Mar 01 2007, 12:00 AM
AIRPORTS’ RECYCLING/SOURCE REDUCTION PROGRAMS EXPECTED TO EXCEED CITY RECYCLING GOALS
(Los Angeles, California – March 1, 2007) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), like similar entities throughout the state, currently has very successful recycling and source reduction programs underway. However, unlike many of the others, it is expected to meet and exceed Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa’s citywide recycling goal of 70 percent by 2015. In fact, LAWA recently reported that it has already achieved a 61.5 percent reduction rate for 2005—the latest year for which results have been tallied.
Feb 27 2007, 12:00 AM
AIRBUS A380’S FIRST FLIGHTS TO U.S. TO INCLUDE LANDING AT LAX QANTAS AIRWAYS BRINGS FIRST AIRBUS A380 FLIGHT TO LAX
(Los Angeles, California – February 27, 2007) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and officials of Airbus and Qantas Airways today announced that the Airbus A380’s first visits to the United States will include a stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The scheduled landing is set to take place on Monday, March 19, 2007.
Feb 26 2007, 12:00 AM
$723.5-MILLION LAX TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL RENOVATION BEGINS; LARGEST INDIVIDUAL PROJECT IN LOS ANGELES CITY HISTORY
(Los Angeles, California – February 26, 2007) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa was joined today by airport and airline officials in a ceremony to break ground on a long-awaited major renovation of the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The $723.5-million project calls for major interior renovations, installation of an in-line checked-baggage security system, and a second boarding gate for new large aircraft.
Feb 20 2007, 12:00 AM
LAWA ISSUES STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO AIRLINES’ DOT CLAIM
The following statement was issued today by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the City agency that operates Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and other local airports, regarding a claim filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation by airlines currently operating at Terminals 1 and 3 at LAX.
Feb 12 2007, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE OFFICERS SAVE LIFE OF A TRAVELER
(Los Angeles, California – February 12, 2007) Four Los Angeles Airport Police officers are recognized for their heroic actions in saving the life of a female traveler at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this January.
Feb 05 2007, 12:00 AM
LA MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA ANNOUNCES MAJOR BREAKTHROUGHS IN DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL AIRPORTS
(Ontario, California – Feb. 5, 2007) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s drive for a regional approach to meeting air travel demand in Southern California took two major steps forward today as he announced the largest expansion of air service in the 84-year history of LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) and the re-opening of LA/Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) to commercial airline jet service this summer.
Feb 02 2007, 12:00 AM
CRIME DOWN 6.4 PERCENT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California - February 2, 2007) Law enforcement officials at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) reported that overall crime in 2006 dropped 6.4 percent compared to 2005. This includes a 24 percent drop in property crime as passenger volume in 2006 of more than 61 million travelers was just under the 2005 level. The total number of crimes reported last year was 2,520, compared to 2,694 in 2005.
Feb 02 2007, 12:00 AM
TWO OF LAX’S FINEST RETIRE AFTER 67 YEARS OF CITY SERVICE
(Los Angeles, California – February 2, 2007) Two of the most well-liked and respected security officers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) recently said goodbye after completing a total of 67 years of City service.
Jan 30 2007, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS REPORTS 2006 TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR LAX AND LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL
(Los Angeles, California - January 29, 2007) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today reported passenger and cargo traffic statistics for 2006 for Los Angeles International (LAX) and LA/Ontario International (ONT) airports.
Jan 22 2007, 12:00 AM
AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS ADOPT "GREEN" BUILDING POLICY STANDARDS
(Los Angeles, California -- January 22, 2007) The Board of Airport Commissioners today adopted a sustainable, "green" building policy that commits Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to incorporate the highest possible Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards in all future construction projects at LAWA’s four airports – Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT), LA/Palmdale Regional (PMD) and Van Nuys (VNY).
Jan 22 2007, 12:00 AM
AIRPORTS’ FILM-FRIENDLY POLICY CONTRIBUTES $590 MILLION, 4,800 JOBS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S ECONOMY
(Los Angeles, California – January 22, 2007) Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) film-friendly policy toward the entertainment industry has contributed $590 million to the region’s economy, while encouraging the industry to use its airport locales and retain production work in Southern California.
Jan 12 2007, 12:00 AM
LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PICKS UP NEW SERVICE TO BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ON WESTERN AIRLINES BEGINNING JANUARY 18
(Ontario, California - January 12, 2007) Travelers using LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) can fly nonstop on Western Airlines to Bellingham, Washington starting Jan. 18. Western will fly a 150-seat Boeing 737-400 aircraft four times a week. The airline will focus on attracting leisure travel from the Seattle area and British Columbia to Ontario.
