Dec 11 2007, 12:00 AM
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA APPLAUDS HISTORIC U.S.–CHINESE VISITOR AGREEMENT TO BOOST CHINESE TOURISM IN THE UNITED STATES
(Los Angeles, California – December 11, 2007) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today applauded the signing of an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) travel policy agreement between the United States and China. This MOU agreement will, for the first time, allow Chinese leisure groups to travel to the U.S. Through this agreement, Los Angeles expects to see a 50 percent increase in travel from China after the first 12 months of the policy’s implementation. This equates to a 55,000 increase in visitors and a $44 million increase in direct visitor spending,
Dec 07 2007, 12:00 AM
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA TO SWEAR-IN LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS POLICE CHIEF, FOUR ASSISTANT CHIEFS
(Los Angeles, California -- December 7, 2007) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa will swear-in today George R. Centeno as chief of police of the Airport Police Division of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Four members of the division’s executive command staff also will be sworn in. The new appointees will be responsible for law enforcement and security at LAWA’s four airports: Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT), LA/Palmdale Regional (PMD) and Van Nuys (VNY) general aviation.
Dec 05 2007, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS APPROVAL OF AEROTERM PACIFIC GATEWAY CARGO CENTER BRINGS MORE JOBS AND CARGO TO THE INLAND EMPIRE REGION
(Ontario, California -- December 5, 2007) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners approved a lease agreement with Aero Ontario RFP, LLP (Aeroterm) on Dec. 3rd to develop and manage an international air cargo center at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT). The lease agreement is subject to final approval by the Los Angeles City Council.
Dec 04 2007, 12:00 AM
RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING CONTRACT AWARDED FOR WORK NEAR LAX
(Los Angeles, California – December 3, 2007) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to the Sam Boo Construction Company of Los Angeles for a portion of the Los AngelesInternationalAirport’s (LAX) Residential Soundproofing Program. The $1,270,500 contract covers sound insulation modifications on 61 dwelling units, 40 condominium units, one 10-unit apartment building and 11 single-family dwellings, all within Los Angeles City Council District 11.
Nov 28 2007, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WELCOMES RETURN OF AIRBUS A380 TO LAX
(Los Angeles, California – November 29, 2007) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa welcomed the return of Airbus’ A380, the world’s largest airliner, to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and proclaimed that the airport’s terminal facilities will be ready for the next generation of aircraft thanks to a billion-dollar modernization initiative, and said critically needed improvements will continue as LAX competes for international flights of new large aircraft in the coming years.
Nov 27 2007, 12:00 AM
PUBLIC VIEWING SITES FOR AIRBUS A380 LANDING AT LAX ANNOUNCED
(Los Angeles, California – November 27, 2007) In anticipation of possible lunch-time crowds to view the return of the Airbus A380 super jumbo jet to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this week, airport officials announced recommended sites on airport property where the landing may be viewed by the public.
Nov 26 2007, 12:00 AM
LA/PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT SERVES 10,000TH PASSENGER
LA/Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) officials today welcomed PMD’s 10,000th passenger, Ann Cottrell of Quartz Hill, Calif., on United Airlines Flight 6456 departing from PMD to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 11:48 a.m.
Nov 15 2007, 12:00 AM
THANKSGIVING TRAVEL TO REACH 1.85 MILLION PASSENGERS AT LAX; LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY PASSENGERS TO TOTAL 210,000
(Los Angeles, California – November 15, 2006) Travelers this Thanksgiving holiday using Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will find a reopened Encounter Restaurant, expanded LAX FlyAway service, and new services such as wireless Internet service (Wi-Fi) and electric charging stations in each terminal.
Nov 14 2007, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT OFFICIALS TO PRESENT THANKSGIVING TRAVEL FORECAST, TRAVEL TIPS FROM NEWLY REOPENED ENCOUNTER RESTAURANT AT THEME BUILDING
WHAT: As the holiday season approaches, officials at Los Angeles World Airports, U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( C&BP ), and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will conduct a news conference to announce the holiday travel forecast for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) and LA/Palmdale Regional Airport; discuss new developments at LAX and ONT; provide travel information for arriving and departing international passengers; and how to pack and dress appropriately for security screening.
Nov 10 2007, 12:00 AM
LAWA SCHEDULES MEETINGS TO DISCUSS THREE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS WITH PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS
(Los Angeles, California – November 9, 2007) Los Angeles World Airports will conduct two meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 13 to invite interested companies to participate in three pre-proposal briefings for program management services and for architectural and engineering services.
Nov 07 2007, 12:00 AM
TRAFFIC ADVISORY -- ROADWAY PAVING PROJECT MAY CAUSE DELAYS ENTERING LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Effective October 29 through November 16, LA/Ontario International Airport will undergo a three-week asphalt renovation on Terminal Way. This project will be performed between the hours of 4 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Passengers can expect delays when entering and exiting the terminals. Please allow extra time for arriving at the airport.
Nov 06 2007, 12:00 AM
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR SOUND INSULATION MODIFICATIONS NEAR LAX
(Los Angeles, California – November 5, 2007) The Los Angles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to AMD Construction Group of the City of Orange for a portion of the Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) Residential Soundproofing Program. The $515,900 contract covers sound insulation modifications on 50 dwelling units consisting of 35 condominium units at Manitoba West, three condominiums at Manitoba Manor, 11 condominium units at Villas del Rey, and one condominium unit at CrossCreekVillage – all in Los Angeles City Council District 11.
