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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.

Dec 04 2006, 12:00 AM

LAWA RENAMES ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT TO LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND LA/PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT

(Ontario, California – December 4, 2006) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved to rename Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) to LA/Ontario International Airport and LA/Palmdale Regional Airport, respectively.

Nov 14 2006, 12:00 AM

AIRPORT POLICE OFFICERS CATCH THREE ROBBERY SUSPECTS MINUTES BEFORE THEY COMMIT REPEAT CRIME AT LAX PARKING LOT

(Los Angeles, California – November 8, 2006) On Nov. 4, 2006, Los Angeles Airport Police Officers arrested three robbery suspects as they prepared to commit a second robbery of a cashier’s booth in Economy Parking Lot B at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Nov 03 2006, 12:00 AM

STREET AND FREEWAY CLOSURES ANNOUNCED FOR FILM PRODUCTION NEAR LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – November 3, 2006) Airline passengers and airport workers are advised by the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) that there may be some delays getting to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) beginning this Saturday, Nov. 4 due to a major motion picture production near the airport. CalTrans and LADOT have jointly announced revised street and freeway closures for filming that will occur in three periods: