YVR Air Mail Newsletter - December 2006 Issue


		December 2006

Welcome to the December issue of YVR Air Mail, the official electronic newsletter for YVR and the Airport Authority. We hope you enjoy it and we welcome your feedback.


	A380 Visits YVR Despite some unusually wintry weather in Vancouver, the A380's day-long visit to YVR was a huge success. more info				Jack Frost Has Landed Snowfall doesn't happen often in Vancouver, but when it does, YVR's winter operations plan kicks into high gear. more info


			'Tis the Season for Air Travel YVR is gearing up for the busy holiday travel season. Here are some tips to make your trip through YVR a smooth one. more info


			Celebrate the Season With Us It's starting to look a lot like Christmas at YVR. more info


			Our Lots Runneth Over With the holidays approaching, most people are thinking about family and planning their turkey dinner; the Airport Authority is busy working out plans to park the influx of holiday travellers that will descend on YVR. more info


			FOD Radar System - Another First For YVR YVR is the first commercial airport in the world to install and operate the Tarsier Foreign Object Debris (FOD) radar detection system. more info


			And the Awards go to... The Airport Authority has earned two awards for achievements in design. more info


			Aircraft Of The Month This month, we're reprising one of the more popular aircraft featured in this series, once again giving you a behind-the-scenes exclusive of what is arguably the most famous aircraft in the world. more info


	Look for our next issue in January 2007 Last Month's Issue


	YVR�s Tarsier FOD radar detection system gets its name from the tarsier, a small nocturnal mammal renowned for its enormous eyes and excellent night vision. The tarsier�s neck is extremely flexible and can turn almost 360�.


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