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Hello and welcome to the May 2015 edition of the Aviation Intelligence Report. Our feature article this month discusses emerging threats to aviation security. Nina Brooks provides us with an overview of the regulatory landscape and some possible means of mitigation. Our Regional Reports include: ■■ Plan to install extra seats on Airbus A380, by Ian Kincaid ■■ Congressional interest in FAA reform, by Steve Martin ■■ New federal support for tourism, by Debra Ward ■■ IATA call for Indonesia aviation master plan, by Doris Mak
We hope you enjoy this month’s edition. Deborah Meehan President and CEO InterVISTAS Consulting Group
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FEATURE REPORT Feature Feature Nina Brooks Directors, Borders and Security Ottawa, Canada A new approach for a new breed of threat? The combination of quickly evolving technology and increasing globalisation has led to a new breed of threat to aviation. No longer are criminals and terrorists restricted to coming up with new ways to physically get weapons or explosives through an X-ray machine. Air transport now has to deal with growing threats from people and objects unseen; a new model of anonymity arising from cybersecurity and unmanned aircraft coupled with the emergence of non-metallic weapons. Let’s consider the challenges posed by these less conventional acts of interference, the regulatory landscape and some possible means of mitigation. The new kind of threat poses a real dilemma in terms of management and regulation. Think about the ‘traditional’ list of acts of unlawful interference – threats to aircraft on the ground, the prevention of prohibited items getting on board and preventive measures against hijack in the air and then compare them with issues such as cybersecurity, unmanned aircraft or lasers. The latter are not excluded from aviation security regulation. But if you can’t see the perpetrator, and he may even be situated in another country or continent, how can you hope to manage the risk? Globalisation is a fact of life. It affects a number of things from how we do business, to the origin of our goods and how we deal with people from all over the world on a daily basis. The internet has opened up vast opportunities for communication and business, but with it has come the ability for criminals and terrorists to tap into our networks and affect our businesses. For example, the organisation and location of cyber criminals mean that we
have to take a new approach to managing threats to aviation, one that knows no geographical or territorial bounds. Reservation systems, websites and financial systems are attacked day after day, while technology continues to become more interconnected and much more easily accessible. Airport and airline systems are critical to operations, air navigation systems and communication, but cybersecurity still remains low on the agenda of many. We cannot hope to combat cyberterrorism by using traditional means of regulation or threat mitigation, such as screening and access control. A new approach is required. A different emerging threat, remote from the airport, aircraft and passenger, is unmanned aircraft. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) are becoming cheaper, easier to use and more sophisticated. It is already widely acknowledged that RPAS may cause a safety hazard in commercial airspace, making much greater impact than the most damaging bird strike. But what about security implications? The possibility clearly does exist for RPAS to attack targets on the ground or interfere with other aircraft. Regulators can restrict airspace, and regulate the use of heavyweight models. However, it will be difficult to track a perpetrator who wishes to carry out an attack, especially when an unmanned aircraft might not be detected by radar (or may be ignored as noise), and could potentially be used over a long range with no interaction with the ground once launched. Regulations that are being developed consider the implications of unlawful interference with an RPA, including unlawful access to the remote pilot station and cybersecurity attacks on the data link between ground and aircraft.
However, smaller RPAS are unregulated in some countries and pilots do not have to go through the background checks or training of a regular commercial pilot. This issue presents a similar problem to that of cybersecurity – a perpetrator who does not have to pass through the aviation security system. This lends itself to the question as to whether this is even considered to be an aviation security issue or a matter of national security. The danger is that in the end the matter falls between the two and is not addressed at all. Unlike other ground to air concerns, a laser attack requires little equipment, training or expense and is very difficult to detect, deter or prosecute. Many incidents occur on a daily basis, but it is still debated whether a laser attack on an aircraft constitutes an act of unlawful interference or an unfortunate incident without mal-intent. Either way, lasers are a threat, and organisations such as the International Federation of Air Line Pilot’s Associations (IFALPA) believe that it is only a matter of time before there is a serious security incident. A slightly different challenge is posed by the rapid development and sophistication of three dimensional (3D) printing technologies. 3D printers, as expected, have attracted the attention of organised crime as well as individuals simply interested in their right to bear arms. It has already been proven that a gun capable of firing a shot can be made with a 3D printer using non-metallic materials. Such a weapon, made with plastic or composites, could avoid detection both by metal detectors and by screening equipment by dis-assembling the weapon into small components. Due to the availability InterVISTAS | aviation intelligence report 3
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and decreasing price of 3D printers, the technology is not only used within a largescale industrial environment but it has become relatively widespread among home users as well. Further to this, the electronic blueprints to build such weapons can easily be electronically shared or published. There have been attempts to regulate plastic guns, with some States in the U.S. introducing specific laws to ban their manufacture. Although the perpetrator in this case is a person and is subject to aviation security screening, the use of plastic weapons presents a different dilemma. Experience has shown that we cannot screen for everything, and prohibiting items in hand baggage does not necessarily lead to a more secure system. It would not, of course, be practical to ban all plastic or composite items, and small components could be easily concealed. All of these threats have several things in common – the difficulty of detection, the difficulty of prevention and the difficulty in regulation. Some hope may lie in restricting the availability of items. For example, the sale of lasers is already restricted in some countries. Of course, with the accessibility of items on the internet, it is difficult to control the sales and distribution. Equally, unmanned aircraft can be restricted, but this doesn’t prevent a cross-border attack or the building of aircraft from components. Banning the manufacture of plastic guns may deter amateurs wishing to create such a weapon for fun, but is unlikely to have an effect on a terrorist organisation. Defensive measures are important; a huge amount of development, research and
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testing goes into securing aircraft systems against cyberattack, for example. Other countermeasures are considered impractical, such as glasses to protect pilots from laser attacks, and no solution has yet been found. Another important factor lies in deterring potential attackers by providing the ability to prosecute perpetrators with severe consequences. If an airline were able to take actions in the country of arrival or departure, the number of incidents such as laser attacks may see a significant drop. In a broader context, there would need to be a legal basis for the prosecution of cybercriminals making attacks on airline systems from any territory. The Beijing Convention and Beijing Protocol deal with jurisdiction issues relating to cyberattacks on air navigation systems, but remain unratified after five years. States will need to work together to push this important issue forward; in the world of cybersecurity, five years is a lifetime. Addressing the threat from non-metallic weapons may take some creativity. We have already seen a move toward risk-based security that focuses on the person rather than solely screening for specific items. This approach may be effective going forward, along with a registry for those using highend printers. An increase in random manual searches might also help to identify such threats and provide a deterrent. For all of these solutions, a unified approach is required, with greater agreement by countries to work together. As an example, the use of unmanned aircraft is already being regulated in some countries but it will be necessary to have global cooperation on restrictions
and registry. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has made important moves to boost the discussion, creating a panel to deal with the issue. Some efforts have already been made to share information cross-border on cyber threats, but barriers - such as the exclusion of foreign carriers from some information sharing groups - have immediately become apparent. The tragic loss of MH17 also highlights a threat that cannot be managed through traditional aviation security measures: the use of ground to air missiles. In this case, the recognition of the need for a new global approach and the criticality of intelligence sharing has been a huge step towards tackling the issue. Above all, intelligence as the primary layer of security will become ever more important, while traditional detection methods and listing specific items as prohibited will be less relevant. With that in mind, a new set of layers for aviation security might even become the norm. In short, tackling global issues will require global cooperation and the ability to move faster than the current regulatory process. If we are to be effective in combating these new kinds of threats, sovereignty will need to be left at the door and a new level of collaboration between countries, agencies and all industry stakeholders will be essential. A version of this article originally appeared in Aviation Security International Magazine in April 2015.
