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Mar 28 2007, 12:00 AM
LAX AND LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS OFFICIALLY ROLL OUT T- MOBILEĀ® HOTSPOT WIRELESS SERVICE IN ALL TERMINALS
(Bellevue, Washington/Los Angeles, California – March 28, 2007) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and T-Mobile HotSpot, the largest carrier grade commercial Wi-Fi network in the United States, today announced completion of the installation of T-Mobile Hotspot service at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT).
Mar 22 2007, 12:00 AM
LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AVIATION SUMMIT
(Ontario, Calif. – March 22, 2007) Highlighting the benefits of aviation to the local economy, LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) is host to the first annual Southern California Aviation Summit being held March 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the airport's historic Terminal 1 building. The summit, organized by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, will highlight the economic benefits of having airports like ONT as a part of the community. Speakers playing a prominent role in aviation will present the opportunities available to aviation-related businesses and international trade.
Mar 19 2007, 12:00 AM
AIRBUS A380 LANDS IN THE CITY OF ANGELS; WORLD'S LARGEST COMMERCIAL AIRLINER TOUCHES DOWN AT LAX DURING FIRST U.S. VISIT
(Los Angeles, California -- March 19, 2007) The world's largest commercial airliner, the 555-seat Airbus A380, landed today in Los Angeles and received a welcome worthy of the movie stars the region is most known for.
Mar 16 2007, 12:00 AM
PUBLIC VIEWING SITE FOR HISTORIC ARRIVAL OF AIRBUS A380 AT LAX ANNOUNCED
(Los Angeles, California – March 16, 2007) In anticipation of several thousand people arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to view the historic landing of the Airbus A380 – the world's largest airliner – airport officials today announced a recommended site adjacent to the airport where the landing may be viewed by the public.
Mar 15 2007, 12:00 AM
UNION STATION FLYAWAY TO LAX OBSERVES FIRST ANNIVERSARY AFTER SUCCESSFULLY SERVICING 250,000 TRAVELERS AND REDUCING CONGESTION
(Los Angeles, California – March 15, 2007) Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) non-stop FlyAway bus service ridership from Union Station to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) exceeded more than 250,000 passengers in its first year of service-more than triple the original projections. City officials lauded the service for its contributions to reducing traffic congestion and vehicle emissions by providing a public transportation solution to getting increasing numbers of travelers from downtown to out-of-town without their private vehicles.
Mar 13 2007, 12:00 AM
LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT POLICE ARREST TWO FOR GRAND THEFT AUTO
(Ontario, Ca – March 13, 2007) Two suspects are in police custody following their arrest on February 17 for grand theft auto by Los Angeles World Airports Police officers assigned to LA/Ontario International Airport, after they were observed in a vehicle traveling approximately 60 mph in a 40 mph zone.
Mar 08 2007, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE SWEARS IN TWO NEW LIEUTENANTS
Los Angeles World Airports Deputy Executive Director of Law Enforcement and Protection Services, James T. Butts Jr. along with Acting Chief Brian A. Walker administered the swearing-in ceremony for the new lieutenants before a group of family, friends and other police officers.
Mar 08 2007, 12:00 AM
LAX'S THEME BUILDING EXTERIOR RENOVATION TO BEGIN; ENCOUNTER RESTAURANT CLOSED DURING PROJECT
(Los Angeles, California – March 8, 2007) The popular, space-aged themed Encounter Restaurant at the top of Los Angeles International Airport's landmark Theme Building will be closed until further notice while renovation to the upper arches is performed. Ground-level offices, the City Deli cafeteria, and the airport's commissary that provides food to the rest of the airport's concessions will remain open. The renovation project is expected to last approximately six months. However, the restaurant is expected to open much sooner.
Mar 02 2007, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GETS HIGH NATIONAL RATING WITH ITS ENERGY-THROUGH-RECYCLING PROGRAM
(Los Angeles, CA – March 2, 2007) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) saved enough energy through recycling in 2004 to power 502 households, according to a report released by the National Resources Defense Council, a nationwide organization dedicated to protecting public health and the environment.
Mar 02 2007, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE SWEARS IN NINETEEN NEW OFFICERS
(Los Angeles, California – March 2, 2007) Nineteen new recruits are joining the ranks of the Los Angeles Airport Police following their graduation from Rio Hondo Police Academy on February 22 in Whittier, Ca.
Mar 02 2007, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE OFFICERS RECOGNIZED FOR SAVING LIFE OF HEART ATTACK VICTIM

(Los Angeles, California – March 2, 2007) Four Los Angeles Airport Police officers are recognized for saving the life of a male traveler at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) February 17.

On February 17, at approximately 12:35 p.m., Los Angeles Airport Police Officers Baquar Syed, James Adrian, Sandra Kimber and Masis Sossikian responded to Terminal 7 near the Transportation Security Administration screening check point for an emergency radio call of an unconscious male traveler who reportedly suffered a heart attack. Officer Adrian responded with a department issued Automated External Defibrillator (AED) while Officer Syed prepared to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). At that time, Centinela First Aid arrived and assisted the officers.

Mar 01 2007, 12:00 AM
AIRPORTSā€™ RECYCLING/SOURCE REDUCTION PROGRAMS EXPECTED TO EXCEED CITY RECYCLING GOALS
(Los Angeles, California – March 1, 2007)  Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), like similar entities throughout the state, currently has very successful recycling and source reduction programs underway.  However, unlike many of the others, it is expected to meet and exceed Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa’s citywide recycling goal of 70 percent by 2015.  In fact, LAWA recently reported that it has already achieved a 61.5 percent reduction rate for 2005—the latest year for which results have been tallied.
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