Vancouver Airport

• Man charged with accessing plane at Vancouver airport appears in court

  Okito Wosha made his Richmond court appearance on the phone from the hospital where he is being held under the Mental Health Act and is awaiting a mental health assessment.

  Crime

  May 6
  
• Security breach at YVR as man ‘accessed’ an aircraft near the terminal

  Richmond RCMP said officers responded to a call about a man who slipped through a security gate, made his way onto the runway and accessed an aircraft without authorization.

  Crime

  May 4
  
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• Pilots concerned about air traffic control staffing levels

  Following the deadly crash, pilots have told Global News that the protocols, including those at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), are not always followed in practice.

  Canada

  Mar 25
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• Vancouver airport parkade might never be finished, construction halted 6 years ago

  The parkade was part of a $9 billion expansion plan announced in 2018, but construction was halted in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Economy

  Mar 9
• Air India pilot removed from flight at Vancouver airport before takeoff

  In a statement to the media, Air India said the flight from Vancouver to Delhi experienced a 'last-minute delay,' and an alternate pilot was brought in to operate the flight.

  Canada

  Jan 2
• Minor flight delays at YVR after strong gas smell detected in domestic terminal

  Officials at Vancouver Airport (YVR) confirmed there is a strong gas smell throughout parts of the domestic terminal and Richmond RCMP and Fire and Rescue Services were called in.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2025
• Not horsing around: Vancouver airport is 1st in Canada to feature therapy ponies

  The ponies, Magic and Tinkerbell, are already a massive hit — earning squeals of delight from children and attracting staff and even patrolling RCMP officers.

  Jul 22, 2025
• Suspect charged with hijacking in YVR incident used to be a pilot

  Shaheer Cassim, 39, has been charged with hijacking after being accused of stealing a small plane from the Victoria Flying Club and eventually landing it at YVR.

  Crime

  Jul 17, 2025
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• ‘One in a million situation’: Victoria flying club responds after plane allegedly hijacked

  A man who took control of one of the club's planes then flew it to Vancouver International Airport, forcing them to close their airspace, ground flights and divert nine others.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2025
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• Suspect charged with hijacking in connection with security incident at YVR

  Shaheer Cassim, 39, has been charged with hijacking after allegedly stealing a small plane from the Victoria Flying Club on Tuesday afternoon.

  Crime

  Jul 16, 2025