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Oct 01 2009, 12:00 AM

SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE

(Los Angeles, California – September 30, 2009) The September issue of the LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.aero/connectionLAX.aspx. The newsletter provides information and news about Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) passenger services and new air service to the public and the travel-tourism industry.

Sep 24 2009, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS APPROVES NEW COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL STATION AT LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Ontario, California (September 24, 2009) --- The Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Board of Airport Commissioners approved the development of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT). The new station will provide CNG on site for vehicles operated by ONT, airport tenants, commercial fleets traveling on Interstate 10, consumer vehicles, and transit agency and local school district buses.

Sep 23 2009, 12:00 AM

PETALS: NEW FLOWER SHOP OPENS AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – September 23, 2009) Travel retailer Hudson Group opens Petals – a new flower shop – at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) in the passenger meet and greet area of Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) featuring flowers grown in Southern California.

Sep 21 2009, 12:00 AM

AIRPORT COMMISSION APPROVES ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, COMPLIANCE REPORTS FOR BRADLEY WEST PROJECT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – September 21, 2009) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved environmental impact and compliance reports for the reconfiguration of the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The Bradley West Project, as it is known, is one of the improvements included in the LAX Master Plan.

Sep 11 2009, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES CONVERGENCE: LAX EXHIBIT RE-ARRANGES VISUAL AND SOCIAL ARCHITECTURE

(Los Angeles, California – September 11, 2009) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs,announces the opening of two exhibits by Los Angeles-based artist teams at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Terminal 3 on the Lower/Arrivals Level by Baggage Claim, featuring art installations by renowned artists that create a new visual architecture and engage viewers in a dialogue about Los Angeles and our diverse experiences. The exhibits are free and on display through February 14, 2010.

Sep 10 2009, 12:00 AM

PINKBERRY’S FLAVOR OF L.A. LANDS AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – September 10, 2009) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and HMSHost Corporation today celebrated the opening of Pinkberry – a Los Angeles frozen-yogurt favorite – at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). This is the first airport site for Pinkberry and is located in Terminal 1 after passenger security screening.

Sep 09 2009, 12:00 AM

- - TERMINAL ACCESS ADVISORY - - RENOVATION WORK BRINGS PARTIAL CLOSURE TO ARRIVALS LEVEL AT TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL AT LAX

(Los Angeles, California – September 9, 2009) Los AngelesInternationalAirport announced the partial closure of the north side lower arrivals level of the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). The closure is effective September 13 to January 21, 2010, and is due to the scheduled renovation of the “Meet and Greet” area. Travelers will not have access to both the north patio door and the elevators in this area

Aug 27 2009, 12:00 AM

MICHAEL FELDMAN APPOINTED DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AT LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS

(August 27, 2009 – Los Angeles, California) - Michael Feldman is the new Deputy Executive Director for Facilities Management at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

In this position, Feldman is responsible for the activities of the Facilities Planning, Facilities Engineering, Environmental Services, Inspection Services, and Construction and Maintenance divisions.

Aug 24 2009, 12:00 AM

AUGUST ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE

(Los Angeles, California – August 24, 2009) The August issue of the LAX ConnectionE-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.aero/connectionLAX.aspx . The newsletter provides information and news about Los AngelesInternationalAirport(LAX) passenger services and new air service to the public and the travel-tourism industry.

Aug 24 2009, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AMONG NATION'S BEST FOR ON-TIME FLIGHT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PERFORMANCE

(Los Angeles, California – August 24, 2009) Los AngelesInternationalAirport(LAX) ranked second among the nation’s 15 busiest airports in terms of the fewest delays experienced by its passengers on domestic arriving and departing flights, according to statistics released by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT).

Aug 20 2009, 12:00 AM

SUMMER ISSUE OF LAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS E- NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE

(Los Angeles, California – August 19, 2009) The summer issue of the Re: LAX Capital Improvements e-newsletter (formerly LAXpectations) is now available online athttp://www.lawa.org/welcome_LAX.aspx?id=502. The newsletter describes new developments and current status of the multi-billion-dollar capital improvements program at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The current issue has an updated look and highlights:

Aug 18 2009, 12:00 AM

AIRLINES SIGN FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND ONGOING SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH RENTECH AND ASIG FOR RENEWABLE SYNTHETIC DIESEL FUEL TO BE USED IN LAX GROUND SERVICE EQUIPMENT

(Washington -- August 18, 2009) The Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, announced today that eight of its member airlines have signed an unprecedented agreement with Rentech, Inc. and Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG) to purchase up to 1.5 million gallons per year of renewable synthetic diesel fuel (RenDiesel) for use in ground service equipment at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) beginning in late 2012, when Rentech’s plant to produce the fuel is scheduled to go into service.

The initial airline purchasers of RenDiesel are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, UPS Airlines and US Airways, with the potential for adding other airline partners.