mrs. butterworth 's is an american brand of syrups and pancake mixes owned by pinnacle foods .

the syrups come in distinctive bottles shaped in the form of a matronly woman , mrs. butterworth .

the bottles , originally glass , are now mostly plastic .

the syrup was introduced in 1961 .

mrs . butterworth ' s

vintage 70 ' s or 80 ' s mrs . butterworth ' s commercial w kim fields
learn about all the mrs . butterworth ' s syrup and pancake mix varieties .
mrs . butterworth ' s® - so thick . so rich . and still just as sweet ! ®
contains 80 % less calories than mrs . butterworth ' s original recipe and 0 grams of sugar per serving
sweet ! mrs . butterworth ' s 40 - year secret revealed : her first name is . . .
in aurora foods ' new national ad campaign for mrs . butterworth ' s syrup , it ' s adults who will do the craziest things .
the pinnacle foods group plans to announce on thursday morning the long - unknown given name of mrs . butterworth , the make - believe character for whom mrs . butterworth’s syrup is named . the mysterious first name is joy .
sweet ! mrs . butterworth ' s 40 - year secret revealed : her first name is . . . - ny daily news
for over 50 years , mrs . butterworth’s® has been offering america’s favorite breakfast selections and is popular with kids and adults alike – a true american icon .
enjoy the thick , rich , and buttery taste of mrs . butterworth ' s syrup in original , lite , and sugar free varieties .
geico commercial - - - [ mrs . butterworth ( talking syrup bottle ) ] - - - the lion king
mrs . butterworth ' s pancakes are the perfect way to get the day started off on the right foot . choose from original or buttermilk .
innovation award ( 2nd place – retail ) mrs . paul’s ® and van de kamp’s ® for parchment bake prepared foods
it ' s been a guarded corporate secret for more than 40 years . but on a
joyous
occasion thursday , mrs . butterworth ' s first name was finally revealed .
though the mrs . butterworth ' s bottle has been talking to kids since the early ' 60s , the brand ' s advertising has been directed mainly at moms . until now .
original mrs . butterworth’s syrup is deliciously thick and rich . pancakes just aren’t the same without it ! click below to see our side by side demo !
after people started asking about the first name of the syrup icon , mrs . butterworth ' s launched a contest asking readers to guess the name . a 15 - year - old indiana girl named shayla doty and a 44 - year - old woman named cynthia harmon won the contest and will each get $ 500 and a year ' s supply of mrs . butterworth ' s syrup .
mrs . butterworth ' s ® syrup launched in 1961 to a national audience in the distinctive motherly - shaped bottle american kids have grown up with for generations . the talking mrs . butterworth ' s ® bottle was named one of the most beloved american spokespeople by forbes , and her syrup is a family favorite , known for its distinct thick , rich , buttery taste .
spots answer the question ,
mrs . butterworth ' s is thick and rich , but does she only talk to kids ?
with the line ,
you butter believe it .
she was heard in more than 400 commercials . among them : a national campaign for mrs . butterworth ' s syrup , in which she provided the lead voice , and commercials for kellogg ' s froot loops cereal , american express , honda and other sponsors .
the winners each receive $ 500 and a year’s supply of mrs . b’s syrup . the contest is among many being sponsored by consumer - product marketers to stimulate interest in venerable brands .
check out the new mrs . butterworth’s ® breakfast for 1 ™ pancake mix . available in 4 delicious flavors and bakes up in the microwave in 1 minute . a quick and easy breakfast that is delicious and convenient for the busiest of mornings !
at $ 10 . 00 for a standard size bottle very disappointed in quality . good tasting sugar free can be difficult to find , this one does not live up to standard mrs butterworth syrup .
¼ cup mrs . butterworth’s® syrup ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp . balsamic vinegar ¼ tsp . salt 1 / 8 tsp . ground black pepper 2 tbsp . finely chopped thyme leaves , parsley and / or rosemary 1 lb . boneless chicken breast halves
, chicago , features a rotation of three spots aimed at kids 4 to 11 that will run during children ' s programming , including cable networks such as nickelodeon and regular broadcast networks . the spots feature a little girl , sitting alongside a mrs . butterworth ' s bottle , who watches in amazement as adult family members humiliate themselves to get the bottle to talk .
the syrup category dropped 0 . 2 % to $ 471 . 5 million for the 52 weeks ended nov . 7 , according to information resources inc . aurora ' s log cabin , now testing concepts to drive sales among a more upscale adult target , is the leader with sales of $ 89 million ; van de kamp ' s aunt jemima is at $ 82 million and mrs . butterworth ' s at $ 63 million , per iri .
this category has really been tired for a long time ,
mr . yuhas said .
mrs . butterworth ' s , of all the players in the category , is really the brand for children and we needed to create the nag factor [ where kids demand their parents buy the product ] even more .
mrs . butterworth has become a beloved celebrity icon , appearing in everything from geico commercials to episodes of the sitcom samantha who and even the new york times crossword puzzles ,
andy reichgut , vice president of marketing at pinnacle foods , said in a statement .
ms . denooyer holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from drexel university and a master’s degree in industrial and labor relations from cornell university .
brand characters are becoming popular again as a way to connect with consumers , who remember the characters from their childhoods or from years of advertising campaigns . mrs . butterworth returned to television in commercials in 2007 and was also recently featured in a humorous spot for geico insurance .
it ' s unknown how bergman ' s death might affect the third - season episodes of
south park ,
yet to be produced .
aurora test - marketed the kid - targeted campaign - - and new kid flavors strawberry and buttery cinnamon in no - drip plastic bottles - - in five markets . executives said the effort sparked growth of 6 % for a category that ' s declining nationally ; it drove sales of mrs . butterworth ' s , also declining , up by low double - digits , said ed yuhas , general manager of breakfast at aurora .
mrs . butterworth’s was introduced , sans given name , in 1961 , and is now owned by pinnacle , which also owns the log cabin syrup brand among other pantry staples . pinnacle sponsored a contest among consumers to guess the character’s first name and the winners are being announced along with the name : a 15 - year - old from logansport , ind . , shayla doty , and a 44 - year - old from champaign , ill . , cynthia harmon .
doctor ' s carbrite diet - chocolate chip brownie mix , 11 . 5 oz
value 3 pack : joseph ' s sugar free maple syrup , 12 oz .
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as sugar free goes , this is pretty good . so far the best i have tried . ( tried 4 others ) if you like regular mrs butterworth and now have to go with sugar free , than i think you will enjoy it . this sugar free version also fooled the kids . they didn ' t comment that their syrup tasted different .
instructions 1 . combine mrs . butterworth’s® , olive oil , balsamic vinegar , salt , pepper and herbs in medium bowl . pour ½ marinade over chicken in large , shallow nonaluminum baking dish or plastic bag . cover , or close bag , and marinate in refrigerator , turning occasionally , 30 minutes . 2 . remove chicken from marinade , discarding marinade . grill or broil chicken , turning once and brushing frequently with remaining marinade , 12 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked .
pinnacle ' s portfolio of iconic brands has touched the lives of consumers for more than 150 years .
in the demanding industry of vocal characterization , bergman was probably best known for her versatility on the
south park
series . she voiced the characters mrs . cartman , wendy testaburger , stan ' s mom , kenny ' s mom , mayor mcdaniels , ms . crabtree , principal victoria , shelly marsh and nurse gollem for the television series . she sang almost all the parts in a song ,
blame canada ,
for this year ' s film
south park : bigger , longer & uncut .
pinnacle ' s portfolio of iconic brands has touched the lives of consumers for more than 150 years . the admirable stories of the innovators behind each brand inspire us to continually renovate and innovate our products to keep them in sync with the needs of today ' s consumers . here ' s how our great brands got their start .
in 1995 , udi baron built a franchise of udi’s bakery cafes in colorado . in 2008 , udi’s ® baked its first loaf of gluten free bread . since then the brand has become the # 1 gluten free food brand in north america . from muffins to pizza crusts to granola , udi’s ® is here to make gluten free great .
