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At Vancouver Airport Authority’s recent Annual Public Meeting, held on May 9, chair of the Board Mary Jordan recognized Larry Berg for his achievements as president and CEO over the last 15 years. As a lasting tribute to Berg’s work to help develop YVR into an award-winning international gateway, Flight Path Park will be enhanced and renamed Larry Berg Park: A Celebration of Flight. Flight Path Park is located along Russ Baker Way at the end of YVR’s South Runway. The park’s new features will include a central plaza, enhanced pathways and an elevated platform for plane-spotting enthusiasts (see a schematic drawing on Page 3). An important community gathering place, the park will also celebrate YVR’s role in connecting people from all over the world with a central globe feature. Upgrades will begin early this summer, with a grand opening slated for Fall 2013.
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Pictured: Members of the Airport Authority’s Airside Operations and Environment teams present winning airlines with their 2013 Fly Quiet Awards.
Vancouver Airport Authority recently announced the winners of its 8th Annual YVR Fly Quiet Awards. The YVR Fly Quiet Awards are presented annually to airlines operating at YVR that have demonstrated the lowest levels of noise within the community during the year. “The YVR Fly Quiet Awards are a testament to the dedication of the airlines in understanding
the importance of and the need to reduce their noise footprint within our community,” said Anne Murray, vice president, community and environmental affairs at Vancouver Airport Authority. “The Airport Authority continues to work with its industry partners and the City of Richmond to ensure that it is the best neighbour possible.”
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Lufthansa begins non-stop Munich to Vancouver route Vancouver Airport Authority recently reached another milestone in its longstanding relationship with Lufthansa, as the airline’s inaugural flight from Munich recently touched down at YVR amidst great fanfare. This new non-stop flight arrives and departs daily using an Airbus A330-300 and lets travellers fly nonstop to the historic and picturesque German city. A primary hub connecting more than 285 destinations, Munich is one of Vancouver’s top 10 European markets for passengers departing and arriving from YVR. It is estimated that the VancouverMunich route will create 131 new jobs and will contribute $8.7-million
dollars to B.C.’s GDP during its initial six-month daily service, while also bringing nearly 15,000 visitors to B.C. The new service will also provide opportunities for local businesses and organizations to directly reach customers, suppliers and investors in Europe. The new Vancouver-Munich route marks Lufthansa’s 30 years of service to YVR and bolsters YVR’s transAtlantic offerings for travellers and businesses. During the summer peak period, YVR’s current European services operate at more than 90 per cent passenger capacity. For more information, visit lufthansa.com.
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