WingTips July 2013
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July 2013 Volume 5, Issue 7
In This Issue
South Terminal Update Billy the Elephant Air Service News
Frontier Airlines announced that it will begin nonstop TSA Dogs Tokyo Story — Part II service between Denver and Montego Bay, Jamaica, (MBJ) beginning Dec. 22, 2013. Panama City Bagels, Bags, Brands
South Terminal Update
This Month in Aviation History
First zeppelin flight –Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin flew the maiden flight of the first of his dirigibles, a rigid- frame airship constructed of rings and West Elevated Roadways to Reopen longitudinal girders and containing 17 After a year of construction, final work is now underway on the Terminal West individual gas cells elevated roadways. Crews are placing the finishing touches and preparing to remove filled with the detours and open new Levels 4, 5, and 6 for terminal traffic in the next few hydrogen, on July weeks. 2, 1900. The ship, Luftschiff Zeppelin “We appreciate everyone’s patience during the reconstruction of the elevated 1 (LZ-1), flew roadways on the west side of the terminal,” said Stu Williams, STRP program about 18 minutes manager. “Once the new structures are open, traffic will return to normal at the over Lake west terminal, although drivers can expect some periodic construction impacts while Constance, work on the program continues.” Germany, for a distance of about Workers are currently scheduled to open the new structures and remove the 3.5 miles. Terminal West detour routes within the next few weeks. Motorists will have a few http://business.flydenver.com/info/news/publications/wingtips/2013JulyLarge.html[7/28/2014 1:45:16 PM] WingTips July 2013
Frenchman Louis days to adjust to the new approach to the Terminal West area before the Regional Blériot became the Transportation District buses, cargo vans, and DIA parking shuttles make their switch first pilot to fly from Level Six East to Level Five West on August 1. across the English Channel—from Les Remember, reduced speeds will remain in place. Please be sure to pay attention and Braques (near slow down through these areas. Calais), France, to Dover, England. His flight on July 25, 1909, lasted 37 minutes and covered 26.1 miles. The first lighter- than-air transatlantic flight was accomplished by the British dirigible R-34 commanded by Maj. George H. Scott. The airship left Firth of Forth, Scotland on July 2, 1919, making the crossing in 108 hours, and landing in Mineola, Long The Flip Side Island. In early-fall, it’s time to flip our attention to Terminal East as reconstruction of the Wiley Post was the east elevated roadways begins. In September, crews will begin demolishing and first to fly around rebuilding the east roadways for Levels 4 and 6. Detours for the reconstruction of the world solo. these roadways will be significantly less impactful, affecting only those exiting the From July 15, Terminal East area. A small detour will be in place for motorists exiting Level 4 and 1933, to July 22, a temporary bridge will take motorists from Level 6 down to Level 5 to exit. he flew a Lockheed Vega Once work is complete on Terminal East in 2014, all of the elevated roadways will be (the Winnie Mae) in their permanent alignments. 15,596 miles in seven days, 18 By The Numbers hours, and 49.5 minutes. Steel for the commuter rail station (Public Transit Center) canopy arrived in June, and crews began fabrication Enter a Virtual Crews completed the hotel elevator cores to Level 10. Once Level 14 is complete, this phase of concrete work will be finished, forms will be Cockpit removed, and space will be freed on site Photographer Lyle Jansma Hotel Level 4 concrete decks are currently being formed, and Level 5 deck started creating 360-degree work will begin by the end of July views of airplane cockpits in 2005, while volunteering at All precast concrete on the train platform is set—crews will now turn to the Heritage Flight Museum in pouring topping slab Bellingham, Washington. Extension to the airport’s people-mover tunnels have been formed and poured Follow this link to the Smithsonian Air and Space Working Sniffs: TSA and Police K9s Keep magazine to see Jansma's aircraft photos and be able to Passengers Safe at DIA pan the cockpit in a complete Hanging on a door that leads to a series of air-conditioned kennels at Denver circle. Be sure to check for International Airport is a sign that reads, "K-9, Guardians of the Sky." For the dogs, new cockpits every week. and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) experts who train them and Denver police officers who handle them, it's more than just a motto—it's a critical mission.
