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May 07 2003, 12:00 AM

LAX EXHIBITION CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF POWERED FLIGHT

(Los Angeles, California – May 7, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department are marking aviation’s centennial with an exhibit entitled, "LAX Celebrates 100 Years of Powered Flight." Arriving international passengers can view the exhibit, which is located at Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX’s)

May 07 2003, 12:00 AM

MEDIA ADVISORY -- ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ONT) TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY EXERCISE

Ontario International Airport (ONT) will conduct a full-scale exercise of its disaster preparedness plan. The purpose of the exercise is to test the effectiveness of ONT's emergency plan as mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration, provide a realistic training scenario for emergency response personnel, and determine the effectiveness of outside agency capabilities in response to an aircraft emergency.

May 06 2003, 12:00 AM

ASIAN FREIGHT AWARDS PICK LAX AS TOP AIR CARGO AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – May 6, 2003) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the favorite North American air cargo airport of Asian-based importers and exporters who use air freight services, according to Cargonews Asia, sponsors of the 2003 Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards.

May 05 2003, 12:00 AM

MAYOR HAHN TO ANNOUNCE NEWEST ADDITION TO LAPD'S COUNTER-TERRORISM BUREAU AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California -- May 5, 2003) In an effort to continue making Los Angeles the safest city in America, Mayor Jim Hahn announced his latest plan to purchase a new bomb squad robot that will be stationed at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Apr 23 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS APPOINTS NEW MANAGERS FOR RESIDENTIAL ACQUISITION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIVISIONS

(Los Angeles, California - April 23, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has appointed Intissar Durham to head its Project Management Division and Joyce Sloss to head its Residential Acquisition Division.

Apr 14 2003, 12:00 AM

AMERICA’S AIRPORT EXECUTIVES TO MEET IN LOS ANGELES SECURITY, INDUSTRY ECONOMICS AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION WILL BE THEMES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING WHICH ALSO CELEBRATES THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF LAX AND THE CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – April 14 – Protecting the U.S. airport system while preparing for future demand will take center stage when the nation’s airport executives, businesses and suppliers meet at the 75^th Annual American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Conference and Exposition in Los Angeles, California from April 27 through April 30.

Apr 04 2003, 12:00 AM

MAYOR HAHN, U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS DISCUSS MEASURES TO PREVENT TRANSMISSION OF SARS AT LAX

(Los Angeles, California--April 4, 2003) Following advisory alerts announced by health authorities around the world, Mayor Jim Hahn today announced that the City will provide assistance to U.S. Public Health Officials to inform travelers and others about the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS); a respiratory illness that has been reported in Asia, North America and Europe.

Apr 04 2003, 12:00 AM

LAX PUBLIC STATEMENT AND Q&AS ON SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (SARS)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are working with LAX operations staff, the Los Angeles Fire Department (the airport's emergency first responders), and the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services to ensure travelers to/from Asian countries are informed about POSSIBLE exposure to Severe Acure

Mar 25 2003, 12:00 AM

MAYOR HAHN TOURS MASS CASUALTY DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM AT LAX REQUESTS LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS PURCHASE TWO ADDITIONAL UNITS

(Los Angeles, California -- March 25, 2003) Mayor Jim Hahn today toured the mass casualty decontamination system at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The system is specialized equipment used to respond quickly to emergencies involving biological, chemical or other hazardous materials.

Mar 20 2003, 12:00 AM

-- MEDIA ADVISORY -- CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR MARCH 20, 2003, AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California -- March 20, 2003) Prepared statement by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials on operational conditions expected today at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX):

Mar 18 2003, 12:00 AM

LAX TO REQUEST INCREASE IN PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE

(Los Angeles, CA -- March 18, 2003) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved filing a request with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase the passenger facility charge (PFC) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to $4.50 from the current $3, effective June 1, 2003.

Mar 17 2003, 12:00 AM

-- MEDIA STATEMENT -- IN RESPONSE TO THE U.S. HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT'S UPGRADING OF THE NATIONAL THREAT CONDITION LEVEL TO ORANGE

(Los Angeles, California -- March 17, 2003) Prepared statement by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials in response to the U.S. Homeland Security Department's upgrading of the national threat condition level to ORANGE: