Never content to rest on its laurels and achievements, Vancouver Airport Authority has big plans for YVR in 2015. One of these is the development of a luxury designer outlet centre on YVR land in partnership with London-based developer McArthurGlen Group, Europe’s leading owner, developer and manager of designer outlets. The McArthur Glen Designer Outlet […]
Top five YVR moments of 2014
From the arrival of Dreamliner aircraft to parades, and a record number of passengers, YVR was busy in 2014. With the previous year now behind, YVR thanks its neighbours for hosting, joining in and participating at so many of the community events that were attended by the YVR team in 2014. Here is YVR’s top […]
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Help design a special bank note for Canada’s 150th anniversary
From Whitehorse or Victoria, to Sept-Îles, St. John’s and everywhere in between, Canada’s central bank wants input from Canadians on a special commemorative bank note that will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017. For the first time ever, the Bank of Canada is starting the design of a new bank note with an […]
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Federal government speeds up screening times for low-risk travellers
Travellers enrolled in the NEXUS screening program and other low-risk travellers will now process through airport security lines in an speedier fashion. Low-risk or Trusted Travellers are those who have undergone extensive background checks, such as members of the Canadian and American armed forces, uniformed airline crews and members of the U.S. Global Entry travel […]
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Did You Know—how many landings before an aircraft’s tires are replaced?
Aircraft tires do not typically have a definitive lifespan. Variables such as weather, hard landings, cross-wind landings, anti-skid action and rough or damaged runway surfaces all have an effect on the condition of the rubber surrounding the tire’s core. Recapped or retreaded tires is standard procedure in aviation and is regarded as being the most […]
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San Francisco offers a holiday season filled with activities and events
During the month of December, visitors to San Francisco will find the City by the Bay aglow with lights, sights and decorations that add to the city’s naural scenic beauty and magical atmosphere. While Christmas can be a challenging day to plan activities, several notable spots in San Francisco keep their doors open and the […]
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Airbus encourages young women to pursue aviation careers
Airbus continued its policy of encouraging young girls to consider studying aeronautics by recently welcoming secondary school students to its Toulouse site for a day, giving them the opportunity to meet Airbus employees and learn more about the different professions in the aeronautical industry. The goal of the Airbus’ program, “Elles du Futur – Girls […]
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car2go expands to Richmond and Sea Island
Global carsharing company car2go has expanded its one-way carsharing service to Richmond and Sea Island, providing its 75,000-plus Vancouver members with airport access and parking near YVR, via an exclusive partnership with Pacific Gateway Hotel. “Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport is excited by our partnership with car2go,” said Donald Pinkney, director of sales and […]
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New no frills Ultra Econo Fare class from Hawkair
B.C.-based airline Hawkair has introduced a new Ultra Econo Fare class on its flights. The Ultra Econo Fare is the airline’s lowest fare offered and is completely unbundled, allowing passengers the choice of paying for only what they need. The Ultra Econo Fare includes all fees, taxes and surcharges. Tickets booked under this fare are […]
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Atmosfair gives Air Transat high marks for environmental performance
Atmosfair, a German climate protection organization, has ranked Air Transat as the most climate-efficient airline in North America for 2014. Established in 2004, the atmosfair Airline Index (AAI) compares and ranks the carbon efficiency of 193 airlines worldwide. The formula used in the index contains information for every flight, aircraft type, engines, winglets, seating and […]
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Canada’s reformed Caregiver Program
The Government of Canada has made significant reforms to what was previously known as the Live-In Caregiver Program and which is now called the Caregiver Program. The Caregiver Program has been a feature of Canada’s immigration system for many years as a component of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. It allows Canadian employers to recruit […]
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From Lodestarts to Jets: Photo history of AC/TCA airline
