Feb 18 2003, 12:00 AM
NOISE MEASURES TO BE STUDIED AT LOS ANGELES AND VAN NUYS AIRPORTS
(Los Angeles, CA – February 18, 2003) In an effort to expand the noise mitigation efforts at Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys (VNY) Airports, the Board of Airport Commissioners today authorized airport staff to move forward with advertising for qualified firms to perform two studies of noise control measures proposed for the two airports.
Feb 18 2003, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZES POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF FORMER SR TECHNICS FACILITY AT PALMDALE AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California - Feb. 18, 2003) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) today approved in concept the purchase of the former SR Technics America, Inc. aircraft maintenance and modification facility at Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Jan 31 2003, 12:00 AM
LOCAL “WINGS” SCREENINGS TO KICK OFF LAX 75TH ANNIVERSARY
(Los Angeles, CA -- January 31, 2003) A yearlong celebration of Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX's) 75th anniversary will kick off March 13 with two local screenings of "Wings," the first film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Jan 31 2003, 12:00 AM
LAX REPORTS 2002 YEAR-END PASSENGER, CARGO VOLUMES; MONTHLY VOLUMES CONTINUE UPWARD TREND FROM SEPTEMBER 11
(Los Angeles, California -- January 31, 2003) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials have released 2002 year-end statistics showing the airport served 56,223,843 passengers and processed 1,962,354 tons of air cargo.
Jan 21 2003, 12:00 AM
LAWA APPROVES CONCESSIONS FOR RENTAL CARS AT LAX
(Los Angeles, CA - January 21, 2003) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved five-year on-airport concessions for 10 rental car companies under a new comprehensive program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Jan 21 2003, 12:00 AM
ANOTHER CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING
(Los Angeles, California -- January 21, 2003) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded Professional Building Contractors, Inc. (PBC), El Segundo, a contract for residential soundproofing near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Jan 13 2003, 12:00 AM
WILLIAM M. SCHOENFELD, RENOWNED LA AIRPORT ARCHITECT, DIES
Los Angeles, CA -- January 13, 2003) William M. Schoenfeld, a former deputy executive of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) who served from 1970 until his retirement in 1994 as its chief architectural, planning and engineering officer, died January 11 at the age of 78 in Huntington Beach, Ca.
Dec 20 2002, 12:00 AM
LAX EXPECTS 2.6 MILLION PASSENGERS TO USE LAX DURING HOLIDAYS CITY OFFICIALS CITE NEW CONVENIENCES; OFFER HELPFUL TRAVEL TIPS
(Los Angeles, California - December 20, 2002) Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials are estimating 2.6 million holiday travelers will pass through the airport between Friday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 5. The daily average of this year's passenger traffic is expected to be about 11 percent greater than last year's, however it remains down an estimated nine percent from the record holiday travel recorded in late Dec. 2000 and early Jan. 2001.
Dec 20 2002, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS, CENTINELA HOSPITAL, PEOPLE ASSISTING THE HOMELESS JOIN TO PROVIDE SPECIAL HOLIDAY FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES
(Los Angeles, California -- December 20, 2002) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), Centinela Hospital, and People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) have joined together to provide a special holiday for 50 homeless children ranging in age from four to 14. Toys and clothing donated by LAWA employees will be given to the families at a party hosted by Centinela Hospital on Friday, Dec. 20.
Dec 19 2002, 12:00 AM
SANTA REMINDS TRAVELERS THAT SECURITY IS EVERYONE’S JOB
(Los Angeles, California - December 19, 2002) Even a busy traveler on a hectic schedule like Santa Claus observes the security rules for passengers traveling through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Dec 18 2002, 12:00 AM
COUNCILWOMAN MISCIKOWSKI RECOGNIZES LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS FOR HIGHEST BOND RATING EVER FOR A U.S. AIRPORT FROM STANDARD & POOR'S
"This is a tremendous accomplishment on the part of all 1,700 LAWA employees who took major steps, and sometimes painful steps, to keep LAX financially stable in the post-Sept. 11 environment," said Miscikowski. "Our City will benefit directly from LAWA's hard work. Due to the new bond rating, the City will save millions of dollars in interest payments on the bonds, thus freeing up more funds for critically needed projects around Los Angeles."
Dec 13 2002, 12:00 AM
CITY OF LOS ANGELES TO IMPLEMENT "TIME, PLACE, MANNER" REGULATIONS ON SOLICITATION AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California -- December 13, 2002) Airport officials will implement and enforce Monday (Dec. 16) the new Los Angeles City ordinance regulating the "time, place and manner" in which people can solicit and immediately receive funds at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The ordinance was approved by the City Council and signed into law by Mayor James K. Hahn on Nov. 5.
