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Building The Gateway Airport Authority Event Marks Beginning Of $1.4-Billion Capital Program’s Major Expansion Projects ast month, Vancouver International Airport Authority marked the start of its $1.4-billion capital program with a ceremonial pouring of cement for a nine-gate International Terminal expansion. In addition to the International Terminal expansion, the construction program – announced February 2004 – includes a new five-storey building linking the Domestic and International Terminals that will serve as a central hub for passengers travelling through YVR, and future point of entry for the airport’s main RAV Line terminal; multi-phased Domestic Terminal enhancements

that will see expansion of the baggage hall and Level 3 food court area and, in later phases, additional gates; construction of the airport portion of the RAV Line; enhancements to the parkade, roads, baggage systems and YVR’s runways and taxiways; and upgrades to security. “The $1.4-billion capital program will provide the infrastructure improvements necessary to maximize YVR’s gateway potential, ensuring our airport remains a significant economic generator for our region and province in the years and decades to come,” said Graham Clarke, chair, Vancouver SEE BUILDING THE GATEWAY, PAGE 3

Larry Berg, president and CEO, Vancouver International Airport Authority; Graham Clarke, chair, Vancouver International Airport Authority; and Olga Ilich, Minister of Tourism, Sports and the Arts, and former Airport Authority director, shovel cement at the Building the Gateway event on June 30.

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Another Successful Emergency Exercise At YVR f you saw a plane with smoke pouring out of it at the airport on June 22, don’t be alarmed, it was only an exercise. The event was one of three live scenario exercises to be conducted this year by the Airport Authority to put its comprehensive Emergency Management Plan into practice. These exercises ensure emergency responders are ready at a moment’s notice to deal with any potential emergency at the airport. Knowledge gained through live scenario training and monthly tabletop exercises is used to refine the Emergency Management Plan, a comprehensive system for managing emergencies and irregular operations at YVR. The June 22 exercise involved simulating a crash that occurs as a

result of a plane ingesting an eagle during final approach. A Fokker F28 was used to simulate a Boeing 737-700, and smoke machines pumped smoke in and out of the plane cabin to mimic an undercarriage and engine fire. Passenger injuries were brought to life with the help of John Casablanca’s, and Global Medical’s make-up artists, who created realistic head and other SEE EMERGENCY EXERCISE, PAGE 2

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Awakening The Creative Genius irport employees got a chance to channel their inner Picasso last month during a Recycled Art Contest, one of several events that were staged as part of Environment Week. Contest participants were given the challenge of creating art from old cardboard, used plastic, and various recyclables, all within a one-hour time limit. Submissions were judged on originality, creative use of the different mediums, and their ability to clearly reflect the employee’s company or department. Based on these criteria, judges from the Airport Authority, MJ Solutions, Urban Impact, and City of Richmond Councillor Rob Howard, awarded four grand prizes to the best of the nine competing teams. First place, of $300, went to the Airport Authority’s Maintenance “B Crew” team, for their creation of a

The Airport Authority’s Maintenance “B Crew” team’s ‘tropical paradise’ won first place in last month’s YVR Recycled Art Contest. SEE CREATIVE GENIUS, PAGE 2

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tropical paradise, complete with a hammock, a cocktail and a palm tree. Second place, a night for two at the Fairmont, went to the Airport Authority’s Environment team for an airplane model assembled from pop cans and an old garbage bin. Third place, a dinner cruise for two courtesy of Harbour Cruises and Events, went to Marquise Facilities Corporation for their cleaning tools. Fourth place, lunch for two at the Fairmont’s Globe restaurant, was awarded to the Airport Authority’s Engineering Services department for their airport terminal model. In addition to the Recycled Art Contest, Environment Week (June 5 to 11) offered several “green” activities for employees, including the

annual Commuter Challenge. Vehicle traffic exhaust is the single largest source of harmful emissions across the Lower Mainland. To raise awareness of the impact of transportation choices on air quality, employees were encouraged to bike, walk, carpool, or take transit to work. “The Airport Authority is proud to promote Canadian Environment Week as part of our ongoing commitment to operating and developing the airport in an environmentally responsible manner,” said Anne Murray, vice president of Community and Environmental Affairs. “These activities are a fun way to raise awareness and empower employees to improve environmental performance.”

