NAV CANADA prepared for high priority North Pole cargo flt.

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NAV CANADA prepared for high priority North Pole cargo flight.

OTTAWA, Dec. 22 - NAV CANADA reports that all Air Traffic
Controllers and Flight Service Specialists scheduled to work on the night of
December 24 will give special priority to an extraordinary flight departing
from the North Pole.

"The pilot is making a list and checking it twice," said a NAV CANADA
official referring to the flight's list of destinations. "He's an experienced
pilot who knows it's important to verify your checklist before departure."
"The cargo must be very valuable because there is an unusual amount of
security surrounding this flight," added the NAV CANADA official. The aircraft
will have a NORAD escort consisting of two CF-18 Hornet fighter jets while in
Canadian airspace. The actual content is unknown but the cargo consists of
many tonnes of brightly wrapped packages.

NAV CANADA Air Traffic Controllers and Flight Service Specialists working
to keep the skies safe across the country will make an extra effort to ensure
that this ultra high-speed aircraft reaches all its destinations on time.
"We were told that there would be millions of disappointed children if he
was late," said a NAV CANADA spokesman. "We would never let that happen!!!!"
NAV CANADA officials refuse to reveal the name of the pilot citing
privacy issues but leaked information indicates that he is a very jolly fellow
who often stops to snack on milk and cookies while en route.

The Company would only confirm that a sleigh-like aircraft powered by
nine flying reindeer will be departing the North Pole on Christmas Eve to
deliver packages all around the world.
"If we gave out any more details about this white-bearded gentleman, it
could compromise his identity," said the spokesman with a wink.
NAV CANADA, the country's civil air navigation services provider, is a
private sector, non-share capital corporation financed through publicly-traded
debt. With operations coast to coast, NAV CANADA provides air traffic control,
flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information services,
airport advisory services and electronic aids to navigation.



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/For further information: Ron Singer, Manager, Media Relations, (613)
563-7303; Media Information Line: 1-888-562-8226; Nadège Adam, Advisor, Media
Relations, (613) 563-5972/

Credit: NAV Canada.

Bye, Chris.