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evol ® , previously called phil’s fresh foods , was founded by avid climber and food enthusiast , phil anson in 2002 . evol ® products contain no artificial preservatives or fillers and have quickly gained momentum in mainstream channels . there’s a lot to love about evol .
breakfast foods continued to evolve as harry lender founded lender ' s bagels in new haven , connecticut in 1927 . what started as a 6 - person family business grew into a national success story when lender ' s ® introduced frozen bagels . lender ' s ® became the first packaged bagels sold in supermarkets , introducing the round , doughy
jewish english muffin
to a vast new audience .
bergman ' s attorney , robert harrison , says she killed herself on thursday night . a memorial is planned for later this week .
canadian living and coup de pouce best new product awards ( bnpa ) farmer’s garden by vlasic ® and duncan hines ® strawberry flavoured cupcakes .
mr . clouse is a graduate of the u . s . military academy at west point and has a bachelor of science degree in economics .
since 1989 , bergman held the position of the official voice of snow white for disney . sometimes credited as shannen cassidy , her 14 - year career included voicing work in this summer ' s
star wars , episode 1 : the phantom menace
; the 1996 disney film
the hunchback of notre dame ,
in which she read quasimodo ' s mother ; and this year ' s critically acclaimed
the iron giant .
i love this syrup . i eat very low carb and it ' s perfect for my very low carb pancake recipe . it keeps me burning ketones while tasting great !
the emmy - winning actor may replace carson daly in a late - night half hour interview program , according to one executive involved in the network’s program planning . read more…
as the country ' s leading brand in frozen vegetables , pinnacle ' s birds eye ® brand is committed to its
feed kids better
initiative . in 2011 , the birds eye
my perfect veggie - powered plate
facebook application invited consumers to create and share their perfect meal — starting with vegetables . for every veggie - powered plate created on facebook , birds eye donated vegetables for 10 meals in addition to a donation of 1 million meals to share our strength ® ' s no kid hungry campaign .
not quite as sweet as syrup but that ' s okay . very flavorful and no weird aftertaste . made chocolate chip pancakes with carbquik ( 90 % less carbs than bisquik , available from amazon ) and hershey ' s sugar free chips ( also from here ) for the family for breakfast . served with sausage patties and eggs and no one knew they were eating healthy ! kinda pricey , but , still cheaper than denny ' s and i know what my family was eating . i am now the breakfast king !
michael j . barkley was named executive vice president and president , boulder in may 2017 . in this role , mr . barkley leads pinnacle ' s boulder segment of brands .
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our entire organization has a role in these initiatives , and we ' ve already made significant strides . here ' s a look at some of our recent sustainability efforts and innovations :
michael j . barkley was named executive vice president and president , boulder in may 2017 . in this role , mr . barkley leads pinnacle ' s boulder segment of brands . from december more »
this just tastes , and has a texture , that is so superior to other sugar free syrups on the market . it ' s hard to find , so glad to get it on amazon .
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prevention magazine’s 2016 cleanest packaged foods awards birds eye ® steamfresh california style protein blend , gardein ™ crabless cakes , earth balance ® protein peanut blend and evol chicken with rice , beans , veggies & cheddar fajita cups .
roger deromedi was appointed independent chairman and lead director of the board in march 2016 and has been a director of the company since 2007 . his tenure on pinnacle’s board includes serving as non - executive chairman of the more »
it ' s just as good as any other syrup , only i can get more of it for half the price and they ship to alaska in a one gallon jug . . . how awesome is that ? ? ! ! ?
news of her death has been carried on several web sites , including the
south park
site , beef - cake . com . on monday , bergman ' s agency , sutton , barth & vennari ( sbv ) , ran a full - page memorial to her in daily variety ; disney and other companies associated with bergman are likely to run their own tributes to the actress this week , says rita vennari , who runs the agency ' s voice - over department .
in 1986 , tim kennedy and his family began tim ' s ® cascade style potato chips in a 15 , 000 square foot facility in auburn , washington . the brand was named
the best potato chip in seattle
two short years later .
we are deeply committed to one cause where we can make the greatest difference — fighting hunger in america . in 2010 , the u . s . department of agriculture identified more than 16 million children at risk of hunger in the u . s . , affecting the lives of 1 in every 5 children . in response , we contributed more than $ 3 million over the past two years to helping connect children with the nutritious food they need to live active , healthy lives through strategic brand partnerships , cause marketing and employee volunteerism efforts .
at pinnacle foods we are creating our future through our innovative r & d , inspired marketing , passionate employees , and close ties to our customers and consumers . we ' ve got a lot cooking , and we can ' t wait to show you what ' s next .
there ' s a whole group of animation people so involved in the techniques and the talent of ( voice - over work ) , and she was one . she was really in the club . at such a young age she ' d already been accepted by her peers .
two decades later , minnesota grocer patrick j . towle introduced log cabin ® syrup in 1887 . the syrup was named for president lincoln ' s boyhood home . today , log cabin ® syrups are available in original , light , and sugar - free — all with no high fructose corn syrup .
earth balance ® spreads were introduced to the natural channel in 1998 as an all - natural sidekick to smart balance ® products . the brand was the first natural buttery spread to hit the market and soon became the fastest selling and most popular all - natural butter alternative in the u . s .
at pinnacle foods we are at the top of our game and the key to our success is clear . everything we do is driven by our purpose : unleashing brand potential , dynamically evolving and improving our already beloved products to bring more convenience , taste , nutrition , and joy to today ' s consumers .
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in 1915 , theodore j . van de kamp and his family opened a small los angeles potato - chip stand that soon expanded to a chain of restaurants featuring baked goods and their trademark batter - fried halibut . the small business soon changed its focus to producing frozen foods , specializing in the van de kamp ' s ® seafood america loves today .
m . kelley maggs was named our executive vice president and general counsel in march 2013 . previously , mr . maggs served as senior vice president , general counsel and secretary since pinnacle’s inception in 2001 . mr . maggs oversees all legal and corporate secretary activities at pinnacle . he was associated with affiliates of cdm investor group llc from 1993 until 2007 .
daniel poland has been named executive vice president and chief supply chain officer as of january 22 , 2018 . in this role , mr . poland has overall corporate responsibility for the end - to - end supply chain , including procurement , manufacturing , customer service , warehousing and distribution . additionally , he oversees pinnacle ' s food quality and safety programs .
duncan hines ® invited bakers from across the country to share their inspired creations with the community and raise funds to fight childhood hunger with the
1 million cupcake challenge ,
part of share our strength ' s 2011 bake sale for no kid hungry ® . during each week of the challenge , duncan hines ® matched the funds from the top fundraising team .
roger deromedi was appointed independent chairman and lead director of the board in march 2016 and has been a director of the company since 2007 . his tenure on pinnacle’s board includes serving as non - executive chairman of the board from 2009 to march 2016 , as a member of the compensation committee from 2009 to september 2015 , and as executive chairman of the board from 2007 until 2009 .
ms . fandozzi joined abra from ride and vride ( ride sharing platform ) , where she served as president and ceo . ms . fandozzi helped develop ride . com , a car sharing platform , after being hired by tpg growth to lead vride , a legacy vanpool company . under ms . fandozzi ' s leadership the company entered a period of unprecedented growth in both revenue and market share .
prior to joining pinnacle’s board of directors , mr . deromedi served as chief executive officer of kraft foods inc . from december 2003 to june 2006 , and before that as co - chief executive officer , kraft foods inc . and president and chief executive officer of kraft foods international from 2001 - 2003 . mr . deromedi was president and chief executive officer of kraft foods international from 1999 to 2001 and previously held a series of increasingly responsible positions since joining general foods , kraft’s predecessor company , in 1977 . additionally , mr . deromedi was an executive advisor ( independent contractor ) to blackstone in the consumer goods sector from july 2013 to july 2015 . mr . deromedi is on the board of directors of the joffrey ballet , and on the board of trustees of the field museum of natural history .
prior to yum ! brands , mr . pant worked in various capacities at reebok from 1994 to 2004 , including as chief marketing officer from 2001 to 2004 . mr . pant also worked at pepsico from 1992 to 1994 in pepsico’s india startup . he built a foundation in marketing and international business with 15 years in various executive capacities at unilever in india and the united kingdom from 1976 to 1992 .
duncan hines , already a well - known food author and restaurant critic , put his name to a line of cake mixes and other packaged foods in 1948 . today , duncan hines ® products are one of america ' s leading brands of cake mixes , ready - to - serve frostings , and other baking mixes , including the # 1 selling cake mix in the country , classic yellow moist deluxe cake mix .
