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Sep 15 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS NAMES RALPH MORONES DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

(Los Angeles, California – Sept. 15, 2006) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced the appointment of Ralph Morones as Director of Construction and Maintenance. Morones brings over 33 years of experience with the City of Los Angeles and will lead an organization with over 1,300 employees in 95 job classifications.

Sep 15 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS NAMES KAREN TOZER CONCESSIONS MANAGER

(Los Angeles, California – Sept. 15, 2006) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced the appointment of Karen Tozer as Concessions Manager of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), one of the world’s busiest and most successful airport authorities. Her responsibilities include the oversight and management of all concessions operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). She has served in an interim capacity since March 2005.

Sep 14 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT RECEIVES ALTERNATIVE-FUEL AIRFIELD BUSES ARTICULATED BUS FLEET ARRIVES TO SERVE NEW LARGE AIRCRAFT

(Los Angeles, California – Sept. 14, 2006) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has received 12 higher-capacity airfield buses from North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI), with a capacity of over 100 passengers that operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).

Sep 14 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT RECEIVES ALTERNATIVE-FUEL AIRFIELD BUSES ARTICULATED BUS FLEET ARRIVES TO SERVE NEW LARGE AIRCRAFT

(Los Angeles, California – Sept. 14, 2006) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has received 12 higher-capacity airfield buses from North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI), with a capacity of over 100 passengers that operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).

Sep 13 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER LAUNCHES ON-SITE BAGGAGE CHECK AND AIRLINE BOARDING PASS ISSUANCE SERVICE

Los Angeles, California -- September 13, 2006— The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) today launched an innovative on-site baggage check-in and airline boarding pass issuance service. Convention Center clients may now check-in airline baggage to their domestic destination and receive their airline boarding pass, all while on-site at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Sep 11 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OBSERVES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPT. 11

(Los Angeles, California – September 11, 2006) The public, airport-wide employees and passengers are invited to participate in today's commemoration of the fifth anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Airport officials have planned two events – a "Circle of Unity" and moment of silence beginning at noon, immediately followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at 12:30 p.m.

Sep 09 2006, 12:00 AM

LAX PYLONS RELIT TO COMMEMORATE SEPT. 11

(Los Angeles, CA – September 10, 2006) The landmark series of 26 colorfully lighted pylons at the Century Boulevard entrance to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were relit tonight at 9:01 p.m. to begin the airport's commemoration of Sept. 11, 2001. The timing coincides with the start of 9-11 on the U.S. East Coast. The pylons are programmed red, white and blue and will remain on for 27 hours until midnight Monday, Sept. 11.

Sep 08 2006, 12:00 AM

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER AIRLINE AND BAGGAGE CHECK-IN SERVICE AT VAN NUYS FLYAWAY BUS TERMINAL FOR LAX PASSENGERS

Service To Open Soon at L.A. Convention Center, Union Station and Port of Los Angeles; Combining Airport Check-in and Dedicated Airport Bus Service Is First in U.S.

(Los Angeles, California -- September 8, 2006) Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today announced the start of a revolutionary new service that will increase security and improve the customer experience at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Aug 30 2006, 12:00 AM

BUSY SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON ENDS WITH LABOR DAY WEEKEND

(Los Angeles, California – August 30, 2006) Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) busy summer travel season concludes with the four-day Labor Day weekend. An estimated 810,000 travelers are expected to depart and arrive on flights at LAX from Friday, Sept. 1, through Monday, Sept. 4, an increase of 4 percent over the same Labor Day weekend last year.

Aug 28 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RELEASES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL STATION AT ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Ontario, California (August 28, 2006) --- Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Station at Ontario International Airport (ONT). The proposed station will promote efficient and convenient use of clean fuel for vehicles operated by ONT and its tenants. The public will also have access to the on-airport station which will be close to local streets, highways and freeways, and open 24 hours a day.

Aug 21 2006, 12:00 AM

FIFTH SET OF PUBLIC OUTREACH MEETINGS FOR LAX MASTER PLAN

(Los Angeles, California – August 21, 2006) Two outreach meetings will be held Wednesday, August 23 and Saturday, August 26, 2006, for the public to participate in the LAX Master Plan Specific Plan Amendment Study. This is the fifth set of meetings of a community-based planning process for the modernization of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Aug 21 2006, 12:00 AM

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LAX

(Los Angeles, California - August 21, 2006) 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 $895,070 contract covers sound insulation modifications on 52 dwelling units comprised of one single-family residence, one 9-unit apartment building, six duplexes and 30 condominium units located in Los Angeles City Council District 11.