Welcome to the November Issue of YVR Air Mail, the official electronic newsletter for YVR and the Airport Authority. We hope you enjoy it and welcome your feedback.
Open Skies Pact Ushers In A New Era
On November 10, Canada and the United States finalized an expanded air transport agreement known as Open Skies. The face of air travel is changing, and as the major North American airport closest to Asia, YVR expects significant growth.
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Playing Games For A Good Cause
What do a brain teaser, an airplane toss, and a week-long scavenger hunt have in common? These were all part of the Airport Authority's annual United Way Campaign, which raised approximately $182,000 for charity.
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Goodbye To Scrooge: From Hyde Park To Harajuku
If the thought of Bing Crosby and fruit cake are starting to get you down, shake off the bah humbugs with a trip abroad. This holiday season take advantage of YVR's worldwide connections for a uniquely festive experience.
Since November 1994, YVR Airport Services (YVRAS), a subsidiary of Vancouver International Airport Authority, has been developing and managing airports across Canada and around the world.
The Antonov An-124, also known by its NATO name, Condor, stands out on any airfield. Although surpassed in size by the Antonov An-225, the An-124 remains the largest mass-produced aircraft.
Remember the first cell phones? Virtual bricks, it may seem hard to believe they were ever cutting edge. Technology is constantly evolving with innovative designs and improvements, but keeping pace with the change can be challenging.
Woolen toques and down parkas don't exactly evoke images of the beach. Packing bulky coats and clunky boots is a nuisance, but, for passengers travelling from snow to sun, lugging winter gear was unavoidable - until now.
Calling all passengers... next time you're catching a flight at YVR, take a few moments to check out our display on options for future airport development. View a 3-D scale model of the terminal buildings in 2009, and learn about options being considered for new runways, terminals and road access to the airport.
YVR opened on July 22, 1931, and in its first year of operation served 1,072 passengers. Now, almost 75 years later, we are expecting 16.4 million passengers by the end of 2005. Estimates for 2006 predict 16.9 million passengers.
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