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For Immediate Release – October 3, 2023 Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) recently announced the winners of the Environmental Achievement Awards. Each year ACI-NA recognizes outstanding achievements in the categories of Environmental Management, Mitigation, Innovative/Special Projects and Outreach/Education/Community Involvement and Environmental Improvement with Limited Resources.  Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) was selected as the …

VICTORIA, BC, Sept. 20, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet, today announced service between Victoria and Las Vegas, reintroducing the airline’s first transborder connection from the island, for the first time since 2017. Beginning February 1, 2024, WestJet will operate non-stop service between Victoria and Las Vegas, twice weekly, as the airline continues to strengthen its investments in Western Canada through increased sun and leisure connections. “WestJet is …

For release August 17, 2023 Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) has confirmed the approval of Kothari Group’s proposal to construct a 129-room hotel on 3.5 acres of commercial zoned land at the Victoria International Airport (YYJ) at the corner of Highway 17 and Beacon Avenue West.    Intended as the Victoria region’s first extended stay hotel, the …

Cathie Ounsted, Chair of the Board of Directors of Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), is pleased to announce today that following a rigorous executive search process, Elizabeth Brown has been appointed President and CEO of VAA, effective September 18, 2023. Ms. Brown is delighted that this new role will allow her to return home to Victoria, …

For release May 25, 2023 Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) welcomed Kenmore Air’s inaugural flight with service between Friday Harbor, WA and Victoria International Airport (YYJ).  The new flights operate utilizing a nine (9) passenger Cessna 208 Caravan. “We are thrilled to welcome our newest airline, Kenmore Air to Victoria. This complementary expansion to their seaplane …