mark l . schiller was named executive vice president and chief commercial officer in may 2017 and expanded his duties as interim leader of the sales organization in january 2018 . in this role , mr . schiller leads pinnacle ' s grocery and frozen segments and key commercial functions utilized across the entire organization , including marketing strategy , innovation , product development , package design , commercialization , productivity , consumer insights and shopper marketing .
what goes better with maple syrup than pancakes ? faced with a surplus amount of flour , the pearl milling company created aunt jemima pancake mix in 1889 — america ' s first ready pancake mix . today , aunt jemima ® frozen pancakes , waffles and french toast are made with love , not preservatives , and are a favorite for families who want to serve a warm , wholesome breakfast just like they ' d make at home .
after walking across the country in 1852 during the california gold rush , philip danforth armour saved enough money to form armour and company in 1867 . as the first company to produce canned meat , armour became chicago ' s most important business and helped make the city and its stockyards the center of the american meatpacking industry . today , our armour star ® brand offers a variety of delicious products that are the perfect choice to enjoy on the run .
we are committed to doing our part to preserve the earth ' s natural resources by pursuing programs to systematically reduce our use of energy and water and decrease the volume of waste generated at our manufacturing and corporate facilities , as well as in our transportation and distribution operations . through efficiency improvements , best practices , refined processes and technological enhancements , environmental sustainability is part of pinnacle foods ' management discipline and our lean , nimble approach to operational excellence .
from december 2015 to may 2017 , mr . barkley served as executive vice president of meals and sides and chief marketing officer . prior to that , from december 2014 to december 2015 , mr . barkley served as senior vice president and general manager of meals and sides , and from december 2013 to december 2014 he served as senior vice president of marketing for birds eye . mr . barkley has a strong marketing and general management background leading iconic brands in a variety of consumer products categories . prior to pinnacle , mr . barkley spent 2008 through 2013 at campbell’s as vice president and general manager of healthy beverages , vice president of simple meals , and vice president of ready to serve soup . prior to campbell’s , mr . barkley led consumer health care brands at johnson & johnson and bristol - myers squibb . he began his career marketing iconic brands such as tostitos , ruffles , and cheetos at frito - lay .
and when superstorm sandy struck the northeast in october 2012 , our employees generously donated their time and resources to help those in need . in addition to the company ' s donations of more than 40 , 000 meals to the community food bank of new jersey in the wake of the storm , pinnacle foods was proud to match all employee donations to area food banks serving those affected by sandy , as well as extending volunteer time for employees who choose to give their own time to aid organizations in relief and rebuilding areas affected by the storm .
outside the kitchen , we delight our consumers with high - impact marketing that celebrates our leadership brands ' robust vitality . we are laser - focused on cultural and communication trends , and speak to consumers with brand messaging that is fresh , relevant , and engaging . in 2012 , birds eye ® partnered with nickelodeon ' s hit live - action series icarly on a news - making multimedia campaign ,
icarly icook with birds eye .
the interactive contest called directly on kids to create and submit their own playful , silly , and delicious veggie recipes , fundamentally changing the conversation about vegetables .
mark clouse was named chief executive officer and director of the board in may 2016 . mr . clouse joined pinnacle from mondelez international , inc . where he most recently held the role of chief commercial officer . before becoming chief commercial officer , he worked as chief growth officer for mondelez , where he was responsible for the company’s growth strategy and oversaw key areas such as corporate strategy , global marketing , global sales , and research , development and quality . throughout his 20 - year tenure at kraft foods inc . , including the subsequent spin - off of mondelez , mr . clouse served in a range of leadership positions involving iconic food brands .
i used to buy this at target but they no longer carry it ( at least where i live ) , and i can ' t find it in the grocery stores either . so my family tried several other brands of sugar free , all of which were either really watery or just tasted blah . my husband , my 2 kids , and i all agree that this one is by far the best , and unlike the other sugar - free syrups , you can ' t even tell with this one . it ' s thick , rich , and has a good flavor . if you need to go sugar - free , this is the syrup to get in our opinion !
mark a . clouse was named chief executive officer and director of the board in may 2016 . mr . clouse joined pinnacle from mondelez international , inc . where he most recently held the role of chief commercial officer . before becoming chief commercial officer , he worked as chief growth officer for mondelez , where he was responsible for the company’s growth strategy and oversaw key areas such as corporate strategy , global marketing , global sales , and research , development and quality . throughout his 20 - year tenure at kraft foods inc . , including the subsequent spin - off of mondelez , mr . clouse served in a range of leadership positions involving iconic food brands and entrepreneurial global businesses in emerging markets such as brazil and china .
at pinnacle foods we aim to make an impact . through innovation , inspiration and renovation we create value and strive to make a difference .
pinnacle foods is a great place to find leaders with extensive food industry experience dedicated to our purpose of unleashing brand potential and driving strong business results .
we take great pride in our success . here are some of the awards we ' ve received in recent years .
we are committed to doing business in a way that reflects our shared values , making a difference in our communities and reducing our environmental footprint .
our portfolio of iconic brands has touched the lives of consumers for more than 150 years .
our committed , innovative leaders help keep our brands vibrant into the next century . get to know us .
we take great pride in our success . here are some of the awards we’ve won in recent years .
we are committed to acting in a manner that respects individuals , our communities and the environment .
the results ? our well - recognized products are found in 85 % of american households and are leaders in their respective categories , holding the # 1 or # 2 market share position in 10 of the 14 categories in which we compete — and we ' re just getting started . we are committed to adding value through strategic growth that synergizes our portfolio of
leadership
and
foundation
brands and plays to our strengths in r & d , consumer insights , and senior management experience .
our
leadership brands
have great potential for growth and innovation . these brands constantly inspire our imagination and ingenuity , and we take immense pride in debuting category breakthroughs to customers and consumers . from inventing more convenient cooking processes like birds eye ® steamfresh ™ technology to new customized taste options such as duncan hines ® frosting creations ™ proprietary custom frosting flavor system , we strive to be first to the table with new and better ways to serve the foods families love .
behind the scenes is pinnacle foods ' lean and nimble organizational structure built on visionary leadership and operational excellence . under the direction of our experienced , hands - on management team and board of directors , we strive to improve the efficiency of our supply chain and expand our gross margin , while continuing to grow our existing brand portfolio and skillfully integrate value - enhancing acquisitions .
across the country in a small pennsylvania town , another family started a legendary business from potato chips . the snyder family started cooking kettle chips in their home kitchen in hanover , pennsylvania in the 1920s , marking the introduction of the snyder ® of berlin brand .
innovator clarence birdseye invented the
quick freeze machine
in 1926 , based on the principles of flash freezing he learned while traveling through the arctic . originally put to use on fish , it soon revolutionized the way americans enjoyed fresh vegetables with the introduction of the birds eye ® frozen vegetable brand .
mama celeste
lizio , an immigrant from southern italy , first began making pizzas in her chicago pizzeria in the 1930s . her pies were so popular she soon closed the restaurant to begin selling pizzas and pizza ingredients directly to pizzerias . today , celeste ® pizzas continue to provide pizzeria - fresh taste at an affordable price .
joe vlasic began production of the first glass - packed , shelf - stable pickles in 1942 . over the next 20 years , joe and his son bob grew vlasic ® pickles into the number one pickle in america , a position we still hold today .
upon his return from world war ii , phillip sollomi opened a restaurant in his hometown of kansas city , missouri and named it
the wish - bone
after his signature chicken dish . to his surprise , it was the fragrant italian salad dressing made from his sicilian family recipe that became famous . now , wish - bone ® is the number one italian dressing nationwide .
in 1953 , open pit ® barbecue sauce was created in detroit as a classic tangy bbq sauce to liven up family meals . over the past few decades , open pit ® has expanded throughout the midwest and become a family favorite for backyard bbqs .
hungry - man ® frozen dinners were introduced in 1973 , with larger , heartier portion sizes specifically targeted toward the hungry male consumer .
glutino food group has been a trusted pioneer and leader in the gluten free category since its founding in quebec in 1983 . glutino ® offers a wide variety of great - tasting , gluten free frozen meals , mixes and snack foods that consumers can trust .
bob harris launched smart balance ® in 1996 with a patent license from brandeis university for a naturally 0 gram trans fat oil blend . the brand became the first major spreads manufacturer to convert to all non - gmo sourced ingredients .
birds eye ® voila ! ® was introduced in 1998 , creating an entirely new bagged meal option in the frozen food aisle . the many varieties of meals in a bag allow consumers to serve a complete home cooked meal in minutes .
in 2003 , yves potvin used the power of vegetables to create healthy food and founded gardein tm . award winning gardein tm ( garden + protein ) products are made from non - gmo soy and wheat , ancient grains and vegetables . gardein tm tastes good , is good for you and good for the planet .
in 2006 , birds eye ® became the first brand to introduce steam - in - the bag technology with the launch of the birds eye ® steamfresh ® brand . steamfresh ® offers convenience that is perfect for kids ' cooking , with no knives or hot stoves required .
mark a . clouse was named chief executive officer and director of the board in may 2016 . mr . clouse joined pinnacle from mondelez international , inc . where he most recently held the role more »
prior to joining kraft foods inc . , mr . clouse served in the united states army as a pilot and completed his service as a captain .
craig steeneck was named executive vice president and chief financial officer in july 2007 . mr . steeneck oversees our financial operations , treasury , tax and information more »
craig steeneck was named executive vice president and chief financial officer in july 2007 . mr . steeneck oversees our financial operations , treasury , tax and information technology . from june 2005 to july 2007 , mr . steeneck served as executive vice president , supply chain finance and it , where he helped redesign the supply chain to generate savings and improved financial performance .
from april 2003 to june 2005 , mr . steeneck served as executive vice president , chief financial officer and chief administrative officer of cendant timeshare resort group ( now wyndham worldwide ) , playing key roles in wide - scale organization of internal processes and staff management . from march 2001 to april 2003 , mr . steeneck served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of resorts condominiums international , a subsidiary of cendant . from october 1999 to february 2001 , he was the chief financial officer of international home foods inc .
mr . steeneck is also a certified public accountant in the state of new jersey and an honors graduate of the university of rhode island . mr . steeneck serves on the board of directors of freshpet , inc .
mr . barkley holds a bs in commerce from the university of virginia and an mba from the university of north carolina .
mary beth denooyer was named executive vice president and chief human resources officer in may 2013 . as chief human resources officer , ms . denooyer leads all human resources more »
mary beth denooyer was named executive vice president and chief human resources officer in may 2013 . as chief human resources officer , ms . denooyer leads all human resources responsibilities throughout the company including organizational development , recruitment and talent management , training , compensation and benefits , employee relations and diversity .
from april 2011 through june 2012 . ms . denooyer served as senior vice president and chief human resources officer for the division of sara lee which was spun - off as hillshire brands . from march 2010 to june 2012 . ms . denooyer served as senior vice president , compensation and benefits at sara lee . ms . denooyer held human resources leadership positions at the pepsi bottling group from 1998 to 2010 and general mills from 1994 to 1998 .
m . kelley maggs was named our executive vice president and general counsel in march 2013 . previously , mr . maggs served as senior vice president , general counsel and secretary more »
prior to his involvement with pinnacle , mr . maggs held the same position with international home foods inc . from november 1996 to december 2000 . from 1993 to 1996 , mr . maggs was employed with stella foods , inc . as vice president and general counsel . prior to that time , he was engaged in the private practice of law in virginia and new york .
mr . maggs is a graduate of niagara university and received his juris doctor from george mason university law school .
mark l . schiller was named executive vice president and chief commercial officer in may 2017 and expanded his duties as interim leader of the sales organization in january 2018 . in more »
from january 2015 to may 2017 , mr . schiller served as executive vice president and president north america retail . prior to that , from may 2013 to january 2015 , mr . schiller served as executive vice president and president birds eye frozen division and from june 2010 to may 2013 , he served as executive vice president and president duncan hines grocery division .
from march 2002 to april 2010 , mr . schiller worked at pepsico as senior vice president of frito lay new ventures , president of quaker foods and snacks north america , and senior vice president and general manager of frito lay convenience foods division . from 1998 to 2002 , mr . schiller was chief operating officer and co - president of tutor time learning systems , inc . from 1996 to 1998 , mr . schiller served as president of valley recreation products , inc . mr . schiller began his career at the quaker oats company in 1985 where he progressed through a number of marketing , sales and supply chain roles .
mr . schiller holds a bachelor of arts degree from tulane university and an mba from columbia university graduate school of business .
daniel poland has been named executive vice president and chief supply chain officer as of january 22 , 2018 . in this role , mr . poland has overall corporate responsibility for the end - to - end more »
mr . poland most recently served as chief supply chain officer for north american operations at danonewave . he was senior vice president of supply chain at whitewave for three years prior to the danone acquisition in 2017 .
earlier in his career , mr . poland was employed by the h . j . heinz company for 15 years . his roles included north american chief supply chain officer , vp of heinz north american manufacturing and tomato seed business , vp of dry manufacturing , director of food service operations and factory manager . mr . poland began his career with gerber and nestlé and held roles with increasing responsibility , including r & d , engineering and operations management . he earned a bachelor of science degree in engineering from michigan state university and an mba in business / finance from the university of iowa .
mr . deromedi earned an mba from the stanford graduate school of business and a bachelor of arts in economics and mathematics from vanderbilt university .
mark clouse was named chief executive officer and director of the board in may 2016 . mr . clouse joined pinnacle from mondelez international , inc . where he most recently held the role of chief commercial officer . before becoming more »
ann fandozzi has been a director of the company since 2012 and serves as chair of the nominating and corporate governance committee and as a member of the compensation committee . ms . fandozzi has served as the president and chief more »
ann fandozzi has been a director of the company since 2012 and serves as chair of the nominating and corporate governance committee and as a member of the compensation committee . ms . fandozzi has served as the president and chief executive officer of abra auto body & glass , a leading provider of vehicle repair services since october 2016 .
prior to becoming ceo of ride and vride , ms . fandozzi held executive positions at whirlpool and daimlerchrysler . earlier in her career she gained experience in consumer marketing , product development and engineering at ford motor company , mckinsey & company and lockheed martin corporation .
ms . fandozzi serves as a member of the board of ghost robotics , a company that develops autonomous , legged robots offering superior operability over wheeled and tracked devices in unstructured environments .
ms . fandozzi holds an mba in marketing and finance from the wharton school , university of pennsylvania ; an mse in systems engineering from the university of pennsylvania and be in computer engineering from stevens institute of technology .
mark jung has been a director of the company since 2015 and is a member of the audit and nominating and corporate governance committees . mr . jung is currently the executive chairman of accela , inc . and he has served in that position more »
mark jung has been a director of the company since 2015 and is a member of the audit and nominating and corporate governance committees . mr . jung is currently the executive chairman of accela , inc . and he has served in that position since march 2017 . mr . jung previously served as chairman and acting ceo of accela , inc . , a leading provider of cloud - based productivity and civic engagement solutions for government , from august 2016 to march 2017 and previously served as chairman of accela , inc . from march 2016 to august 2016 . mr . jung also currently serves as an advisory director for berkshire partners , a private equity firm , since june 2017 .
prior to his current roles , mr . jung served as executive chairman of ol2 , inc . , a leading cloud solutions provider for gaming and graphics - rich applications from may 2013 to march 2015 , as an operating partner at khosla ventures , llc , a private venture capital fund from february 2012 to may 2013 , and as an independent board member and advisor to a variety of technology companies from december 2008 to january 2012 . mr . jung currently serves as a member of the board of directors of dataxu , inc . , a software developer for online marketing ; inmar , inc . , a provider of intelligent commerce network solutions ; and samba safety , a provider of driver risk management solutions .
mr . jung holds a bs in engineering from princeton university and an mba from stanford university graduate school of business .
jane nielsen has been a director of the company since 2014 and is chair of the compensation committee and a member of the audit committee . ms . nielsen has served as the chief financial officer of more »
jane nielsen has been a director of the company since 2014 and is chair of the compensation committee and a member of the audit committee . ms . nielsen has served as the chief financial officer of ralph lauren corporation since september 2016 .
