YVR Air Mail

Official Newsletter for Vancouver Airport Authority

June 2012

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Luxury Designer Outlet to Come on Sea Island

Vancouver Airport Authority recently announced its plans to develop a luxury designer outlet centre on YVR land in partnership with London-based developer McArthurGlen Group.

Click for More Info Find out more about this exciting new project.

Sichuan Airlines Lands at YVR

On June 22, Vancouver Airport Authority welcomed the inaugural Sichuan Airlines’ flight from Chengdu, China.

Click for More Info Learn more about Sichuan Airlines' new route.

YVR Pulls Together to Eliminate Blindness

“Pulling their weight” took on a whole new meaning at YVR last month when 15 teams competed to pull a Boeing 757 cargo aircraft across 12 feet of tarmac in the shortest time.

Click for More Info Check out the ORBIS Pull for Sight.

YVR Lauded For Communications Outreach

Vancouver Airport Authority has been recognized for its innovative use of traditional and social media tools as part of communications outreach.

Click for More Info See what awards the Airport Authority recently won.

YVR Welcomes Virgin Atlantic Airways

YVR welcomed Virgin Atlantic Airways’ inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport last month as part of an airport-wide celebration of all things British.

Click for More Info Read more about Virgin Atlantic's inaugural flight.

Clear Skies Ahead

Harbour Air awarded with a Clear Skies Award for its commitment to the environment.

Click for More Info View the 2012 Clear Skies winners.

YVR Art Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners

YVR Art Foundation’s annual scholarship program that supports young, emerging Aboriginal artists in British Columbia has announced its 2012 award recipients.

Click for More Info See the award recipients.