EUROPE REPORT Feature Ian Kincaid Vice President, Economic Analysis London, UK Sweden opens world’s first remote air control tower On April 21, 2015, Sweden inaugurated the world’s first remote-controlled air traffic control tower, assisting landing and take-off of passenger aircraft at Örnsköldsvik airport from its control office at Sundsvall close to 150km (95mi) away. Currently, Örnsköldsvik airport does not have an air traffic control tower located onsite. The Swedish security and defence company, Saab, generated the remote-controlled system, which uses real-time data and projects high definition images of the regional airport on large television screens. The first aircraft to make use of the advanced technology flew from Sundsvall to Örnsköldsvik. According to the Air Navigation Services (LFV) of Sweden, sensors, cameras, microphones and other devices gather live-time data at Örnsköldsvik airport, which is then transmitted to air traffic controllers based in Sundsvall. With the assistance of advanced technology, air traffic control procedures are conducted in the same manner as when the tower is located at the airport. The remote tower technology was initially installed at Örnsköldsvik in 2013 and approved by the Swedish Transport Agency in 2014. The advanced technology is said to enhance the efficiency of the airport communication system, which has attracted the interest of many airports, both large and small. Remote tower services (RTS) offer improved situational awareness for controllers of air traffic using new features like object alerting and tracking, image enhancement and night vision. Furthermore, using television screens, as opposed to the traditional window-view, gives controllers the ability to zoom in on images and have quick access to displayed plane statistics on screen.
Television screens also allow controllers to see through runways that are engulfed by darkness or thick fog using an infrared view. In addition, the developers argue that RTS is a cost-effective solution for controlling air traffic because it cuts out the capital costs and operational expenses associated with air traffic facilities. The new technology also offers the opportunity to optimize the safety and flow of planes in multiple airports. It is expected that RTS will be rolled out gradually at various airports in Sweden. Plan to install extra seats on Airbus A380 Airbus has decided to officially offer an 11-abreast seat configuration in the economy cabin of the A380 Airbus. The decision was made despite Emirates Airline’s resolution to not pursue the plan further. Carriers operating the Airbus A380 can choose to operate the aircraft with an economy seating of 10-abreast on the main deck or with 11 seats, once the new configuration is available in 2017. Despite the additional seat capacity, each seat will still measure 18 inches in width. In addition, the seats will be fitted on the current rails to avoid extra work on the aircraft floor.
Previously, most innovations have been directed towards premium products, despite the premium market only encompassing 6% of total travellers. However, given that the three-class layout legacy no longer mirrors current market trends, Airbus believes that investments and more innovations must be directed towards the economy cabins. Airbus is confident that the premium economy section will continue to grow, with 26 airlines (equivalent to approximately 30% of long-haul available seat miles globally) currently providing premium economy seats. Out of the 11 Airbus A380 operators, five have launched a class between business and economy. According to Ingo Wuggetzer, Vice President-Cabin Innovation and Design of Airbus, if 60 seats of premium economy are added, the airlines will increase revenues by $20 million for each aircraft annually. Airbus also predicts growth in its “budget economy” section, given the demand for the 11-abreast seat configuration on the A380. As a result, Airbus will look to maximize the number of seats per row on the “budget” category of its other long-haul aircraft, offering 10 seats on the A350 and nine seats on the A330.
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Steven Martin Senior Vice President Washington, DC
Congressional interest in FAA reform grows Following a series of hearings held by the House Transportation Committee, the Senate turned its attention to the issue of reforming FAA’s governance model and funding mechanisms. Various witnesses testifying before the House in March supported some form of commercialization of the FAA’s air traffic control. Now, the Senate is hearing support for the same type of fundamental change. Senate Commerce Chairman John Thune said that “increasing demand, the need to improve efficiency, and changes in technology all underscore the need to modernize a system that is still radar-based and operated using concepts and procedures developed decades ago.” He recognized that the FAA’s dependence on annual appropriations and the political process make long-term planning for system capitalization difficult and more costly. FAA Administrator Huerta indicated that the agency was open to talking about fundamental reform: “The Administration welcomes the opportunity to evaluate any governance-related proposals and we look forward to having those discussions with Congress and stakeholders”. Huerta pointed to major challenges stemming from funding levels and stability. In recent years, funding uncertainties resulting from sequestration, government shutdowns, and short-term reauthorization extensions have hindered the FAA’s ability to function efficiently and have impeded its ability to commit to long-term investments.
