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Air New Zealand is asking passengers to voluntarily weigh in before boarding so it can better understand the load their planes are carrying. The company wants the data to better plan fuel loads and routing to make their operation more efficient and it won't be making a public spectacle of those who take part. "We know stepping on the scales can be daunting. We want to reassure our customers there is no visible display anywhere," airline spokesman Alastair James said. "By weighing in, you'll be helping us fly safely and efficiently every time." Airlines now use standard weights for passengers for load calculations, adjusting them upward for winter, but those estimates are widely believed to be unrealistically low. People have gotten heavier and they're carrying more stuff onto the plane thanks to increasing baggage fees. The airline wants to weigh 10,000 passengers between May 2 and July 2, 2023. The airline did a similar survey with domestic passengers in 2021. Source www.AVWeb.com |
 The history of the Sisters of the Skies organization. |
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The number of 'sisters' or black female pilots in 2016 was dismal with a total of 15 at United and 5 in the US Coast Guard.
With such little representation and not having an effective way to address the issue, Nia and Angel made it a personal quest to connect all the black female pilots they knew. The intent was to provide a platform to support and encourage each other in a profession that didn’t speak to the unique challenges of black female pilots. On April 20, 2016, Angel initiated a group text message and invited Nia to be an initial participant of what would be known as 'Sisters of the Skies' or S.O.S. Major sponsors are United and Boeing, other sponsors include American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines and Republic Airways. The 5th Annual Scholarship and Fundraising Gala was held in Houston, Texas on February 11, 2023. Source: SistersoftheSkies.org |
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My late father, Doug Dawson, at his desk at the Dorval location in the 1980's. He was so proud of Air Canada! |
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Gimli Glider 40th anniversary of the landing
Our Gimli Glider team is experiencing high interest in this Anniversary and we will attempt to answer some of the frequently asked questions. We appreciate the public interest and are working towards a memory making weekend.
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This exciting event will take place on Tuesday June 27, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds, Windsor Road, Egham, TW20 0AE Please bring your own picnic, drinks, blankets and chairs. There are cafes serving ice creams and other snacks as well as toilet facilities nearby. A good way to socialise with old friends and colleagues. Ideal for all the family – everyone is most welcome. In case the weather is inclement we shall be providing Gazebos…. Looking forward to seeing you there! Please let us know by email at Another date for your diary: Pionairs UK / EC Christmas Lunch scheduled for Sunday December 3, 2023 Further details to come… |
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PAL Airlines inches closer to deal to fly more routes under Air Canada Express brand. PAL Airlines has signed a letter of intent with Air Canada that could see more routes for eastern Canada, according to a press release issued Tuesday. The proposal, which hasn't been finalized, would see PAL acquire up to six more Dash 8-400 planes, which would be operated on behalf of Air Canada under its Express brand. The term is up to five years for regional routes in eastern Canada. The routes operated by PAL on behalf of Air Canada would be an addition to the company's existing schedule and chartered flight network in eastern and Atlantic Canada. Source: www.cbc.ca/news |
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