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Authentic Italian coffee bar experience arrives at YVR with illycaffè

By on August 9, 2019 in YVR Community

Every day, more than seven-million cups of illy coffee are served in office, homes and the finest cafés, restaurants and hotels in more than 140 countries around the world. This now includes YVR, where a brand new full-service illycaffè location is officially open for passengers travelling out of the International terminal. Located near gate D65, […]

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Award-winning banner designs celebrates Musqueam-YVR Friendship Agreement

By on August 9, 2019 in Vancouver Airport Authority

It has been just over two years since the historic Musqueam-YVR Sustainability and Friendship Agreement was signed. This 30-year agreement formally acknowledges YVR’s ongoing working relationship that has always, but unofficially, existed. Based on friendship and respect, the agreement ultimately supports YVR and Musqueam’s mutual drive to achieve a sustainable future for both communities. Last […]

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YVR marks retirement of Board Chair with scholarship

By on May 6, 2019 in Vancouver Airport Authority

Mary Jordan will retire as Chair of the Board of Directors, Vancouver Airport Authority, at the end of her full term this month [May 2019]. Jordan had an impressive 15-year tenure at YVR, having served on the Board since 2004 and as Board Chair since 2010. In recognition of her significant and far-reaching contributions to […]

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WestJet ratifies five-year agreement with AMEs

By on April 13, 2019 in WestJet

Ninety-three per cent of the 688-membership Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Association (AMEA) have voted in favour of a five-year agreement with WestJet. The agreement, which will begin on May 1, 2019, recognizes the value of WestJet AMEs and technicians and their dedication to safety. The agreement will remain in place until 2024. “WestJet is pleased at […]

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NRC and Airbus collaborate to improve air passenger experience

By on April 13, 2019 in Airbus

A National Research Council of Canada (NRC) multidisciplinary team is studying human responses to the airline cabin environment and the impact of new design concepts and emerging technologies on air travellers and crew to understand how people interact with the controlled air travel environment. The NRC is in the third year of a five-year research […]

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