prior to ralph lauren corporation , she held the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer of coach , inc . from september 2011 to august 2016 . before coach , inc . ms . nielsen was senior vice president and chief financial officer of pepsico beverages americas and the global nutrition group from 2009 until september 2011 . from 1996 to 2009 , ms . nielsen held successively senior roles in finance with pepsico , inc . , as well as with pepsi bottling group , including in the areas of mergers & integration , investor relations and strategic planning . from 1990 until joining pepsico , inc . in 1996 , ms . nielsen was with marakon associates , a global strategy consulting firm , and began her career in 1986 at credit suisse first boston as an analyst .
ms . nielsen has a ba in economics from smith college and an mba from harvard business school .
muktesh pant has been a director of the company since 2014 and a member of the audit and nominating and corporate governance committees . mr . pant has been vice chairman of the board and senior advisor of yum restaurants china since more »
muktesh pant has been a director of the company since 2014 and a member of the audit and nominating and corporate governance committees . mr . pant has been vice chairman of the board and senior advisor of yum restaurants china since march 2018 . mr . pant served as the chief executive officer of yum restaurants china from august 2015 to march 2018 and previously served as chief executive officer of kfc , a subsidiary of yum ! brands , inc . from january 2014 to august 2015 . he held a number of senior leadership positions with yum ! brands , inc . , including as ceo of yum ! restaurants international , president of global branding for yum ! brands , president and chief marketing officer for yum ! restaurants international , global chief concept officer for yum ! brands and president of taco bell international from 2005 to 2014 .
mr . pant holds a bachelor of technology in chemical engineering from the indian institute of technology .
raymond silcock has been a director of the company since 2008 and is chair of the audit committee and is a member of the compensation committee . he was the executive vice president and chief financial officer of cti foods , a leading more »
raymond silcock has been a director of the company since 2008 and is chair of the audit committee and is a member of the compensation committee . he was the executive vice president and chief financial officer of cti foods , a leading custom food service manufacturer , from june 2016 to june 2018 .
mr . silcock holds an mba from the wharton school of the university of pennsylvania and is a fellow of the chartered institute of cost & management accountants ( united kingdom ) .
ioannis skoufalos has been a director of the company since september 2015 and is a member of the compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees . he is the global product supply officer of the procter & gamble more »
ioannis skoufalos has been a director of the company since september 2015 and is a member of the compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees . he is the global product supply officer of the procter & gamble company ( p & g ) and has served in that position since 2011 .
since joining p & g in 1984 , mr . skoufalos has held roles of increasing responsibility in engineering , manufacturing and product supply in various global geographies . mr . skoufalos also serves as a member of the board of directors for the national association of manufacturers .
mr . skoufalos holds a bachelor of science in chemical engineering from leeds university ( uk ) and a master of science in food engineering from leeds university .
we take great pride in our successes . from recognition of our great people and their work to wins across our portfolio of brands and accolades from our communities and customers , here are some of the awards we’ve received in recent years .
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air canada express is a brand name under which four regional airlines operate feeder flights for air canada .

they primarily connect smaller cities with air canada 's domestic hub airports and focus cities , although they offer some point-to-point and international ( united states ) service ; for example , direct service from toronto ( yyz ) to boston ( bos ) and austin ( aus ) .

on april 26 , 2011 , it was reported that air canada decided to retire the air canada jazz brand and created the air canada express brand .

prior to establishing the express name , the flights operated primarily under the air canada jazz or air canada alliance banners .

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air canada express service is provided by 4 airlines , operating under the air canada express name and liveried aircraft .
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for connecting flights : your first flight must be operated by air canada , air canada rouge or air canada express .
calgary international airport acts as the hub airport for air canada west jet , flair airlines , air canada rouge and air canada express .
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air canada express operates approximately 600 flights daily to 66 destinations across north america . the airline
subject to space availability . american express aeroplanplus reserve cardmembers or american express aeroplanplus platinum cardmembers may access the air canada maple leaf lounge , where available , upon presentation of their american express aeroplanplus reserve card or american express aeroplanplus platinum card and a confirmed , same - day departing ticket on a flight operated by air canada , air canada rouge ® * * or under the air canada express ® * * banner . also applicable on same - day departing air canada codeshare or select
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air canada express numbers range from 7200 - 8999 , depending on the specific carrier and destination .
urltoken presents our independent air canada express safety ratings and reviews . country of origin : canada | airline code : qk
american express aeroplanplus reserve cardmembers and american express aeroplanplus platinum cardmembers may access priority check - in , applicable at airports where air canada priority check - in is available , upon presentation of their american express aeroplanplus reserve card or american express aeroplanplus platinum card and a confirmed , same - day departing ticket on a flight operated by air canada , air canada rouge® * * or under the air canada express® * * banner . also applicable for confirmed , same - day travel using aeroplan flight rewards on a flight operated by air canada , air canada rouge or under the air canada express banner . flights operated by other airlines are not eligible .
air canada express have a commercial agreement with air canada that is the core of the business . under the capacity purchase agreement ( cpa ) , air canada purchases substantially all of jazz’s seat capacity based on predetermined rates . essentially , we operate flights on behalf of air canada as a contract carrier under the brand name air canada express .
air canada express ' fleet of regional jets and turboprop aircraft provide passengers with seamless connections to the worldwide networks of air canada and the star alliance .
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american express aeroplanplus corporate platinum cardmembers may access priority check - in , applicable at airports where air canada priority check - in is available , upon presentation of their american express aeroplanplus corporate platinum card and a confirmed , same - day departing ticket on a flight operated by air canada , air canada rouge or under the air canada express banner . also applicable for confirmed , same - day travel using aeroplan flight rewards on a flight operated by air canada , air canada rouge or under the air canada express banner . flights operated by other airlines are not eligible .
originally known as air canada jazz and air canada alliance , operations were combined into the new air canada express brand in mid - 2011 when sky regional airways was contracted alongside jazz aviation lp to perform regional flights .
in late 2011 , central mountain air ceased operations with air canada , with operations taken over by air georgian .
on flights of 90 minutes and longer air canada express offers the all - day pantry service consisting of popular snack items . on select flights 3 hours and 15 minutes and longer , air canada express also offers tasty sandwiches and salads for purchase .
the air canada express plane , shortly after passengers were evacuated from the aircraft in edmonton . ( supplied / lee swaile )
the airport has 4 runaways and can handle nearly 20 million passengers every year . airlines which fly to and from calgary international airport include air canada , air canada express , air north , air transat , british airways , delta airlines , klm , northern air and many others .
air canada is set to rebrand its entire regional fleet under a new moniker , “air canada express , ” putting an end to its jazz brand and opening the door to additional regional partnerships .
many other canadian airlines also offer passenger and / or cargo services . these include , among others , sunwing , canjet , first air , canadian north , air north , air creebec , air inuit , bearskin airlines , perimeter airlines , air express ontario , air labrador , provincial airlines , air saguenay , flair airlines , kenn borek air and propair .
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as an added benefit to air canada express ' latitude fare customers and those passengers who have purchased a prepaid onboard café voucher , air canada express offers a complimentary snack selection on flights of 90 minutes or more and additional meal items on select flights 3 hours and 15 minutes , and longer .
air canada express : under a capacity purchase agreement with air canada , jazz provides service to and from lower - density markets as well as higher - density markets at off - peak times throughout canada and to and from certain destinations in the united states .
while jazz aviation still provides the bulk of air canada’s regional flying , both chorus and air canada have increasingly been looking to diversify their business .
air canada is canada ' s largest domestic and international airline serving more than 200 airports on six continents .
the rebranding will effectively put an end to the jazz brand after a decade at air canada . jazz itself was created in a similar manner in 2001 as an umbrella brand for air canada’s various regional subsidiaries , including air bc , air nova , air ontario and canadian regional airlines .
subject to space availability . american express aeroplanplus corporate platinum cardmember may access air canada ' s maple leaf lounge , where available , upon presentation of their american express aeroplanplus corporate platinum card and a confirmed , same - day departing revenue ticket on a flight operated by air canada , air canada rouge or under the air canada express banner . also applicable on same - day departing , air canada code share or select air canada partner airline flights . not valid in conjunction with an airline employee travel ticket or an airline partner pass travel ticket . for a nominal fee , cardmember is permitted paid guests in the lounge , pending space availability . access is subject to air canada ' s maple leaf lounge terms and conditions and may not be available due to unforeseen circumstances . other conditions apply . for full lounge access terms and conditions visit urltoken
he airline is a star alliance affiliate member and through its hub airport , calgary international , air canada express offers good connectivity between edmonton international , fort mcmurray and grande prairie airports .
in canada , nav canada—a not - for - profit private company—provides national civil air navigation services , such as air traffic control , flight information and weather briefings , and oversees more than 12 million air traffic movements a year , including global air carriers entering canadian airspace .
canada ' s flag carrier is among the 20 largest airlines in the world . air canada , together with its air canada express regional partners and air canada rouge , provides scheduled passenger service directly to 64 canadian cities , 57 destinations in the united states and 95 cities in europe , the middle east , africa , asia , australia , the caribbean , mexico , central america and south america .
