Harmony Airways
Subscriber Ralph Webb makes a very good point (see Subscriber Feedback section) concerning the B-757.
In my article from our last issue, I neglected to mention the five B-757's operated by Harmony Airways based in Richmond, British Columbia. As I was working in YVR during their years of operation, I certainly do remember seeing them while I was wandering around the ramp.
As per the Wikipedia page for Harmony (aka HMY Airways), it began operations in November 2002 and was wholly owned by business man David Ho. It ceased operations on April 9, 2007.
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Planespotters.net lists 5 Boeing 757's in Harmony's fleet:
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OE-LNI DHL Aviation Boeing 757-28A
Milan, Italy - May 27, 2023
Photo courtesy of Raoul Andries
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A few kind words from Judy McKay -
Greetings!
I’ve been a subscriber of the NetLetter since 1995 and applaud all your efforts.
I’m particularly impressed with 3 of the articles in NetLetter #1538 - I consider them human interest stories.
Hopefully, more subscribers will send you more human interest stories.
Sincerely,
Judy McKay Editors' Note: Obviously, we agree with Judy's last comment!
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Ralph Webb sent in the following comments on Wayne's article in NetLetter #1538 -
Gentlemen,
I was interested in your short article on the Boeing 757 in the most recent NetLetter.
I have always thought that Boeing missed the boat on this aircraft as had they put the development into re-engining and updating it as they did on the B-737-8, they may have avoided the issues that that airframe presented and the huge expense associated with it.
To clarify a point, the Boeing 757 with the Rolls-Royce RB211 engines was operated by Harmony Airways, a company operating out of Vancouver for five years in the early 2000's.
Ralph Webb,
Retired CP/AC
Editors' Note: See Wayne's Wings below for more on Harmony Airways B-757 fleet.
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C-GMYC on approach to YVR July 10, 2006
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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 the tales of the tails -
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Answer to the tails in NetLetter #1538 -
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The Lancaster FM213 made a triumphant return to Goderich, Ontario on Friday, June 14, 2024 landing 60 years to the day after it first landed in Goderich.
Crowds packed the Goderich Regional Airport to see and tour the plane.
Source: www.goderichsignalstar.com/news
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Remember the Douglas DC-5 – the forgotten aircraft.
In the end, only 12 Douglas DC-5's were ever built, of which four went to KLM, three to the US Navy, and four to the US Marine Corps. Following the war, production of the Douglas DC-5 never resumed as there was a massive surplus of C-47's, a military version of the Douglas DC-3 aircraft.
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Self-driving robot pods are being rolled out to help passengers navigate through YVR.
Developed by Vancouver-based A&K Robotics, the pods will improve accessibility at the airport, ensuring all passengers can move through the terminals confidently. The “Cruz” self-driving pods are equipped with mapping software, guaranteeing accurate and efficient mobility to amenities throughout the facility.
Source: www.richmond-news.com
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