YVR Air Mail

Official Newsletter for Vancouver Airport Authority

March 2012

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Put ‘Spring’ Back into your Step on Sea Island

Spring has sprung and Sea Island has several great parks, making it an ideal place to run, play, walk the dog or ride your bike.

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YVR Welcomes First Airport Rogers’ Chocolates

YVR is catering to its sweet-toothed passengers like never before with Rogers’ Chocolates, which opens its first airport location in Domestic Departures tomorrow.

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e-Tourism Awards Recognize YVR

Vancouver Airport Authority is honoured to be recognized by the Canadian e-Tourism Awards for its innovative use of technology for its Live@YVR campaign.

Click for More Info Read about our e-Tourism Award.

Balancing Noise and Growth

Vancouver Airport Authority has a comprehensive Noise Management Plan to minimize the level of aircraft disturbance while recognizing the need for 24-hour airport operations.

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With Courage and Commitment

YVR hosted a very special send-off last month for members of Special Olympics British Columbia’s Team B.C. en-route to the Canada Winter Games.

Click for More Info Check out the celebrations for Team B.C.

Discovering the GRE

The GRE was recently showcased in a segment on the Discovery Channel, giving viewers an in-depth look at the facility's technology and how it reduces noise in the community.

Click for More Info Read more about the behind-the-scenes segment.

NEXUS Expands at YVR

NEXUS members flying to the U.S. will now be able to use their NEXUS cards for faster pre-boarder screening.

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Aircraft of the Month: Embraer 190

Learn more about versatile medium-range aircraft and the E-Jet series.

Click for More Info Get all the details about the Embraer 190.

DID YOU KNOW?

YVR makes for a great Spring Break outing via Canada Line. Take a self-guided art tour, grab lunch and visit the Observation Area for a fun & educational day.