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express partner to maintain a seamless operation and customer experience on behalf of air canada . this is an important step both in air canada ' s regional carrier diversification strategy and our ongoing cost transformation program , given that sky regional ' s cost structure is more in keeping with that of the us regional carriers . it allows air
minimum annual air canada eligible purchases of $ 20 , 000 required . eligible air canada flights include all fare options and booking classes and are calculated on actual flights taken . eligible
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members of the canadian and u . s . military benefit from an enhanced baggage allowance whenever they travel on a flight operated by air canada , air canada rouge or air canada express . eligible active and retired members of the canadian and u . s . military are entitled to up to three pieces of checked baggage , each weighing up to 32 kg ( 70 lb ) each .
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calin rovinescu was appointed president and chief executive officer of air canada on april 1 , 2009 .
the toronto island service will be the first to feature the air canada express logo in its marketing and on its planes . but the more than 120 planes chorus operates on behalf of air canada will also be fitted with the new logo once they come in for painting as part of their regular maintenance .
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transport canada also introduced changes to air cargo security that outline new requirements for those handling air cargo in canada . at the same time , a program was established to improve oversight within the air cargo security system , providing for ongoing inspections and compliance activities with air carriers and members of the air cargo security program . extensive stakeholder consultations were undertaken to promote compliance with program requirements .
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miami — bombardier commercial aircraft announced this morning that chorus aviation signed a firm purchase agreement for five crj900s , to be operated by jazz aviation under the air canada express banner . the order also includes purchase rights for five additional aircraft .
smaller regional affiliates , like air georgian and evas air will also get the new name and look . the facelift will have more planes carrying the “express” logo , about 130 in all , than competitor westjet airlines ltd . has in its entire fleet .
at the end of 2011 , 1 , 497 air operators held 2 , 224 transport canada - issued air operator certificates 4 : 768 were domestic , 358 were scheduled international and 1 , 098 were non - scheduled international licence authorities ( see addendum table a6 ) . canada is home to large international air carriers , such as air canada , westjet , jazz , air transat and sunwing as well as a number of smaller regional carriers and freighter operators .
american express aeroplanplus reserve cardmembers can receive one ( 1 ) complimentary eligible first checked bag ( per one - way route ) when travelling on flights operated by air canada , under the air canada express banner or air canada rouge . an eligible first checked bag is subject to air canada ' s baggage policies which can change without notice . the benefit is applicable to baggage that complies with the most current air canada weight and size restrictions for standard checked baggage and does not apply to flights that already offer complimentary first checked baggage or to oversized / overweight bags . basic and supplementary cardmembers can each receive up to a maximum of five ( 5 ) complimentary first checked bags annually based on their respective cardmembership anniversary date ( s ) . to receive this benefit , cardmembers are required to show their american express aeroplanplus reserve card to the air canada agent when checking in for their air canada flight at the check - in counter . cardmembers must also include their aeroplan number on their reservation at the time of booking , or book their aeroplan flight reward using miles from their aeroplan account . the benefit is not applicable if the cardmember checks in with any other airline other than
flight pass purchases are calculated on the amount of all eligible flight pass credits and returns on the american express aeroplanplus corporate card . companies with air canada contracts and / or negotiated fare rates will not be eligible for this cash back offer .
evas air has been operating as a tier iii express carrier for air canada since 2004 , operating scheduled flights on their behalf throughout newfoundland and labrador utilizing a beechcraft 1900d , 18 passenger aircraft . recently , additional routes have been added to the flight scheduled , to make travel a bit easier for passengers .
sky regional airlines inc . is a canadian company that operates regional routes on behalf of air canada under the air canada express banner . on may 1st in 2010 , sky regional operated its first commercial flight and went on to service markets such as toronto city centre , montreal , ottawa , moncton and quebec city with a fleet of bombardier q - 400 .
a comprehensive air transport agreement between canada and the european union ' s 27 member states was also signed in 2009 . this includes countries with which canada did not previously have air transport agreements—cyprus , estonia , latvia , lithuania , luxembourg , malta , slovakia , and slovenia . including the open skies agreement canada signed with the united states , canada has also negotiated open agreements—accelerated under the blue sky policy—with 40 countries 20 that represent more than 72 % of canada ' s international air passenger traffic and 90 % of canada ' s overall air merchandise trade .
the 25 new routes will launch between may 1 and july 2 , 2018 and include international services such as vancouver to paris and zurich , toronto to buenos aries and shannon , and montreal to tokyo - narita and bucharest . the routes include a combination of air canada mainline , air canada rouge and air canada express services . flights are timed to connect conveniently with air canada ' s global network at major hubs , provide for aeroplan accumulation and redemption , star alliance reciprocal benefits , and for eligible customers , priority check - in , maple leaf lounge access where available , priority boarding and other benefits .
air canada intends to put additional regional service above the threshold guaranteed to chorus to competitive bidding , the source said .
chorus announced last year it would begin operating a fleet of 757s on behalf of thomas cook canada inc . this past winter , in direct competition with air canada vacations .
nav canada , a privately run , not - for - profit corporation that owns and operates canada ' s civil air navigation system , oversees the safe and orderly flow of air traffic in canadian airspace , in compliance with provisions in the aeronautics act .
between 2006 and 2009 , transport canada designed and tested various elements of an improved air cargo security program with the goal of improving air cargo security—an important part of canada ' s trade and economic networks . the aim is to achieve air cargo security compatibility with the highest standards in the world . in support of the initiative .
scheduled international commercial air transport services between two countries are governed by bilateral air transport agreements . since the inception of the blue sky policy in 2006 , canada has proactively pursued more liberalized agreements . by the end of 2011 canada had bilateral air transport relations with 98 partners , including open agreements covering 40 countries ( see addendum table a12 ) .
as a result of a decision by the canadian transportation agency , beginning in january 2009 , air canada , jazz and westjet , which provide the majority of domestic air service in canada , offer a second seat free of charge to passengers with disabilities travelling in canada who require an attendant or additional seating for themselves due to their disabilities .
at the airport , see an air canada agent to have your bags tagged and checked free of charge , upon presentation of military identification .
swaile said he received an apology letter from air canada in the mail along with a cheque for a
a few thousand dollars .
in addition to the national services provided by nav canada , approximately 200 other organizations provide air navigation services on a local or regional basis . transport canada regulates and oversees this industry to verify its safety .
the new aircraft will be leased under jazz’s capacity purchase agreement ( cpa ) with air canada . deliveries will start at the beginning of 2017 .
jazz aviation lp , a former subsidiary of air canada , now controlled by the holding company chorus aviation . jazz aviation ' s activities as a regional feeder for air canada make up its core operations . operating 133 aircraft under the air canada express banner , with 15 more on order , jazz services 53 canadian and 28 u . s . destinations ; it serves more canadian points than any other airline . jazz began diversifying in 2010 by operating six thomas cook airlines - owned boeing 757s under the sunquest banner ; this activity was terminated in april 2012 . jazz finished 2011 with 4 , 777 employees .
in the 2007–2011 period , two new canadian air carriers set up operations at billy bishop toronto city airport : porter airlines and sky regional ( operating as air canada express ) . launched in october 2006 , porter airlines now flies a fleet of 26 canadian - built q400s to 13 canadian and six american cities , and has become the second most prominent carrier in the busy montreal–toronto–ottawa triangle . of canada ' s major scheduled air carriers , porter airlines has experienced the most dramatic growth during this five - year period , while westjet significantly expanded its international network .
american airlines , cathay pacific , delta , japan airlines and air france - klm .
today , canada ' s largest passenger air carriers operate with sms policies , processes , procedures and systems , and transport canada has completed sms assessments on all large operators . the results of these findings , along with further observations from transport canada inspectors and a report from the auditor general of canada , revealed that there were opportunities to improve , standardize and advance sms , something transport canada is working towards .
