Mar 12 2012, 12:00 AM
LAX AND U.S. CUSTOMS OFFICIALS RECALL HISTORIC FIRST IN AIR CARGO
(Los Angeles, California – March 12, 2012) Guy Fox, who waited in line 50 years ago today to file the first free and dutiable customs entries at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), was commended today for his “tireless dedication over the past 50 years to building bridges through trade and selfless volunteer contributions.”
Mar 06 2012, 12:00 AM
LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ONT) PARTICIPATES IN DR. SEUSS READ ACROSS AMERICA TO THE DELIGHT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(Ontario, California – March 6, 2012) In recognition of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, Friday March 2nd, LA/Ontario International Airport’s (ONT) Community & Public Relations Division and ONT Bomb Detection K-9 Unit had the privilege of participating in the designated Read Across America Day at Lake Hills Elementary School in Riverside and Ranch View Elementary School in Ontario. This is an annual event sponsored by the National Education Association, and the California Teachers Association. Elementary schools throughout the country plan special events to promote and encourage a love of reading for elementary school children.
Mar 05 2012, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE OFFICERS PARTICIPATE IN DR. SEUSS READ ACROSS AMERICA TO THE DELIGHT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(Los Angeles, California – March 5, 2012) Los Angeles Airport Police officers based out of Van Nuys Airport recently had the privilege of participating in the “Dr. Seuss’ Read Across America” event. Held on Friday, March 2, 2012, at Lorne Street Elementary School in Northridge, this national event promotes and encourages reading for elementary school children.
Mar 05 2012, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE OFFICERS PARTICIPATE IN DR. SEUSS READ ACROSS AMERICA TO THE DELIGHT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(Los Angeles, California – March 5, 2012) Los Angeles Airport Police officers based out of Van Nuys Airport recently had the privilege of participating in the “Dr. Seuss’ Read Across America” event. Held on Friday, March 2, 2012, at Lorne Street Elementary School in Northridge, this national event promotes and encourages reading for elementary school children.
Feb 23 2012, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOSTS 62 STUDENTS AT ANNUAL JOB SHADOW DAY EVENT
(Los Angeles, California – February 23, 2012) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hosted its annual Job Shadow Day on Thursday, February 23, a day dedicated to giving young people real-life “job shadowing” experiences in aviation at a major airport.
Feb 18 2012, 12:00 AM
LAX HOSTS ANNUAL JOB SHADOW DAY FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
(Los Angeles, California – February 17, 2012) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will host its annual Job Shadow Day on Thursday, February 23, a day dedicated to giving young people real-life "job shadowing" experiences in aviation at a major airport.
Feb 13 2012, 12:00 AM
BOAC COMMISSIONER INTRODUCES STATE CONTROLLER AT UNITED CHAMBERS INSTALLATION
(Woodland Hills, California – January 26, 2012) On January 26, BOAC Commissioner Joseph Aredas along with other Los Angeles World Airports officials attended the United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley 36th Annual Business Recognition & Installation Luncheon at the Hilton Woodland Hills in Woodland Hills, CA. During the luncheon, Commissioner Aredas introduced State Controller John Chiang. Chiang was elected in November of 2006 – and again in November of 2010 – as Controller of the State of California, the eighth-largest economy in the world
Feb 13 2012, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS LAUNCHES WEB PAGE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE DATA, FACTS ON LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today launched a page on its Internet website in order to provide accurate data and facts related to LAWA’s ownership and management of LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT). The webpage can be accessed at: www.lawa.org/ont/LAOntario.aspx .
Feb 09 2012, 12:00 AM
LAX’S 2011 EL SEGUNDO BLUE BUTTERFLY POPULATION COUNT INCREASES EIGHT PERCENT OVER PREVIOUS YEAR
(Los Angeles, California – February 9, 2012) The endangered El Segundo Blue Butterfly has certainly found a refuge in the 200-acre Dunes Habitat Preserve at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Feb 09 2012, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE OFFICERS RECOGNIZED BY LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL FOR SAVING A LIFE
(Los Angeles, California – February 9, 2012) Two Los Angeles Airport Police officers will be recognized by the Los Angeles City Council for saving the life of a female who suffered a heart attack at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in December. Councilmember Dennis Zine will present the officers with certificates of appreciation during the regularly scheduled council meeting on Friday, February 10, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.
Feb 07 2012, 12:00 AM
ARTIST’S DRAWINGS CREATE A “HAPPY DAY” IN TERMINAL 2 AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California – February 7, 2012) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs,announces an art exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist Yong Sin at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The exhibition features large-scale, patterned ink drawings in the atrium in Terminal 2 Ticketing area on the Upper/Departures Level. The exhibition is on view through August 2012 for ticketed passengers, and portions are viewable by the general public.
Feb 01 2012, 12:00 AM
ONT HOSTS EMERGENCY REPATRIATION EXERCISE
(Ontario, California --- January 31, 2012) Federal, state and local, agencies used LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) to test their emergency plan for processing United States citizens evacuated from a foreign country due to a natural disaster or other situation.
