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bridged gates and four remote stand operation
(RSO) gates. The added gates will enable the airport
to support large aircraft including the A380 which
has a wingspan of 260 feet. This expansion will
help YVR meet growing passenger demand, having
welcomed a record 25.9 million passengers in 2018,
better connecting British Columbians and local
businesses to the world, while improving the airport
experience.
"YVR's mandate is to serve our region, connecting
people and products to destinations all around
the world,” says Craig Richmond, President & CEO,
Vancouver Airport Authority. “We are able to deliver
on this thanks to our unique operating model and
by being a connecting hub, which encourages
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