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July 2006
YVR Air Mail - July Issue

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


YVR Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary
YVR Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary

On July 22, 1931, Vancouver International Airport opened its doors to the world.

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New Directors Join Airport Authority Board
New Directors Join Airport Authority Board

The Airport Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors: Grayden Hayward and Carol Alter Kerfoot.

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YVR Gets Top Honour In National Design Competition

YVR Gets Top Honour In National Design Competition

The Airport Authority's 2005 Annual Report received the highest award in the Unisource National Annual Report and Corporate Brochure Competition, the Award of Excellence.



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Horizon Air Turns 25

Horizon Air Turns 25

In celebration of Horizon Air's 25th anniversary, the airline has painted one of its aircrafts with a special anniversary design.

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Chicago

The Windy City Heats Up For Summer

Architecture, baseball and the blues- in Chicago, it's impossible to be bored.



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Fly In To YVR For A Meal To Remember

Fly In To YVR For A Meal To Remember

Eager to dine at one of Vancouver's best restaurants, but unable to get downtown? You're in luck as one of Canada's most acclaimed chefs calls YVR home.



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Meet Nassir Karmali

Meet Nassir Karmali: He Might Just Hold The Ticket To Your Future

Ever felt lucky enough to buy a lotto ticket at YVR? Chances are Nassir Karmali sold it to you.



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Aircraft Of The Month

Aircraft Of The Month: The 727

Now in its 43rd year of service, the 727 holds the title of the second most successful jet airliner ever built.



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Did You Know?
The average length of service of an Airport Authority employee is eight years. Our extremely low turnover rate, even in B.C.’s current hot job market, reflects the Airport Authority’s commitment to employee development and retention. Our five-year average turnover rate of 3.5 per cent is 4.5 per cent lower than the average reported turnover rate of Report on Business magazine’s 50 Best Employers in Canada (2005 figures).


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