The serial production of Canadian manufacturer Bombardier’s Q400 aircraft will be launched in Russia in 2015. The decision by Bombardier and Russian purchaser, Russian Technologies State Corporation (Rostec) to launch the production in Russia was made as a result of the increased cost—30 per cent—the aircraft would assume as a result of import taxes. According […]
Production of Bombardier Q400 aircraft to launch in Russia in 2015
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Raptors used to patrol YVR’s runways
Thanks to its coastal location and flat terrain, Sea Island is an ideal spot for an airport. It is also an ideal spot for bird species, including flocks of migratory birds that regularly stop over. The proximity of feathered birds to metal birds poses a serious risk to aviation safety. To combat potential […]
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Record year at YVR, with another en route
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 […]
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YVR receives Bike Friendly Business Award
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 […]
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Construction begins on Sea Island designer outlet
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, […]
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Minister of State Yelich kicks off Snowbird Extravaganza in Florida
On January 28, 2014, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular), cut the ribbon to officially launch the 2014 Snowbird Extravaganza, an annual convention held in Lakeland, Florida, to showcase products and services for Canadian snowbirds and other travellers. “I am delighted to be here at the Snowbird Extravaganza, an event […]
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Canada re-opens parent and grandparent immigration program
Over the first six months of 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) admitted 45,000 permanent residents to Canada in the Family Class (FC). This represented an increase of 40 per cent over the first six months of 2012. The increase has been attributed by CIC to a doubling of admissions in the Parent and Grandparent […]
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Boeing workers approve contract to secure assembly of new 777X
Machinists at Boeing’s Seattle location have approved a labour contract that gives up some pension benefits in order to secure assembly of the company’s new 777X aircraft. Under the terms of the eight-year contract extension, the 777X and its composite wing will be built in the Puget Sound area by Boeing employees, represented by the […]
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World’s largest vinyl record visible on approach to LAX
Throughout the month of January 2014, passengers arriving on flights at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) should have their cameras ready for a record-breaking photo-op. The roof of the iconic venue, the Forum, has been turned into the world’s largest vinyl album, an enormous tribute to the biggest band to ever come out of Southern […]
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Air Transat becomes even greener
Air Transat, which was certified the world’s first green airline in 2011, has reached another milestone. In another first, the airline has achieved the second level Minimization award in the Fly-360-Green Certification Program, a benchmark for high performing airlines and aircraft operators. Developed by the World Green Aviation Council (WorldGAC), Fly-360-Green is a point-based performance […]
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YVR’s jet fuel project moves ahead
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 […]
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From Lodestarts to Jets: Photo history of AC/TCA airline