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The dogs are part of the TSA's National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP). TSA provides and trains the dogs and handlers and partially reimburses each participating local agency—in this case, the Denver Police Department—for costs associated with maintaining the teams. In addition, TSA has its own canine teams at a growing number of airports with TSA handlers. Some of these dogs, which recently started working at DIA, are trained to unobtrusively respond to odors that might indicate that an individual is carrying an explosive or explosive materials by sniffing
the air around them.
The idea for using canines in the aviation sector was born in 1972, after a bomb- sniffing dog named Brandy located an explosive device onboard a Trans World Contributors Airlines jet that was bound for Los Angeles. The Federal Aviation Administration Kevin Andrews – launched the NEDCTP, which was transferred to TSA when it was formed following Photographer the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Laura Coale – Writer Steve Klodt – Chief Editor Heath Montgomery – Writer Julie Smith – Writer Mikhail Vafeades – Writer
In DIA's terminal atrium, Denver police officer Brian Brown and his TSA-trained canine partner, Nnikos, patrol airport facilities and scrutinize passengers for evidence of explosives or explosive materials.
Since that time, TSA has significantly expanded the program. Today, there are more than 770 canine teams at more than 120 of the nation's airports and mass-transit systems. DIA, the fifth-busiest airport in the United States, is home to several of these teams.
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The DIA canines were hand-picked by the TSA for their energy, work ethic, and sharp noses. Once selected and paired with a handler, every canine team at DIA undergoes 10 to 12 weeks of intensive training at TSA's Canine Evaluations and Training Section at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Some of the passenger screening canines at other airports were trained under a former contract at Auburn University in Alabama.
The dog breeds selected for use by TSA include German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois and Labrador Retrievers. Individual dogs selected for the program must undergo extensive pre-acceptance screenings to prove they are healthy, smart, highly motivated, and able to detect the necessary odors.
Nnikos is one such dog who made the grade. The 6-year-old Belgian Malinois can be found regularly sniffing around DIA's terminal and concourses, checking out aircraft and more. Nnikos, like many TSA-trained dogs, is named after a 9/11 victim.
"We try to do some training time every day," said Brian Brown, a nine-year veteran of the Denver Police Department, and Nnikos' handler. "We're trying to constantly get better at the things we do."
Once a canine team is certified by TSA, it must complete several hours of proficiency training each week in its operational environment, which includes all the smells and distractions associated with a busy airport. For Nnikos, that means routinely walking through DIA's bustling terminal and concourses, where more than 53 million passengers pass through every year.
Brian Brown, a Denver Police Department officer, works with his partner Nnikos, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois that has been trained by the Transportation Security Administration to detect explosives or explosive materials at DIA.
Dogs like Nnikos represent one of the most efficient means of detecting explosive substances. When a canine at DIA detects an explosive odor, it will alert its handler by responding passively, as it was trained to do. The dog may sit, display a focused stare in the direction of the explosive odor, or may begin pulling intensely toward it. It is up to the handler to recognize and interpret the response and respond accordingly.
When not at work, Nnikos lives with Brown. The dog is part of the family, and even has a special living space at the house. Nnikos' favorite toy is a rubber Kong, which is also his reward while on the job at the airport.
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For Brown, the best parts of the job include working every day to keep the traveling public safe, and forging a special relationship with his four-legged partner.
"The relationship you build with the animal is pretty special," Brown said. For more information about TSA's Explosives Detection Canine Program, visit http://www.tsa.gov/about-tsa/program-history.
DIA Locks on Panama City Now that Denver's first nonstop service to Asia—United's daily flight to Tokyo—has been launched, air service to other international destinations is being explored.
DIA is focusing on one destination that at first glance might seem surprising: Panama City, Panama.
There are several reasons why a nonstop flight between here and there makes sense. The hub in Panama City's Tocumen International Airport is a major connecting hub for passengers traveling between North and South America. And as markets continue to grow in Central America and South America, there are trade opportunities for Denver and Colorado businesses. Air connections will be vital.
