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Dec 18 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS NAMES LOUIS CHARLES HOOK AS CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

(Los Angeles, California – December 18, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has named Louis Charles Hook as its new Chief Information Officer.Hook will be responsible for LAWA’s Information Technology Division overseeing information systems and telecommunication functions, in addition to establishing internal policies and formulating a

Dec 16 2003, 12:00 AM

MEDIA ADVISORY HISTORICAL FLY-IN TO MARK 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WRIGHT BROTHERS &RSQUO; FIRST FLIGHT; FESTIVAL RECOGNIZES CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will mark 100 years of aviation progress since the Wright Brothers' first controlled, powered flight on Dec. 17, 1903, and Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX's) 75th anniversary with the following commemorative events:

Dec 15 2003, 12:00 AM

CONTROLLERS AUDIT SHOWS AIRPORT AUTHORITY'S ACTIVITIES IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH CITY RULES AND REGULATIONS REPORT OFFERS VALUABLE GUIDANCE FOR CHANGES AT CITY-OWNED AIRPORTS

(Los Angeles, California -- December 15, 2003) Demonstrating a commitment to continually improving airport operations, today Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Interim Executive Director Kim Day thanked City Controller Laura Chick for her required audit of the department.

Dec 08 2003, 12:00 AM

MAYOR JIM HAHN ANNOUNCES $225-MILLION UPGRADE OF TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL AT LAX

(Los Angeles, California - December 8, 2003) Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn today announced a $225-million project to renovate the interior of the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for improved operational efficiency and enhanced customer satisfaction. Nearly 40 percent of the estimated cost is allocated to security and safety upgrades.

Dec 04 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS APPOINTS KATHY VAN NESS MANAGER OF FINANCIAL PLANNING DIVISION

(Los Angeles, California - December 4, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced the appointment of Kathy Van Ness as the Financial Manager II of its Financial Planning Division.Van Ness will be responsible for managing the Los Angeles City department's operating budget and the Financial System Section (FAMIS/SAP) for LAWA's four airports: Los Angeles International (LAX), Ontario International (ONT), Van Nuys (VNY) and Palmdale Regional (PMD).

Nov 21 2003, 12:00 AM

LAX EXPECTS 775,000 PASSENGERS DURING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY; OFFERS TRAVEL TIPS TO EASE JOURNEY

(Los Angeles, California - November 21, 2003) Airlines serving Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are predicting Thanksgiving 2003 will see nearly 775,000 travelers passing through the airport from Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, November 30

Nov 07 2003, 12:00 AM

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR LAX MASTER PLAN ENDS

(Los Angeles, California -- November 7, 2003) The public review period for the Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (SDEIS/EIR) for the proposed Los Angeles International (LAX) Master Plan concluded today.

Nov 04 2003, 12:00 AM

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California -- November 4, 2003) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners has awarded Professional Building Contractors, Inc. (PBC) of El Segundo, California, a contract for residential soundproofing near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The $1,094,800.00 contract will cover sound-insulation modifications on 91 dwelling units located within the noise-impacted area in Los Angeles City Council District 11.

Oct 31 2003, 12:00 AM

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR LAX MASTER PLAN TO END NOVEMBER 7

(Los Angeles, California -- October 31, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports issued a reminder that the public review period for the Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (SDEIS/EIR) for the proposed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan will conclude Friday, November 7, 2003.

Oct 27 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT PROVIDES UPDATE ON CURRENT FLIGHT OPERATIONS 6:00 A.M. PST -- MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003

At 6::00 am PST on Monday, October 27, 2003, officials at Los Angeles World Airports advise travelers to check with their airlines before going to the airport for flights to and from Los Angeles International (LAX) and Ontario International Airports (ONT). A number of flights to and from Southland airports may experience delays or cancellations.

Oct 27 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT ISSUES UPDATE ON CURRENT FLIGHT OPERATIONS 2:00 PM PST -- MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003

At 2:00 p.m. PST, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials report that the airport remains open and fully operational. However, the airport is still experiencing flight delays and cancellations due to the continued disruption of a regional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) radar facility north of San Diego that controls all flights into and out of Southern California's various airports.

Oct 27 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT EXPECTS AIR TRAVEL TO BEGIN RETURNING TO NORMAL ON TUESDAY; ISSUES UPDATE ON AIRPORT CONDITIONS 6:00 PM PST -- MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003

Los Angeles World Airports officials expect air travel to begin returning to normal on Tuesday with the announced re-opening early tomorrow morning of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) radar facility north of San Diego that controls all flights into and out of Southern California's airports.