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K9 GRADUATION ECO CHIC AT TERMINAL 1 Being green is in this season and so is Toronto Pearson. Cart Wheels has recently introduced Eco Chic, a 100 per cent fair trade retailer, to Terminal 1. Eco Chic specializes in one of a kind handbags and accessories made from repurposed candy wrappers, soda labels, advertising billboard creative and subway maps that were destined for landfills because of factory misprints or overruns. The company’s environmental stewardship extends beyond the product itself with their “buy a bag, plant a tree” philosophy whereby the company will plant one tree for every bag purchased. Additional product lines include stainless steel water bottles, one of a kind recycled raw silk clothing wraps, organic cotton handbags, vegan leather handbags and recycled canvas totes. Next time you’re in Terminal 1 and feeling green, make your way over to Hammerhead E across from Gate 141 and visit Eco Chic. From left: Cst. Todd Garbutt, Toronto Police Service, and Scout; Howard Bohan, V.P. Operations & Customer Experience; Debbie Ciccotelli, GTAA Director of Safety & Security; Cst. Dave Stubbs, Toronto Police Service, and By-Tor; Don Missen, GTAA Canine Unit. On March 25, two explosives detection dogs and their handlers graduated from the GTAA’s Canine Explosives Detection Training course. Toronto Police Service Constables Todd Garbutt and Dave Stubbs, along with their dogs Scout and By-Tor, received their plaques of certifi cation from Debbie Ciccotelli, GTAA Director of Safety & Security, and Howard Bohan, V.P. Operations & Customer Experience. The eight and a half week-long intensive course on explosives detection, led by Gary McCormick, retired trainer from the RCMP Dog Service Training Centre, taught the dogs to identify and respond to 18 different odours of active ingredients found in explosives and fi rearms used today. They were trained in and around various areas of the airport to get them accustomed to the situations they may find themselves in. The GTAA’s Explosives Detection Training course has trained dogs and handlers from neighbouring police services, such as Guelph, and the GTAA Canine Unit often assists other services as needed. The graduation of Scout, By-Tor and their handlers, takes the Toronto Police Service Canine Unit up to five explosives detecting dogs. “We’re very proud of the graduates and of our course,” Debbie Ciccotelli said. “We’re confident that the degree of training they’ve received at the GTAA is unsurpassed, which will prepare them for countless situations that may arise while out on the streets.” NXNE JUNE 17-21 NXNETORONTO MUSIC MUSIC TAKES OVER JUST ANNOUNCED NOUN BLACK KLIP LIPS TAKES OVER MATT T AND KIM HEALTH UNITED STEELWORKERS OF MONTREAL CHANGE OF HEART NO AGE EXPERIMENTAL DENTAL SCHOOL THESE ARE POWERS FAKE BLOOD PLUS 500 MORE! FULL LINEUP AT NXNE.COM 18 Toronto Pearson Today First Quarter 2009
CARGO EXCELLENCE According to the 2008/09 Airport Cargo Excellence (ACE) Survey, Toronto Pearson International Airport’s cargo operations placed second in the ”below one million tonnes” category for airports in North America. Air Cargo World, a global news authority on air logistics and freight transport, unveiled the fi ndings on March 2 of its fi fth annual ACE Survey, which measures airlines and airports on specifi c criteria and ranks these to identify above or below average performance. Steve Prince, publisher of Air Cargo World, said, “The ACE Survey provides a benchmark for the industry with quantifi able customer feedback on key performance measurements. Carriers and airports use the results of this survey to track their own yearon-year performance through the eyes of their customers, and to measure themselves against competitors.” In this year’s survey, 93 airports were rated by airlines on the following four criteria: performance, value, facilities and regulatory operations. A score greater than 100 represents above average performance. A score of less than 100 represents below average performance. Toronto Pearson scored an impressive 106 in the performance criteria, 102 in value, 108 in facilities, and 107 in regulatory operations. With an overall rating index jump from 98 to 105.5, Toronto Pearson replaced San Francisco in second place only behind Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, who had an overall score of 114.7. Atlanta placed third with an overall score of 104.5. More than 45 per cent of Canada’s air cargo is processed through Toronto Pearson, representing $31.7 billion in goods per year. On June 19, 2008, the GTAA announced a 25 per cent reduction in cargo landing fees at Toronto Pearson, effective January 1, 2009. This fee reduction has encouraged cargo businesses to choose Toronto Pearson for the movement of their goods, boosting the competitiveness of Canada’s leading cargo gateway. At the time of this announcement, Lloyd McCoomb, GTAA President and CEO said, “Maintaining Toronto Pearson’s competitiveness is important to our region and ultimately for Canada’s economy. It also shows that we are responsive to the needs of our cargo carriers.” When a cargo freighter lands at Toronto Pearson, it is greeted with world-class facilities, infrastructure and services. Landing on one of five runways designed to handle heavy allcargo aircraft, freighters taxi onwards to 232,300 square metres (2.5 million square feet) of dedicated apron space for cargo operations. Off the apron, facilities include 111,500 square metres (1.2 million square feet) of cargo handling facilities, including in-ground fuelling, a live-animal facility, 24/7 Canada Border Services on-site and 240 truck loading doors. In addition, world-leading freight forwarders are in close proximity to the airport, and the strategic location, near four main highways, all contribute to Toronto Pearson’s popularity among world-wide cargo transporters. “The GTAA has been working hard to ensure that Toronto Pearson offers an attractive cargo platform that mirrors the needs of our shipping community,” said Mark Ruel, Senior Manager Cargo and Aviation Support. “The extraordinary results of this survey are a true reflection of the dedication and ongoing collaborative efforts of the GTAA, Canada Customs and the shipping community.” The full results, including index rankings by region for each of the measures evaluated, are available online at www.aircargoworld.com. AS SEEN AT TORONTO PEARSON Our friend Andy Cline from YYZ Airport Watch sent in the top photo of Austrian Airlines 767 with newly certified winglets, departing Toronto Pearson on April 1, 2009. Winglets can save an average of 1,000 tons of fuel a year, and extend range by greater than 350 nautical miles. The bottom photo was sent by Brian Dunn, GTAA Resource Coordinator, of Lufthansa Cargo flight GEC8184, departing Toronto Pearson on April 5, 2009. It is a rare occurrence to see this aircraft in the daylight. Cargo operations usually occur at night. Every issue of Toronto Pearson Today features a selection of photographs taken by our readers. If you think you’ve taken a good picture at Toronto Pearson, we’d like to see it. To have your photos appear in this publication, they must meet the following criteria: • They must have been taken by the person submitting the photo(s). Photographs copywritten to someone other than the person submitting the photo(s) will not be printed. • The photo(s) must have some relation to Toronto Pearson, such as a terminal or an aircraft on or near airport property. • Digital photographs should be technically sound. A resolution of 300 dpi at 4” x 6” is preferred. Photos will be reviewed for technical specifications on a case-by-case basis. Digital images can be e-mailed to publication@GTAA.com. Address prints to: Greater Toronto Airports Authority Toronto Pearson International Airport P.O. Box 6031, 3111 Convair Drive Toronto AMF, Ontario, L5P 1B2. Mark the envelope to the attention of Corporate Affairs and Communications — Jason Ritchie. Prints will be returned only upon request. Toronto Pearson Today First Quarter 2009 19
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