Jan 22 2007, 12:00 AM
AIRPORTS’ FILM-FRIENDLY POLICY CONTRIBUTES $590 MILLION, 4,800 JOBS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S ECONOMY
(Los Angeles, California – January 22, 2007) Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) film-friendly policy toward the entertainment industry has contributed $590 million to the region’s economy, while encouraging the industry to use its airport locales and retain production work in Southern California.
Jan 12 2007, 12:00 AM
LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PICKS UP NEW SERVICE TO BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ON WESTERN AIRLINES BEGINNING JANUARY 18
(Ontario, California - January 12, 2007) Travelers using LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) can fly nonstop on Western Airlines to Bellingham, Washington starting Jan. 18. Western will fly a 150-seat Boeing 737-400 aircraft four times a week. The airline will focus on attracting leisure travel from the Seattle area and British Columbia to Ontario.
Jan 08 2007, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS SETS TONE FOR NEW YEAR WITH ADOPTION OF CODE OF ETHICS
(Los Angeles, California -- January 8, 2007) The Board of Airport Commissioners today unanimously adopted a Code of Ethics for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) -- a first for LAWA and a first for any City of Los Angeles department -- in an effort to further enhance an ethical culture.
Jan 08 2007, 12:00 AM
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LAX
(Los Angeles, California – January 8, 2007) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to Professional Building Contractors, Inc., of El Segundo for a portion of the LAX Residential Soundproofing Program. The $1,296,460 contract covers sound insulation modifications on 57 dwelling units comprised of five single-family residences, one nine-unit apartment building, and 43 condominium units located in Los Angeles City Council District 11.
Jan 03 2007, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS POSTS STRONG FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
(Los Angeles, California – January 3, 2007) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today released audited financial results for fiscal year 2006 (12 months ending June 30, 2006).
LAWA increased its total net assets by seven percent to $2.6 billion, an increase of $172.9 million over June 30, 2005. Net assets, the amount by which LAWA’s total assets (which include its buildings, land equipment, cash investments and all receivables) exceed its total liabilities, serve as the key indicator of LAWA’s strong financial position.
Jan 02 2007, 12:00 AM
LYDIA H. KENNARD TO STEP DOWN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS; WILL CONTINUE AS SPECIAL ADVISER TO BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS
(Los Angeles, California -- January 2, 2007) Lydia H. Kennard, executive director of Los Angeles World Airports LAWA), announced she will leave her position at the end of January to become chief executive of a new aviation-related real estate company.
Jan 02 2007, 12:00 AM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA REGARDING LYDIA KENNARD STEPPING DOWN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS
(Los Angeles, California – January 2, 2007) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today made the following statement regarding the resignation of Lydia Kennard as executive director of Los Angeles World Airports.
Dec 22 2006, 12:00 AM
LAX OFFICIALS OFFER "SMART TRAVELER" TIPS FOR HASSLE-FREE HOLIDAY TRAVEL
(Los Angeles, CA – December 22, 2006) More than 1.75 million travelers are expected to pass through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during the year-end holiday season between Friday, Dec. 22 through Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007. Airport officials offer the following "Smart Traveler" tips for a hassle-free trip:
Before arriving at LAX, passengers should remember:
Dec 22 2006, 12:00 AM
MORE THAN 1.75 MILLION TRAVELERS TO PASS THROUGH LAX DURING YEAR-END HOLIDAY SEASON
(Los Angeles, CA – December 22, 2006) More than 1.75 million travelers are expected to pass through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during the annual year-end holiday season that begins Friday, Dec. 22, and continues through Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007.
Dec 06 2006, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE SWEARS IN NINE NEW OFFICERS
(Los Angeles, California – December 6, 2006) Nine recruits are joining the ranks of the Los Angeles Airport Police following their recent graduation from Rio Hondo Police Academy in Whittier.
Dec 04 2006, 12:00 AM
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LAX
(Los Angeles, California – December 4, 2006) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to DAB Construction, Inc., Tarzana, Calif., for a portion of the LAX Residential Soundproofing Program. The contract totaling $795,300 covers sound-insulation modifications on 36 dwelling units comprised of 20 condominium units, one 10-unit apartment, one duplex, and four single-family dwellings located in Los Angeles City Council District 11.
Dec 04 2006, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO PURCHASE 30 ALTERNATIVE-FUEL BUSES AND TRUCKS
(Los Angeles, California – December 4, 2006) The Board of Airport Commissioners today approved the purchase of 30 alternative-fuel buses and trucks for use at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as part of its ongoing commitment to replace existing gasoline-powered vehicles in the airport’s fleet with alternative-fuel vehicles when they reach the end of their useful service life.