Colorado already has business ties to Panama and several South American countries. CH2M Hill, based in Englewood, Colo., is the program manager for a $5.2 billion expansion of the Panama Canal (building a third lock). Lima, Peru, is a business destination for the state's mining industry. Other South American countries offer potential for tourism. Brazilians and Argentinians, for example, enjoy coming to Colorado for skiing. Since the 2011 U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement was enacted, Colorado now exports about $15 million in goods to Panama every year, and this number is expected to grow.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper led a delegation of local tourism and business leaders, including representatives from DIA, to Panama City in late May to explore possibilities for trade and connectivity between Colorado and Panama City. The logical provider of this flight is a Star Alliance carrier with a network of major destinations in the Americas.
Panama City, Panama, is currently a focus of DIA's international air service development.
Flying from DIA to Tocumen International Airport currently makes more business sense than a nonstop flight from Denver to, say, Buenos Aires or Sao Paulo, which
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are not yet strong enough markets to make nonstop flights successful. A Star Alliance airline can more easily fill a plane because of passengers who are connecting from other cities. Also, a narrow-body aircraft (such as a Boeing 737) can provide service to Panama, whereas markets farther south would require a larger aircraft.
The annual impact to Colorado's economy of daily service between Denver and Panama City has been estimated to be more than $72 million.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The e-mailed version of July's WingTips inadvertently singled out a Star Alliance airline that could possibly provide connectivity between Denver and South America. Several Star Alliance carriers might be able to provide this service and Denver International Airport will explore all options.
Japanese Visitors Receive Welcome
DIA hosted Japanese journalists and United Airlines' Asian management at a Denver Botanic Gardens reception on June 25. Attending were Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock (back row, sixth from the right) and Japan's consul-general for Denver, Ikuhiko Ono (left of Hancock). One of United's representatives was Matt Miller, managing director – Japan and Pacific sales (right of Hancock).
Asian Elephant "Billy" Arrives at Denver Zoo Polar bear cubs Klondike and Snow flew from DIA to Orlando for new homes at SeaWorld. In February 2011, at the United Airlines' hangar at DIA, Bob Barker welcomed 25 lions from Bolivia that were being transferred to the Wild Animal Sanctuary.
The latest mammal to pass through DIA—an herbivore instead of a carnivore—is Billy, a 5-year-old Asian elephant, who arrived as precious cargo from Schipol Airport in Amsterdam on June 23.
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Billy, an Asian elephant arrived at DIA on June 23 from the Antwerpen Zoo in Belgium. His new home will be at the Denver Zoo.
Billy had been housed in Belgium's Antwerpen Zoo and now has new digs in the Toyota Elephant Passage exhibit at the Denver Zoo. He arrived onboard a Lufthansa- operated Boeing 777. He and his crate together weighed about 10,000 pounds.
Billy is the third male elephant in the zoo's exhibit, and he will support the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan with valuable genetics, as he is unrelated to any elephants in the United States. He was born Feb. 17, 2008 at Dublin Zoo, weighing 176 pounds.
To prepare for Billy's sojourn, Denver Zoo sent an advance team that included two veterinarians to the Antwerpen Zoo to begin working with the pachyderm so he could become familiar with them.
Billy is currently quarantined for a minimum of 30 days, but he will soon meet the other residents of his species and become part of the zoo's elephant exhibit. Fans can follow his adventures on the Denver Zoo's blog.
The trip from Belgium to Denver marks the first time in about three decades that an elephant has been flown internationally into the United States, and DIA was proud to play a role in the historic flight.
Tokyo Story – Part II Tokyo has several amusement parks. Perhaps the most well-known is Disneyland Tokyo, where Space Mountain, Mark Twain Riverboat, Splash Mountain, Cinderella's Castle, the Dumbo and Peter Pan rides http://business.flydenver.com/info/news/publications/wingtips/2013JulyLarge.html[7/28/2014 1:45:16 PM] WingTips July 2013
—the whole Disney park portfolio—beckon adventurers.
