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Keeping YVR FOD-Free Best Of The Mediterranean Arrives At YVR ast month, YVR welcomed the opening of the airport’s first Greek restaurant, OPA! Souvlaki of Greece. Located in the International Terminal Building on Level 3 Departures, the restaurant specializes in fresh, fast Greek food to go, offering a choice of pita wraps, salads, rice pilaf, calamari, vegetarian dishes and its namesake, souvlaki. Owner John Tsegaris said he and his staff are enjoying the fast-paced environment of the airport terminal and he is pleased at the response by travellers to the new restaurant. Watch for more unveilings of stores and services as YVR continues to add to its award-winning retail program.
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ast month, more than 100 volunteers from the Airport Authority, airport businesses and BCIT staff and students gathered in the pre-dawn hours to search the airport’s runways, taxiways, aprons and nearby fields for Foreign Object Debris (FOD). FOD includes any object that could poten-
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tially damage an airplane, or airport equipment, or injure airport personnel. YVR’s 13th annual FOD Walk is one element of the Airport Authority’s program to keep aircraft operating areas and the airfield FOD-free, while raising
YVR Fly Quiet Awards Promote Noise Abatement
awareness amongst employees. Airside safety officer, Dave Larrigan, last month’s 2006 Transport Canada Aviation Safety Award recipient, has established a FOD control program at YVR that has become the template for airports worldwide.
Vancouver To Host 2007 World Air Transport Summit ancouver has been chosen to host the 63rd International Air Transport Association’s Annual General Meeting (IATAAGM) and World Air Transport Summit from June 3 to 5, 2007. The announcement was made at the closing ceremonies of this year’s AGM in Paris. This will be the first time the event will be held in Vancouver. The IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit is the global airline industry’s pre-eminent event, attended by more than 700 representatives from airlines, industry, manufacturers and suppliers as well as a large, international media contingent. Vancouver is recognized as one of the world’s premier meeting and convention destinations, and a top delegate draw according to Rick Antonson, president and CEO of Tourism Vancouver. “We are honoured to have the IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit choose our city and are confident that our service-edge commitment to deliver the best combination of customer sales, service and destination value anywhere in the world, will result in a wonderfully successful event.” Past IATA AGM host cities include Paris, Tokyo, London, Madrid, Rio, Singapore, Washington, Geneva, Sydney and Montreal, which hosted the inaugural event in 1945.
V The Dash-8 is a series of twin-turboprop airliners designed by DeHavilland Canada (DHC) in the early 1980s. They are now made by Bombardier Aerospace, which purchased DHC from Boeing in 1992. Since 1996, the aircraft have been known as the Q or “quiet” series, due to their Active Noise and Vibration Suppression system designed to reduce cabin noise and vibration levels.
The Airbus A319 is a shortened, minimum change version of the A320. With virtually the same fuel capacity as the A320-200, and fewer passengers, its range with 124 passengers in two-class configuration extends to 3,900 nautical miles (7,200 km), the highest in its class.
he Airport Authority has created a new award for airlines to help promote noise abatement at YVR and reduce potential aircraft disturbance to its neighbours. The YVR Fly Quiet Awards recognizes airlines in three categories—propeller and rotary wing, narrow-body jet and wide-body jet—with the lowest average sound exposure levels, as measured by the Airport Authority’s noise monitoring and flight tracking system during aircraft departures. To be eligible for the awards, an airline must conduct more than 200 take-
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The Boeing 747, commonly called the Jumbo Jet, is one of the most recognizable modern jet airliners. First flown commercially in 1970, the four-engine 747 uses a two-deck configuration. A typical three-class layout accommodates 416 passengers, while a two-class layout accommodates a maximum of 524 passengers.
offs and landings during the year, and have no registered violations of YVR’s noise abatement procedures. Winners of the inaugural YVR Fly Quiet Awards for 2005: • Propeller and Rotary Wing: Air Canada Jazz, operating the BombardierDeHavilland Dash-8 • Narrow-body Jet: Mexicana, operating the Airbus A319 • Wide-body Jet: Korean Air, operating the Boeing 747 and 777.
