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LONDON, England - The only international multiple-airplane racing series in the world, Air Race 1, is set to begin in just one month, thrilling audiences on three continents throughout 2015. The exclusive series of real air racing starts on 7th June 2015 in the resort town of Monastir, Tunisia, making history as the first race of its class on the African continent. 

The race teams will then have to prepare quickly for the next race which takes place in Lleida, Catalunya, Spain on 28th June. The final race of the Air Race 1 World Cup will be held in Reno, USA, during the famed Reno Air Races on 20th September where the world cup trophy of formula air racing will be handed out for the first time to the overall winner. 

The Air Race 1 World Cup is a class of air race known in air sports for generations as formula one air racing. It is based on a set of rules, or formula, that define how the aircraft are built. All airplanes are built to the same specification and raced by top aviators at speeds of up to 450kph just meters above the ground on a closed oval circuit around a set of pylons. It’s not a time trial nor an aerobatic display – it is a competitive motorsport where the first to cross the finish line wins. The Air Race 1 World Cup is sanctioned by the three formula air racing associations from the USA, France and the UK. 

Jeff Zaltman, CEO of Air Race 1, said: “Air racing fans have waited a long time for a true international air race series where pilots race directly against each other, as in most other forms of motorsport. A lot of work and effort was put into this series by hundreds of people and many prestigious organizations. We expect this exciting series to be a popular mainstream sport in the near future. We thank our host partners TAV Airports, Aeroports de Catalunya and the Reno Air Racing Association for being visionary in their support of air racing.” 

FLASHBACK

Travel Industry and Business leaders speak on Air and Marine Tourism

Air Highways' public speakers, presenters and writers group has included Newmakers, such as Ed Anderson (left) who have appeared as guest columnists in our magazine or were mentioned in items we have produced. We also thank the following who were on our Speakers List at events our magazines have sponsored. Those marked in red have provided us with text and/or biographies. We invite others to do the same.

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Rick Antonson: Executive Director, Tourism Vancouver
Vic Asuncion: Philippines Tourism
Murray Atherton: Vice President, Great Canadian Railtours
Jerry W. Bird: Publisher Air Highways and Africa Travel Magazine
Laurie Brown: Former Mgr, Victoria Int'l Airport
Martin Copeland: Marketing Mgr, Vancouver Int'l Airport
James Delgado, Exec. Director, Vancouver Maritime Museum
Dave Dettwiller, Corporate Sales, Helijet Airlines
Tex Enemark: Director, BC Artificial Reef Assn
Evangeline Englezos: Vancouver Port Corporation
Dave Frank: President, Int'l Commercial Centres.
Rod Harris: President, Tourism BC
Michael Ho: Sales Mgr, Korean Airlines
Steig Hoeg: Mgr, Prince George Airport
Nancy Keen: Marketing, YVR Vancouver Int'l Airport
William Kelly: Owner, Ocean Cruise Guides
Bill Lamberton: Marketing Mgr, Westjet Airlines.
Dr. Michael Krainer: Manager Austrian Tourist Office.
Jerry Lloyd: President BC Aviation Council
Sharon Lusch: Executive Director, Penticton Tourism
Jack Marriott, Past President of ICI Division
Vancouver Real Estate Board.
Francis Ng: Mgr, Hong Kong Business Assn
Neil Pillar: Owner, Reo Rafting Adventures
Geraldine Ree: Princess Cruises
Frank Reiter: Manager, Business Dev. Bank of Canada

Frank Rhodes: Past President, BC Ferries
Darcy Rezac: Exec. Director, Vancouver Board of Trade
Octavio Silva: Marketing, Vancouver Int'l Airport
Kevin Walker: President COTA, Past Pres. BC & Yukon Hotels' Ass'n
On the original forum agenda but unable to attend :
Mark Duncan: Regional Director General, Transport Canada.
Geoff Elliott: , Vice President, Air Canada
Ernie Caron: Director, Calgary Airport Authority.


For information fax 604.681.6595
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About the Port of Vancouver
Story and photos by Ed Anderson

Home-port for Vancouver-Alaska cruises, Vancouver, British Columbia welcomes more than 1,000,000 passengers at its Canada Place and Ballantyne terminals. The Port of Vancouver offers Cruise customers:(1) Modern, comfortable and safe cruise facilities near both downtown and the airport.(2) Terminals that accommodate the largest cruise ships afloat.(3) A sailing time to Alaska that allows sufficient time to enjoy an extensive Alaska itinerary. The Port of Vancouver is comprised of 26 cargo and other marine related terminals to provide a full range of facilities and services to the international shipping community. Most terminals are centrally located in Vancouver's Burrard Inlet. (continued)

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