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Emergency Exercise, body injuries on volunteer “victims.” During the exercise, the Airport Authority’s Emergency Response Specialists (ERS) used YVR’s Oshkosh Striker 3000 response vehicle, which has a thermal imaging camera located on the tip of its “snozzle”—a hinged arm that extends from the roof of the truck and is equipped with nozzles and a spike. The ERS team was able to use the thermal imaging camera to assess potential danger from a safe distance, before entering the aircraft for the mock rescue. In addition to the Airport Authority’s ERS and Operations teams, participants in the exercise included Richmond Fire Rescue, the Richmond RCMP, BC Ambulance, the City of Richmond, Securiguard, Transport Canada, the Regional

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Coroner, the Transportation Safety Board, NAV Canada and the Salvation Army, all of whom would provide assistance and support in the event of an actual emergency at YVR. Volunteer “victims” came from Harmony Airways, WestJet Airlines, the public, and Airport Authority Green Coats and staff. Direct interaction between the agencies is an integral part of emergency preparedness and provides excellent learning opportunities for all parties. Following the rescue, the Airport Authority’s Emergency Response Specialists were evaluated on their performance. Knowledge gained from the exercise will be used to further enhance the Emergency Management Plan and ensure emergency response skills at YVR are second-to-none.

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Building The Gateway, International Airport Authority. “For the past 13 years, the Airport Authority has been making its mark on this community and province— supporting the local economy by building a premier global gateway to bring travel, tourism and trade opportunities home to B.C.,” said Airport Authority president and CEO Larry Berg. “Today is another remarkable milestone for the Airport Authority, as we embark on a $1.4-billion capital program to develop the airport over the coming decade, maintaining YVR’s reputation as a world-class facility and a source of pride and

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prosperity for all British Columbians.” Combined, the capital program’s major projects are expected to generate 5,200 person-years of employment and $525-million in direct GDP, and are designed to accommodate the 23 million passengers expected by 2013, and the newer, larger aircraft of the future. Capital improvements at YVR are funded primarily through the Airport Improvement Fee, and all Airport Authority earnings are reinvested in airport developments and service enhancements.

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Building The Gateway o ensure YVR remains a premier global gateway able to accommodate the 21 million passengers expected by 2010, and the newer, larger aircraft of the future, the Airport Authority launched a 10-year, $1.4-billion capital program in 2004. The capital program’s major construction projects include: Nine-Gate International Terminal Expansion • Cost: $420-million • Project completion: Phase 1 by May 2007, Phase 2 by 2009 • Size: More than 56,000 square metres of floor space, adding more than three times the space of the existing Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre. There will also be close to one kilometre of moving walkways. • Distinctive West Coast design: The terminal will reflect British Columbia’s rugged beauty with a large aquarium featuring indigenous marine life, a jellyfish tank in the arrivals area on Level 4, and a stream running through the centre of the building. • Increased gate capacity: A twophased, nine-gate expansion. The first phase will provide four wide-body gates, two of which will be able to accommodate the new Airbus A380, the world’s largest aircraft, and one narrowbody gate. Link Building • Cost: $125-million • Project completion: 2007 • Enhanced passenger capacity: The new five-storey building,

linking the Domestic and International terminals, will serve as a central hub for passengers travelling through YVR, and as the point of entry for the airport’s main RAV Line terminal. • Improved airport amenities: More self-service check-in kiosks, enhanced baggage systems, and additional office space. RAV Line – Airport Portion and Stations • Cost: Up to $300-million • Project completion: November 2009 • Increased accessibility: The 19kilometre RAV Line connecting Vancouver to downtown Richmond and the airport will add transit capacity equivalent to a 10-lane roadway, allowing passengers to conveniently reach YVR. Domestic Terminal Enhancements • Cost: $150-million • Project completion: Phase 1 by summer 2007 • Improved airport amenities: Baggage system enhancements, expansion of the baggage hall and more of YVR’s award-winning food and beverage outlets in an expanded Level 3 food court. • Future phases: Plans for additional gates and enhancements. The major projects of the 10year capital program are expected to generate 5,200 person-years of employment, and contribute 1,500 construction jobs to the local economy and $525-million in direct GDP.

