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Boeing forecasts rising demand for commercial pilots, technicians over next 20 years

By on August 15, 2014 in Boeing

Boeing is forecasting continued strong growth in demand for commercial aviation pilots and maintenance technicians as the global aircraft fleet expands over the next 20 years. Boeing’s 2014 Pilot and Technician Outlook, released at last month’s 2014 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh airshow, projects that between 2014 and 2033, the world’s aviation system will require: • 533,000 […]

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Canada’s best restroom—is it located at YVR?

By on August 15, 2014 in YVR Community

Over the years, Vancouver International Airport has won numerous awards including top billing as the #1 Airport in North America for five consecutive years. The latest nomination, however, may so far be the most unique—competing for the title of Canada’s Best Restroom. Created in 2010, the Cintas Canada Best Restroom Award is open to any […]

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New baggage carts arrive at YVR

By on August 15, 2014 in YVR Community

A fleet of 3,000 new and improved 2014 YVR Baggage Carts have been rolled out at YVR. Along with major upgrades to design and functionality, the carts are, most importantly, still free of charge for passengers and available terminal-wide. In addition to featuring a sleek, upright, ergonomic design, the 2014 Baggage Carts offer the following […]

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Government of Canada provides funding to improve international job recognition

By on August 15, 2014 in Government

The Canadian Government will provide more than $3.3-million in funding to the Government of British Columbia to improve foreign credential recognition in order that internationally trained professionals can get jobs faster in their fields. The funding will help to remove barriers to foreign credential recognition, providing support for more than 30 projects that help skilled […]

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Nicotine-free tobacco plant being tested for use as jet fuel

By on August 15, 2014 in Boeing, Environment

Boeing, South African Airways (SAA) and SkyNRG are collaborating to make sustainable aviation biofuel from a new type of tobacco plant. SkyNRG, which produces sustainable jet fuel, is expanding production of the hybrid plant known as Solaris as an energy crop that farmers could grow instead of traditional tobacco. Test farming of the plants, which […]

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