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Videographer, Ruairidh MacVeigh, has posted this video on the origins of the Avro 748. We take a look at an Avro product which ended up being one of the best-selling British commercial airliners in history, the 748, a twin-engined regional turboprop which prided itself on its short-field performance and incredibly rugged durability which made it a favourite among bush airlines and other carriers operating in the most remote regions of the world. Excerpt from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Siddeley_HS_748 The Hawker Siddeley HS 748 is a medium-sized turboprop airliner originally designed and initially produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Avro. It was the last aircraft to be developed by Avro prior to its absorption into Hawker Siddeley. Several Canadian airlines have operated the Hawker Siddeley 748 over the years, including Eastern Provincial Airways, Transair, First Air and Air North. A few are still flying as freighters for Thunder Bay, Ontario-based Wasaya Airways and Val d'Or, Quebec-based Air Creebec. |
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Submitted by John Rodger - Hi Guys, This was an honour that my good friend Ken Acton (on the right below) received from the town of L'Ile Bizard. Thought it would be great to put in one of the Netletters. John |
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An honour for one of our own. Ken Acton worked at Air Canada in many positions in the Maintenance Department. Upon retirement in 1993 he joined the Pionairs. Ken has lived in L’Ile Bizard, Québec for many years and has always volunteered to help others. Besides starting up minor football on L’Ile Bizard he made sure kids got a chance to play hockey, especially those who could not afford to play indoor. He took it upon himself to start outdoor hockey for those kids in 1987. Some kids that could go inside also liked to play outside. One of those was none other than Vincent Lecavalier who had a superstar career with Tampa Bay Lightning. Ken had to make up special rules for guys like Vincent so all the kids had a chance to play and improve their hockey skills. Vincent never forgot where he came from. He called Ken and asked if he could come to see the kids. He showed up with dozens of official Tampa Bay sweaters (his #4) for all the kids that played outside. In 2022 Ken was honoured by the city of L’Ile Bizard by naming an outdoor rink in his name 'La Patinoire du Coach Ken'. Over the years Ken had lots of volunteers assist him, one being my son David and since 2005 Eric Charest (seen in the photo wearing one of the sweaters that Vincent Lecavalier gave out). Ken is a writer doing articles for motorcycle magazines under the pen name 'Thunder'. While working at AC he also did a newsletter for the maintenance department. He also volunteers for NOVA West Island, who raise money for the unmet needs of communities through the development and delivery of professional, innovative health services. At NOVA West Island, experienced, caring, and dedicated professional staff and volunteers work together to improve the quality of life for vulnerable adults, youth and families. |
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Ralph Quick received this photo from his son of a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) issued for Mumbai. Highlighted is the statement – Hence this comment by Ralph - |
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Name this propeller aircraft – |
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Sky high airport fees. Extracted from an article by Eric Atkins - Transportation Reporter. Toronto Pearson's $40 airport improvement fee for departing passengers is much higher than the standard US$4.50 ($6) at U.S. airports. In addition, the federal government charge for security checks at Canadian airports runs as high as $25.91 per passenger, the standard U.S. rate is just US$5.60 ($7.56). All these costs are ultimately borne by travellers. St. John's raised its fee in 2021 by $7 to $42. The Winnipeg Airports Authority raised its usage charge, called an airport improvement fee, by $13 to $38 in June, 2020. On January 1, 2020, Vancouver raised its airport improvement fee by $5 to $25 for passengers not flying within British Columbia or to Yukon. Then there are the charges passengers do not see but have to cover anyway. These are aeronautical fees airlines pay to airports. They include separate fees for landing, using a gate and a terminal, baggage facilities, air navigation fees, U.S. customs pre-clearance, apron charges and fuel taxes. For instance, Pearson charges Air Canada about $1,500 to land a Boeing 737 Max, $7.49 for every domestic passenger on board and $2.91 for every minute the plane is at the gate. When the per-passenger fees are included, Canadian airport costs are 83 per cent higher per seat than in the United States. Source: Globe & Mail - December 3, 2022 |
You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes?
Why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff?
Anonymous