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Jeff Smisek, testifying on behalf of Airlines for America, said that “the American air traffic control system needs complete transformation …and the time for that transformation is now.” Smisek also highlighted the failure of political control of the FAA. “Too often, politics and budget constraints end up being the major influencers of how the system operates. We believe an air traffic system that is accountable to stakeholders would operate more efficiently and effectively to the benefit of passengers and all users of the system.” A4A supports separating ATC operations from safety regulation functions. It supports transforming FAA into a non-profit corporation operating the ATC system, with independent, multi-stakeholder board governance free from political influence. This corporation would be self-funded by user fees based on the cost of ATC services, allowing for access to capital markets and a steady, predictable, reliable stream of funding not subject to governmental budgetary constraints. A4A believes that the airlines should not have to pay any more user fees than what they pay currently. Paul Rinaldi, President of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) agreed that the FAA has been faced with an unstable, unpredictable funding stream, and each interruption has negatively affected all aspects of the FAA. But he cautioned that “details matter in this process” and that no other ATC system in the world is as large, complicated, and diverse as the U.S.
Finally, the Senate heard from John Engler, the former Republican Governor of Michigan, on behalf of the Business Roundtable, an association of more than 200 CEOs of major U.S. companies. Engler also pointed to the broken federal and congressional budgetary process, which prevents FAA from pursuing the kind of incremental technology refreshment that is standard procedure in technology driven enterprises. He noted that since the FAA has been talking about NextGen, AT&T and Verizon both have gone through four generations of cellular technology, from powering a basic flip phone to 4G streaming video in modern smart phones: “What the FAA is trying to do is to fund a $20 billion capital modernization effort out of annual and unpredictable cash flow. This makes no business sense…. This inadequate budgetary process also causes FAA management to cater primarily to Congress and OMB as its customers, rather than to the more appropriate airspace users, passengers, and shippers.” While there is widespread support among airlines for FAA reform, there are some contrary voices. Business Aviation points out that while trust fund tax revenues have been volatile, actual annual funding to the FAA has been remarkably stable, with Congress using general fund contributions to even out tax revenue ups and downs. BA also wishes to keep its contribution based on fuel taxes rather than via new user fees, which it perceives as adding a large cost burden to the thousands of general aviation users.
CANADA REPORT Regional Feature Reports Debra Ward Executive Consultant Ottawa, Canada
Air Canada, WestJet post strong Q1 profits, announce new routes Air Canada boasted its best first quarter financial performance in the airline’s history, with the quarter’s adjusted net income of $122 million compared to an adjusted net loss of $132 million in Q1 2014. WestJet posted strong first quarter results as well, with net earnings at $141 million compared with $89 million in Q1 2014. While the lower price of fuel was a factor, executives from both carriers also pointed to new revenue streams such as checked baggage fees, and cost reductions as major – and sustainable – factors contributing to their results. Both carriers continue to expand routes, with Air Canada announcing Vancouver-Osaka, Vancouver-Comox, Calgary-Nanaimo, and Calgary-Halifax. WestJet announced TorontoGander, Halifax-Gander, Calgary-Houston and Abbotsford-Las Vegas. Federal government lifts visa requirements In the 2015 Budget, the federal government proposed to provide $16 million over five years to expand eligibility for the Electronic Travel Authorization to low-risk travelers from Brazil, Bulgaria, Mexico and Romania. Brazil and Mexico are two of the Canadian Tourism Commission’s priority markets where a visa is required for citizens travelling to Canada. This move will help make Canada a more attractive destination for tourism and business, while allowing the government to focus resources on higher-risk travelers.
New federal support for tourism Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced $30 million over three years for a major new tourism campaign entitled Connecting America to attract more American visitors to destinations across Canada. This targeted tourism campaign is expected to attract a larger number of American visitors to destinations across Canada. The United States is Canada’s largest inbound tourism market, representing approximately 70 per cent of overnight tourists to Canada. The Connecting America campaign, which will be undertaken from 2015 to 2018, will use new technologies and approaches to reach out to U.S. travelers. The initiative will allow the Canadian Tourism Commission to collaborate with partners in the private sector, international travel trade and the provinces and territories to market Canada as a premier tourism destination. It is also expected to promote economic growth by creating or maintaining an estimated 2,900 jobs across Canada. Changes at Transport Canada With the retirement of Martin Eley, Director General of Civil Aviation, Transport Canada announced that his work would be divided into two new director-general positions. Denis Guindon will be the head of Aviation Safety Oversight and will be responsible for working closely with the regions, and other operational branches, to deliver oversight surveillance activities and services. Aaron McCrorie will be in-charge of the Aviation Safety Regulatory Framework and will be responsible for policy,
regulations and standards. This will better position the Civil Aviation organization, both operationally and strategically, to meet existing and future challenges. Mr. Guindon has also been assigned the responsibility to develop a clear change management plan to ensure that strengthened and consistent direction is provided, nationally and within the regions. Mr. Guindon will also act as the focal point for addressing regional issues and concerns. Canadian aviation community mourns the loss of Claude Taylor Claude Taylor, former president, chief executive officer and chairman of Air Canada passed away one month before his 90th birthday in May. Mr. Taylor is remembered for helming Air Canada during the time it moved from government ownership to become a privatized carrier. Mr. Taylor started his career at Air Canada as a night reservation agent when the carrier was only 10 years old and still known as Trans-Canada Air Lines.
