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The final numbers are in for 2013 and they show a record year for passenger travel at YVR.   Canada’s second-largest airport, YVR, welcomed 17.97-million passengers last year, 2.1 per cent more than in 2012.   For those inclined to round up, that’s practically 18 million, but not quite. In fact, that’s one very busy […]

YVR was recently recognized for its outstanding commitment to commuter cycling at HUB’s first annual Bike Friendly Business Awards ceremony and reception.    HUB (formerly the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition) is a charitable organization, established in 1998 to address cycling issues in Metro Vancouver.   As a community-based organization, YVR has proudly supported and participated […]

British Columbia’s first luxury designer outlet centre is set to open in the spring of 2015, with construction now underway at the 30-acre site on YVR land. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport—a partnership between Vancouver Airport Authority and McArthurGlen Group, Europe’s leading owner, developer and manager of designer outlets—will offer 35,000 square metres of luxury, […]

The B.C. government recently issued an Environmental Assessment Certificate for a proposed new Vancouver Airport jet fuel delivery system, taking an important next step in a project that is considered key to YVR’s continued growth as a global gateway airport and local employer. Port Metro Vancouver has also just concluded its federal environmental assessment review […]

The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) community donated more than 475 food hampers so families in need could enjoy holiday dinner during the 2013 season. For every donated hamper, the Airport Authority provided a turkey to complete the meal. YVR is a dedicated community partner and in 2014 will donate $750,000 to local causes and charities […]