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Feb 12 2008, 12:00 AM

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA TO ANNOUNCE NEW, INCREASED AIR SERVICE BY MAJOR NATIONAL LOW-COST AIRLINE AT NUMBER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AIRPORTS

(Los Angeles, California -- February 12, 2008) JetBlue Airways today announced a major expansion of service in the western United States, with new premium low-fare service at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) plus new intrawest routes from other Southern California regional airports to Austin, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Jose and Seattle -- all beginning this May.

Feb 11 2008, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT FLIGHT CREWS MEND HEARTS THIS VALENTINE'S DAY

Van Nuys, CA, February 11, 2008 – Flight crews and employees at Van Nuys Airport are joining forces to mend hearts this Valentine’s Day by launching a collection drive for children, adults and families who are homeless. Sponsored by Clay Lacy Aviation, the “Caring Counts” collection drive encourages airport employees to donate travel-size personal hygiene items for distribution to local shelters.

Jan 31 2008, 12:00 AM

AIRPORT NORTHSIDE LAND USE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SCHEDULED

(Los Angeles, California – January 31, 2008) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Councilmember Bill Rosendahl have scheduled a community workshop to discuss development of the airport property to the north of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and obtain community input on potential land uses for the area.

Jan 18 2008, 12:00 AM

“LAXPECTATIONS” WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTER KEEP PUBLIC UP-TO-DATE ON CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – January 18, 2008) The latest developments and status of the multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) are now available in the latest issue of the electronic quarterly newsletter, LAXpectations—Better Travel Ahead, found at http://www.lawa.org/lax/laxexpect.cfm.

Jan 18 2008, 12:00 AM

PAULA ADAMS APPOINTED TO HEAD HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

(Los Angeles, California – January 17, 2008) Paula Adams has been appointed Personnel Director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the Los AngelesCity department that owns and operates four Southern California Airports: Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT), LA/Palmdale Regional (PMD) and Van Nuys (VNY).

Dec 21 2007, 12:00 AM

NEARLY TWO MILLION TRAVELERS EXPECTED TO PASS THROUGH LAX, 225,000 THROUGH ONT DURING YEAR-END HOLIDAY SEASON

(Los Angeles, CA – December 20, 2007) Nearly 2 million travelers are expected to pass through Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) during the annual year-end holiday season that begins Friday, Dec. 21, and continues through Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008. This year’s holiday-period total of air travelers is forecast to exceed last year’s comparable period by 3 percent.

At LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT), more than 225,000 passengers are expected this holiday season, an increase of 5 percent over last year.

Dec 17 2007, 12:00 AM

RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING CONTRACT AWARDED FOR WORK NEAR LAX

(Los Angeles, California – December 17, 2007) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to Harry H. Joh Construction, Inc., of Los Angeles for a portion of the LAX Residential Soundproofing Program. The $1,881,000 contract covers sound-insulation modifications on 63 dwelling units consisting of 18 single-family dwellings, one 10-unit apartment, three 3-unit apartments and one 26-unit apartment located in Los Angeles City Council District 8.

Dec 11 2007, 12:00 AM

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA APPLAUDS HISTORIC U.S.–CHINESE VISITOR AGREEMENT TO BOOST CHINESE TOURISM IN THE UNITED STATES

(Los Angeles, California – December 11, 2007) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today applauded the signing of an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) travel policy agreement between the United States and China. This MOU agreement will, for the first time, allow Chinese leisure groups to travel to the U.S. Through this agreement, Los Angeles expects to see a 50 percent increase in travel from China after the first 12 months of the policy’s implementation. This equates to a 55,000 increase in visitors and a $44 million increase in direct visitor spending,

Dec 07 2007, 12:00 AM

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA TO SWEAR-IN LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS POLICE CHIEF, FOUR ASSISTANT CHIEFS

(Los Angeles, California -- December 7, 2007) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa will swear-in today George R. Centeno as chief of police of the Airport Police Division of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Four members of the division’s executive command staff also will be sworn in. The new appointees will be responsible for law enforcement and security at LAWA’s four airports: Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT), LA/Palmdale Regional (PMD) and Van Nuys (VNY) general aviation.

Dec 05 2007, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS APPROVAL OF AEROTERM PACIFIC GATEWAY CARGO CENTER BRINGS MORE JOBS AND CARGO TO THE INLAND EMPIRE REGION

(Ontario, California -- December 5, 2007) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners approved a lease agreement with Aero Ontario RFP, LLP (Aeroterm) on Dec. 3rd to develop and manage an international air cargo center at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT). The lease agreement is subject to final approval by the Los Angeles City Council.

Dec 04 2007, 12:00 AM

RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING CONTRACT AWARDED FOR WORK NEAR LAX

(Los Angeles, California – December 3, 2007) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to the Sam Boo Construction Company of Los Angeles for a portion of the Los AngelesInternationalAirport’s (LAX) Residential Soundproofing Program. The $1,270,500 contract covers sound insulation modifications on 61 dwelling units, 40 condominium units, one 10-unit apartment building and 11 single-family dwellings, all within Los Angeles City Council District 11.

Nov 28 2007, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WELCOMES RETURN OF AIRBUS A380 TO LAX

(Los Angeles, California – November 29, 2007) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa welcomed the return of Airbus’ A380, the world’s largest airliner, to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and proclaimed that the airport’s terminal facilities will be ready for the next generation of aircraft thanks to a billion-dollar modernization initiative, and said critically needed improvements will continue as LAX competes for international flights of new large aircraft in the coming years.