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Doris Mak Vice President, Special Projects Vancouver, Canada
Malaysia Airlines Restructuring Plan As part of their restructuring plan, Malaysia Airlines has implemented sweeping changes both to their controlling board and their workforce as a whole. Malaysia Airlines has reported losses every year since 2011, with losses in the first nine months of 2014 equaling USD 265 million. As a result, the airline was de-listed at the end of 2014, with minority shareholders being bought out by the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, and a restructuring plan devised. As part of this plan, the current airline will be reconfigured into a new national carrier, designated Malaysia Airlines Berhad effective September 1st, 2015. The total restructuring plan is expected to total USD 1.8 billion. As part of the restructuring, roughly 6,000 jobs have been cut, reducing their workforce from 20,000 to 14,000. Despite these cuts, the airline plans to maintain its current flight schedule. Christoph Mueller, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Malaysia Airlines, states, “I assure you our operations are very much business as usual. All Malaysia Airlines flights, schedules, and reservations continue to operate as normal. We remain committed to serving you with our world-class Malaysian Hospitality, and look forward to welcoming you on board Malaysia Airlines.” Current MERS Outbreak in South Korea On May 4, the first Middle East Repertory Syndromes (MERS) patient arrived at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport from Qatar. He was initially asymptomatic, developing
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symptoms on May 11, admitted to hospital on May 15 and diagnosed with MERS on May 17. As of June 8, there have been 87 confirmed cases, with six fatalities. South Korea has the second highest number of MERS infected, after Saudi Arabia, and the largest outside of the Middle East. As a result, regional authorities have issued several different travel advisories and procedures to address the potential risk. Malaysia has advised it citizens to avoid South Korea, while schools in SIngapore have postponed or cancelled previously planned trips. Vietnam and Cambodia have ordered additional screening for all air passengers arriving from South Korea. Airports in China have increased monitoring through the use of thermal imaging, hoping to detect passengers with fevers, which is one of the symptoms of MERS. Hong Kong has increased their response level to “serious” from “alert.” This will allow greater control of entry
to Hong Kong, greater coordination between authorities and prioritize testing for suspected cases. At Hong Kong International Airport, for the twenty daily flights to/ from South Korea, passengers will be taken to a designated area where inspectors will carry out health checks. These efforts have had a measurable impact on South Korea’s passenger volume. According to the Korean Tourism Organization, roughly 25,000 people canceled trips to South Korea between June 5 and 7. “If the potentially deadly respiratory disease spreads further in South Korea, a considerable number of foreigners are expected to switch their destinations to Japan,” as told by an official of the Korea Tourism Organization.
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Grupo Mexico reduces stake in Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico As of April 6, 2015, railroad and mining company Grupo Mexico had further reduced its stake in Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (“GAP”) to 23.6 percent from the 24.8 percent it owned as of October 2014, according to a regulatory filing. Grupo Mexico has sold 5,686,879 GAP shares since October. The two companies have been engaged in a legal battle since 2011 when Grupo Mexico said it planned to launch a tender offer for at least 30 percent of the airport operator. GAP maintains its bylaws that limits shareholders to holding no more than 10 percent of its outstanding stock and has been trying to force Grupo Mexico to reduce its stake.
using the airport facilities of Airport Velasco Astete, but they will give a new impetus for tourism, which is the main source of income for the region,” said the Minister of Transport and Communications, José Gallardo Ku.
Renovations underway at Cusco’s Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport Cusco’s Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport completed its initial infrastructure improvements, which are part of the first phase of a three-stage $5 million investment plan. The improvements doubled the domestic boarding lounge capacity, included extensive remodeling, and improved parking lot and terminal facilities to allow a smoother flow of passengers and vehicles. To finance these improvements and airport operations, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has also implemented a Single Fee of Airport Use (TUUA).
The airlines assert that the joint venture will provide more options for travelers in both countries, while enabling joint investments by the two airlines, further improving the customer experience. Delta President Ed Bastian said, “Mexico is the most popular international destination for Delta customers, and our proposed joint venture will offer our customers more schedule and destination
“These works, which required an investment of $680,000 are part of a master plan of three parts, in which about $5 million will be invested. The renovation will result in not only better service for more than 6,000 daily passengers
AeroMexico and Delta apply for antitrust immunity AeroMexico and Delta Air Lines have filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation seeking antitrust immunity for a new joint venture on flights between the United States and Mexico. The request also will be submitted for approval to the Mexican antitrust authorities, the Comisión Federal de Competencia Economica (Federal Economic Competition Commission).
choices, whether traveling for business or pleasure. Approval of antitrust immunity will allow travelers to fully benefit from all the aspects of a future Delta-Aeromexico joint venture, including the combination of two complementary networks.” CEO of Grupo AeroMexico Andres Conesa added, “We are thrilled at this opportunity to further deepen our relationship with Delta. The potential to align our networks and scheduling means that we will be able to offer greater customer choice than we would have been able to offer individually.” Delta and Aeromexico launched their first codeshare agreement in 1994, and both became founding airlines of SkyTeam in 2000. In 2011, Delta entered into an enhanced commercial agreement with Aeromexico, and in 2012, Delta invested $65 million in shares of Grupo Aeromexico, the parent company of Aeromexico. Currently, Delta and Aeromexico offer more than 4,000 weekly codeshare flights, representing more than 80 daily trans-border round-trip flights. A year ago, Delta and Aeromexico opened a joint Maintenance, Repair and Operations center in Queretaro, Mexico.
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to developing the Indian Subcontinent and East Asia, while still focusing on the key market of Europe.”
more flexibility and choice when it comes to planning their travel for both themselves and their families.”
ASIA-PACIFIC Etihad Airways expands access to South Africa through partnership with South African Airways Beginning on March 29, 2015, Etihad Airways launched a new daily flight between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi with its codeshare partner, South African Airways. The new flight is operated by a two-cabin Airbus A330-200 aircraft which contains 36 business class seats and 186 economy seats, with a total of 222 seats. It is anticipated that the new service will provide passengers with greater flexibility and continue to drive tourism, exports, and foreign direct investment. Hainan Airlines invests in Comair South Africa. Hainan Airlines has invested a 6.2% state in South African Regional Carrier, Comair. This is Hainan’s second investment in regional African carriers, the other being Ghana based African world Airlines.