Spirit Bears Blaze A Trail Into YVR f you’ve visited YVR recently, you may have noticed a new addition to the airport’s art collection. From May through October 2006, travellers at YVR can catch a glimpse of four “Spirit Bears” or Kermode Bears, as envisioned by local artists. It’s all part of “Spirit Bears in the City,” a fundraiser in support of The British Columbia Lions Society’s Easter Seal Operations and the Canucks for Kids Fund. Life-sized bear sculptures have been painted or styled by artists—some with a definite whimsical bent—and are on display throughout the province. Kermode Bears, which are native to B.C.’s northern forests, have a dis-
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tinctive white colouring and embody the West Coast of the province. The exhibit will conclude with the “Spirit Bear Auction,” when a select group of bears will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at a gala dinner; the remaining bears will be auctioned online. Funds raised will be used to continue the Society’s programs and services such as Easter Seal Camps, Easter Seal Houses, Easter Seal Buses and the Lions Laser Skin Care Centre and helipad at Vancouver Hospital. See the bears up close at: Domestic Terminal, post-security, Pier C—Geoffrey E. Hacker’s The Spirit of Northern B.C. (spon-
sored by the Northwest Corridor Development Corporation) South Terminal—Steve Smith’s West Coast Bear (sponsored by West Coast Resorts) International Terminal, Level 3, near the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel — XWA-LACKTUN’s Look at Me! (sponsored by Holland America Line) International Terminal, Level 3, near the Haida Gwaii—Dwayne Simeon’s My Land (sponsored by Vancouver International Airport Authority). For more information on the program and to see a map of Spirit Bear locations in the province, visit www.spiritbearsinthecity.com.
Steve Smith’s West Coast Bear located in the South Terminal.
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Upcoming EVENTS July 14 DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT 3RD ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AND SILENT AUCTION Eaglequest Coyote Creek Golf Course, 7778 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. $115 fee includes tournament entry and dinner. Items to be auctioned off include a seven-night Air Canada Vacations allinclusive package for two at Platinum Club Princess Resort Spa and Casino along with golf at Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Other vacation packages include trips to Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean. Funds raised are used to take 125 special needs children to Disneyland for a day. For more information call (604) 241-0067 or visit www.dreamstakeflight.ca and click on “fundraising.”
October 4 – 7 BRITISH COLUMBIA AVIATION COUNCIL: “PREPARING FOR THE WORLD’S ARRIVAL IN 2010” River Rock Casino and Resort, Richmond, B.C. This year’s conference will focus on aircraft and passenger growth leading up to the 2010 Olympics. Panels and keynote speakers will focus on three areas: airspace, operations and opportunity. BCAC welcomes suggestions for specific topics or speakers. Please send ideas to Coleen Rogers, BCAC conference chair, via e-mail at coleen_rogers@yvr.ca.
November 5 – 7 AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF CANADA: “72ND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND TRADE SHOW” Fairmont Empress Hotel and Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, B.C. The ATAC annual general meeting and trade show attracts delegates from the Canadian air transport industry along with various government agencies, manufacturers and suppliers. Visit www.atac.ca or contact Barb Priestley, trade show coordinator, at (613) 261-5121, or via e-mail at barbp@rogers.com for Trade Show 2006 details or to obtain an application.
November 17 BRITISH COLUMBIA AVIATION COUNCIL: “BLACK TIE AND BLUE JEANS BURSARY AUCTION” Vancouver International Airport, International Terminal Building, Departures Level, East Concourse (below the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel) BCAC is seeking auction donations and sponsorships. Funds raised will be awarded to aviation students. For further information, call (604) 278-9330, or e-mail rback.bcac@telus.net.
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer
YVR’s Global Reach: Extending Our Expertise y now many of you know that 2005 was a record year for the Airport Authority, and 2006 is shaping up to be even busier. This year is also proving to be a milestone year for our subsidiary, Vancouver Airport Services (YVRAS). YVRAS is a leading airport manager and developer, with contracts at 18 airports in seven countries, including The Bahamas, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. The company markets the operating experience and leading-edge systems developed at YVR to the world, and has accomplished several key achievements already this year. In January, YVRAS was awarded the contract to manage and develop Nassau International Airport in The Bahamas. Nassau International is the fourth busiest airport in the Caribbean, and handles approximately 3.2-million passengers annually. As part of its contract, YVRAS will manage a US $225-million construction program at the airport. YVRAS also recently added the Larnaka and Pafos International Airports in Cyprus to its portfolio. Vancouver Airport Services, as a member of Hermes Airports Limited, assumed operation of the airports after finalizing 600-million Euro in financing. YVRAS will use the money to do substantial upgrading of the airports over the next four years. Together, Larnaka and Pafos International Airports processed 6.8-million passengers in 2005. The management contract for these airports marks YVRAS’ first foray in the European Union, a major milestone for the company.
