YVR Airport & Sea Island Developments Discussion - Page 105

deasine · #**2081** Posted **Dec 10, 2009, 10:42 PM**

Having studied Green Walls before, like Green Roofs, they aren't designed to have tall, expansive, invasive plants to grow on them.

SpongeG · #**2082** Posted **Dec 11, 2009, 2:29 AM**

Open the skies; Opportunities to grow Canada's international air access are neglected in the name of protectionism

The federal government has been reinforcing its commitment to free trade in recent years through new agreements signed around the world. Speaking to business leaders in New York a few weeks ago, Prime Minister Stephen Harper attributed one of the reasons for Canada's relatively strong economic performance to our unwavering commitment to free trade.

Under the surface, however, Canada's commitment to free trade is not entirely unwavering. When it comes to aviation, Canada continues to take a guarded, case-by-case approach to liberalization. As the government works on developing a national tourism strategy, keeping access to Canada open through open aviation should be a key component.

In aviation, the rules that govern air service between two countries are very different from the rules on trade between countries in other industries. For example, a retail business entering Canada just has to set up shop and comply with all our local rules and regulations. In aviation, the rules for how an airline from a foreign country can serve Canada are governed by bilateral agreements between countries. Traditionally, these agreements were very restrictive, limiting flights to particular communities or limiting flights per week, for example.

full article: http://www.kelowna.com/2009/12/10/open-t...-neglected-in-the-name-of-protectionism/

Hot Rod · #**2083** Posted **Dec 12, 2009, 4:57 AM**

I think Vancouver should succeed from Canada. I get sick and tired of the burgeoning city getting the shaft from back east.

I think Vancouver is positioned easily to be the next Singapore if the freaking government of Canada would let it happen or we form our own nation.

vansky · #**2084** Posted **Dec 12, 2009, 5:29 AM**

a nation of 2 million, or maybe a nation of 4 million, without nukes, would be easily defeated by others....but it seats beside a great power, i guess it's fine being independent.

jlousa · #**2085** Posted **Dec 12, 2009, 5:38 AM**

Yup I'm sure Canada would continue using Vancouver as it's main port and Pacific rim airport hub if we separated. The only thing that would happen is Prince Rupert would boom unbelievable and we would wither and collapse. The whole idea is as silly as those advocating Toronto to become a city state not realizing that the only reason it is what it is has to due with the rest of Canada just like us.

Does the fairmont at the airport have a high end restaurant in it? It would be nice to have a nice meal in an airport someday. And no Chillis in Calgary doesn't count.

usog · #**2086** Posted **Dec 12, 2009, 9:10 AM**

Sooo, with the new agreement between Japan and USA, will we we flying to Japan through Seattle in the future?

Delirium · #**2087** Posted **Dec 12, 2009, 2:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by jlousa

Does the fairmont at the airport have a high end restaurant in it? It would be nice to have a nice meal in an airport someday.

absolutely! Globe @ YVR. excellent excellent restaurant. high end but well worth it. i know people that actually make the drive to the airport just to eat there.
some really amazing views of the tarmac, airplane landings and the north shore mountains..

http://www.fairmont.com/vancouverairport/GuestServices/Restaurants/Globeyvr.htm

whatnext · #**2088** Posted **Dec 13, 2009, 1:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by Delirium

absolutely! Globe @ YVR. excellent excellent restaurant. high end but well worth it. i know people that actually make the drive to the airport just to eat there.
some really amazing views of the tarmac, airplane landings and the north shore mountains..

Yes! And now you can enjoy it by taking the Canada Line and avoiding YVR's extortionate parking fees.

cornholio · #**2089** Posted **Dec 13, 2009, 1:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

Yes! And now you can enjoy it by taking the Canada Line and avoiding YVR's extortionate parking fees.

YVR parking pay machines arent hooked up to a network and have no electronic verification....ahhmm, not advocating anything here.

cornholio · #**2090** Posted **Dec 13, 2009, 1:22 AM**

I always thought that they should build a nice big casino past customs. Gouge all the travelers passing through with out them ever having to clear customs and leave the airport. Time will fly by for the travelers which is good, the airport will make money, lots and lots of money from bored and trapped travelers, and most importantly our city and region doesnt have to deal with any of the negative effects of a casino as most of the gamblers arent even residents.

Just always seemed like such a easy cash cow for the airport, and a benfit to many travelers.

Millennium2002 · #**2091** Posted **Dec 13, 2009, 7:09 PM**

Las Vegas does that don't they? =P

Maybe the only issue would be... would it cause problems back home? =S As much as we can pass responsibilities off to others that doesn't sound very fair either.

PaperTiger · #**2092** Posted **Dec 15, 2009, 6:19 PM**

Ha Ha.