Air Seychelles to Offers Non-stop to Paris Air Seychelles plans to provide three weekly non-stop flights to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, starting in July 2015. Furthermore, they are augmenting their regional network by increasing flights to Mumbai, Mauritius and Antananarivo, adding four more weekly flights to Hong Kong, and providing double daily service to Abu Dhabi with codeshare partner Etihad Airways. Chief Executive Officer, Air Seychelles, Manoj Papa, said: “This change would enable Air Seychelles to direct resources
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Emirates Increase Daily Service between Dubai and Gatwick Airports Due to the high volume of passengers, Emirates decided to upgrade its EK15/16 route, between Dubai and Gatwick Airport, adding another Airbus 380. This will add a total of 318 seats over all three-seat classes, increasing capacity by 11.5 percent. Over 330,000 customers have flown to and from London Gatwick since Emirates began operating the route in March 2014. Hubert Frach, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations West, commented: “We are constantly seeking ways to enhance our services to meet passenger expectations.”
SKYTRAX awarded ANA highest rating for third year The award recognizes that All Nippon Airways (ANA) provides high quality service to their customers. It is the third consecutive year that ANA has been awarded with a top tier 5-Star ranking from SKYTRAX, the world’s leading airline and airport review specialist. There are only seven 5-Star airlines in the world. The other six airlines are Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Qatar Airways, Asiana Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Garuda Indonesia. ANA is the only Japanese airline who holds the award.
Qatar Airways Increases Flight Frequencies on Multiple Routes Qatar Airways plans to increase the frequency of 10 weekly flights to its most popular destinations throughout the Middle East and Europe starting on May 16, 2015. This includes a permanent frequency increase to Ta’if, Basra, Najaf, Gassim, Ankara, Zagreb, and Athens. It also includes a seasonal frequency increase to Alexandria, Salalah, and Larnaca until September 15. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “Our most current frequency increases in the Middle East and Europe will provide our passengers with
China Eastern Airlines improves access to North America China Eastern Airlines will be adding one more flight to their daily service from Shanghai to Vancouver beginning June 25, 2015. The flights will be operated with an Airbus A330 and three of these flights will connect to Kunming every week. Additionally, China Eastern Airlines will open a new route between Nanjing and Los AngeleseveryTuesday, Thursday and Saturday, serviced by an Airbus A330, beginning on June 30 2015. These routes provide more options for passengers and greater opportunities to connect China and North America.
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CANADA Cathay Pacific to suspend their Moscow service Cathay Pacific will suspend their scheduled flight services between Hong Kong and Moscow beginning June 1, 2015. Due to high operating costs and decreasing passenger demand, it has become difficult to operate the route profitably. The S7 Airlines and other Oneworld members will take over the passengers already booked on Cathay Pacific to and from Moscow after this date. The airline will launch new services to Zurich and Düsseldorf on March and September 2015 to maintain the connection with Europe.
Qantas celebrates eight decades of international flights Qantas celebrated 80 years of its operation to international destinations. The airline was founded in 1920 as an Australian domestic airline. In 1935, Qantas became the largest airline in Australia and started Australia’s first international passenger flight from Brisbane to Singapore. The first flight took three and a half days with three overnight stops and carried two paid passengers on a DH86 aircraft. It was a historic milestone for Qantas international business. Eighty years later, with more than 250 destinations in over 60 countries, Qantas’ network encircles the world.
WestJet’s CFO announces departure WestJet has announced that Vito Culmone, Chief Financial Officer and Executive VicePresident, Finance, resigned on May 29, 2015. Vito Culmone joined WestJet as a Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice-President, Finance in March 2007 and has contributed greatly to WestJet’s growth and financial stability during his 8-year career.
Swiss Air-Ambulance Rega orders specialized air ambulance Bombardier announced that Swiss AirAmbulance Rega has placed a firm order to acquire three specialized air ambulance Challenger 650 aircrafts, valued at U.S.$130 million. Rega provides air rescue operation in Switzerland and repatriates patients from abroad. “Bombardier has enjoyed an excellent working relationship with Rega since 1982 when the company purchased its first Challenger aircraft and again in 2002 with the addition of the Challenger 604 aircraft to its fleet,” said Stéphane Villeneuve, VicePresident, Specialized Aircraft, Bombardier. “We are very proud of the confidence that Rega continues to place in Bombardier, and we look forward to many more years of collaboration.”
Air Canada responds to developments at Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport The Master Plan for Billy Bishop Airport, published by Toronto City Airport on March 31, emphasizes the importance of supporting jet operations, promoting an extension of the runway, and removing restrictions on jet aircraft. However, Air Canada has expressed its preference to focus on turbo prop aircraft instead. Porter Airlines holds over 85% of the slots at Billy Bishop, leaving few slots for Air Canada to serve its demand from Ottawa, New York and other markets. Air Canada is looking for lower terminal rates and charges at Billy Bishop. “There is a tremendous opportunity for growth at this airport which is being completely ignored by the Ports Toronto management,” stated Derek Vanstone, Air Canada’s Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Government and Industry Affairs.
Canadian Coast Guard purchase seven Bell helicopters Bell Helicopter announced that Public Works and Government Services Canada has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 412EPI helicopters. The value of the contract is approximately CA$155 million. The helicopters will be delivered to the Canadian Coast
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from £29.59 to £19.59. At the same time, the environmental charges will increase from 21% to 28% of total airport charges in order to incentivizing quiet and clean planes. These changes would make domestic flights more affordable for passengers and increase the competitive strength of Heathrow airport in Europe.
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EasyJet opening new base in Amsterdam EasyJet, a British low-cost airline based at London Luton Airport, has celebrated the opening of its 26th base at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam and announced plans to purchase a fourth aircraft for this base in October, 2015. The new base and aircraft will bring the total number of EasyJet Dutch employees to around 160. Carolyn McCall, CEO EasyJet, said: “Opening a base at Schiphol is an important strategic move for EasyJet. EasyJet is already the second largest airline at Amsterdam - one of Europe’s leading airports serving a large and growing aviation market with strong passenger demand both to and from the Dutch capital.”
