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Submitted by Linda Reverchon -
Good morning, NetLetter team,
Thanks for the latest edition with the article about our Paris office in NetLetter #1555. I became friends with one of the staff there during the changeover from RES II to RES III in December of 1992. I forwarded this issue to her.
On another subject, I'd appreciate your inserting this query in a future NetLetter: A friend of mine is reconstructing the life of a friend who attended a convention that took place in Orlando, Florida, in about 1975. Joe inserted “(Pan Am?)” in his query. He has contacted various institutions, 16 in number, without success, this as of early November of 2024. Is there someone who has information about this convention?
Thanks in advance.
Faithful reader,
Linda Reverchon, AC retiree in Abbotsford, BC
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Submitted by Alain Caron -
In reference to the B-747 dance floor, NetLetter #1554. In my earlier days at Air Canada I was a job ticket clerk at Dorval base.
In the beginning of 1970 the new B-747 hangar was built and we did modify the upper deck floor of one of the first Air Canada B-747s. The estimate for this add-on was $50,000 including disco lights. After the floor modification I was among a few people to test this dance door to make sure all was fine for our future passengers. |
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Greetings from the Emerald Isle ... and Mike Horan (ex Air Canada).
Just thought you might like to read what's happening over here re: our billionaire techie's new interest.
Except from: thecurrency.news
From fintech to flight path: Stripe’s John Collison charts a new course at Weston.
Billionaire businessman John Collison isn’t just investing in infrastructure—he’s reshaping Weston Airport (serving Dublin) into a hub for light aviation, pilot training, and public service flights. For Collison, it is not just business, it is personal.
"I'm an aviation fanatic,” John Collison says with a grin. As he strolls around Weston Airport, casually reeling off the intricacies and heritage of aircraft engines with the ease most people recite the alphabet, it’s hard to argue.
Collison, the billionaire co-founder of payments giant Stripe, learned to fly at 17—and flying has remained one of his greatest passions ever since. In 2017, he piloted a four-seat, twin-engine, propeller-driven aircraft from Europe to the United States. Today, he still regularly flies his own plane.
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In response to Cliff Cunningham's request for a photo of a Trans-Canada Air Lines Viscount in NetLetter #1555, Robert Langham sent in this photo below of CF-THK, fin #629.
We looked in the history of this aircraft and found that it was delivered to TCA in June 1957, however, it was destined to an unfortunate fate. It was damaged beyond economic repair by a fire on takeoff from Sept-Îles Airport (YZV). The aircraft managed to land back at Sept-Îles, but there was a fatality.
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56th Annual General Assembly (A GA) |
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The 2025 Interline Celebration
October 1 to 5, 2025
Radisson Blu Resort, St. Julian’s, Malta. Registration deadline June 15, 2025. A friendly reminder for any Interline club member planning to attend the 56th WACA Annual General Assembly (AGA). Please ensure that your registration form is completed and signed by your club's President before submission. This is a requirement to confirm your participation in the event. Full details at waca.org
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29th Czech Airlines Soccer Tournament
 The organizing committee would like to welcome again all participants all over the world into the heart of Europe.We are very glad to see our old sport friends and also those players joining us for the first time. We try to do our best for you to enjoy the Czech hospitality during next four days.
June 20 to 22, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic (Editors' Note: Vancouver Air Canada team participated in 2013 - time to revisit!) |
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Aviation Football Cup
 Marathon is a town in Greece and the site of the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, in which the heavily outnumbered Athenian army defeated the Persians.Legend has it that Pheidippides, a Greek herald at the battle, was sent running from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory, which is how the marathon running race was conceived in modern times. Today it is part of East Attica regional unit, in the outskirts of Athens and a popular resort town.
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October 2 to 5, 2025.
Marathon, Greece Registration Deadline: August 15, 2025. Payment Deadline: August 29, 2025. |
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The Moorings Interline Regatta
 The Moorings Interline Regatta has kicked-off sailing season in the British Virgin Islands with exciting races, thrilling parties, and endless fun on the water.October 21 - 30, 2025.
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