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.
Jan 08 2007, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS SETS TONE FOR NEW YEAR WITH ADOPTION OF CODE OF ETHICS
(Los Angeles, California -- January 8, 2007) The Board of Airport Commissioners today unanimously adopted a Code of Ethics for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) -- a first for LAWA and a first for any City of Los Angeles department -- in an effort to further enhance an ethical culture.
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.