In the Odaiba area, you can visit Tokyo Joypolis, which has three stories of 3-D and virtual reality experiences, such as Wild River rafting, Storm G bobsled, and Sky Cruising (a hang-glider journey). http://tokyo-joypolis.com/language/english/attraction.html
Then there's the Tokyo Dome, which is home to baseball and other sporting events, but is also the site for the Tokyo Dome City amusement park, which offers the Big-O Ferris wheel, Thunder Dolphin roller coaster, Wonder Drop water slide, Sky Flower parachute drop, and numerous other rides and attractions. http://www.tokyo- dome.co.jp/e/
A fourth amusement park is Palette Town—a destination for shopping and restaurants (along replicas of 18th century European streets); the location of Mega Web, where you can see scores of antique and contemporary cars and test drive one of Toyota's newest models (children can drive kid-size cars); and where you'll find Odaiba Leisure Land and Ferris Wheel (Japan's tallest), with a large arcade game area and bowling alley, plus karaoke, darts, a ninja illusion house, and a haunted house.
If the amusement parks start to tax your ability to be amused, Tokyo has other diversions, such as the Ueno Zoo and Shinagawa Aquarium.
Or for a real glimpse into centuries-old Japanese culture visit a Kabuki theater. In the Ganzi district are two kabuki theaters: the Kabukiza and the Shimbashi Embujô. The former reopened in April 2013 after three years of renovations. Kabuki refers to Japanese theatre of highly stylized dramas expressed in song and dance by actors wearing elaborate makeup and costumes. All the parts are played by men.
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This print, by Morikawa Chikashige, shows a Kabuki actor in Mochizuki, which was staged in June 1882 at the Saruwakaza.
At Kabukiza, theatergoers can rent headphones to hear a performance in English, but Kabuki is so visually dynamic and unique that it can be entertaining even without understanding the dialogue.
In the center of Tokyo is the Imperial Palace, which is home to Japan's emperor and empress. You can apply to visit the palace grounds and take a 75-minute tour that takes visitors through part of the palace grounds and past the Imperial Palace. The East Gardens, with numerous historical buildings and the Tokagakudo Concert Hall are open every day except Monday and Friday. For more information visit: http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/.
The Tokyo National Museum (www.tnm.jp) displays a comprehensive collection of art works and antiquities from Japan and other Asian countries, including paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and archaeology. Weapons and armor are displayed
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alongside cultural items such as kimonos, woodblock prints called ukiyo-e, (literally "pictures of the floating world") and traditional shodo calligraphy.
Tokyo's Ueno Park comprises the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum for Western Art, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, and the National Science Museum. It is also home to Ueno Zoo. Pictured is Shinobazuno-ike pond. ©Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Oiran Dochu Geisha Parade in Asakusa. ©Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau Shrines and Temples The Meiji Jingu (www.meijijingu.or.jp) is a shrine of Japan's ancient original religion: Shinto. This Tokyo shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his consort Empress Shoken. The Japanese people commemorated their memory by creating a forest of 100,000 trees donated from all over Japan and from overseas.
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A marriage ceremony at the Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo. ©Yasufumi Nishi/© JNTO
The Yasukuni Shrine (www.yasukuni.or.jp) in Tokyo deifies the thousands of men who have died serving Japan in wars since 1853. Ritual meals are offered to the deities twice a day, following the Japanese tradition of honoring the dead.
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The Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo deifies the thousands of men who have died serving Japan in wars since 1853. ©Yasufumi Nishi/© JNTO
At the Kotokuin Temple in Kamakura (31 miles southwest of Tokyo) you will find the famous giant bronze statue of Amida Buddha. Weighing 125 tons, the statue was cast in 1252 and housed in a wooden structure that was destroyed by a violent storm in 1335. Now the 37-foot-tall Buddha sits outside, atop a 6-foot pedestal, exposed to the elements.
The famous giant bronze statue of Amida Buddha can be found outside the Kotokuin Temple in Kamakura, Japan. The statue is 37 feet tall and weighs 125 tons. ©JNTO
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the city of Nara, near Kyoto, and may be the largest gilt-bronze effigy in the world. The Buddha was cast in 752 and has survived many calamities. The wooden Daibutsuden (great Buddha hall) houses the statue, which rises 49 feet (without a pedestal). Kyoto The former imperial city of Kyoto was "the center not only for politics but religion, philosophy, art, culture, and cuisine. Every one of Japan's refined cultural arts blossomed from seeds that were planted here, including the tea ceremony, Kabuki theater, Zen, and Tantric Buddhism," says Fodor's travel guide.
