind Invest, and the airline group, which together will invest $1.175 billion. With AF-KLM stepping in, SAS plans to leave Star Alliance and begin commercial operations with the French-Dutch giant, paving the way for the carrier to move to the SkyTeam alliance. Source: SimpleFlying.com |
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United Airlines Orders Mix Of 110 New Boeing, Airbus Aircraft United Airlines announced it is posting its second giant order for new-generation aircraft. Last December, the airline ordered 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners as it continues replacing aging aircraft types and places more focus on international flying. The new order splits allegiance between Boeing and Airbus. United expects to receive 50 more Boeing 787-9's between 2028 and 2031 and 60 single-aisle Airbus A321neo models (new engine option) between 2028 and 2030. The order also includes options for an additional 50 Dreamliners and 40 more Airbus A321neos. Source: AVWeb.com |
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Terry Baker recalls – In September 1977, the ACRA annual golf was held in Shannon, Ireland, which I attended. One of my foursome was Stan Mulvey who, on a par three, aced the hole - his first. After the game, Stan and I went to the clubhouse and saw the pro to whom I introduced Stan. The pro said the appropriate congratulations followed by a pregnant pause. I then asked if the club recognizes such a personal event to which the pro said "No, not really, it happens very frequently on that short par 3." I pointed out that the event was Stan's first ace and the pro, reluctantly I thought, grabbed a sleeve of golf balls and handed it to Stan, then walked away. Game over! |
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Barbara Dunn shares this memory - As always, I enjoyed reading the latest issue of The NetLetter #1519 especially the article about the French Immersion course in Jonquière. I was lucky to attend this course in 1982. The family I lived with M and Mme Vaillancourt and their 3 sons, who were given very strict instructions about speaking English to me and this was followed to the letter. It was not until the last dinner with the family that I discovered that the 3 sons all spoke perfect English. The experience was invaluable and one I remember fondly. While speaking French in Vancouver was not the norm, I did manage to maintain my bilingual status for the rest of my career. As a Greencoat volunteer at YVR, I am always surprised at what is still in my memory bank after all these years. Thanks for the memories, Barb |
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Diane Kleiman Bellamy shares this memory - My husband, David, and I had a wonderful experience with Calm Air about 15 years ago on our trip to Churchill, Manitoba to visit the polar bears. We few from Winnipeg to Churchill with a quick stop in Thompson. We enjoyed a wonderful full meal and terrific service. The return trip was equally enjoyable. Diane Kleiman Bellamy, AC 1967-1998 |
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We always welcome feedback about Air Canada (including Jazz and Rouge) from our subscribers who wish to share current events, memories and photographs. Particularly if you have stories to share from one of the legacy airlines: Trans-Canada Air Lines, Canadian Airlines, CP Air, Pacific Western, Maritime Central Airways, Eastern Provincial, Wardair, Nordair, Transair, Air BC, Time Air, Quebecair, Calm Air, NWT Air, Air Alliance, Air Nova, Air Ontario, Air Georgian and all other Canadian based airlines that once graced the Canadian skies. Please feel free to contact us at We will try to post your comments in the next issue but, if not, we will publish it as soon as we can. Thanks! |
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Retired Air Canada corporate photographer, Brian Losito, sent us the following group of memory triggers from the Air Canada archives. |
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C-FCRA - Boeing 747-217B Delivered to CP Air November 15, 1973 |
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C-GCPE - McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 Delivered to CP Air November 1979 |
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CF-TOA - Boeing 747-133 Air Canada's first B-747 - delivered February 11, 1971 |
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The food and top notch service offered in First Class of the B747-100. The In-Flight crew loved working the B-747 since the large crew meant they only had to handle thirty-five passengers each on a full load. The passengers loved a twelve-channel selector for movies and music in both French and English. |