Effective November 1, 2014, the landmark Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel will be rebranded as the Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport. “In choosing the new name, we wanted to reflect our location as the gateway to the Pacific Rim, Canada and northern B.C., as well as the local community,” said Alex Watson, vice-president of corporate […]
Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel becomes Pacific Gateway Hotel Vancouver Airport
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Iconic James Bond helicopter to headline Freddie March Spirit of Aviation at 2014 Goodwood Revival
The helicopter made famous by Pussy Galore in the 1964 James Bond Film Goldfinger will take centre stage at the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation exhibition at this year’s Goodwood Revival to be held on September 12. The flying machine, officially known as the Hiller UH-12E4 is the very aircraft in which Galore, played by […]
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Boeing forecasts rising demand for commercial pilots, technicians over next 20 years
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?
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
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
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
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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New Air Canada rouge seasonal Vancouver-Palm Springs service
Air Canada will introduce a new seasonal non-stop service operated by its wholly owned subsidiary, Air Canada rouge, between Vancouver and Palm Springs, California this winter. Flights to the ‘Golf Capital of the World’ will be operated with Air Canada rouge Airbus A319 aircraft featuring three customer comfort options: rouge, rouge Plus with preferred seating […]
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Bees playing a key role in Airbus’ environmental footprint
The Airbus family of widebody and single-aisle aircraft are not the only buzz-worthy products created by the European aircraft manufacturer. More than 600 jars of honey are collected each year from beehives at Airbus’ Hamburg facilities. The beehives are located near the company’s aircraft paint shop and close to the runway where new-build jetliners carry […]
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