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Dec 19 2005, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS RATIFY LAX MASTER PLAN LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT

(Los Angeles, California – December 19, 2005) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today agreed to a proposed settlement of lawsuits against the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan.

Dec 19 2005, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS APPROVES $241.7 MILLION CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT SOUTH AIRFIELD RUNWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/20/2005 -- The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a $241,770,114 contract to a joint venture of Tutor-Saliba, Sylmar, Calif., and O&G Industries, Torrington, Conn., to construct the South Airfield Improvement Project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in order to improve airfield safety. This action is contingent on final approvals of the project-level tiered final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and LAX Plan Compliance.

Dec 05 2005, 12:00 AM
AIRPORT BOARD CERTIFIES RUNWAY PROJECT EIR; ASKS CITY COUNCIL TO OK PROJECT FOR SAFETY BENEFITS

(Los Angeles, California –December 5, 2005) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and adopted other related documents for the Southside Airfield Improvement Project (SAIP) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Board’s action further recommends that the Los Angeles City Council approve the project, which would include moving LAX’s southernmost runway approximately 55 feet south to improve safety by providing for a new center taxiway.

Dec 01 2005, 12:00 AM
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA ANNOUNCES HISTORIC SETTLEMENT OF LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN LAWSUITS
(Los Angeles, California -- December 1, 2005) Negotiators for the City of Los Angeles and five plaintiffs in lawsuits against the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan have reached a consensus on the airport’s future, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa announced today.
Nov 22 2005, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT SPOKESPERSONS AVAILABLE FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVEL INTERVIEWS
Media representatives from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be available at terminal curbside to share "Smart Traveler Tips" and travel forecast for the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. Airport officials estimate 1.8 million passengers are expected to come through LAX during the 10-day holiday period Friday, Nov. 18 through Monday, Nov. 28. The busiest travel days are expected to include Wednesday, November 23, and Sunday, November 27.
Nov 18 2005, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS' EMPLOYEES UNITE TO HELP MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE ON SATURDAY, NOV 19TH

LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/18/2005 -- Los Angeles World Airport is excited to volunteer to make a dream come true for Mabel Diaz. Team LAWA -- Los Angeles World Airports' employee volunteer brigade -- is gearing up to participate for the first time in the United We Paint project in Inglewood.

Nov 15 2005, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT EXPECTS 1.8 MILLION PASSENGERS FOR THANKSGIVING

LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/15/2005 -- Travelers this Thanksgiving holiday travel period will experience improved passenger conveniences and services over last year at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), as Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) continues to work with airlines and other government agencies to emphasize everyone's role in ensuring safety and security at its three commercial airports -- LAX, Ontario International (ONT) and Palmdale Regional (PMD).

Nov 14 2005, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT OFFICIALS TO ANNOUNCE THANKSGIVING TRAVEL FORECAST, OFFER TIME-SAVING TIPS
As the holiday season approaches, officials at Los Angeles World Airports, Customs and Border Protection (C&BP), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will conduct a news conference to announce holiday travel forecast for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ontario International Airport (ONT); new developments at LAX and ONT; information on what passengers can bring into the U.S. from overseas; and how to pack and dress appropriately for security screening.
Nov 14 2005, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE CONDUCTS "STING" OPERATION AT LAX TO REDUCE ILLEGAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OPERATORS FOR HOLIDAY SEASON

(Los Angeles, California – November 14, 2005) Airport Police Ground Transportation Enforcement Unit (GTEU) conducted a law enforcement operation this morning at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), resulting in four drivers cited for illegal for-hire violations and their vehicles impounded.

Nov 07 2005, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT ADDS HYDROGEN-FUELED DEMONSTRATION VEHICLE TO ITS ALTERNATIVE-FUEL FLEET

(Los Angeles, California – November 7, 2005) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a participant agreement with Mercedes-Benz USA, its parent-company DaimlerChrysler Corporation, and the U.S. Department of Energy to evaluate the use of a prototype zero-emission passenger vehicle that utilizes a hydrogen-fuel cell drive system (F-cell vehicle) in a real-world setting.

Nov 07 2005, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS ANNOUNCES INTERIM ETHICS OFFICER TO HEAD AGENCY’S NEW ETHICS AND BUSINESS CONDUCT OFFICE

(Los Angeles, California -- November 7, 2005) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced the interim appointment of Barbara Yamamoto as ethics officer to head the agency’s first Office of Ethics and Business Conduct.

Nov 07 2005, 12:00 AM
RAND CORPORATION AWARDED CONTRACT TO RECOMMEND STEPS TO IMPLEMENT SHORT-TERM SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS AT LOS ANGELES AND ONTARIO AIRPORTS

(Los Angeles, California – November 7, 2005) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to the RAND Corporation to develop an Airport Security Immediate Action Plan for Los Angeles International (LAX) and Ontario International Airports (ONT).

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