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from 2004 until he re - joined air canada , mr . rovinescu was co - founder and principal of genuity capital markets , an independent investment bank .
kelowna flightcraft air charter , which operates canada ' s largest cargo airline , and has long - term operating leases with both purolator courier and canada post . kelowna flightcraft operates 23 aircraft , including 18 under the purolator banner .
sms represents the next step in making our exceptionally safe air transportation system that much safer .
externally , transport canada continued overseeing the implementation of the safety management system ( sms ) . in 2008 , canada ' s largest passenger air carriers completed implementation of sms . since then , transport canada has conducted sms assessments of all canada ' s airlines to verify that the sms in these companies is effective and contributes to a healthier safety culture within the organization .
the rationale for creating the new brand is to harmonize the flying provided by both sky regional and air canada’s traditional regional partners — mainly chorus aviation inc . through its subsidiary jazz aviation lp — a source familiar with the plan said . the source also said the aim would be to eventually fold any new regional partners under the same “express” umbrella .
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is canada ' s largest domestic and international airline serving more than 175 destinations on five continents . canada ' s flag carrier is among the 20 largest airlines in the world and in 2012 served close to 35 million customers . air
despite high and increasing demand for airline services in canada , significant progress has been made to mitigate the sector ' s carbon footprint through voluntary measures undertaken by industry , the government of canada and nav canada .
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in june 2007 , transport canada significantly enhanced the safety of car 703 and car 704—air taxi and commuter air—operations by introducing regulations 29 requiring canadian commercial airplanes to be equipped with airborne collision avoidance systems ( acas ) , which function independently of ground - based air traffic control . acas reduces the risk of mid - air collisions by identifying the presence of a nearby aircraft and providing a visual notification and an audio warning to avoid a loss of separation .
the air canada bombardier q400 , carrying 71 passengers and four crew members , was headed from calgary to grande prairie in november 2014 , when it diverted to edmonton .
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travel accident insurance is underwritten by chubb life insurance company of canada , head office in canada : toronto , ontario , under master policy tmh600135 .
clause 27 of an act to amend the canada transportation act and the railway safety act and to make consequential amendments to other acts came into effect , setting in motion the development of regulations by the canadian transportation agency—regulations that will require air carriers operating in canada to reflect all fees and taxes in their advertised fares . air canada , westjet and porter began voluntarily advertising all inclusive fares during the winter of 2012 .
but the regional division was eventually spun off as a separate company , jazz air income fund , in 2004 as part of air canada’s restructuring under bankruptcy protection . jazz air income fund then converted to a corporation at the end of 2010 , creating a holding company , chorus aviation inc . , and a subsidiary airline , jazz aviation lp , as the operator .
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nav canada won its third eagle award 34 in 2011 , which is given to the world ' s best air navigation service provider by the international air transport association ( iata ) . the eagle award honours outstanding performance in customer satisfaction , cost efficiency and continuous improvement .
the year 2011 witnessed a few changes on the aviation landscape ( see addendum table a11 ) . most importantly , in may , sky regional , a division of skyservice business aviation , launched its operations under the air canada express banner , offering 93 flights per week ( up to 15 flights per day ) between montreal and toronto island ( billy bishop airport ) with a fleet of five canadian - built bombardier q - 400 . this marked a return of the air canada brand to the toronto island airport after a five - year hiatus .
air canada , in turn , chose to award its contract from toronto island to sky regional , which could operate at a lower cost than jazz and its unionized workforce .
on november 27 , 2006 , the government of canada introduced the blue sky policy , a new international air transportation policy to help further connect canadians to the world . the policy calls for a proactive approach to negotiating expanded air transport agreements , recognizes the unique characteristics of canada ' s aviation market , and provides guidance on dealing with situations where :
air canada is well established as a leading global carrier now serving 222 destinations on six continents . these route additions broaden and deepen our already expansive network by adding new destinations and city pairings . in recent years , air canada has been profitably adding capacity and building its network so that today we now operate 430 routes , providing customers more choice and travel options aboard the best airline in north america , as rated by the respected skytrax global survey ,
said benjamin smith , president , passenger airlines at air canada .
air canada does , however , still have a commercial agreement in place with chorus extending to 2020 guaranteeing it a minimum amount of flying . the so - called capacity purchase agreement ( cpa ) sees air canada purchase effectively all of chorus’s regional capacity at a fixed rate before selling it back into the market , determining where the planes fly as well .
under the capacity purchase agreement between the parties . sky regional now operates 20 aircraft on behalf of air
the move comes just days before air canada is set to launch its new service from toronto island on sunday using a small fleet of bombardier q400s operated by sky regional airlines inc .
in early 2011 , air traffic control safety came under scrutiny after several lone air traffic controllers were found to be sleeping on duty in the u . s . during this time , canada ' s air traffic control system was touted as one of the safest and most successful systems in the world , due in part to nav canada ' s policies that help avoid problematic situations such as those that occurred in the u . s . for example , nav canada controllers do not work alone and they must have at least 10 hours off between shifts . nav canada also permits naps to mitigate the effects of fatigue , if needed .
the air travellers security charge ( ats c ) came into effect in april 2002 to fund the air travel security system , including catsa , transport canada ' s regulations and oversight activities , and the provision of royal canadian mounted police officers on selected domestic and international flights . the ats c is payable by air travellers , who principally and directly benefit from the canadian air travel security system . all ats c funds , including any applicable goods and services tax ( gst ) or the federal portion of the harmonized sales tax ( hst ) , are intended to fund the air travel security system . the charge is structured to provide revenues that are roughly equivalent to expenses for the air travel security system over time .
to receive a four - star ranking according to independent u . k . research firm skytrax that ranked air
calgary international airport is the international airport that serves calgary , alberta , canada .
in june 2005 , canadian air carriers and transport canada signed the world ' s first voluntary agreement to address ghg emissions from both domestic and international aviation operations . this agreement established canada ( a tac ) and the national airlines council of canada ( nacc ) report annually on the amount of fuel burned and activity measures such as available - seat kilometres . 25
transport canada intends to publish new regulations for this sector in canada gazette , part ii , in 2012— currently the department exercises its authority through an interim order . 32
mr . rovinescu first joined air canada in 2000 as executive vice president , corporate development & strategy . prior to 2000 , he was the managing partner of the law firm stikeman elliott in montreal .
air transport is an important component of canada ' s overall transportation mix , with local , regional , national and international airlines flying passengers and cargo to destinations across the country and around the world .
so far , only one mnjv has been approved by canadian competition authorities : the atlantic + + joint venture on transatlantic routes involving air canada , lufthansa , and united - continental . this mnjv was granted antitrust immunity by the u . s . department of transportation in 2009 . in 2011 , canada ' s competition bureau challenged a proposed second mnjv focused on transborder flights and composed of air canada and united / continental . the bureau has referred the issue to the competition tribunal .
finally , the canadian air transport security authority ( catsa ) is responsible for security screening at designated canadian airports and operates under provisions in the aeronautics act . catsa is a canadian crown corporation created in 2002 under the canadian air transport security authority act and reports to the government of canada through the minister of transport .
air canada today inaugurates non - stop service between toronto and omaha , the first of 25 new year - round and seasonal routes the carrier is launching this summer . the new non - stop routes are consistent with company growth plans and will extend air canada ' s network with new destinations and city pairings incanada , the u . s . and internationally to give customers greater choice and convenience when they travel .