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YVRAS has also seen some changes to its management team and structure. On March 31, long-time president and CEO Frank O’Neill stepped down from his role, marking the end of an era for the company, and ushering in new president and CEO George Casey. George had previously held senior industry positions, including president, with Airport Group International, a private-sector airport management and development group based in California. We are very pleased to have him as part of the YVRAS team. Shortly after George’s appointment, Coleen Rogers, a YVRAS employee since 2004, was promoted to vice president, operations for the company. Coleen brings more than 30 years of experience to the role, which will be invaluable as she oversees operations at 18 airports around the world. Finally, in March, the Airport Authority was able to increase ownership of YVRAS to 100 per cent from 57.3 per cent by acquiring the company’s remaining common and preferred shares from CDC Airport Investments, a subsidiary of CDC Group PLC, a U.K. public company. Considering the major players in the global airport management business, we should all be proud that YVRAS, a subsidiary of Vancouver International Airport Authority, has grown to become a leading global airport management and development company. It’s a testament to everyone on the YVRAS team, and to the leading-edge management practices developed at YVR and now utilized around the world.
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Going The Distance: Meet Dawn Coates, Marquise’s Lost and Found Coordinator ver lost something while travelling? If so, you are not alone. Each year, thousands of items are turned in to YVR’s Lost and Found. For the past year, Dawn Coates has been busy as a Lost and Found coordinator at the International Terminal’s Customer Service Counter on Departures Level 3. As a Lost and Found coordinator, Dawn’s goal is to reunite passengers with their lost items. The job entails answering enquiries, maintaining a computerized database, and even dabbling in some detective work. For example, if someone turns in a cell phone, Dawn and the team at Marquise may call a number in the phone’s directory to locate the owner, or search the Internet for international
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phone numbers and addresses. Due to the hard work of Dawn and the Marquise team, about a third of all items are returned to their owners. In addition to the usual assortment of passports, clothing and glasses, the storeroom collection currently contains a few odd items, including a case full of tattoo needles and ink. The variety of items, and the everchanging nature of the job, keeps things interesting. As Dawn said, “every day and everyone is different.” Dawn says she enjoys meeting and talking to people from all walks of life and all nationalities, although dealing with worried passengers can sometimes be a challenge. “Passengers can become very distraught over lost items. Finding some-
thing that was lost can be a joyous experience; however, tact must be used when an item is not retrieved.” After three months, unclaimed items are donated to a recognized local charity. Since June 2004, the Airport Chaplaincy has been distributing unclaimed items to a variety of charities and organizations. Eyewear is donated to an aid organization that provides vision services to developing countries, while unclaimed electronic items may be auctioned off in YVR’s annual United Way fundraiser. We all know how stressful it can be to lose our things and what a relief it is to find them—especially when travelling. A woman recently wrote Dawn a note to express her thanks for helping reconnect her with her purse. “I feel like I have been given the purse all over again,” she wrote. “There are crowds of good people in this world who find things and who then take the trouble to hand in what they pick up. And thus, grateful people get their stuff back. That’s me, a grateful person.” Manager, Sarah Cox, Marquise Customer Services at YVR, says, “Dawn often goes that extra mile. If there is an item to be returned to a passenger, and they live close to her, she thinks nothing of dropping it off personally. What can I tell you? We’re just lucky to have such a conscientious employee!”