Heathrow Airport proposes reducing domestic passenger charges Heathrow Airport plans to reduce passenger charges by one-third for domestic flights from Heathrow starting January 1, 2016. The domestic passenger charges will reduce
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movements decreased by 2.3%, accumulated maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) increased by 1.2% and cargo volume decreased by 6.1% compared to last year. With over 12.5 million passengers in the first quarter of 2015, Frankfurt Airport recorded 2.7% passenger growth compared to the same period in the previous year.
French air traffic strike disrupts hundreds of flights Due to the two-day workers strike on April 8 and April 9, called by France Syndicat National des Contrôleurs du Trafic Aérien (SNCTA) union, hundreds of flights had to be cancelled. Short-haul lights were the worst affected but more than 60% of medium-haul and longhaul flights were still operating as normal. There were two more strikes planned, from April 16 to April 18 and April 29 to May 2, as negotiations remain unresolved. Low-cost airline Ryanair says it has had to cancel more than 250 flights, with further cancellations likely, while competitor easyJet has been forced to cancel 118 flights.
Frankfurt Airport passenger traffic set new March record Frankfurt Airport (FRA) recorded more than 4.6 million passengers in March 2015, an increase of 2.5% over last year and reaches a new March record. Due to flight cancellations stemming from the Lufthansa pilot strike on March 31, the total number of aircraft
ATR expands its network in Brazil On April 15, ATR signed a collaborative partnership with TAP Maintenance & Engineering. ATR will setup a new warehouse to support TAP M&E spare parts repair center for global maintenance agreements with its customers in Brazil. ATR aims to provide highly trained aircraft maintenance services through its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network. Valter Fernandes Operations’ Executive Vice-President from TAP M&E, said: “We are proud to be able to contribute to the expansion of ATR’s activities in Brazil, and to use our airframe and component expertise for the success of its operators in the region.”
LATAM Airlines Group explore locations to develop a new hub LATAM is considering constructing the first international and domestic hub in the northeast of Brazil. The hub will be used to strengthen and develop LATAM’s flight service
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to Europe and South America. The project is still in the site selection process and the three feasible locations are Fortaleza, Natal and Recife. The project will create opportunities to establish new flights, destinations, and routes and improve connectivity for the entire area.
Avianca Holdings carried over 2.2 million passengers in April Avianca Holdings has announced that over 2.2 million passengers were transported by Avianca and its subsidiaries in April 2015. This is a 9.5% increase in passenger volume, 9.3% increase in RPKs and 8.4% increase in ASKs compared to the same period in the preceding year. The load factor for the month was 77%.
UNITED STATES
New Honeywell app provides real-time weather forecast Honeywell Aerospace has released a new online weather service that will provide pilots with continuously updated, in-flight weather information through a mobile app. The app gives pilots a comprehensive, up-to-date view of weather along the planned route of flights, which makes it easier to plan for weatherrelated diversions. Currently, pilots are often dependent on printouts or radio dispatches for weather information. The service will save time, increase fuel efficiency for airlines, and increase safety and comfort for passengers.
CIT Group orders five additional A321ceo CIT Group Inc. has signed a firm purchase agreement for five A321ceo aircraft. This is the second order of five A321ceo aircraft that the CIT Group has made since 2014. The agreement brings CIT’s fleet to 205 aircraft. “We continue to see strong demand for the A320 Family CEO and NEO models from operators looking to grow their business,” said Jeff Knittel, President of CIT Transportation & International Finance.
Delta Connects Atlanta to Medellin and Cartagena Delta Airlines will deploy two new routes from its largest hub in Atlanta to Medellin and Cartagena, beginning December 19, 2015. The new Medellin route will operate with a Boeing 737-700 aircraft, with 124 seats, and the Cartagena route will operate using 160-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft. “Delta wants to be the best U.S. airline in Latin America by providing a comprehensive route network that meets our customers’ needs, whether they want to relax by the beach or do business around the world,” said Nicolas Ferri, Delta’s vice president for Latin America and the Caribbean. “Our new routes in Colombia are the latest in a series of enhancements and a sign of our steadfast commitment to our customers in Latin America and the Caribbean.”
FAA upgrades India’s aviation safety rating The U.S. Department of Transportation has recognized the improved aviation safety standard in India and upgraded its rating to Category 1 on April 8, 2015. A Category 1 rating means that the country’s civil aviation authority complies with ICAO standards and this allows Indian airlines to add new flights operating to/from the U.S. It has taken 3 years for India to regain Category 1 status since the FAA reduced its rank to Category 2 in 2012. There are more than 1.5 million Indian Americans in the U.S. and many who travel regularly. The upgrade will give passengers more options and strengthen the competitiveness in this market.
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Foreword Aviation Traffic
AIRLINE DATA – ASIA PACIFIC Asia-Pacific Airlines Traffic Figures for May 2015 Airline
Capacity (ASKs – millions)
Load Factor
9,291
12,021
77.3%
1
h2.2%
h1.0%
h0.9 pts
9,683
10,013
75.3%
1
i3.3%
i5.0%
i1.4 pts
4,762
6,894
69.0%
h5.6%
h0.8%
h3.3 pts
10,050
11,522
87.2%
h7.4%
h4.9%
h2.5 pts
1 1 Source: Note:
Traffic (RPKs – millions)
Carrier traffic reports. Traffic figures are for April 2015 as May 2015 were not available at the time of publishing
AIRLINE DATA – EUROPE European Airlines Traffic Figures for May 2015 Airline
1
2 Source: Notes:
Traffic (RPKs – millions)
Capacity (ASKs – millions)
Load Factor
19,670
23,355
84.2%
h1.4%
h0.4%
h0.8 pts
n/a
n/a
n/a
18,340
22,980
79.8%
h5.7%
h4.8%
h0.7 pts
Carrier traffic reports 1. Includes Lufthansa Passenger Airlines, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines. 2. Includes British Airways, Iberia (including Iberia Express), and Vueling. Vueling traffic is currently accounted as non-premium traffic.
