Oct 30 2000, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS SELECTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
(LOS ANGELES – October 30, 2000) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has appointed Paul L. Green to the newly created position of Deputy Executive Director - Chief Operating Officer, effective November 13, 2000. Reporting directly to Executive Director Lydia Kennard, Green will be responsible for the administrative and operational functions of LAWA’s four facilities: Los Angeles International (LAX), Ontario International (ONT), Van Nuys (VNY), and Palmdale Regional (PMD)
Oct 12 2000, 12:00 AM
OLYMPIC WINNING COACH TOMMY LASORDA FIRST TO DONATE LIFE-SAVING HEART DEFIBRILLATOR IN NEW CELEBRITY DONOR PROGRAM AT LOS ANGELES CITY AIRPORTS
(Los Angeles -- October 12, 2000) Tommy Lasorda will join officials from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the American Heart Association, and the non-profit Start-A-Heart at a press conference today to announce the installation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at LAWA’s four airports: Los Angeles International (LAX), Ontario International, Palmdale Regional, and Van Nuys. The press conference is scheduled at 10:00 am at the LAWA Board Room, located at One World Way in LAX.
Oct 03 2000, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS HONORED FOR AIR QUALITY PROGRAM
(LOS ANGELES – October 3, 2000) Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA’s) Air Quality Program has been selected by Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) as winner of its 2000 Environmental Achievement Award for larger airports. LAWA is being honored this week during ACI-NA’s 9th Annual Regional Conference and Exhibition in New York City, October 1-4, 2000.
Sep 30 2000, 12:00 AM
REMINDER -- PARKING RATES AT LAX AND VAN NUYS AIRPORTS TO INCREASE OCTOBER 2; GOALS ARE TO REDUCE CONGESTION AT LAX, INCREASE PARKING AVAILABILITY AT BOTH AIRPORTS
(Los Angeles, California – September 30, 2000) Los Angeles World Airports is reminding the general public that parking rate increases for Los Angeles International Airport ‘s (LAX) Central Terminal Area parking structures and the Van Nuys FlyAway go into effect Monday, October 2.
Sep 12 2000, 12:00 AM
CHERYL PETERSEN APPOINTED AS NEW AIRPORTS COMMISSIONER
(LOS ANGELES – September 12, 2000) The Los Angeles City Council today confirmed Cheryl Petersen, a businesswoman, as the newest member of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners for a term ending June 30, 2002.
Aug 23 2000, 12:00 AM
FIND STAFF FAST WITH CALJOBS WORKSHOP HOSTED BY LAX’S SMALL BUSINESS AND JOB OPPORTUNTIES DIVISION
LOS ANGELES (August 23, 2000)—Los Angeles World Airports Small Business and Job Opportunities Division will host a FREE workshop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to assist local employers with quickly finding staff, on Wednesday, September 20, from 9:00 am –– 11:00 am. Employers will receive information about the CalJOBS program, a free Internet-based staffing tool to assist employers with find qualified individuals for employment. The workshop will take place at LAX’s Administration West building on 7301 World Way West, Room 303.
Aug 22 2000, 12:00 AM
HMSHOST WINS FOOD/BEVERAGE CONTRACT AT LAX TERMINAL 8
(Los Angeles, California -- August 22, 2000) Passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will soon enjoy new upscale, brand-name food and beverage services at Terminal 8 (United Express commuter service) under a six-year contract awarded today to HMSHost (sic) by the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners.
Aug 22 2000, 12:00 AM
HEART DEFIBRILLATORS TO BE INSTALLED AT CITY OF LOS ANGELES AIRPORTS PROGRAM WITH NON-PROFIT START-A-HEART SETS PRECEDENT FOR OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS
(Los Angeles, CA -- August 22, 2000) Under a contract approved today by the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners, a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization called Start-A-Heart will provide donations of nearly 120 automated external defibrillators (AED’s) for installation at Los Angeles International, Ontario International, Palmdale Regional, and Van Nuys Airports.
Aug 22 2000, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO PARTICIPATE WITH NASA FUTUREFLIGHT CENTRAL IN AIRPORT SAFETY STUDY
(Los Angeles, California – August 22, 2000) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners approved a $225,000 contract today with NASA FutureFlight Central to share the cost of a $485,000 joint study to enhance runway safety at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Aug 18 2000, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS ANNOUNCES ARRIVAL OF FIRST AIRCRAFT AT PALMDALE’S SR TECHNICS FACILITY
(Los Angeles, CA – August 18, 2000) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced the arrival of the first aircraft, a Federal Express DC-10, to SR Technics America, Inc. for aircraft conversion at the company’s North American headquarter operations located at Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Aug 08 2000, 12:00 AM
ALPERT, SCHAFFER JOIN BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS
(Los Angeles, California – August 8, 2000) Lee Kanon Alpert, an attorney, and Mark Edward Schaffer, an independent management consultant, were confirmed today as members of the Los Angeles World Airports Board of Airport Commissioners by the Los Angeles City Council.
Aug 08 2000, 12:00 AM
LAX LIGHTING CEREMONY "UNVEILS" NEW GATEWAY TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
(Los Angeles, CA – August 8, 2000) Los Angeles Mayor Richard J. Riordan and officials of Los Angeles World Airports tonight will commemorate its "Gateway LAX Enhancement Project" by lighting a new landmark series of 100-foot-high pylons and 32-foot-high letters spelling out "LAX" at the Century Boulevard entrance to Los Angeles International Airport.
