Oct 13 2003, 12:00 AM
NASA SIMULATION SHOWS NEW TAXIWAYS MAY INCREASE SAFETY AT LAX
(Los Angeles, California - October 13, 2003) A new NASA study shows that the addition of proposed center taxiways at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) could improve safety on the airport's runways and taxiways. "The results of the most recent NASA study provides further evidence that the Enhanced Safety and Security Master Plan for LAX will go a long way toward improving airfield safety and thus reducing the possibility of runway incursions," said Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn.
Oct 01 2003, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT AND FLIGHT PATH LEARNING CENTER CELEBRATE LAX"S OCT. 1, 1928, 75TH ANNIVERSARY WITH MUSEUM OPENING AND MAJOR AIRPORT HISTORICAL EXHIBITION
(Los Angeles, California -- October 1, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and non-profit Flight Path Learning Center will celebrate the Oct. 1, 1928, 75th anniversary of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the opening of a major exhibition of airport historical memorabilia during "A Celebration of Flight,"
Sep 24 2003, 12:00 AM
LAX TO REPAVE LOWER/ARRIVAL ROADWAY BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 28; NIGHT LANE CLOSURE PERIODS TO OCCUR UNTIL OCTOBER 23
(Los Angeles, CA -- September 24, 2003) A major roadway repaving project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) over four weeks beginning Sunday, September 28, and concluding Thursday, October 23, will require late-night lane closures partially restricting the flow of traffic using the Lower/Arrival Level roadway.
Sep 23 2003, 12:00 AM
ADDITIONAL FUNDING APPROVED FOR MAYOR HAHN’S OPERATION SECURE PERIMETER PROGRAM AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California – September 23, 2003) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners on Monday, September 22, approved a second amendment to provide an additional $835,000 to Jenkins, Gales & Martinez, Inc. (JGM), to prepare complete construction documents and construction administration services for the “Southwest Perimeter Enhancements” and to provide funding for
Sep 17 2003, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES MAYOR JIM HAHN, ONTARIO MAYOR GARY OVITT PRAISE UNITED AIRLINES FOR LAUNCHING NEW, LOW-COST AIR SERVICE AT ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California -- September 17, 2003) Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn and Ontario Mayor Gary Ovitt praised today's announcement by United Airlines that Ontario International Airport (ONT) will serve as one of the first destinations for the airlines' new Low Cost Operation. Viewed as an essential element of its air service program,
Sep 16 2003, 12:00 AM
ONT TAXIWAY PROJECT COMPLETED EARLY AND UNDER BUDGET
Ontario, California (September 16, 2003) – Ontario International Airport’s (ONT) $20.2 million Taxiway N Westerly Extension Project was completed two weeks ahead of schedule and $1 million under budget. The new taxiway will re-open September 22.
Sep 12 2003, 12:00 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR LAX MASTER PLAN EXTENDED; THREE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED
(Los Angeles, California -- September 12, 2003) The public review period for the Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (SDEIS/EIR) for the proposed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan has been extended an additional 75 days to provide the public a total of 120 days to review the document.
Sep 10 2003, 12:00 AM
LAX TO HOLD SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE EVENT FOR PUBLIC
Los Angeles, California - September 10, 2003) Officials at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) today announced plans to commemorate the second anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, with a "Circle of Unity" ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, at the airport's landmark Theme Building in the Central Terminal Area.
Sep 09 2003, 12:00 AM
LAX DEDICATES SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL ART EXHIBIT AT THEME BUILDING
(Los Angeles, California -- September 9, 2003) To memorialize September 11, 2001, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Cultural Affairs Department officials today unveiled and dedicated a permanent art piece at LAX. The artwork is located in LAX's historical Theme Building, 201 World Way.
Sep 02 2003, 12:00 AM
MAYOR HAHN AND CONGRESSWOMAN ROYBAL-ALLARD ANNOUNCE HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE $256.5 MILLION FOR INSTALLING PERMANENT EXPLOSIVE DETECTION BAGGAGE SCREENING SYSTEMS AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORTS
(Los Angeles, California -- September 2, 2003) Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn and U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard today announced that Mayor Hahn and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have signed a Letter of Intent to reimburse Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
Aug 29 2003, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT EXPECTS 700,000 TRAVELERS OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
(Los Angeles, California -- August 29, 2003) Nearly 700,000 passengers are expected to move through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) over the four-day Labor Day weekend -- mirroring last year's Labor Day travel volume. The busiest days are expected to be Friday, August 29, and Monday, Sept. 1, when airlines are forecasting passenger load factors will be above 90 percent.
Aug 19 2003, 12:00 AM
FAA APPROVES LAX MASTER PLAN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD EXTENSION
(Los Angeles, California -- August 19, 2003) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today notified Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) that it has approved a 75-day extension of the public review and comment period for the Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the Los Angeles International Airport Master Plan for a total of 120 days and the
