MEDIA ADVISORY - Meet the Game-Changer: The First Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Land at YVR
RICHMOND, BC, Feb. 3, 2014 /CNW/ - Join us to welcome the inaugural arrival of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) today: Monday, February 3, 2014. Operated by Japan Airlines (JAL) and inbound from Tokyo's Narita Airport (NRT), this arrival will mark the first time this aircraft of the future lands in British Columbia as a scheduled service.
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Aircraft inaugural to include: · First landing and gate arrival · Ribbon-cutting ceremony · Aircraft tour
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· The Honourable Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business · Seiji Okada, Consul General of Japan in Vancouver · Takayuki Kobayashi, Vice President of Canada, Japan Airlines · Craig Richmond, President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority · Rachelle Ornan, Regional Director, Cabin Experience, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
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Monday, February 3, 2014 |
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| Registration (Required): Security Screening: |
8:30-8:55 a.m. |
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| Aircraft Arrival Photo Opportunity: |
9:45 a.m. |
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| Gate Ceremony Photo Opportunity: |
10:30 a.m. |
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| Aircraft Tour: |
11-11:30 a.m. |
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The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe sculpture International Terminal, Departures (Level 3) Vancouver International Airport
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| RSVP: |
Pre-registration to YVR Media Relation is required due to limited space. Mobile: 604.880.9815 Email: [email protected]
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NOTE: As this event is taking place in the secure area of the terminal, attendees will be required to: · Supply valid government-issued photo identification · Undergo security screening*
*For a complete list of items not permitted through screening, please visit the CATSA website: http://www.catsa.gc.ca/whatcanIbring |
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SOURCE: Vancouver Airport Authority
Mobile: 604.880.9815, Email: [email protected]
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