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AIRLINE DATA – NORTH AMERICA North American Carriers Traffic Figures for May 2015 Traffic (RPMs – millions)
Airline
Capacity (ASMs – millions)
Load Factor
Canada 5,551
6,742
82.3%
h8.5%
h9.8%
i0.1 pts
1,688
2,187
77.2%
h6.6%
h9.1%
i1.8 pts
n/a
n/a
n/a
United States
1
2
3
Source: Notes:
18,245
21,741
83.9%
h0.5%
h2.1%
i1.4 pts
19,333
23,344
82.8%
h0.7%
h2.1%
i1.2 pts
18,217
21,320
85.4%
h2.7%
h4.0%
i1.1 pts
10,202
12,088
84.4%
h8.5%
h7.6%
h0.7 pts
704
828
85.0%
h15.6%
h20.0%
i3.3 pts
Carrier traffic reports 1. Represents the combined traffic results of American and US Airways. 2. Results include flights operated under contract carrier arrangements. 3. Total system includes scheduled service, fixed fee contract.
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Aviation CEO’s Foreword message Traffic
AIRPORT TRAFFIC: SELECTED CANADIAN AIRPORTS
Summary of Total Year-Over-Year Passenger Traffic Performance at Selected Canadian Airports
2015
2014
Toronto
Vancouver
Montréal
Calgary
Edmonton
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Halifax
Victoria
Kelowna
Saskatoon
Regina
April
+7.2%
+9.3%
+3.3%
+9.7%
+8.3%
-0.1%
+7.7%
+0.3%
+6.8%
+11.0%
+8.0%
-0.2%
May
+7.0%
+10.0%
+6.0%
+6.5%
+4.2%
+0.5%
N/A
+5.6%
+5.0%
+6.5%
+3.9%
+4.3%
June
+7.2%
+7.8%
+0.5%
+4.6%
+5.6%
+5.0%
+6.5%
+3.9%
+4.3%
+4.3%
+10.0%
4.3%
2nd Quarter
+7.2%
+9.0%
+5.3%
+8.0%
+6.3%
+1.3%
+6.0%
+3.5%
+4.8%
+7.8%
+7.3%
+2.6%
July
+10.8%
+7.3%
+7.4%
+6.4%
+5.9%
+2.0%
+6.3%
+3.7%
+8.0%
+5.7%
+10.0%
+6.2%
August
+9.8%
+8.0%
+6.5%
+5.9%
+6.9%
+0.5%
+8.8%
+6.0%
+7.7%
+6.4%
+8.5%
+2.8%
September
+7.5%
+8.8%
+6.0%
+6.1%
+8.6%
+2.7%
+7.2%
+5.9%
+6.3%
+8.7%
+6.7%
+5.6%
3rd Quarter
+9.5%
+8.0%
+6.6%
+6.3%
+7.1%
+1.7%
+7.4%
+5.2%
+7.3%
+6.8%
+8.5%
+4.8%
October
+8.6%
+7.0%
+6.5%
+7.1%
+8.3%
+3.5%
+7.3%
+4.5%
+7.3%
+6.1%
+7.9%
+7.0%
November
+7.0%
+6.0%
+5.7%
+4.5%
+1.7%
+0.9%
+5.6%
+2.1%
+5.5%
+4.4%
+4.8%
-2.4%
December
+6.1%
+6.6%
+4.4%
+4.4%
-0.6%
+1.0%
+7.4%
-0.8%
+3.5%
+6.8%
+4.3%
+0.7%
4th Quarter
+7.3%
+6.5%
+5.5%
+5.4%
+3.1%
+1.8%
6.9%
+2.0%
+5.4%
+5.8%
+5.6%
+1.7%
Full Year
+5.2%
+7.8%
+4.6%
+6.8%
+9.4%
+0.8%
+5.3%
+2.3%
+5.6%
+7.0%
+6.9%
+3.1%
January
+7.0%
+3.7%
+3.2%
+2.3%
+11.6%
+1.0%
+4.5%
-0.9%
+3.0%
+2.7%
+0.9%
+2.8%
February
+6.4%
+6.0%
+4.1%
-0.4%
+10.5%
+0.7%
+5.3%
+0.6%
+3.5%
-1.6%
0.0%
+2.9%
March
+7.8%
+8.1%
+5.3%
+1.5%
+10.3%
+1.6%
+2.6%
-1.1%
+9.6%
-0.9%
+2.6%
-3.8%
1st Quarter
+7.1%
+6.0%
+4.2%
+1.2%
+10.8%
+1.1%
+4.1%
-0.5%
+5.5%
+0.1%
+1.2%
+0.7%
AIRPORT TRAFFIC: SELECTED U.S. & INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS Summary of Total Year-Over-Year Passenger Traffic Performance at Selected Canadian Airports
2015
2014
United States
International
Atlanta
Chicago
Los Angeles
Dallas
Denver
New York JFK
London Heathrow
Paris CDG
Frankfurt
Beijing
Tokyo Narita
Mexico City
April
+3.1%
11.5%
+7.6%
+4.7%
+3.2%
+13.6%
+6.7%
+7.4%
+0.9%
2.1%
+2.0%
+12.4% +11.8%
May
+7.8%
+5.1%
+6.4%
+4.8%
+2.1%
+4.8%
+2.2%
+3.2%
+3.7%
+0.6%
+2.3%
June
+1.8%
+5.6%
+6.7%
+6.1%
+2.4%
+5.3%
+1.1%
+6.1%
+1.0
+.01%
-3.2%
+5.9%
2nd Quarter
+4.2%
+7.2%
+6.9%
+5.2%
+2.6%
+7.7%
+3.2%
+5.5%
+1.9%
+0.9
+0.3%
+10.0%
July
+3.6%
+7.7%
+6.3%
+6.7%
+2.2%
+5.2%
+0.5%
+3.9%
+2.3%
+3.7%
-1.7%
+4.8%
August
+2.6%
+4.8%
+6.1%
+6.3%
+2.2%
+7.6%
+1.3%
+6.2%
+5.4%
+0.7%
-1.9%
+9.2%
September
+2.9%
+3.1%
+5.0%
+10.1%
+3.3%
+8.3%
+0.3%
-12.3%
+5.9%
+1.2%
-3.0%
+6.9%
3rd Quarter
+3.0%
+5.3%
+5.8%
+7.6%
+2.5%
+7.0%
+0.7%
-0.4%
+4.5%
+1.9%
-2.2%
+6.9%
October
+4.3%
+4.7%
+6.3%
+2.1%
+3.1%
+6.9%
+0.4%
+4.5%
+1.4%
+2.9%
-2.4%
+10.3%
November
+3.9%
+5.1%
+6.4%
+1.0%
-0.1%
+6.5%
+1.1%
+2.8%
+2.6%
+9.1%
-2.2%
+8.8%
December
-0.5%
+5.7%
+2.6%
+8.7%
-2.6%
+3.3%
+2.4%
+3.9%
-2.0%
+6.7%
-4.2%
+7.5%
4th Quarter
+2.6%
+5.1%
+5.0%
+3.9%
+0.1%
+5.5%
+1.3%
+3.8%
+0.8%
+6.1%
-2.9%
+8.8%
Full Year
+2.1%
+4.6%
+5.9%
+5.1%
+1.7%
+5.1%
+1.4%
+2.8%
+2.4%
+2.9%
+0.6%
+8.6%
January
+6.6%
+15.8%
+0.4%
-0.4%
-1.7%
+5.8%
+1.3%
+2.5%
+1.3%
-1.2%
-6.7%
+6.4%
February
+6.7%
+5.1%
+3.9%
-3.5%
-2.3%
+8.9%
+1.3%
+3.1%
+4.6%
+5.2%
-0.2%
+10.1%
March
+2.7%
+9.3%
+4.2%
+0.1%
-0.2%
n/a
+3.4%
+1.3%
+2.5%
+12.6%
-2.5%
+16.8%
1st Quarter
+5.1%
+10.0%
+2.8%
-1.2%
-1.4%
n/a
+2.0%
+2.2%
+2.7%
+5.5%
-3.2%
+11.1%
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In Memory… Jon F. Ash Jon F. Ash passed away peacefully on the 4th of June, 2015. An early member of the InterVISTAS family, Jon was a co-founder and president of InterVISTAS-ga2. He is widely recognized as an innovator in the field of commercial aviation, and has contributed to the success of numerous airports and carriers around the world through his professional expertise. Jon is survived by his wife, Barbara, their son, David; daughter-in-law, Allison; and grandson John. He will be dearly missed.
