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Jul 13 2005, 12:00 AM

MEDIA ADVISORY PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT AND SCENIC AIRLINES “WELCOME TO THE BEECH” COMMUNITY EVENT

Public event to introduce Scenic Airlines’ new faster and smoother aircraft that will now be flying out of Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) to North Las Vegas Airport. The event will feature a live remote by KOST radio station, prizes, refreshments, Scenic roundtrip ticket raffles and a static display of the new 1900 C & D Beechcraft.

Jul 12 2005, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT AWARDED TOP HONOR IN AIRPORT INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT

(Los Angeles, California – July 12, 2005) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has won this year’s Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) Environmental Achievement Award in the large-airport class for constructing the first retail hydrogen-fueling and generation station at an airport. The 10,500-square-foot station, that opened last Oct. 22, incorporates a commercial retail-friendly design, which will pave the way for future retail outlets.

Jul 07 2005, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS INCREASES SECURITY IN WAKE OF LONDON ATTACKS

(Los Angeles, California – July 7, 2005) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) stepped up security at its four airports in Southern California following the terrorist attacks in London early today. Airport Police in coordination with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), local law enforcement officials and air carriers implemented a number of additional security measures.

Jun 30 2005, 12:00 AM

FOURTH OF JULY PASSENGER TRAVEL EXPECTED TO INCREASE AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AND ONTARIO AIRPORTS AIRPORT OFFICIALS REMIND PASSENGERS NOT TO BRING FIREWORKS

(Los Angeles, California – June 29, 2005) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) expects to serve 840,000 travelers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Friday, July 1, through Monday, July 4, an increase of 5 percent over the comparable holiday period last year.

Jun 28 2005, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH GUANGZHOU BAI YUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – June 28, 2005) Officials at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the Guangdong Airport Management Corporation of Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China, have announced a sister-airport agreement. The agreement calls for the exchange of information regarding new developments in air traffic and airport operations.

Jun 24 2005, 12:00 AM

LAX POLICE CHIEF BERNARD J. WILSON ANNOUNCES PLANS TO RETIRE FROM CITY SERVICE

(Los Angeles, California – June 24, 2005) Chief of Los Angeles Airport Police Bernard J. Wilson today announced plans to retire from City service and pursue new opportunities."A number of decision points have come my way over the last few months, each of them leading to major opportunities," the chief said in a memo to colleagues. "After reflecting on those opportunities, I have decided to retire from City service and embark on the next phase of my life."

Jun 13 2005, 12:00 AM

OPERATIONS NORMAL AT LAX FOLLOWING REGIONAL JET INCIDENT SUNDAY NIGHT

(Los Angeles, California June 13, 2005) -- A United Express regional jet operated by Skywest Airlines landed with a nose gear malfunction Sunday night at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There were no injuries to the 17 passengers and crew. The plane, a Canadair 200 LR Regional Jet, sustained only minimal damage to its nose gear.

Jun 03 2005, 12:00 AM

LAXCEPTIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM RECOGNIZES STUDENTS WHO “FLY HIGH”

(Los Angeles, California – June 3, 2005) There are more than just airplanes soaring over Inglewood, Westchester and El Segundo. There are also plenty of students in airport-area schools whose achievements have them flying high.

May 26 2005, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AND ONTARIO AIRPORTS FORECAST BUSY SUMMER FOR TRAVELERS STARTING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND; AIRPORTS OFFER NEW TRAVEL TIPS

(Los Angeles, California -- May 26, 2005) Led by record international travel, approximately 18.5 million passengers are expected to pass through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this summer. That is an increase of about one million passengers or six percent over the same period last year.

May 24 2005, 12:00 AM

LAWA SPONSORS AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, GIVING HUNDREDS OF ATHLETES CHANCE TO SHOW THEIR SKILLS

(Los Angeles, California – May 24, 2005) With the NBA playoffs kicking into high gear, get ready to watch some of tomorrow’s superstars show off their basketball skills at the LAX Classic Basketball Tournament during this Memorial Day weekend.

May 20 2005, 12:00 AM

FAA PUBLISHES RECORD OF DECISION ON IMPROVEMENT PROPOSALS AT LAX

LOS ANGELES – The U. S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today approved an alternative for proposed improvements at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that will enhance the airport and airfield’s

May 16 2005, 12:00 AM

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LAX

(Los Angeles, California – May 16, 2005) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded AMD Construction Group of Orange, California, a contract for residential soundproofing. The contract, totaling $908.000, will cover sound-insulation modifications on a total of 48 single and multi-family residences located within the noise-impacted area of Council District 11.