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer

Community Based, Connected To The World t YVR, being community based means many things. From the complex business of operating a major international airport to the straightforward goal of being a good neighbour, we operate YVR with communities in mind. First, of course, the Airport Authority is governed by a Board of Directors with members appointed by eight nominating entities with ties to the community, as well as up to five directors appointed by the Board from the community at large. Our Board members represent diverse backgrounds and interests and provide a key link to local communities. Another way we remain rooted in the local community is by being accountable to our stakeholders. At YVR, we’re committed to engaging stakeholders and providing open, honest, and timely communications. Externally, we do this through yearly updates to city councils throughout the Lower Mainland, our Annual Public Meeting, public consultation programs for important issues like the airport’s 20-year long-term plan, and community open houses. Our Annual and Sustainability Reports provide another means of reporting to our communities on our performance each year. In addition to the many external communities served by YVR, the airport has a vibrant internal community. With some 26,000 employees, the airport is a small city. Each flight out of YVR is the result of a coordinated effort by businesses, organizations and government agencies working together to provide safe, convenient, 24-hour air travel, and the world-

class products and services passengers have come to expect from our airport. None of this would be possible without a tight-knit community with a shared commitment to common goals. The airport’s strong sense of community is evident during events like the annual FOD walk, when volunteers from the Airport Authority, airport businesses and BCIT meet at YVR in the pre-dawn hours to comb the runways, taxiways, aprons and nearby fields for loose objects and debris, known in the industry as FOD (Foreign Object Debris). YVR’s community spirit was also on display last month during Environment Week, when teams of Sea Island employees joined a friendly competition to make art from yesterday’s recycling. The event produced some impressive results, and demonstrated the teamwork and pride that has consistently made YVR one of the world’s top rated airports. Through the airport’s success, YVR gives back to the greater community. The airport is one of B.C.’s most important economic engines, with an annual total economic impact of more than $5-billion. The major projects of the Airport Authority’s 10-year, $1.4billion capital plan are expected to generate 5,200 person-years of employment, and contribute 1,500 construction jobs to the local economy and $525-million in direct GDP. For the growing airport community, connecting B.C. to the world means bringing opportunity and prosperity home to our communities, which gives even more meaning to the words Community Based.

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At Your Service: Meet YVR’s Summer Students

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By Kate Forrester ach year, YVR welcomes university students from coast to coast to the airport’s summer student program. Dressed in red vests, white golf shirts and black pants, summer students help passengers with everything from directions to lost luggage, and organize crowds for faster passenger processing. Coinciding with YVR’s peak travel periods, students work throughout the terminals from May to September, seven days a week, and again during the Christmas season. This month, I met three of the airport’s returning summer students: David Majaess, pursuing a Masters in Electrical Engineering at UBC; and Cruise Ship summer student team leaders Carly Sponarski, a fourth year Animal Biology student at UBC, and Shauna Epp, currently working toward a Bachelor of Business Administration in Aviation at the University College of the Fraser Valley. A summer at YVR offers students a chance to gain experience in customer service, meet travellers from around the globe, and explore an interest in aviation. It’s a unique job; as Carly says, “You can meet people from many different cities in just a few seconds,” and David points out, “Everyone has a story.” Shauna enjoys the excitement of the “emotion and happiness that surrounds YVR,” and says “being able to watch aircraft land and depart throughout the day is a nice perk for a junior pilot.” As team leaders, Carly and Shauna

Summer students David Majaess, Carly Sponarski and Shauna Epp help passengers cruise through YVR. act as liaisons between the summer student team and Airport Authority Operations. They lead teams through morning briefings, provide information about daily cruise ship operations, and stagger students throughout the terminals, ensuring the floor is covered. With thousands of cruise ship passengers visiting Vancouver each day during the summer, the students are an integral component of YVR’s customer service team. Although it can be challenging to answer the same question several

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times a day, Carly likes that no two days are ever the same and that “new situations are constantly popping out of nowhere.” Shauna agrees that while work can be challenging, “There is typically never a dull moment.” Summer students need to be patient, friendly and flexible. Often passengers are facing language barriers, time constraints, and are both stressed and emotional. While conversations can sometimes be difficult, all of the students enjoy helping people. Perhaps Carly sums it up best for the group when she says, “I love helping passengers. The look on their faces when you have helped them to the end of their journey at YVR is priceless and very rewarding.” During the summer, the International Terminal is at its busiest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is where, three days a week, you’ll find David. Originally from Halifax, David is fluent in English and French, but as a result of his time at YVR, has become increasingly interested in Asian languages. He feels that

