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Air Canada Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver more benefits to their air freight customers around the world. The MoU, which builds on the airlines’ strategic commercial partnership announced last year, was signed at Emirates Headquarters in Dubai, UAE by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo and Matthieu Casey, Managing Director Commercial, Air Canada Cargo. Under the terms of the MoU, Air Canada Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo will work closely on a number of initiatives, which include expanding cargo interline options and block space agreements, pending any required regulatory approvals. These enhancements aim to offer freight customers of both airlines access to more capacity on a larger combined global network. Full story @ media.aircanada.com |
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From the early days of Trans-Canada Air Lines. |
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We go back in time in case some readers are interested in genealogy information on their families. We peruse the early additions of the 'Between Ourselves' magazine. |
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Issue dated August 1955 |
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Code words are forgotten for a moment while this graduating class of Passenger Agents (Tel) pose with Instructor R. V. Davies, at the right, after completing the basic course. From left back row: A. W. Parsons, YYC; Miss K. R. McArdle, YUL; Miss M. A. McManus, YWG; J. A Finlay, YVR; D. C. Hardy, YYC; G. Brown, YOW. Middle row: A. H. Kritzer, YWG; Miss S. Y. Tkach, YQG; R. R. Johnson, YYZ; Miss K. Parkes, YOW; Miss A. A. Stadnyk, YYZ. Seated: Misses C. Nemeth, YCY; A. McCrudden, YYT; E. Maloney, YOW and M. M. Ouellet, YUL. Editors' Note: A source of curiosity for us is that one member of the graduating class was from 'YCY' which, today, is Clyde River Airport in Nunavut. We expect it was probably a typo for YYC (Calgary). |
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Found in 'Horizons' magazine |
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Issue dated August 1972 |
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Human beings are not the only creatures taking to the air in record numbers this year. Because of the shipping industry's move to containerization, Air Canada has been carrying ever increasing numbers of animals. Between March 1971 and that year-end, 32 chartered cattle shipments were flown between Eastern Canada and points in Europe, the Caribbean and South America and 1972 looks to be the biggest year yet. By the end of June, 31 cattle shipments alone were flown to overseas markets in Italy, Venezuela, Brazil, Guyana, Jamaica and Greece. The demand isn't restricted to cattle alone. This year, the company has flown horses to France and Belgium, pigs to Cuba and calves to Africa. Shipments have also included elephants and eels and, in some cases mixed plane loads of cattle and pigs. The United States Air Force and Olympic Airways teamed up with the Company at Heraklion Airport to unload the first shipment of calves on the island of Crete. The DC-8 cargo aircraft unofficially stole the show when it landed at the Greek island's main airport during ceremonies marking inauguration of the airport. Accustomed to disembarking tourists of all nationalities, guests and local dignitaries seemed more interested in Air Canada's arrival and hurried over to watch the 286 'Canadians' being unloaded. The double-deck stalls in the freighter were unloaded by U.S. airmen of the Heraklion air base, supervised by Athens Sales Manager Ianni Souvaliotis. He is seen (dark glasses) welcoming the crew while the unloading operation begins. The Toronto-based crew of Captain Gus Crocker, First Officer Dan Parker and Second Officer Howie Jacobs flew the Crete cattle charter. Do these scenarios sound familiar? |
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The refurbished and redecorated cargo terminal at Kennedy International Airport was cause for celebration on completion of the project recently. The reception, which featured imported Canadian beer, oysters, and cheese, was attended by over 200 interliners and air freight representatives. Shown enjoying their new air-conditioned office are, from the left: Cargo Sales Representatives George Hoban and John Craddock; Secretary Emma Bishon and Hugh Burgoyne, Cargo Sales & Service Manager. |
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The exterior photo, shows the office located in the trailer, with cargo area in the building in the background. |
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Among those attending the party at the oyster bar, from the left: Cargo Agents Tom Fehrington, Larry Torto and Gil Leipa. |
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Attendees at the party included, from the left: Mike O'Connell, Personnel & Services Supervisor; Nick Vero, Cargo Service Terminal Supervisor; Jack Dorsch, Airport Customer Service Duty Manager and Laurie Davis, Personnel & Administration Manager. |
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Tea /coffee service begins at 10 a.m. with the meeting commencing at 10:45 a.m., followed by a light finger buffet afterwards. Our district covers UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East, Australia and New Zealand. |
