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Mar 27 2008, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT INVITES PUBLIC TO AVIATION WEEK EVENTS IN APRIL

(Van Nuys, CA)- Marking its 80^th birthday in 2008 as a leader in aviation, business and community service, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) invites the San Fernando Valley community and beyond to entertaining and educational Aviation Week events in late April, culminating with a Community Day on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mar 26 2008, 12:00 AM

ISSUES CONFERENCE TO SHED LIGHT ON CHALLENGES FACING GENERAL AVIATION INDUSTRY

VAN NUYS, Calif. and ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26 – With the emergence of new environmentally friendly aviation initiatives, rising fuel prices, and the restructuring of funding for the entire U.S. aviation system, airport operators, aircraft manufacturers, and leaders in corporate and private aviation have a lot to pay attention to right now.

Mar 25 2008, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RE-LAUNCHES ONLINE LAX CONNECTION NEWSLETTER

(Los Angeles, California – March 25, 2008) Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) is re-launching its monthly on-line LAX Connection newsletter to inform the general public and the travel and tourism industry about the latest developments at LAX.

Mar 24 2008, 12:00 AM

KOREAN AIR TO LAUNCH NONSTOP SERVICE FROM LOS ANGELES TO BRAZIL

(Los Angeles, California – March 24, 2008) Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today announced that Korean Air will launch new, nonstop service on June 2, 2008, from Los Angeles to São Paulo, Brazil’s economic center. The service between the commercial hubs is a direct result of the Mayor’s 2006 trade mission to Asia and a reflection of his intent to re-establish Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) as one of the world’s great international gateway airports.

Mar 24 2008, 12:00 AM

MICHAEL MOLINA APPOINTED LAWA SENIOR DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

(Los Angeles, California - March 24, 2008) Michael Molina has been appointed Senior Director of Government Affairs for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Announcement of Molina’s appointment was made by LAWA Executive Director Gina Marie Lindsey.

Mar 20 2008, 12:00 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS THE NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF A DRAFT LAX ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

(Los Angeles. California - March 20, 2008) Two public scoping meetings are scheduled by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) during May to discuss the Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX), Specific Plan Amendment Study.

Mar 13 2008, 12:00 AM

EMIRATES CHOOSES LOS ANGELES AS NEW WEST COAST GATEWAY DUBAI-BASED AIRLINE WILL BEGIN NONSTOP SERVICE TO LAX ON SEPT. 1, 2008

(Los Angeles, California – March 13, 2008) Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today announced that Emirates Airline has selected Los Angeles as its new West Coast gateway and will begin daily nonstop service between Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) and Dubai on Sept. 1, 2008.

Mar 03 2008, 12:00 AM

LAX TO PURCHASE 20 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS-FUELED TRANSIT BUSES

(Los Angeles, California – March 3, 2008) Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a contract to purchase 20 compressed natural gas-fueled transit buses to replace similar vehicles in use at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The $7,566,100 contract was awarded to North American Bus Industries of Ontario, Calif.

Mar 03 2008, 12:00 AM

$25-MILLION CONTRACT AWARDED TO DMJM AVIATION FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – March 3, 2008) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a $25-million contract to DMJM Aviation, Inc. of Los Angeles, for program management services to support the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Development Program. The development program includes the Midfield Satellite Concourse, New Large Aircraft gates at the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), and related projects such as taxiways, tunnels, aircraft ramp areas, utility improvements, and other infrastructure repair and replacement projects which need to be performed to enable construction of these major projects to begin.

Feb 29 2008, 12:00 AM

ANTONOVICH UNVEILS NEW PALMDALE FLYER BUS AT ANTELOPE VALLEY BOARD OF TRADE

ANTELOPE VALLEY - To provide San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valley travelers a convenient, reliable and inexpensive alternative to commuting to LAX, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich unveiled a new dedicated express bus service - "the Palmdale Flyer" - at the Antelope Valley Board of Trade Outlook Conference.

Feb 28 2008, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS NAMES JEFF FITCH DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

(Los Angeles, California – February 28, 2008) Jeff Fitch has been appointed to the permanent position of Deputy Executive Director of Operations and Maintenance for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a position he has held on an interim basis since early January.

Feb 25 2008, 12:00 AM

AIRPORT COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACT TO STUDY AIR POLLUTANT EMISSIONS AT LAX

(Los Angeles, California – February 25, 2008) The City of Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a $2.15 million contract for the most comprehensive air monitoring and data analysis program to be undertaken by any airport authority nationwide. The contract, for an Air Quality and Source Apportionment Study at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX), was awarded to Jacobs Consultancy, a nationwide consulting firm with local offices in Cypress, Calif.