Jul 19 2001, 12:00 AM
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LAX
(Los Angeles, California - July 19, 2001) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded two contracts for residential soundproofing near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Both contracts, with a combined value of $1,844,800, were awarded to P.B.C., Inc. of Seattle, WA
Jul 17 2001, 12:00 AM
COMMENT PERIOD FOR LAX MASTER PLAN EXTENDED 60 DAYS; SIX ADDITIONAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD
(Los Angeles, California - July 17, 2001) The public comment period for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan and related Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) will be extended 60 days and six additional public hearings will be held, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials announced.
Jul 13 2001, 12:00 AM
THIRD OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORKSHOPS FOR LAX MASTER PLAN TO BE HELD
(Los Angeles, California - July 13, 2001) The third of six Environmental Justice Workshops scheduled to educate minority and low-income communities about the impacts and benefits of a Draft Master Plan to modernize Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be held Saturday, July 14, between 10 am to 1 pm, at the Jesse Owens Park Gymnasium, 9551 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles.
Jul 11 2001, 12:00 AM
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO BEGIN AIRPORT-WIDE BEVERAGE ONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM
Ontario, California (July 11, 2001) --- Ontario International Airport (ONT), in partnership with Keep California Beautiful (KCB), a non-profit organization that promotes litter reduction and recycling activities throughout the state, will officially kick off its airport-wide beverage container recycling program on July 18, 2001. ONT, the City of Ontario, and KCB will set up booths and distribute recycling information in Terminal 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Jul 10 2001, 12:00 AM
LAWA RECEIVES SEVENTH STRAIGHT FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARD
(Los Angeles, California -- July 10, 2001) The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) a Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
Jun 29 2001, 12:00 AM
LAX EMPLOYEE RECEIVES INGLEWOOD ROTARY HIGHEST HONOR FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
(Inglewood, California -- June 29, 2001) Diana M. Sanchez has made a name for herself in the Inglewood community both professionally and personally. As a principal public relations representative in the Community Relations Division of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Sanchez is responsible for managing programs that benefit the community, such as the Junior and High School Aviation Careers Education (ACE) Academies, LAX Speakers Bureau, and the development of an educational outreach program for students. Personally, she has spent numerous hours volunteering her time and making various contributions to the community.
Jun 29 2001, 12:00 AM
THE GATE ESCAPE INTERNET CYBERPORT AND PRODUCTIVITY CENTER OPENS AT LAX ADDITIONAL OFFERING OF ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA IS UNIQUE IN AIRPORT BUSINESS CENTERS
(Los Angeles, California — June 29, 2001) The Gate Escape, a full-service cyberport and office productivity center, is now open in Terminal 8 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) providing business and entertainment services in high demand by air travelers. Computers in The Gate Escape are connected to a high-speed T1 Internet server allowing Internet connection speeds that are four times faster than Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL).
Jun 28 2001, 12:00 AM
YOUTH TAKE FLIGHT 2001 SUMMER ART ACADEMY TO BRING STUDENTS TOGETHER WITH ARTS, AVIATION, AND COMMUNITY
(Los Angeles, CA - June 28, 2001) One hundred youth from Los Angeles area high schools will cultivate their education and creativity in the "Youth Take Flight 2001: LAX Summer Art Academy," LAX's brand-new Summer Arts Academy at Westchester High School from July 9 to August 17, 2001.
Jun 28 2001, 12:00 AM
JANISSE BECOMES LAWA CONCESSIONS AND PROPERTY EXECUTIVE
(Los Angeles, CA -- June 28, 2001) Los Angeles World Airports has named Richard M. Janisse as its Deputy Executive Director for Properties and Concessions to lead those functions at LAWA's four airports.
"Richard Janisse is joining LAWA with 27 years of experience in the aviation business development arena," said Lydia H. Kennard, executive director of Los Angeles World Airports.
Jun 27 2001, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND FAA TO HOLD SUMMER AVIATION PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
(Los Angeles, California -- June 27, 2001) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Aero Club of California are co-sponsoring this year's Aviation Career Education (ACE) free, week-long educational program for local-area high school students to introduce them to careers in aviation. The program will be held August 6 -10 and is in addition to two Junior ACEACE Academy weeks scheduled in July for middle school students.
Jun 26 2001, 12:00 AM
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LAX
(Los Angeles, California -- June 26, 2001) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded two contracts for residential soundproofing near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). One contract, valued at $1,215,000, was awarded to P.B.C., Inc. of Seattle, WA. The second contract, valued at $1,090,672, was awarded to F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs.
Jun 21 2001, 12:00 AM
LAWA NAMES FRANKLIN STERLING AS CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
(Los Angeles, CA -- June 21, 2001) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has named Franklin M. Sterling, P.E., as Chief Information Officer. Sterling will be responsible for LAWA's Information Technology Division overseeing the information system and telecommunications functions at LAWA's four airports.
"There is no better choice than Franklin Sterling for this critical job," said Lydia H. Kennard, LAWA executive director.
