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Bike the Night with YVR and Hub Cycling on September 16

By on August 30, 2017 in Hub Cycling, YVR Community

YVR is pleased to be a sponsor of Hub Cycling, an organization committed to improving cycling conditions in Metro Vancouver. On Saturday, September 16, Hub Cycling is hosting Bike the Night, a night-time bike, allowing participants to experience the beauty and energy of nocturnal Vancouver at its best—by bike. Participants will be able to take […]

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Air cargo posts strongest first half-year growth since 2010

By on August 29, 2017 in IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew by 10.4 per cent in the first-half of 2017 compared to the first-half of 2016. This was the strongest first half-year performance since air cargo’s rebound from the global financial crisis […]

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Boeing forecasts 1.2m pilots and technicians needed by 2036

By on August 29, 2017 in Boeing

Boeing’s 2017 Pilot and Technician Outlook is projecting a demand for more than 1.2-million pilots and technicians over the next 20 years to support the world’s growing commercial airplane fleet. Boeing forecasts that between 2017 and 2036, the world’s commercial aviation industry will require approximately: 637,000 new commercial airline pilots 648,000 new commercial airline maintenance […]

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San Diego’s kids-free month means substantial savings for families

By on August 29, 2017 in San Diego

For the sixth year in a row, during the month of October 2017, more than 100 San Diego hotels, restaurants, attractions, museums and transportation companies will offer families with children a variety of unique kids-free incentives. These incentives include complimentary admission to select attractions, meals, welcome amenities at area hotels and much more. San Diego […]

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YVR air traffic update: January – June 2017

By on August 29, 2017 in Vancouver Airport Authority

Passenger numbers at YVR have demonstrated a successful first half of the year with continued growth across all major sectors, including a record-breaking spike in travellers from the Latin American market. More than 418,000 passengers from Latin America have travelled through YVR in the first six months of 2017, a 25.2 per cent year-over-year increase. […]

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