As such, Kyoto has an amazing number of shrines, palaces, and temples. The city is also known for its ryokans—traditional inns that offer authentic Kyoto cuisine and Japanese-style baths. Ryokans may be more expensive than a hotel, but two meals are included with each night's stay. These meals are served in your room by Nakai (room maids), who are highly professional female staff dressed typically in kimonos.
At a tea ceremony, a woman serves sweets at a Tendo City ryokan—a traditional Japanese inn. © Japan Ryokan Association/© JNTO
One of Kyoto's temples is Rokuon-ji—originally built as a villa but converted into a Buddhist temple around the 15th century. The temple complex's most well-known building is the Kinkaku-ji, or "Golden Pavilion," which is a World Heritage site. The second and third stories of the pavilion are covered in gold leaf on Japanese lacquer
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and were restored in 1987.
The image of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, which stands at the edge of Kyokochi pond at the Rokuon-ji Temple, is reflected in the water.
Shinnyodo, established in 984, is a temple of the Tendai Buddhist sect. Located north of Kyoto, on Mount Yoshida, Shinnyodo encompasses many buildings, including a three-storied pagoda, and several gardens.
The temple's main hall has mandalas, six volumes of the Lotus Sutra, paintings of the Onin War (1467-77), which destroyed much of the city of Kyoto, and The Great Picture of Nehan showing the death of the historical Buddha, Gautama. The hall also has an ornately decorated inner chamber with a large gold leaf canopy.
The 10th century Shinnyodo is a temple of the Tendai Buddhist sect and is located on Mount Yoshida, north of Kyoto. ©Yasufumi Nishi/©JNTO
Next month's WingTips will explore Japan's natural attractions.
Follow this link for the official Web site of the Japan National Tourism Organization and detailed information on traveling in Japan: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/
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Bagels, Bags, and Brand Names Savvy women shoppers who also travel by air will be interested in two new specialty shops at Denver International Airport. And bagel lovers can now savor ring-shaped dough at a new food concession at Jeppesen Terminal.
At the B Gates center core is Tuleh Ruche, a unique women's clothing and accessories store.
Tuleh Ruche, a new store located in the central core of B Gates, sells name brand merchandise, such as jackets, sweaters, "eco-chic" cotton tops and tees, scarves, and vintage- style jewelry.
In Concourse B's west corridor, Tags Evolution is now operating near Gate B29. Tags Evolution offers women's jewelry, leather bags, and fashion accessories, such as optical wear and watches. Tags also has a complete line of private-label leather goods.
Tags Evolution, now open near Gate B29, offers women's jewelry, leather bags, fashion accessories, and other items.
Tuleh Ruche sells name brand items, so expect to see merchandise—such as jackets,
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sweaters, "eco-chic" cotton tops and tees, scarves, and vintage-style jewelry—labeled Vera Bradley, Swarovski, Elle, Sweet Romance, Brighton Collectibles, John Atencio, Free People, Love Quotes, Michael Kors, Juicy Couture, Pandora, or Ann Klein.
"Denver International Airport strives continuously to make the passenger experience even better and we are always trying to improve," said Manager of Aviation Kim Day. "We welcome Tuleh Ruche to our concessions program. We know that our customers are going to appreciate the unique as well as brand name clothing and accessories they have to offer."
Tags has developed a system where color codes clearly indicate pricing. "Tags Evolution is known for a simple and easy to understand pricing system," said John Ackerman, DIA's chief commercial officer, "and we believe this new shop will certainly catch our customer's eye with unique offerings."
Colorado's newest Einstein Bros. Bagels location opened July 1 in Jeppesen Terminal, on the east side of Level 6 between Panda Express and Taco Bell. This is the second Einstein's location at DIA, complementing an existing restaurant at C Gates.
The terminal location is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and features a wide- ranging menu that includes artisan roasted coffee, signature sandwiches, muffins, juices, and bagels in a variety of flavors—sourdough, blueberry, asiago cheese, sesame, and others.
Colorado's newest Einstein Bros. Bagels location opened July 1 in Jeppesen Terminal, on the east side of Level 6, in the atrium.
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