Jon F. Ash
InterVISTAS News
THE INTERVISTAS GROUP CONTINUES TO BE ACTIVE IN DELIVERING A DIVERSE RANGE OF CONSULTING PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD. SOME OF THE NEW PROJECTS WE ARE WORKING ON ARE LISTED BELOW:
Congratulations to Kilimanjaro International Airport and Julius Nyerere International Airport on recent awards! Congratulations to Kilimanjaro International Airport for being awarded ‘Winner’ and Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam) ‘Highly Commended’ Routes Middle East & Africa Marketing Awards for their successes in air service development
Comox Valley Airport Contract Extension We are delighted to announce that Comox Valley Airport Commission has agreed to another one-year contract extension. The primary deliverables of the contract will include air service development support and a customer survey. We are happy to continuing our relationship with Comox Valley Airport Commission and look forward to the coming year.
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Speaking Engagements 2015 Ontario Tourism Summit The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) will host the 2015 Ontario Tourism Summit on November 9 - 10, 2015, at The Westin Prince in Toronto, Ontario. Paul Ouimet will lead a keynote session titled DestinationNEXT and will also present at a concurrent session, both to be held on November 10th. The theme for this year’s summit is Growing Tourism in Ontario: Strategies. Partnerships. Successes. The event is an opportunity for leaders from across Ontario to learn about strategies for growth,
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discover partnerships and celebrate successes. It regularly draws 500+ Ontario tourism industry leaders and represents a valuable networking opportunity to discover best practices, latest trends and industry priorities. Conference details can be found at www.ontariotourismsummit.com. SMG Management Meeting The SMG Management Meeting will be held in Chicago, Illinois on July 7 - 9, 2015. Paul Ouimet will present DestinationNEXT at this year’s event. SMG provides management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities across the globe, providing venue management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services. For more information visit www.smgworld.com.
Helicopter Association of Canada Mike Tretheway will speak at the November 2015 HAC conference in vancouver on the topic of the economic impact of the Helicopter Sector
Staff Announcements
InterVISTAS welcomes the following new team members:
Cathy Munroe, Executive Consultant Cathy is a senior executive with over 32 years of progressive experience with the Canadian Federal Government including regional and headquarters levels. She brings expertise in customs and immigration border management including passenger and commercial processing, security and enforcement, risk assessment, trade, and international relations. Cathy also brings significant experience in human resources and in the management of large operational and policy organizations including directing large projects to improve border services and to create organizational effectiveness and efficiency. She is a strong leader and is skilled in effective communication, stakeholder and client relations. Cathy has a Masters in Public Administration from Dalhousie University.
Paul Jacques-Mignealt, Analyst Boston Office Paul is passionate about commercial aviation and provides insightful analysis and professional advice for air service developments and airline strategies. Previously, he was involved in several projects at IATA Consulting, providing professional advice to airline, airport and civil aviation clients in various parts of the world and developed solid knowledge of both the commercial and technical aspects of aviation. Paul holds a Canadian Private Pilot License and has attended several ICAO events to remain aware of key trends and developments. Paul is fluent in French, English, Spanish and Portuguese. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University in International Management and Marketing.
Welcome aboard, Cathy!
Welcome to the team, Paul!
Another view of Boston by Navaneeth KN under CC BY 2.0
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