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air canada is the only international network carrier in north america to receive a four - star ranking according to independent u . k . research firm skytrax . its shares are traded on the toronto stock exchange .
in june 2007 , transport canada introduced a program to prevent people who may create an immediate security threat from boarding commercial flights . called the passenger protect program , it works by maintaining a specified persons list that the government of canada provides to air carriers . air carriers must screen all passengers for flights to , from or within canada against the persons on this list . if a person is on the list and transport canada suspects that they may pose a threat , the department can disrupt their ability to cause harm or threaten aviation by taking action , such as preventing them from boarding an aircraft .
when one or more of these situations arise , a more gradual approach to expanding the bilateral air transport agreement is advocated .
when discussing safety , it is important to note the distinction between the two categories of smaller commercial air passenger transportation : air taxi operations , whose aircraft have nine or fewer passenger seats ; and commuter operations , whose aircraft have 10–19 passenger seats .
the canadian transportation agency—an independent , quasi - judicial , federal administrative tribunal with a mandate set out in the canada transportation act —administers the air transport licensing regime . that regime requires domestic air services operators—in addition to having an operating certificate issued by transport canada—to be majority - owned and controlled by canadians and have proper liability insurance . the canadian transportation agency also verifies the financial fitness of applicants starting operations and oversees licensing of international scheduled and non - scheduled services to and from canada , administering the permit system for international charter operations . this protects advance payments received by airlines for international passenger charter flights originating in canada .
transport canada pre - published the canadian aviation security regulations , 2012 in the canada gazette , part i , the government of canada ' s official newspaper—marking transport canada ' s first step toward renewing aviation security regulations in response to the challenges and opportunities of the 21 st century . this renewal will also make aviation security regulations less burdensome to industry , and more user - friendly .
nav canada plans to install ads - b initially in areas where radar services are not offered . when this is complete , canadian airspace will be fully covered with radar and / or surveillance . transport canada does not mandate ads - b in canada , though its use is growing and may eventually replace the current ground - based radar surveillance system to some extent . in march , 2011 , transport canada issued guidance material for aircraft owners and air operators regarding airworthiness and operational approval in relation to ads - b .
evaluating screening technologies was another area of focus for transport canada ' s air cargo security program over the past year , with work undertaken to test and qualify screening equipment and develop standards for screening technologies and processes . pilot projects were conducted with airport authorities , air carriers and freight - forwarding companies to pursue shared threat detection research , testing and evaluation efforts .
in early 2011 , the nexus program was expanded to canada ' s eight largest airports , where nexus members can now use dedicated lanes applying canada ' s high security standard in a quicker process .
the canadian air transport security authority ( catsa ) also provides essential information on the many aspects of the pre - board screening process .
during the last five years , the safety of commuter operations is comparable to airline operations , averaging four accidents a year . within that period , air taxi operations have averaged more than 40 accidents per year , a figure that is neither unprecedented nor abnormal when compared with worldwide figures for this type of air travel . in 2010 and 2011 , air taxi accidents fell to 38 and 40 accidents respectively .
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transport canada expects domestic air traffic to grow at an average annual rate of 2 . 8 % until 2020 , and international air traffic to grow at an annual rate of 4 . 4 % . this in turn will mean higher aviation - related ghg emissions for canada . domestic ghg emissions are forecasted to climb by 31 % between 2008 and 2020 , from 8 . 5 mt to 11 . 1 mt ( an average of 2 . 2 % per year ) . 13
in the coming years , high fuel costs will continue to challenge the air industry , as will intense competition , while margins will continue to be thin in many markets . some airlines—notably air canada—also face the challenge of negotiating new labour agreements . environmental considerations—for example , emissions trading and noise—will increasingly factor into airlines ' operational decisions as they seek ways to mitigate their environmental footprint .
in 2010 , the federal government provided long - term funding for the air cargo security program , aiming to make this element of canada ' s growing trade and economic networks more secure . in 2011 , the program changed from a voluntary / non - mandatory pilot project to a formal , regulated program that specifies how air cargo is accepted , handled and transported . significant effort has been invested in working with partner countries and organizations to create common standards , definitions and procedures that will improve the security of air cargo internationally .
in canada , approximately 904 aircraft maintenance organizations verify that all aeronautical products in canada are maintained to national and international airworthiness standards . more than 14 , 000 aircraft maintenance engineers ( ame s ) licensed by transport canada perform tasks according to approved maintenance programs to verify the continued safety of the aircraft . if any faults are detected—in the aircraft structure or systems and controls , for example— ame s take the appropriate actions to get the aircraft back in the air .
canada ' s three largest airports have looked to air - rail links to alleviate some roadside access challenges . vancouver was first with the canada line in 2009 . toronto–pearson is expected to follow suit in 2015 with the union station - pearson airport air rail link and montreal is currently studying building a link between the airport and downtown . air–rail links are further explained in section 8 . 4 . meanwhile , toronto island billy bishop airport is planning to augment its ferry service between toronto island and eiranne quay at the foot of bathurst street with an 250 metre underwater pedestrian tunnel expected to cost $ 86 . 2 million and to be completed in 2014 .
in 2009 , canada celebrated its 100 th anniversary of powered flight . during the 2007–11 period , canada also experienced significant changes in the approach to aviation safety since that first powered flight by the silver dart in 1909 .
internally , transport canada began reorganizing its aviation safety directorate to more closely relate to today ' s operating environment . transport canada also introduced modern management concepts , practices and processes to strengthen internal systems and advance aviation safety .
because passengers are considered unknown shippers for cargo purposes , air canada cargo can ship only cats and dogs from or via the u . s . for any other type of shipment , please contact another shipping company ( e . g . ups or fedex ) .
in 2011 , canada recorded the lowest total number of accidents ( 211 ) for canadian registered aircraft excluding ultralights since 1976 when the transportation safety board of canada began recording such data ( see addendum tables s18 to s21 ) .
the aerospace industry in canada is experiencing unprecedented growth . each year , transport canada approves more than 1 , 500 new and modified aeronautical products built or operated in canada . products range from advanced aircraft , avionics and electronics to space products and services . for example , in november 2010 , transport canada certified the bombardier aerospace crj1000 . annual sales of canadian aerospace products and services total more than $ 20 billion—exports account for roughly 80 % of this figure .
canada has continued to actively participate in the international civil aviation organization committee on aviation environmental protection in leadership roles , by providing expert technical advice to working groups and economic and forecasting advice to support groups . canada ' s participation contributes to the successful development of environmental standards and best practices that will lead to reduced noise and air pollutant and ghg emissions , both nationally and globally .
transport canada has also taken added measures to increase the safety of runways during canada ' s unique winters and issued several advisory circulars to reduce the risk of aircraft colliding with vehicles or other aircraft on the ground at canadian airports .
he also serves as a member of the board of governors of the international air transport association ( iata ) , and was chairman from 2014 - 2015 .
westjet remains one of the few consistently profitable air carriers in north america . the company embarked on its next stage of growth by migrating its internal computer reservation system ( crs ) to a sabre platform in 2008 . the new system has allowed westjet to merchandise its services and expand its network by aligning with other air carriers , including cathay pacific , american airlines , air france - klm , korean airlines , el al israel airlines , emirates and air india . 2011 also saw westjet successfully bid for 16 landing / takeoff slots at laguardia airport in new york city , potentially increasing its appeal to business traffic between canada and the united states . westjet plans to use these slots to launch a new toronto - laguardia service in june 2012 .
in 2011 , canada concluded new or expanded air transport agreements with a number of countries around the world . these countries included brazil , mexico , japan and china . in addition , other agreements were negotiated in 2011 but had not yet been announced at time of printing .
transport canada specialists review and verify design and performance data , supervise and perform ground and flight tests , and award the transport canada type certificate . transport canada is also responsible for the continuing airworthiness of aeronautical products . in relation to the latter , transport canada pursues agreements with civil aviation authorities worldwide to facilitate the export of canadian aeronautical products . on july 26 , 2011 , a canada - european union bilateral aviation safety agreement ( b asa ) came into force . under the agreement , the european aviation safety agency ( e asa ) will recognize certification of canadian aviation products and services , allowing the canadian aviation industry to be much more competitive in the european market . civil aviation safety will also be enhanced , as e asa and transport canada will work cooperatively to resolve safety issues . a similar agreement was signed between canada and the united states in 2000 , and has had a positive effect on canada ' s civil aviation industry .
transport canada sets and enforces all airport safety and security standards , certifies and regulates all airports , and ensures that canada ' s more than 34 , 000 civil aircraft ( see addendum table a9 ) conform to national and international standards .
of the close to 35 , 000 aircraft registered in canada , 21 some 85 % are operated for ga purposes .
air pollutant emissions from aircraft engines include no x ( nitrous oxide ) , co ( carbon monoxide ) , so x ( sulfur oxide ) , volatile organic compounds ( voc s ) , and particulate matter . these emissions occur during all phases of flight and affect local air quality ( see addendum figure en6 ) .
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