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Qantas Offers Low Introductory Fares On New Vancouver-San Francisco Flights J ust in time for the summer travel season, Qantas Airways is adding non-stop flights between Vancouver and San Francisco. The new seasonal flights will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from June 14 to August 13, 2006 and December 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007. “Now, North American travellers who haven’t had a chance to experience Qantas’ award-winning in-flight hospitality to the South Pacific will be able to sample our service,” said Wally R. Mariani, senior executive vice president for Qantas Airways, The Americas and Pacific. “For a limited time, we are offering an unbelievably low fare to make this travel experience even more rewarding and much less expensive than driving.” Flights between Vancouver and San Francisco will be offered for a limited time from $115 one-way Economy and $499 one-way
Business per person, excluding taxes. Round-trip purchase is not required. This exclusive offer must be purchased by June 30, 2006, and is valid for travel on Qantas flights 73 and 74 only. Flight 73 departs San Francisco at 12:15 p.m. and arrives in Vancouver at 2:30 p.m. Flight 74 departs Vancouver at 6:20 p.m. and arrives in San Francisco at 8:40 p.m All Qantas international flights from North America feature complimentary meals, bar service and personal seat-back TV screens in all classes of their Boeing 747-400 aircraft. Passengers earn mileage credit and can redeem awards from Qantas Airways’ frequent flyer program on oneworld alliance partners including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Continental and U.S. Airways. For detailed flight schedules and
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Harmony Airways Launches Coast-To-Coast Network With CanJet Airlines his summer, Vancouver-based Harmony Airways will introduce coast-to-coast service from Vancouver to Halifax, along with various Maritime destinations through its partnership with Halifax-based CanJet Airlines. Beginning June 19, Harmony customers can fly from Vancouver to Toronto and connect onto CanJet flights using one-stop booking and luggage checkthrough. Harmony’s growing list of Canadian destinations include St. John’s, Newfoundland, Deer Lake, Newfoundland, Moncton, New Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia. “We’re excited to partner with CanJet and pair our 17 weekly Vancouver-Toronto flights with eastern Canadian and Maritime destinations,” said Gary
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Need A Mortgage? Royal Bank Mortgage Specialist An airside baggage examination by CBSA officers results in seizure of two suitcases containing 50 kilos of cocaine. ast month, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized 50 kilos of cocaine from two suitcases that arrived at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on a flight from Mexico. CBSA officers were conducting airside baggage examinations when they became suspicious of two suitcases and discovered 45 bricks of cocaine weighing approximately 50 kilos. The drugs were then turned over to the RCMP’s Drug Section for further investigation. “This seizure demonstrates the excellent work our officers do on a daily basis,” said Chris Argue, chief of Airside and Special Enforcement Operations. “Stopping smuggling of illegal drugs at our borders plays a big part in making our communities safer.”
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considered one of the greatest 17th-century painters and the most important in Dutch history. His birth year will be commemorated with an extensive program of exhibitions and events in various cities in Holland. The university city of Leiden, Rembrandt’s birthplace and the city in which he worked and lived during the first 25 years of his life, will host a number of events that will run until January 7, 2007. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam will exhibit all of Rembrandt’s paintings and drawings from their collection until the end of the year. The Rembrandt House Museum, the house in which the master lived and worked for more than 20 years, will host four exhibitions that will include more than 50 paintings, 50 drawings and etchings. For a complete listing of walking tours, exhibitions and events to be staged in various cities in Holland throughout the year, visit www.rembrandt400.com. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offers five weekly non-stop flights to Amsterdam from YVR.
os Cabos has become one of the most popular vacation destinations in Mexico. Already renowned for its sport fishing and scuba diving, dramatic desert, ocean-front golf courses and luxurious spas, moms and dads are now discovering that it is also a great destination for family vacations. The fine resorts of Los Cabos are generally found in three main areas: the towns of Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, and the stretch of pristine beaches and coves in between known as the “corridor.” One of the best hotel values for families is an allinclusive resort and Los Cabos is home to several all-inclusive, fivestar properties that offer extensive children’s programs. The 333-room Crowne Plaza Los Cabos - Grand Faro All Inclusive Beach Resort offers supervised activities for children ranging in age from four to 11-plus. For rates and reservations call (866) 365-6932 or visit www.cploscabos.com. The all-suite Dreams Los Cabos Resort and Spa boasts 308 oceanview suites and offers daily science, nature, and exploration programs
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including weekly campout adventures where children can sleep in tents on the beach. For rates and reservations call (866) 2 DREAMS or visit www.dreamsloscabos.com. The Melia Cabo Real AllInclusive Beach & Golf Resort is a 302-room property that features special activities for children ranging in age from four to 12. A free shuttle to downtown Cabo San Lucas is also available thrice-daily. For rates and reservations call (888) 33-MELIA or visit www.meliacaboreal.solmelia.com. The 395-room Presidente InterContinental All Inclusive Los Cabos Resort is located in an ecological area offering bird watching, ATV tours, horseback riding and a cactus nursery all within a half-mile distance from the hotel. For rates and reservations, call (888) IC- HOTELS or visit www.intercontinental.com/sanjosedelcabo. The Royal Solaris Los Cabos Resort and Spa offers comprehensive adult and children’s activities including scuba-diving demonstrations, pool games, bicycle tours, and Latin-style dance and cooking classes. Their “Very Important Kids Club” provides an array of supervised programs for children aged four to 11. For rates and reservations call (800) 368-9779 or visit www.clubsolaris.com.
