Vancouver Airport Authority Board of Directors chair Mary Jordan has announced the appointment of Craig Richmond to the role of president & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. A dedicated team of Airport Authority Directors undertook a global recruitment effort to find the ideal candidate to fill the position. As a community-based organization, the Airport Authority consulted […]
Craig Richmond new president & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority
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Government funding to support Western Canadian aerospace companies
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification (WD), has announced federal funding for a two-year, multi-faceted project that will support Western Canadian aerospace companies as they develop their supply chains and compete in global markets. The funding, which totals $533,840, will be administered by Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC), the […]
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Larry Berg tribute and enhancements planned for plane-spotting park
At Vancouver Airport Authority’s recent Annual Public Meeting, held on May 9, chair of the Board Mary Jordan recognized Larry Berg for his achievements as president and CEO over the last 15 years. As a lasting tribute to Berg’s work to help develop YVR into an award-winning international gateway, Flight Path Park will be enhanced […]
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Lufthansa begins non-stop Munich to Vancouver route
Vancouver Airport Authority recently reached another milestone in its longstanding relationship with Lufthansa, as the airline’s inaugural flight from Munich touched down on May 16, 2013 at YVR amidst great fanfare. This new non-stop flight arrives and departs daily using an Airbus A330-300 and lets travellers fly non-stop to the historic and picturesq ue German […]
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Canadian Transportation Agency consults on baggage rules
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is seeking the views of the public and industry on the best approach to the application of baggage rules for transportation to, from and within Canada involving multiple air carriers. Baggage rules address matters such as the number of bags a passenger may check, the weight and size of baggage, […]
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YVR to Delhi and beyond
By Nigel Fitzpatrick. Six generations of my family lived in India, so when I married Joan, whose mother was born there, we talked of visiting. Thirty years later, volunteering at YVR as a Green Coat, we realized it was time to see what it was about India that had so drawn our families. On February […]
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British Airways flies into Guiness World Records
British Airways has set two Guinness World Record titles including the Highest Harlem Shake and Highest Concert in the sky. Highest concert in the sky was achieved when English pop singer Kim Wilde along with Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet performed their hit songs on a Boeing 767 aircraft for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day, […]
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Pay-by-weight policy on Samoa Air
Samoa Air, the national carrier of Samoa, has introduced pay-by weight fare. The airline now determines air fare prices for passengers based only on their weight, plus the weight of their baggage. “You are the master of your Air’fair’, you decide how much (or little) your ticket will cost. No more exorbitant excess baggage fees, […]
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‘Spirit of Malaysia’ single engine aircraft attempts 50-day solo flight
On March 26, 2013, Malaysian Captain James Anthony Tan took off from Langkawi, Malaysia, on a mission to be the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world in a single engine aircraft. His expedition will take him across the Northern Hemisphere, visiting 20 countries with 30 scheduled stops, including a seven-city tour in the […]
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