All Vancouver International Airport articles

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    Vancouver Airport in line for major expansion funding

    2024-01-12T14:40:55Z

    The Government of Canada will invest up to C$74.3m at Vancouver International Airport to enable it to handle more cargo.This investment, part of the National Trade Corridors Fund, will be used to expand the airport, improve its facilities and efficiency, and reduce pollution, said a press release.The project will also ...

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    Vancouver International Airport adopts community system to meet airfreight growth

    2022-07-06T09:29:41Z

    Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will implement Kale Info Solutions' Airport Cargo Community System (ACCS) as it looks to meet growing airfreight volumes.A proof of concept of Kale’s ACCS will take place ahead of full implementation of the solution at the airport, which is the second-largest in Canada.The airport hopes the ...

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    Vancouver invests in air cargo

    2022-03-14T12:14:58Z

    Photo: Vancouver Airport AuthorityVancouver International Airport (YVR) is seeking a partner for investment, completion of construction and lease-up of a 300,000 sq ft facility that is set to boost air cargo business.YVR has selected Cushman & Wakefield as its exclusive advisor to secure a partner for the Airport Commerce Centre ...

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    Strike action threatens Vancouver Airport operations

    2022-02-11T11:22:43Z

    Photo: Public Service Alliance of CanadaAir cargo operations could be disrupted at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) following the decision by air fuellers to vote in favour of taking strike action against Swissport Canada.Swissport manages the refuelling of almost all passenger and cargo aircraft at YVR, and Public Service Alliance of ...