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Oct 04 2004, 12:00 AM

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California -- October 4, 2004) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded Karabuild Development and Construction a contract for residential soundproofing near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The contract, totaling $1,557,600, will cover sound-insulation modifications on a total of 55 single and multi-family residences located within the noise-impacted area of Council District 8.

Sep 30 2004, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AND ONTARIO AIRPORTS MAINTAIN UPWARD TREND IN PASSENGER AND CARGO VOLUMES DURING AUGUST

(Los Angeles, California – September 30, 2004) Passenger traffic climbed strongly in August at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and continued its double-digit ascent for year to date.

Total passenger volume increased 8 percent to 5,856,154 passengers for the month, airport officials reported. International passengers increased 9 percent in August, compared with the same month last year.

Sep 27 2004, 12:00 AM

MAYOR HAHN, COUNCILMEMBER MISCIKOWSKI ANNOUNCE ATA&ACUTE;S ENDORSEMENT OF LAX MODERNIZATION PLAN

(Los Angeles, California -- September 27, 2004) Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn, City Councilmember Cindy Miscikowski (District 11) and airport officials today announced the endorsement by the Air Transport Association (ATA) of the Consensus Plan for the proposed modernization of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Sep 24 2004, 12:00 AM

NEWLY EXPANDED AND RENOVATED BOB HOPE HOLLYWOOD USO CENTER TO BE RE-DEDICATED AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California -- September 24, 2004) The Bob Hope Hollywood USO (United Service Organizations) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be re-dedicated today after undergoing a recent $513,000 expansion that tripled its size to 3,600 square feet, and included extensive interior renovation and new furnishings.

Sep 24 2004, 12:00 AM

MAYOR HAHN, COUNCILMEMBER MISCIKOWSKI RELEASE RESULTS OF RAND SECURITY STUDY OF LAX FASTER CHECK-IN, IMPROVED SCREENING ARE RECOMMENDED FOR SHORT-TERM IMPROVEMENTS

(Los Angeles, California -- September 24, 2004) Mayor Jim Hahn and City Councilmember Cindy Miscikowski today announced the results of the first phase of a study by the RAND Corporation on improving airport security and reducing the impact of a potential terrorist attack at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Sep 22 2004, 12:00 AM

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND CITY COUNCIL SET HEARINGS ON LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN

(Los Angeles, California - Sept. 22, 2004) Los Angeles City Council Committees and City Council have scheduled dates to hear Los Angeles World Airports' proposal for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan Program.

Sep 22 2004, 12:00 AM

ADDENDUM TO FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT RELEASED FOR LAX MASTER PLAN

(Los Angeles, California - Sept. 22, 2004) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today released the Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the modernization of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

The Addendum to the Final EIR consists of an introduction (Chapter 1) as well as the following technical components: Additional Discussion of Environmental Consequences relative to the Relocation Plan/Property Acquisition, Environmental Justice, and Air Quality

Sep 08 2004, 12:00 AM

--MEDIA ADVISORY-- LAX REMEMBRANCE EVENT SET FOR SEPT. 9

Circle of Unity at LAX with a moment of silence at the landmark Theme Building. The public, airport employees and passengers are invited to form a silent human "Circle of Unity" around the memorial art piece located in the lobby of the LAX Theme Building -- recreating the one held Sept. 14, 2001, the first full day of flight activity after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Officials at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will commemorate the third anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, with a "Circle of Unity" ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Sep 08 2004, 12:00 AM

LAX TO HOLD SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE EVENT FOR PUBLIC

Circle of Unity at LAX with a moment of silence at the landmark Theme Building. The public, airport employees and passengers are invited to form a silent human "Circle of Unity" around the memorial art piece located in the lobby of the LAX Theme Building -- recreating the one held Sept. 14, 2001, the first full day of flight activity after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

(Los Angeles, California – September 8, 2004) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, with a "Circle of Unity" ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, at the airport's landmark Theme Building in the Central Terminal Area.

LAX was tragically linked to the terrorist attacks on our nation, as three of the four hijacked flights were bound for LAX.

Sep 07 2004, 12:00 AM

LAWA DECLARES SEPTEMBER FILM FRIENDLY AWARENESS MONTH

(Los Angeles, CA - September 7, 2004) -- The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners and the staff of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today declared September 2004 as "Los Angeles World Airports Film Friendly Awareness Month,' noting that on-going film production at the City's airports creates good jobs and economic benefits for the entire region.

Sep 07 2004, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS ELECTS OFFICERS

(Los Angeles, CA - September 7, 2004) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) today elected Cheryl K. Petersen as its president and W. Jerome Stanley as vice president.

Petersen, who has served on the commission since September 2000, most recently was BOAC vice president.

Sep 04 2004, 12:00 AM

OPERATIONS RETURNING TO NORMAL AT LAX FOLLOWING TWO INCIDENTS

(Los Angeles, California, September 4, 2004) -- Los Angeles International Airport returned to normal Saturday after two unrelated incidents resulted in four of the nine passenger terminals being closed and vehicle traffic restricted for about three hours. Neither incident was terrorism-related.