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Mar 21 2005, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS TO UNDERTAKE HISTORIC NOISE STUDIES THAT MAY LEAD TO FUTURE NOISE RESTRICTIONS AT LOS ANGELES AND VAN NUYS AIRPORTS

(Los Angeles, California – March 21, 2005) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a $6,482,085 contract to Harris Miller Miller and Hanson, Inc., of Burlington, Mass., for noise studies at Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys (VNY) Airports. The studies will support efforts to seek restrictions from the federal government on future noise generation and aircraft

Mar 21 2005, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT TO PURCHASE ALTERNATIVE-FUEL AIRFIELD BUSES TO SERVE NEW LARGE AIRCRAFT ARRIVING LATE 2006

(Los Angeles, California – March 21, 2005) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a $4.2-million contract to North American Bus Industries, Inc., for the purchase of six airfield buses with capacity of up to 140 passengers that operate on compressed natural gas (CNG) for use at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Mar 17 2005, 12:00 AM

MEDIA ADVISORY RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR OPENING OF WESTCHESTER SPORTS FIELD PARKING LOT

A sports field parking lot on Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) land was newly paved using entirely volunteer efforts, grassroots fundraising and in-kind donations of labor and materials. At this event, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Cindy Miscikowski, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials, community leaders and the Westchester Playa del Rey Youth Foundation (a non-profit group sponsoring organized sports for kids) will dedicate the parking lot and mark the beginning of this year’s season.

Mar 11 2005, 12:00 AM

ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WINS AIR CARGO EXCELLENCE AWARD

Ontario, California (March 11, 2005) --- Ontario International Airport (ONT) won the “Air Cargo Excellence (ACE)” award for medium size airports in Air Cargo World’s survey of airports nationwide. Air Cargo World is a leading publication in the air cargo industry and presented its first ever ACE awards this year.

Mar 11 2005, 12:00 AM

JETSGO OF CANADA CEASES OPERATIONS; LAX ADVISES PASSENGERS TO MAKE ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS BEFORE ARRIVING AT AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – March 11, 2005) Following an announcement by Jetsgo, a low-fare Canadian airline, that it had ceased operations late Thursday night, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials are advising all passengers who have purchased tickets for Jetsgo flights to contact their travel agency or make alternative arrangements BEFORE arriving at LAX. No Jetsgo staff is expected to

Mar 07 2005, 12:00 AM

ASSOCIATION NAMES LAWA AS EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

Los Angeles, CA March 7, 2005 —The International Right of Way Association (IRWA) Los Angeles Chapter 1 has named Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) as the recipient of its Employer of the Year in the category of large employers in the public and private sector.

Mar 06 2005, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES MASTER PLAN MEETING SCHEDULED MARCH 8 IN SPANISH FOR RESIDENTS OF INGLEWOOD AND LENNOX

Los Angeles, CA March 6, 2005 --- Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will hold a special bilingual public meeting March 8 for the residents of Inglewood and Lennox to discuss the process of how the Los Angeles International Airport’s Master Plan will proceed and how the residents of these communities can participate in the plan.

Mar 03 2005, 12:00 AM

LAWA AND WESTCHESTER STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION KICK OFF COMMUNITY-DRIVEN TREE-PLANTING

(Los Angeles, California – March 3, 2005) In an early Arbor Day celebration, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the Westchester Streetscape Improvement Association (WSIA) today launched the planting of new street trees at a public ceremony. LAWA is implementing the project in response to a request from WSIA as part of the association’s overall streetscape improvement project along Sepulveda Boulevard in Westchester.

Mar 03 2005, 12:00 AM

MULTI-AGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT ENHANCES PUBLIC SAFETY FOR USERS OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION

(Los Angeles, California – March 3, 2005) A multi-agency law enforcement operation conducted this morning at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) resulted in 14 commercial ground transportation vehicles being pulled from service and 19 drivers cited for violations with potential fines averaging $400.

Mar 02 2005, 12:00 AM

LAWA POSTS STRONG FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004

(Los Angeles, California – March 2, 2005) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today released audited financial results for fiscal year 2004 (12 months ending June 30, 2004).LAWA’s total net assets were approximately $2.3 billion as of June 30, 2004, representing an increase of $122.5 million, or 5.6 percent over June 30, 2003. 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.

Feb 25 2005, 12:00 AM

LAX, ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL POST HIGHER JANUARY PASSENGER VOLUMES; LAWA REPORTS FIRST TOTALS FOR PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California -- February 25, 2005) Los Angeles World Airports today announced January 2005 traffic statistics for its three passenger airports with Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) posting solid gains over the same month in 2004 and Palmdale Regional (PMD) reporting its first full month of traffic statistics since the recent resumption of airline service.

Feb 22 2005, 12:00 AM

LAX POLICE CHIEF RECEIVES HIGHEST LEVEL OF EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATION FROM STATE COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING

(Los Angeles, California -- February 22, 2005) Chief of Los Angeles Airport Police Bernard J. Wilson received an Executive Certificate from the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). It is the highest level of certification awarded by the agency to a California police chief or sheriff following completion of rigorous education, training and testing at the law enforcement executive level.