McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport opened on July 9 with initial 22,500-square metres of retail and dining space and 2,000 car parking spaces. A second phase of 12,500-square metres is set to open in 2017. The designer outlet reflects a blend of European heritage and traditional Vancouver architectural style in its design, in particular the […]
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport opens its doors
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Boeing donates original flight-test Dreamliner to Nagoya, Japan
Earlier this month, more than 100 Japanese government officials and leaders from Boeing and its supplier partners joined in celebrating Boeing’s donation of its 787 Dreamliner ZA001 to Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) in Nagoya, Japan, where it will be placed on static display. “Centrair has been a wonderful partner from the start of the […]
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Finding ‘Jurassic’ on Oahu
Isla Nublar, the dinosaur-teeming land from the Jurassic Park series of films, may only exist on the silver screen, but its exotic charm and wonder are a reality in the Hawaiian Islands. Since the series first movie debuted in 1993, the islands of Oahu and Kauai have served as the key locations to bring the […]
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YVR asks for washroom ideas, promises to flush bad ones
YVR’s Washroom Committee is on the lookout for ideas on how to build the world’s best washroom and has launched a contest that aims to solicit ideas from the travelling public on sustainable, innovative and accessibility features and amenities they would like to see included in the washrooms at YVR. “YVR was proud to have […]
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Harbour Air Seaplanes named 2015 Clear Skies Award winner
Last month, during Canadian Environment Week, Sea Island-based Harbour Air Seaplanes was named winner of the 2015 Clear Skies Award by Vancouver Airport Authority. The Clear Skies Awards is YVR’s annual environmental awards program, designed to recognize Sea Island businesses that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, improving its environmental footprint through the reduction of greenhouse […]
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Vancouver and Shanghai airport authorities to promote aviation business between both gateways
Vancouver Airport Authority recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation with Shanghai Airport Authority, which is designed to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations and jointly develop air services, cultural exchanges and business opportunities. “We are very excited about this agreement with Shanghai Airport Authority,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport […]
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ICAO bans e-cigarettes from checked baggage
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will no longer allow e-cigarettes and other battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices in checked baggage on airlines because of the risk of heating elements contained within them accidentally catching fire. ICAO first advised its member states of potential safety issues related to e-cigarettes in December 2014. At time, the […]
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Youth take-off with training from aviation industry
A joint venture between the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) and the Air Cadet League of Canada British Columbia Provincial Committee (BCPC) has resulted in a work experience program accredited by the BC Ministry of Education. This program will see youth completing 40 hours towards their High School Graduation Transition (HSGT) program in the aerospace […]
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Air France-KLM teams with Vancouver Airport Authority for Vancouver Marathon
Vancouver welcomed Air France’s new seasonal service between Paris and Vancouver on March 29, 2015 and the airline has already demonstrated that it wants to be here for the long-haul by participating in this month’s 42-kilometre Vancouver Marathon. In addition to being the official airline at the Vancouver Marathon, held on Sunday May 3, Air […]
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YVR expands food and beverage offerings
Earlier this year, YVR celebrated the opening of the expanded Domestic Terminal A-B Connector, which features new gate capacity, an expedited baggage system, seismic upgrades and a wide range of new dining and shopping options. The 19.4-million passengers who travelled through YVR in 2014 were able to enjoy an array of street-priced food and beverage […]
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You can get there from here, and more often
It’s that time of year when airlines begin offering increased frequency and more destinations originating from YVR. Whether you’re planning that once-in-a-lifetime holiday getaway, planning to visit family or returning to a favourite city, one of these 10 expanded or new airline services should help you take-off somewhere special this spring and summer. May 1 […]
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From Lodestarts to Jets: Photo history of AC/TCA airline
