YVR Air Mail Newsletter - September 2005 Issue


		September 2005

Welcome to the September 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 Golf For Kids YVR's 14th Annual Golf for Kids smashed another record, raising $365,000 for Lower Mainland children's charities. The Airport and Richmond community premier charity fundraiser teed off on August 25 at The Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club. more info				YVR - Your Airport 2027 Didn't get a chance to visit this year's PNE and view the Airport Authority's scale model showing our terminal expansion projects? You're in luck, because we're taking the model on the road. more info


			Aircraft Of The Month: Getting To Know An F-18 Last month, a military ceremony was held at YVR to commemorate the death of Sergeant Ernest "Smokey" Smith, Canadian war hero and Victoria Cross recipient. For Smith's funeral parade in Vancouver, CF-18s performed a "missing man" formation. more info


			Discovering The Okanagan Valley At YVR, we are committed to constantly expanding our network, while connecting businesses and friends with the world. We know we're where the adventure begins. more info


			Managing Noise With Noise? Can one noise actually cancel out another? The Airport Authority and the University of British Columbia are looking at this possibility to help manage aircraft noise at YVR. more info


			Answers To Your Questions Always wondered what YVR means? Heard a little bit about the new A380 and wondered if one will be landing at YVR? more info


			Meet Pamal Boyal: The Man Behind The Wheel Rushing to catch a flight? Didn't have time to stop for gas, or buy groceries before heading off? Gateway Valet & Concierge to the rescue! more info


	Look for our next issue in October 2005 Last Month's Issue August 2005


	Did you know that YVR is one of the world�s most accessible airports for passengers with disabilities? The airport has been outfitted with a visual paging system, visual fire alarms, Braille lettering in elevators and washrooms, tactile maps of the terminal area, and more TTY (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) pay phones than in any other airport terminal.


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