Quote:

Richmond, B.C. — The Canadian Press
Published on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 11:52AM EST

Last updated on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 1:00PM EST

An SUV is not meant to fly, but that wasn't the case early Tuesday morning at Vancouver International Airport.

The vehicle practically became airborne as it plowed through the glass doors of the departures terminal, skidding to within a few metres of the check-in line up at the Delta Airlines counter.

No one was hurt but passengers scattered as the SUV curled toward them.

RCMP say a valet driver mistakenly shifted the vehicle into reverse and accelerated backward through the airport doors.

A damage assessment is being prepared and Mounties and airport staff continue to investigate.

They say airport operations were not affected.

Article: The Globe and Mail, Picture: Wikipedia

Yume-sama · #**2093** Posted **Dec 15, 2009, 6:26 PM**

Well, at least it didn't stop operations at the airport. In the USA they'd still be on lockdown, and he'd be in a dark plane on the way to Guantanamo.

trofirhen · #**2094** Posted **Dec 15, 2009, 6:43 PM**

Anybody have any information the proposed new Transborder terminal? When will construction start? What size will the building be? How will it be linked to the present terminal? What will become of the current transborder portion of the existing terminal?

If anyone has any information, plans or design drawings, I'd be really interested if you'd be willing to post them. Thank you

twoNeurons · #**2095** Posted **Dec 15, 2009, 7:13 PM**

The Boeing 787 is in the air!
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10415701-56.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

The 787 is better news for mid-sized cities like Vancouver than the Airbus 380... as it is supposed to open up more direct flights ( as opposed to herding through the hubs ) to smaller cities with more efficiency than a larger plane.

Yume-sama · #**2096** Posted **Dec 15, 2009, 7:26 PM**

This is the plane that I can't wait to fly on

deasine · #**2097** Posted **Dec 15, 2009, 7:55 PM**

Epic fail....

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Crash sends unexpected arrival into Vancouver airport
Updated: Tue Dec. 15 2009 11:03:31
Darcy Wintonyk, ctvbc.ca

Vancouver's International Airport received an unexpected arrival early Tuesday morning after a large SUV crashed into the international terminal and drove more than 50 feet inside.

A valet was behind the wheel of the black SUV when it careened through the automatic sliding glass doors and deep into the U.S. departures area around 5:30 a.m.

In Pictures: SUV crashes into airport

Police say the man appeared unaware the vehicle was in reverse when he hit the gas.

"[He] was parking the vehicle at the curb, backing up against the curb, and hit the gas a little too hard and came shooting through the doors," Staff Sgt. Murray McCaulay told CTV News.

The driver is shaken up but is not injured, he said.
The speeding vehicle knocked out a three-person bench and a small counter before coming to rest beside a Christmas tree near the Delta check-in counter.

The SUV came close to hitting a staff member who was working on the newly-constructed counter. It was to open in two days.

"[He] left the area immediately when he heard the impact of the vehicle coming through the front doors," McCaulay said. "A very close call."

The rest of the terminal was relatively empty, he said.
RCMP and airport cleanup crews are on scene investigating and assessing the damage.

A YVR spokesperson said airport operations and traffic are not affected.
The owner of the vehicle had just checked in for a departure when the accident happened. He provided a statement to police before catching his flight.

Via Darcy Wintonyk of CTVBC

deasine · #**2098** Posted **Dec 15, 2009, 8:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by trofirhen

Anybody have any information the proposed new Transborder terminal? When will construction start? What size will the building be? How will it be linked to the present terminal? What will become of the current transborder portion of the existing terminal?

If anyone has any information, plans or design drawings, I'd be really interested if you'd be willing to post them. Thank you

Your question has been partly answered in the previous page.

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Originally Posted by Mr.Airport

There won't be a new transborder terminal for awhile.
Look for renovations of Pier B and some Cargo facilities in the new year.

Clearly, everything's quite preliminary. The transborder terminal is an extension of the airport eastwards from the Int'l terminal. A new Canada Line station will be built (at the point where there are two tracks). It will be broken up into two phases. Phase 1 is expected to be complete in 2015, phase 2 in 2023. YVR's been expanding quite quickly: you might see these two phases built as one. No, there are no renderings, but the expansion is covered in the 2027 Masterplan.

Refer to plan: http://wwwnew.yvr.ca/en/about/future-planning/YVR-Your-Airport-2027.aspx

MalcolmTucker · #**2099** Posted **Dec 15, 2009, 8:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by deasine

Epic fail....

Via Darcy Wintonyk of CTVBC

No security bollards?

PaperTiger · #**2100** Posted **Dec 15, 2009, 9:24 PM**

I can't believe he made it this far into the terminal! This is more than hit the gas in reverse instead of drive. this is hit the gas in reverse and leave it down until you come to a stop 150 feat away. Crazy.

from CTV