El Arco de Cabo San Lucas is a distinctive rock formation at the southern tip of Cabos San Lucas. Many claim that it looks like a Triceratop taking a drink of water.
Los Cabos, Mexico, is easy to visit, with many flights arriving and departing daily at Los Cabos International Airport at San Jose del Cabo. Convenient connections are available from a number of airlines originating at YVR.
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YVRAS Adds To Its Growing Roster seven-million passengers in 2006. “Managing airports in the European Union represents a major milestone for the company,” said George Casey, president and CEO of YVRAS. “We look forward to applying our operating brand, introducing best practices and developing world class facilities in Cyprus. Our team has been in placed for a number of months to ensure a smooth transition.” YVRAS is a major premier global airport manager, operator and developer with contracts at 18 airports in seven countries, including The Bahamas, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
ancouver Airport Services (YVRAS) has assumed operations of two airports in Cyprus, the first two European Union airports in the company’s growing roster. YVRAS, as a member of Hermes Airports Limited, assumed operations of the Larnaka and Pafos airports after finalizing an $854-million (600million Euro) deal with a European lending syndicate. The proceeds will be used to upgrade the airports over the next four years. All passenger flights to Cyprus may only enter the Republic at either Pafos or Larnaka International Airport and together these airports welcomed nearly
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Mystery Object Found At YVR an you identify the object in this photograph? This wooden stick, 1.2-metres in length with a u-shaped attachment at one end, was found last month at YVR. If you know what it is, or what it’s used for, please contact the Airport Authority at: community_relations@yvr.ca or call (604) 276-6772.
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Delta’s first summer cocktail is the “Mile-High Mojito,” made exclusively for the airline by cocktail company Stirrings. The recipe replicates the taste of the traditional labour-intensive cocktail yet Delta flight attendants shake and serve the Stirrings Mojito Mixer, made with all natural ingredients including cane sugar, mint, key lime juice, Bacardi Rum and a splash of club soda. Delta will also offer the “Mango Kiss,” with Finlandia Mango Fusion Vodka, cranberry apple cocktail and a splash of club soda. A non-alcoholic “Passion Fruit Sparkler” with tropical fruit flavors and club soda also will be available. “We are creating a new and distinctive experience for our customers and these new summer cocktails, including our exclusive Mile-High Mojito, are just the beginning,” said Joan Vincenz, managing director of product marketing for Delta. In addition to the signature cocktail collection, the airline is also refreshing the customer experience with all-leather aircraft cabins, more comfortable seating and a cleaner, brighter cabin. The airline’s BusinessElite product is also being upgraded, with sleeper seats featuring 60” of legroom; a digital, on-demand entertainment system with first-run movie selections, MP3 programming, and a suite of video games; in-seat laptop power outlets and, beginning this August, an exclusive, dining experience created by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein.
Delta’s new Mile-High Mojito summer cocktail.
YVR: Your Airport 2027 hough 2027 may seem like a long way away, growth in air traffic makes planning critical. The Airport Authority’s vision is to remain a premier global gateway, connecting the Asia-Pacific region and the Americas. Earlier this month, the Airport Authority released its draft 20-Year Master Plan entitled YVR: Your Airport 2027. The document is a medium-term roadmap that outlines recommendations for future airport development to accommodate passenger growth, increasing aircraft and cargo traffic, and the needs of YVR’s stakeholders and the travelling public while supporting the airport’s longer-term viability. The report also provides a proposed 2027 Airport Land Use Plan that
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