Sep 21 2016, 12:00 AM
LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES AMONG 11 PRIME CONTRACTORS CHOSEN TO PROVIDE UP TO $259 MILLION IN SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LAWA’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
(Los Angeles, California – September 21, 2016) Five small, local businesses are among 11 primary contractors that were approved by the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) today to receive seven-year contracts to provide support services for Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) ongoing $14-billion Capital Improvements Program that will transform Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Sep 20 2016, 12:00 AM
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA TO LAUNCH SERVICE BETWEEN LOS ANGELES, MELBOURNE IN 2017
(Los Angeles, California – September 20, 2016) Virgin Australia today announced it will launch service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Melbourne, Australia, on April 4, 2017. The nonstop flights will operate five times a week using Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft, with fares available for sale starting September 21, 2016.
Sep 20 2016, 12:00 AM
MORE THAN 400 PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS ATTEND FIRST-EVER LAX INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FORUM
(Los Angeles, California – September 20, 2016) More than 400 current and potential future contractors attended the first “LAX Connect: IT Industry Forum” conducted by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) this afternoon to help raise awareness of the many opportunities for Information Technology service, software and equipment providers to work with LAWA at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Sep 16 2016, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS OFFICIAL NAMED MEMBER OF FIRST-EVER FAA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DRONES
(Los Angeles, California – September 16, 2016) Los Angeles World Airports Chief Executive Officer Deborah Flint participated in the first meeting of the FAA Drone Advisory Committee, where she was recently named to a new 35-member panel to advise the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones
Sep 15 2016, 12:00 AM
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT RELEASED FOR LAX LANDSIDE ACCESS MODERNIZATION PROGRAM; 45-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW, COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS
(Los Angeles, California —September 15, 2016) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP). This begins a 45-day public review and comment period that ends October 31, 2016.
Sep 14 2016, 12:00 AM
LAX HOSTS FIRST-EVER VETERANS JOB FAIR
(Los Angeles, California – September 14, 2016) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hosted a job fair for veterans to assist 23 LAX employers meet their staffing needs with former military personnel. LAX targeted the veteran community, but the general public was welcomed to attend.
Sep 13 2016, 12:00 AM
ADDITIONAL PARKING PROVIDED FOR LAX VETERANS JOB FAIR ON WEDNESDAY
(Los Angeles, California – September 13, 2016) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is hosting its first Jobs@LAX for Veterans job fair, on Wednesday, September 14, at the LAX Flight Path Learning Center and Museum, located at 6661 West Imperial Highway, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Due to the overwhelming response, and limited parking available at the facility, LAX is providing additional parking on airport property at World Way West with shuttle service.
Sep 13 2016, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE DISCIPLINE SYSTEM FAIR AND IMPARTIAL, APPLIES TO OFFICERS OF ALL RANKS
Two Los Angeles Airport Police Division (APD) officials, who had been on administrative leave pending the outcome of personnel investigations, have resigned.
While the APD is prohibited by law from releasing details of personnel matters, laws which are intended to protect employee privacy rights, the agency can confirm that Brian Walker resigned his position as Assistant Chief of Police.
Sep 12 2016, 12:00 AM
NEW EXHIBITION AT LAX PROVIDES A SURREAL VIEW INTO A DREAMLIKE WORLD
(Los Angeles, California – September 12, 2016) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, announces a new art installation titled Transfiguration by Los Angeles artist Erika Lizée in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Sep 07 2016, 12:00 AM
NORWEGIAN TO LAUNCH FLIGHTS FROM LOS ANGELES TO BARCELONA IN 2017
European low-cost air carrier, Norwegian, today announced it will launch flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Barcelona, Spain, on June 5, 2017. The nonstop flights to Spain will operate twice a week until the end of August 2017, when it will add a third weekly flight.
Sep 06 2016, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING PARTNERSHIP TO TRAIN AIRPORT SERVICE WORKERS IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Airport officials announced today a groundbreaking partnership with Service Employees International Union-United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW) to train hundreds of airport service workers contracted by the airlines, concessionaires, and other tenants to respond effectively during emergencies at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Sep 04 2016, 12:00 AM
FLYAWAY® BUS TO CEASE SANTA MONICA SERVICE MONDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 5; LOW RIDERSHIP CITED
FlyAway® nonstop bus service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Santa Monica will cease operation at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 5. Airport officials cited low ridership averaging 1.3 passengers per trip at a loss of $36.53 per passenger for ending the service.
