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Feb 10 2006, 12:00 AM

DAIMLERCHRYSLER HYDROGEN FUEL-CELL VEHICLES ENTER SERVICE AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California -- February 10, 2006) DaimlerChrysler presented officials at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today the keys to five hydrogen fuel-cell powered Mercedes-Benz F-Cell cars to use in its vehicle fleet at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to further the development and experience with this zero-emission vehicle technology.

Jan 31 2006, 12:00 AM

LAX AND ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL POST HIGHER PASSENGER VOLUMES FOR 2005

(Los Angeles, California -- January 31, 2006) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced record international passenger volume at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for 2005, while Ontario International Airport (ONT) set its own record for total passengers.

Jan 23 2006, 12:00 AM

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LAX

(Los Angeles, California – January 23, 2006) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to Professional Building Contractors, El Segundo, for a portion of the LAX Residential Soundproofing Program. The $1,072,800 contract covers sound insulation modifications on 29 single-family residences and one duplex located in South Los Angeles within Council District 8

Jan 23 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT TO EXPAND FLYAWAY BUS SYSTEM TO UNION STATION TO INCREASE CONVENIENCE, EASE TRAFFIC CONGESTION

(Los Angeles, California -- January 23, 2006) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a three-year-agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to establish direct-to-airport bus service from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The action permits Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to start airport bus service in mid-March and is part of LAWA’s ground transportation initiatives to expand its FlyAway bus system in order to improve passenger convenience and reduce traffic congestion.

Jan 23 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT ROSE GARDEN NAMED TO HONOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE BY AIRPORT HISTORIAN ETHEL LUND PATTISON

(Los Angeles, California – January 23, 2006) In recognition of 50 years of service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the City of Los Angeles, the Board of Airport Commissioners today approved the naming of a rose garden adjacent to the Clifton A. Moore Administration Building at LAX after airport tour guide and historian Ethel Lund Pattison, who celebrates 50 years of service at LAX. Pattison has the most years of service of any active employee at LAWA.

Jan 23 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS POSTS STRONG FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005

(Los Angeles, California – January 23, 2006) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today released audited financial results for fiscal year 2005 (12 months ending June 30, 2005).

Jan 20 2006, 12:00 AM

THIRD SEMI-ANNUAL LAX MASTER PLAN STAKEHOLDER FORUM ANNOUNCED

(Los Angeles, California – January 20, 2006) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan Stakeholders are invited to attend a public forum on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Morningside High School Auditorium located at 10500 Yukon Avenue, City of Inglewood.

Jan 18 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL GIVES FINAL APPROVAL TO SETTLEMENT OF LAX MASTER PLAN LAWSUITS

(Los Angeles, California -- January 18, 2006) The Los Angeles City Council today gave final approval to an historic settlement of lawsuits filed against the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan. The settlement was previously approved by the city councils of Culver City, El Segundo and Inglewood; the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; the board of the Alliance for a Regional Solution to Airport Congestion (ARSAC); and the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners.

Dec 21 2005, 12:00 AM

LAX READY TO SERVE 2.9 MILLION HOLIDAY TRAVELERS

(Los Angeles, California - December 21, 2005) Already into the busy holiday travel period that began Saturday, Dec. 17, an estimated 2.9 million travelers will pass through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) through Monday, Jan. 2. Airport officials are forecasting smooth operations as was the case during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period.

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.