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Passengers, cargo, routes confirm YVR’s role as economic engine for BC

By on October 30, 2024 in Vancouver Airport Authority, YVR Community

In a keynote address at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on Oct. 30, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) president and CEO Tamara Vrooman outlined how the airport has managed a post-pandemic recovery and achieved strong growth while maintaining operational resilience and enhancing the passenger experience, all of which positively impact provincial prosperity. “A focus on […]

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YVR and BCIT sign MOU to collaborate on innovative applied research projects

By on February 24, 2023 in BCIT, Vancouver Airport Authority

On Feb. 21, 2023, the Vancouver Airport Authority and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens the existing partnership between the organizations. The foundational principle of the MOU is to create real-world opportunities for BCIT students to learn, collaborate and apply their industry-driven ideas within the innovation […]

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Vancouver Airport Authority maintains AA- credit rating

By on August 23, 2021 in Vancouver Airport Authority, YVR Community

On August 13, 2021, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its AA- long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on Vancouver Airport Authority. S&P Global Ratings also improved its outlook to stable from negative, making Vancouver International Airport (YVR) the first airport in Canada to have its outlook favourably revised by the agency since adjustments were […]

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B.C. wildfire relief efforts get 25K boost from YVR

By on August 23, 2021 in Vancouver Airport Authority, YVR Community

The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has donated $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross and the extraordinary efforts being made to keep residents of British Columbia affected by the record wildfire season safe. The funds donated by YVR will help in providing emergency shelter, financial assistance and basic needs (such as groceries, clothing, baby products and […]

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YVR takes two top honours at 2021 Skytrax World Airport Awards

By on August 10, 2021 in Vancouver Airport Authority, YVR Community

For a record 12 years in a row, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has been named Best Airport in North America at the 2021 Skytrax World Airport awards. In addition to taking that top honour, YVR also received the Skytrax COVID-19 Airport Excellence award. New for 2021, this award recognizes those airports selected by passengers for […]

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