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 […]
WestJet Encore takes off for Terrace-Kitimat
From news of its first international service from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Dublin, Ireland to its recent launch of a dedicated television channel, WestJet has had no shortage of great news to share lately. And on November 25, 2013, the airline inaugurated twice-daily, non-stop service between YVR and Northwest Regional Airport, serving the communities of […]
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Shopping and services at YVR take top honours at ACI-NA Concessions Awards
YVR’s retail and service program won big at the November 2013 Airport Council International-North America (ACI-NA) Concessions Awards, which celebrates excellence in North American airport concessionaires. World Duty Free took home first place in the Best Specialty Retail Program. World Duty Free operates 10 retail stores at YVR, including one of the largest walk-through duty […]
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Proposed no-frills airline proposed for Western Canada
A group of aviation veterans is working to launch an ultra low-cost, Vancouver-based airline called Jetlines, which would offer flights throughout Western Canada. The new airline will be modelled after low-cost carriers such as Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines in the U.S. and Ireland-based Ryanair, all of which offer no-frills flights at very low prices. […]
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Canada’s manufacturing and logistics sectors can act now to capitalize on EU trade
Although the signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is still not ratified, Canadian businesses, especially in the manufacturing, import/export and logistics sectors, can act now to benefit from the promised $12-billion/year in new trade through CETA. CETA has been called the “Wayne Greztky” of deals for Canada’s manufacturing industry, but ensuring a balance between […]
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B.C. resource industry supported by YVR
Air service through YVR supports Canada’s resource industry by offering a larger pool from which to hire skilled employees. Without air connections, businesses in the North would find it difficult to attract skilled people like Mike Tedeschi, a mining consultant who regularly commutes from Vancouver to northern-B.C. mines. With the Mining Association of B.C. forecasting […]
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Helijet lifts off with multi-million dollar partnership
For the past 27 years, Helijet, a locally based and operated aviation company, has offered regularly scheduled flights between Vancouver and Victoria. Starting with a single Bell 412 helicopter in 1986, the company has expanded to offer three primary lines of business: air medical services, charter services and scheduled helicopter services. Notably, revenues through these […]
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KLM’s 2013 Christmas holiday World Business Class deals
As part of a new promotion for flights out of 5 Canadian cities, KLM is offering reduced fares for its World Business Class starting at $2,999* to various destinations. These Christmas holiday fares apply to departures from Montréal, Toronto and Ottawa**, and for a $500 supplement, Vancouver and Calgary, as well. The Netherlands, Turkey, Russia, […]
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President & CEO Vancouver Airport Authority addresses business community
Vancouver Airport Authority’s president and CEO Craig Richmond is calling on the federal government to deliver key policy changes that will build global connections, create local jobs and invest in communities. “YVR’s, the Lower Mainland’s and British Columbia’s best years are ahead of us,” said Richmond said during an October 23 Vancouver Board of […]
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Orca Airways livery redesign by famed Canadian artist
Artist Roy Henry Vickers (left) and Orca Airways president and CEO Andrew Naysmith with the newly updated Navajo Chieftain that features Vickers’ original art design. Photo: Orca Airways. YVR-based Orca Airways has unveiled a newly refurbished Navajo Chieftain PA-21-350—the first in the company’s fleet to undergo extensive upgrades. The aircraft features new exterior paint design […]
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Longtime airport chaplain retires
Longtime airport Chaplain Layne Daggett has retired after 30 years of service to the YVR community. Daggett opened the Chapel in 1983 at what he affectionately called a “converted” ticket counter in what is now the Domestic Departures area. From humble beginnings, it grew to reach more than 10,000 visitors last year. Daggett has gone […]
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