Aviation Memorabilia Newsletter

Marhaba! Air Canada to Launch New Vancouver-Dubai Service

Air Canada announced today the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, non-stop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai. The new route will operate four times weekly beginning Oct. 28, 2023 onboard Air Canada's flagship Dreamliner fleet. The carrier's new Vancouver-Dubai flights will complement Air Canada's daily service between Toronto and Dubai, broadening its presence in fast-growing international markets.

See: media.aircanada.com

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Events from the Montreal Air Canada Recreation Association (ACRA).

A system-wide bowling tournament will be held over the weekend of June 14-15, 2023 at the Gold Coast in Las Vegas.

Modalities of the hotel and further information about cost, the venue and registration are still being worked out.

The ACRA Softball Tournament is back and will be held in Toronto (YYZ) June 13-15, 2023.

Check the website, acrayul.com, for the latest information. 

Submitted by Anthony Herben

2023 CP Air Reunion 

For CP Air Employees who worked in the BC District, Yukon Territory and Grande Prairie, including Pilots, Flight Attendants and Line Engineers who served through this area. Employees who worked in Vancouver are excluded as they have their own reunion.

When: September 15-17, 2023 

Where: Chemainus, BC (on Vancouver Island) 

Registration Ticket: $125 (per person) 

Location: Chemainus in the Cowichan Valley.

An amazing location that is easy to get to from the ferry terminals. It is 45 minutes from the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, 35 minutes from the Duke Point Ferry Terminal, 20 minutes from Nanaimo Airport, and 1 hour from Victoria. 

Accommodation:

Rooms are blocked at the Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn and held under the name of CP Air Airline Reunion. The rooms are being held at the group rate of $199 for single or double queens and include a full breakfast. 

The reunion cost is $125.00 per person. This will include the Meet & Greet Friday Night with appetizers, wine & beer provided (held off the lobby of the hotel starting at 17:00), your lovely dinner and entertainment on Saturday and any other incidental costs incurred.

Contact Anthony Herben at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details. 

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