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Jun 04 2007, 12:00 AM

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RECOGNIZES LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR PLEDGING TO REMOVE OVER 2,200 POUNDS OF MERCURY

LAX is first U.S. commercial airport to voluntarily reduce mercury through EPA initiative

(Los Angeles, California – June 4, 2007) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today honored Los Angeles World Airports for its commitment to remove over 2,200 pounds of mercury at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as part of the EPA’s National Partnership for Environmental Priorities program.

Jun 04 2007, 12:00 AM

RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING CONTRACT AWARDED FOR WORK NEAR LAX

(Los Angeles, California – June 4, 2007) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to AMD construction Group of the City of Orange for a portion of the Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Residential Soundproofing Program. The $2, 545,400 contract covers sound insulation modifications on a total of 174 dwelling units at 8655 Belford Avenue, a condominium complex known as Madrid Apartments in Westchester.

Jun 04 2007, 12:00 AM

LAX TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL FIVE ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES

(Los Angeles, California – June 4, 2007) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved the purchase of five alternative-fuel vehicles as part of Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA’s) ongoing Alternative-Fuel Vehicles Program.

May 30 2007, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMS GINA MARIE LINDSEY AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS

(Los Angeles, California – May 30, 2007) The Los Angeles City Council today voted unanimously to confirm the appointment of Gina Marie Lindsey as executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)

May 29 2007, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE RECRUITS GRADUATE FROM LAPD ACADEMY CLASS

(Los Angeles, California – May 29, 2007) Four new Los Angeles Airport Police recruits are joining the ranks of the Los Angeles Airport Police following their graduation from the Los Angeles Police Department Academy at Elysian Park on May 25.

May 23 2007, 12:00 AM

UNITED AIRLINES CONTINUES LOW FARES FOR FLIGHTS FROM LA/PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT

(Palmdale, Calif. - May 23, 2007) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and City of Palmdale officials hailed the decision by United Airlines to continue offering low-fare tickets for travel from LA/Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

May 23 2007, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RECEIVES ELEVENTH CONSECUTIVE DIAMOND AWARD IN NINE YEARS FOR EMPLOYEE RIDESHARE PROGRAM

Rideshare Program Saves 1,400 Vehicle Trips, 6.5 Million Commute Miles, 500,000 Gallons of Gasoline and 8 Million Pounds of Air Emissions Annually

(Los Angeles, California – May 23, 2007) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has received its eleventh consecutive Regional Rideshare Diamond Award from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Association (LACMTA/Metro) and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC). This year’s award is for "Most Outstanding Overall Program."

May 22 2007, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AND ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ANTICIPATE ANOTHER BUSY SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON

(Los Angeles, California – May 22, 2007) Los Angeles International and LA/Ontario International Airports (LAX and ONT) expect another busy summer travel season this year. The summer travel season starts this Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day.

May 22 2007, 12:00 AM

LAWA APPOINTS ROBERT GLUCK AIRPORT MANAGER AT LA/PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT

(Palmdale, CA -- May 22, 2007) Robert Gluck has been appointed Airport Manager at LA/Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) where he will manage day-to-day operation of the facility and oversee its growth and development. Prior to his new appointment, Gluck held the position of airport maintenance superintendent at LA/Ontario International Airport since 1997.

May 21 2007, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT TO EXPAND FLYAWAY BUS SYSTEM TO WESTWOOD TO INCREASE TRAVELER CONVENIENCE, EASE TRAFFIC CONGESTION

(Los Angeles, California – May 21, 2007) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a one-year license agreement with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to establish nonstop bus service from Westwood to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The action permits Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to expand its LAX FlyAway airport bus service on Thursday, June 14 to a third service location.

May 21 2007, 12:00 AM

RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR WORK NEAR LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AND VAN NUYS AIRPORTS

(Los Angeles, California – May 21, 2007) Two contracts have been approved by the Board of Airport Commissioners for work to be undertaken in its Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys (VNY) airports residential soundproofing programs. Both contracts were awarded to AMD Construction Group, Inc., of Orange.

May 21 2007, 12:00 AM

FAA ANNOUNCES $38 MILLION GRANTS TO IMPROVE LAX RUNWAY SAFETY AND CUT NOISE IN NEARBY HOMES

(Los Angeles, California – May 21, 2007) Two contracts have been approved by the Board of Airport Commissioners for work to be undertaken in its Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys (VNY) airports residential soundproofing programs. Both contracts were awarded to AMD Construction Group, Inc., of Orange.