YVR Air Mail Newsletter - Autumn 2004 Issue


		Autumn 2004

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


	Forum '44 Kicks off Master Plan Consultation Fast forward 40 years. What will Vancouver look like? How many people will call the Lower Mainland home? What role will YVR play in creating a sustainable future for our region? more info				YVR Offers the Latest in FasTrack Service YVR is the first airport in North America to offer NEXUS Air, a new FasTrack Border initiative that will make flying to and from the United States or other international destinations more efficient for low-risk, pre-approved air travellers. more info


			Trans-Pacific Travel Spells Growth for YVR Over the past 10 years, the aviation industry has undergone remarkable change. The proliferation of low-cost carriers, increased competition and the emergence of new markets continues to drive growth and create opportunities for YVR. more info


			Green Coats Celebrate 15 Years of Service For many visitors to YVR, a Green Coat volunteer represents the first point of contact, providing assistance or just a friendly greeting. This year, these ambassadors of West Coast hospitality are celebrating their fifteenth anniversary. more info


			Holiday Season Takes off at YVR As the weather turns cold, the holiday season heats up at YVR. more info


			RAV "best and final offers" under review RAVCO, the TransLink subsidiary overseeing the construction of the Richmond-Airport-Vancouver (RAV) rapid transit line, is reviewing “best and final offers” (BAFO) from the two RAV line proponents. more info


			Prevent, Prepare and Practice: Emergency Management at YVR Safety and security at YVR is a priority of the Airport Authority. YVR is home to some 400 businesses and organizations, employing nearly 26,000 people. In an emergency situation, airlines, passengers, tenants and employees will rely on the Airport Authority to have continuity plans in place so they may recover as quickly as possible and return to normal operations. more info


	Summer 2004


	About YVRAA Vancouver International Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that manages and operates Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The Airport Authority is governed by a Board of Directors, members of which are appointed by nominating entities and by the Board from the community at large. The Board also includes the Airport Authority President and CEO. view Board members


	What does YVR stand for? YVR is Vancouver International Airport’s designator or code. The world’s international airports have three-letter designators, as established by the International Air Transport Association. more info


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