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Vancouver Airport Services Wins Cyprus Contract ancouver Airport Services (YVRAS) has negotiated a 25year contract for the management and development of the Larnaca and Pafos Airports in Cyprus. Following an international tender process, YVRAS, part of the Hermes consortium that includes the French companies Bouygues and Egis, and local Cypriot partners, has reached agreement with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus on commercial terms to manage the airports. At Larnaca and Pafos Airports, new passenger terminals will be constructed to handle 7.5 million and 2.7 million annual passengers, respectively. The costs of these terminals will be approximately 500-million

Euros. YVRAS as operator will be responsible for the management of these airports. “The winning of the Cyprus airports adds significantly to the profile of YVRAS in the global airport industry,” said Frank O’Neill, president and CEO of YVRAS. “These airports are our first operations in Europe, and we are pleased with the mix of business and tourism traffic, where we have good experience and can add value. These airports also add scale to YVRAS and bring our annual passengers handled to 25 million.” Cyprus is a popular tourist destination with regular service from many European countries. YVRAS is a subsidiary company

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month, arriving at the Le Bourget Airport in France for the 46th Paris Air Show. Later this year, the Worldliner will attempt to set a new world record for distance travelled nonstop by a commercial airplane. The current record—10,823 nautical miles (20,044 kilometers)— was set in 1997 by the 777-200ER (Extended Range).

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ext time you’re headed to the U.S., get to the airport early to explore the exciting new shops at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Located just past security, in the U.S. departures area, passengers can leisurely browse through shops, enjoy the new Starbucks and expanded food court, or even change money at the post-security foreign exchange service, the first of its kind in Canada. From gourmet food items, to unique Christmas ornaments, shoppers will be sure to find something to suit every taste at one of the four exciting new stores. Treat him to luxurious Sienna Shave Cream and After Shave Balm at Crabtree & Evelyn; buy a pair of cargo pants for travelling at Roots; pick up a skating penguin at

Christmas in Vancouver, a holiday celebration of the Pacific Northwest; or choose a delectable souvenir from Vancouver Kitchen’s array of gourmet foods, regionally themed

culinary gifts, and locally inspired cookbooks. Next time you’re heading to the U.S., make time to explore the latest YVR retail additions.

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Adventure Trip Planned For Great Bear Rainforest his September, Aurelia Adventures, a Nelson, B.C.-based travel company, will bring adventurers from around the globe to the Central Coast region to view one of Canada’s great wilderness icons, the unique Great Bear Rainforest, habitat of the Spirit Bear. Each year, Aurelia chooses locations for its Destinations At Risk adventure trips that highlight some of the planet’s threatened hidden gems. Wilderness locations are chosen for their beauty, distinctiveness of flora, fauna, cultures, and their value as eco-travel destinations. By invitation of the Git Ga’at First Nations, Aurelia is offering the trip to the Great Bear Rainforest as part of its Destinations at Risk 2005 program. “This once-in-a-lifetime trip promises access to the ecology, Native culture, and, of course, the elusive Kermode, or Spirit Bear, of which only 300 remain,” said Tom Abraham of Aurelia. Travellers will have the opportuni-

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Alaska Airlines Orders 35 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s

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laska Airlines has ordered 35 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 passenger airplanes worth an estimated US$2.3 billion. The Seattle-based airline also holds options for an additional 15 airplanes, which, if exercised, would increase the order value by US$983 million. Alaska Airlines also took purchase rights for another 50 air-

planes, making this among the largest orders for 737-800s. “When the hometown airline chooses the hometown airplane, it is cause for celebration,” said Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “With this order, our Alaska Airlines partner reconfirms the value of the NextGeneration 737 as the airline contin-

ues building for success in an increasingly competitive environment.” Alaska now operates 34 NextGeneration 737 airplanes consisting of 22 737-700s, two 737-800s, and 12 737-900s. The Next-Generation 737 flies 305 nautical miles further, and has operating costs that are four to 10 percent lower, than the Airbus A320.

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