YVR Air Mail Newsletter - October 2005 Issue


		October 2005

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


	New Company To Oversee Terminal Expansion Is it possible to deliver a $1.4-billion capital program on time and on budget? At YVR it is, and to help ensure the Airport Authority can deliver, it has established YVR Project Management, a wholly owned subsidiary to oversee major expansion projects. more info				You Say You Want A Revolution? A recognized leader in customer service and technology, Vancouver International Airport Authority continues to refine the passenger experience. We know your time is valuable, and that's why this autumn we're rolling out additional services to get you quickly on your way. more info


			Culture Vulture Interested in experiencing something new this month? From Hollywood films to world class museums, our neighbour to the south offers visitors a dazzling array of cultural activities. With daily service to cities across the U.S., your get-away is just a short flight away. more info


			Keeping the Airport Beautiful Keeping the terminals sparkling clean with thousands of people rushing through each day is no easy task. Since April, Rosalinda Quiroz has been tackling this challenge, channelling her seemingly endless energy and enthusiasm into the job. Rosalinda ensures that YVR's bathrooms, food courts and common areas are immaculate, and says she "feels bored when [she's] not moving." more info


			Aircraft of the Month Any idea which plane holds the title of best-selling commercial jet in history? Here's a hint: on average, one takes off every five seconds, approximately 1,250 are in the air at all times, and this model has been used for more than 232 million flights. more info


			Green Vehicles “Try before you buy" has been the Airport Authority's mantra when it comes to hybrid and electric vehicles. Several Airport Authority departments, including Wildlife, Operations, Maintenance and Environment, have been test driving a variety of environmentally friendly vehicles to determine whether the vehicles will fit their needs. more info


			Master Plan Tour By now you probably know that YVR is expanding. If you've been out to the airport recently, you may even have noticed construction on our airside with work underway on our $1.4-billion capital program. more info


			Flu Clinic With colder weather comes the start of the flu season. Beginning Tuesday, November 1, visit the Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic on Level 1 of the Domestic Terminal Building and arm yourself with a shot. more info


	Look for our next issue in November 2005 Last Month's Issue September 2005


	YVR has one of the most extensive collections of Northwest Coast native art in the world. The collection contains icons such as The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, The Jade Canoe and Mythic Messengers from the late Bill Reid. In addition, the collection includes several statues, totem poles, and carvings from other acclaimed artists.


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