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
Aug 15 2003, 12:00 AM
MAYOR HAHN ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF KIM DAY AS INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS
Los Angeles -- Mayor Jim Hahn announced his selection of Kim Day as Interim Executive Director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the city department that operates Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and three other airports. Day will succeed Lydia H. Kennard who announced earlier this week she is leaving LAWA to pursue opportunities in the private sector.
Aug 13 2003, 12:00 AM
LYDIA H. KENNARD TO LEAVE LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS THIS FALL; PLANS TO RETURN TO PRIVATE SECTOR AFTER NEARLY A DECADE OF PUBLIC SERVICE
(Los Angeles, California – August 13, 2003) Lydia H. Kennard, executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), has announced her intention to leave her position this fall to consider new opportunities in the private sector after nearly a decade of public service.
Aug 11 2003, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS EXTENDS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
(Los Angeles, California -- August 11, 2003) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today unanimously approved (5-0) an extension of the public review and comment period for the Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact Study/Environmental Impact Report for the LAX Master Plan for a total of 120 days and the scheduling of three additional public hearings.
Aug 08 2003, 12:00 AM
FEDERAL AND LOCAL AGENCIES TO BEGIN NINE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON LAX MASTER PLAN THROUGHOUT REGION
(Los Angeles, California – August 8, 2003) Nine public hearings will begin Monday, August 11, for the public to comment to federal and local officials on the proposed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan and the Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (SDEIS/EIR).
Jul 31 2003, 12:00 AM
THIRD ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORKSHOP FOR LAX MASTER PLAN TO BE HELD
(Los Angeles, California - July 31, 2003) The third Environmental Justice Workshop scheduled to inform minority and low-income communities directly affected by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) about the impacts and benefits of the airport's proposed Master Plan will be held Saturday, August 2, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Inglewood High School main gym, 231 South Grevillea Street, Inglewood.
Jul 31 2003, 12:00 AM
COUNTRY STARS PERFORM FREE CONCERT IN CELEBRATION OF LAX,S 75TH ANNIVERSARY
(Los Angeles, California -- July 31, 2003) As the only airport to have its own hit song, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is hosting a free concert on Wednesday, August 6, 2003, featuring country music stars Susan Raye and Shirley Myers as part of the airport's 75th anniversary celebration. Both recording artists have performed the hit song "L.A. International Airport."
Jul 25 2003, 12:00 AM
SECOND OF THREE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORKSHOPS
(Los Angeles, California – July 25, 2003) The second of three Environmental Justice Workshops scheduled to inform minority and low-income communities directly affected by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) about the impacts and benefits of the airport's proposed Master Plan will be held Saturday, July 26, from 10 am to 1 pm at Lennox Middle School, 11033 Buford Avenue, Lennox.
Jul 25 2003, 12:00 AM
AIR CARGO SYMPOSIUM TO FOCUS ON THE SECURITY ENVIRONMENT
Los Angeles, California -- July 25, 2003) Beginning Monday, July 28, more than 170 representatives from North American airports, airlines, freight forwarders and government security agencies are scheduled to attend the 2003 Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) Air Cargo Symposium on "Air Cargo Opportunities in Today's Economy and the New Security Environment."
Jul 21 2003, 12:00 AM
FIRST OF THREE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORKSHOPS
(Los Angeles, California – July 21, 2003) The first of three Environmental Justice Workshops scheduled to inform minority and low-income communities directly affected by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) about the impacts and benefits of the airport's proposed Master Plan will be held Wednesday, July 23, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Jesse Owens Park Gymnasium
Jul 21 2003, 12:00 AM
WW II TUSKEGEE AIRMEN TO VIEW TUSKEGEE ART EXHIBIT AND MURAL IN TERMINALS 1 AND 3 AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California – July 21, 2003) Approximately 20 members of the Southern California Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen have accepted an invitation by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department to personally view the commemorative Tuskegee Art Exhibit and the Tuskegee Airmen's
