Nov 10 2001, 12:00 AM
-- MEDIA ADVISORY -- AIRPORT POLICE OFFICERS TO CARRY U.S. FLAG THROUGH LAX CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA TO HONOR NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY POLICE COLLEAGUES WHO DIED AT WORLD TRADE CENTER; PART OF CROSS-COUNTRY FLAG RUN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR VICTIMS
Los Angeles International Airport Police Officers will officially carry the U.S. flag through the Central Terminal Area to Dockweiler Beach when the "Flag Across America" cross-country fund-raising run reaches LAX and its terminus at Dockweiler Beach. Airport-wide employees are expected to line the route through the Central Terminal Area. Flag run originated in Boston.
Nov 08 2001, 12:00 AM
OVER 1,050 DISPLACED AVIATION-INDUSTRY WORKERS SEEK JOBS LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS JOB FAIR
(Los Angeles, California -- November 8, 2001) Over 1,050 displaced aviation-industry workers attended today the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Small Business & Job Opportunities Center's "We Care Job Fair." Over 60 employers interviewed candidates and provided information on more than 2,300 job openings.
Nov 07 2001, 12:00 AM
-FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO JOIN OVER 60 LOS ANGELES-AREA JOB RECRUITERS AT LAX JOB FAIR
(Los Angeles, California -- November 7, 2001) Recruiters from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will join Los Angeles County employers at the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Small Business & Job Opportunities Center's "We Care Job Fair" for displaced aviation-industry employees. Information on more than 2,300 job openings, including new FAA positions will be available. The job fair is scheduled for Thursday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Proud Bird Restaurant at 11022 Aviation Boulevard in Los Angeles, adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Nov 02 2001, 12:00 AM
2,300 JOBS AVAILABLE AT "WE CARE JOB FAIR" FOR DISPLACED AVIATION INDUSTRY WORKERS
(Los Angeles, California -- November 1, 2001) Los Angeles County employers with information on more than 2,300 job openings are participating in the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Small Business & Job Opportunities Center's "We Care Job Fair" for displaced aviation-industry employees. The job fair is scheduled for Thursday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Proud Bird Restaurant at 11022 Aviation Boulevard in Los Angeles, adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Nov 02 2001, 12:00 AM
LAX’S SEPULVEDA TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION REQUIRES PARTIAL TRAFFIC LANE CLOSURES ON SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHTS NOVEMBER 4-8 AND 11-15
(Los Angeles, CA - November 2, 2001) Traffic lanes in the Sepulveda Tunnel, adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), will be partially closed at night in both directions from November 4 to 8 and 11 to 15 for construction work.
Oct 29 2001, 12:00 AM
MAYOR HAHN, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PADILLA, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO PROVIDE COMMENT AT LAX MASTER PLAN HEARING REGARDING SAFETY AND SECURITY
(Los Angeles, California -- October 29, 2001) Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn, Los Angeles City Council President Alex Padilla and senior representatives of Los Angeles law enforcement agencies, including Los Angeles Police Chief Bernard Parks, Acting Chief R. Doyle Campbell of the Special Operations Division of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and LAX Airport Police Chief Bernard J. Wilson, are expected to provide comments about security and safety at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at the first of six Master Plan hearings Tuesday night.
Oct 25 2001, 12:00 AM
MEDIA ADVISORY LAFD TO DISPLAY LAX’S MASS CASUALTY DECONTAMINATION UNIT
WHAT: Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion 4 will display the mass casualty decontamination unit stationed at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Firefighters will permit the news media to walk through the system and learn about its capabilities. The system permits LAFD to respond effectively to events requiring decontamination of large numbers of people. Personnel can set up the unit quickly to decontaminate 750 people per hour who have been exposed to hazardous materials, chemical substances, or biological agents. The two-piece unit costs $243,000.
Oct 23 2001, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS REPORTS SEPTEMBER STATISTICS
(Los Angeles, California -- October 23, 2001) Los Angeles World Airports officials today released September passenger and air cargo statistics for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) showing expected significant declines compared with the same month last year. Statistics for operations at Van Nuys (general aviation) and Palmdale Regional Airports also were released.
Oct 23 2001, 12:00 AM
NASA STUDY FINDS VIRTUAL ALTERNATIVES FOR OVERCROWDED RUNWAYS
(Los Angeles, California - October 23, 2001) A unique NASA study released today shows relocating an existing taxiway and using new procedures could improve runway safety at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Oct 19 2001, 12:00 AM
LAX TO RE-OPEN CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA ROADWAYS AND PARKING STRUCTURES TO PRIVATE VEHICLES
(Los Angeles, California -- October 19, 2001) Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn and Los Angeles World Airports officials today announced plans to re-open at 5:00 am on Saturday, October 20, Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX's) Central Terminal Area roadways and parking structures to private vehicles under new security measures.
Oct 09 2001, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS DELEGATES RE-OPENING OF LAX CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA ROADWAYS, PARKING STRUCTURES TO AIRPORTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(Los Angeles, California -- October 9, 2001) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners voted today to invoke the Federal Aviation Administration waiver that allows parking within 300 feet of the passenger terminals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Oct 08 2001, 12:00 AM
MAYOR JIM HAHN CALLS FOR LAX MASTER PLAN ALTERNATIVE BASED ON SAFETY AND SECURITY
(Los Angeles, California -- October 8, 2001) Mayor Jim Hahn today requested the Board of Airport Commissioners develop an alternative to the LAX Master Plan focused on safety and security at the airport.
In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the alternative would consider the impact on the airport, prior public comments, and the testimony and written comments presented during the remaining six public hearings to be held in the coming weeks.
