VNY News

Nov 20 2006, 12:00 AM

THANKSGIVING TRAVEL AT LAX TO REACH 1.8 MILLION PASSENGERS; ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY PASSENGERS TO TOTAL 200,000

(Los Angeles, California – November 20, 2006) Travelers this Thanksgiving holiday will experience improved passenger conveniences and services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including remote airline and baggage check-in at the Union Station and Van Nuys FlyAways and additional valet parking.

Nov 15 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS LAUNCHES NEW RADIO STATION AT ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO PROVIDE SECURITY AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

Los Angeles, California (November 15, 2006) – Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today launched a new radio station at Ontario International Airport (ONT) that will provide the traveling public and airport visitors with critical airport security information. The radio station will also provide information on terminal and airline locations, parking, ground transportation, services and amenities, and travel recommendations that will make traveling through ONT easier and more convenient.

Nov 14 2006, 12:00 AM

LAWA APPOINTS DAVID SHUTER AS DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PROJECT AND FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

(Los Angeles, CA – November 14, 2006) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced the appointment of David Shuter as Deputy Executive Director of Project and Facilities Development Services. Shuter is responsible for managing the conceptual design, planning, engineering, and construction of all airside, landside and terminal facilities, road systems, parking, signage, curb usage, runways, and taxiways at all four LAWA airports: Los Angeles International (LAX), Ontario International (ONT), Palmdale Regional (PMD) and Van Nuys (VNY) general aviation.

Aug 10 2006, 12:00 AM

MAJOR FEDERAL AIR SERVICE GRANT AWARDED FOR PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT

(Palmdale, California -- August 10, 2006) Mayors Jim Ledford of Palmdale and Antonio R. Villaraigosa of Los Angeles announced the award of a grant from the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) today for support of the Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Jul 17 2006, 12:00 AM

BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS ASKS FOR DUAL-TRACK PROCESS TO PHASE OUT NOISIEST AIRCRAFT AT VAN NUYS AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – July 17, 2006) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today directed Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) staff to move forward with two parallel approaches to phase out operations of Stage 2-type jets, the noisiest aircraft operating at Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

May 09 2006, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT’S FREE ROCKIN’ AIRFEST 2006 CELEBRATES AVIATION’S LIVING HISTORY

(Van Nuys, CA)- A collection of rare historic aircraft from world-famous flying museums will be on display at Van Nuys Airport’s free Rockin’ AirFest 2006 on Sunday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – with the event showcasing the City of Los Angeles’ first-ever flyover by the advanced F-22 Raptor, the world’s only fifth-generation fighter jet. Live band performances, aerial demonstrations, airfield tours and ground attractions also will highlight the event celebrating aviation’s living history.

Dec 12 2005, 12:00 AM

SANTA ARRIVES BY HELICOPTER AT LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER

Santa will fly in by helicopter to Gault Street Elementary School in Van Nuys, spreading holiday cheer and handing out gifts to more than 500 children. In the spirit of the season, Santa will distribute goodie bags filled with school supplies to all participating students. A lively ground crew featuring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck will be part of the festivities.

Sep 13 2005, 12:00 AM

L.A. CITY COUNCIL APPROVES VAN NUYS AIRPORT MASTER PLAN

(Los Angeles, Calif. – Sept. 13, 2005) – The Los Angeles City Council today approved the Van Nuys Airport (VNY) Master Plan to serve as the long-term planning document that will guide land use at the 730-acre airport for the next 20 years.

Aug 25 2005, 12:00 AM

MEDIA ADVISORY STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM SUMMER AVIATION PROGRAM AT VAN NUYS AIRPORT

Los Angeles City Councilmember Tony Cárdenas will present certificates of achievement to area high school students from the 2005 graduating class of Van Nuys Airport’s Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy. Ceremony also includes a first-ever showing of Van Nuys Airport: 75 Years in Pictures, a new 12-minute, photo-based film about the airport’s rich history.

Aug 18 2005, 12:00 AM

MEDIA ADVISORY LOCAL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN VAN NUYS AIRPORT’S SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER AVIATION PROGRAM

San Fernando Valley students from 11 local high schools will participate in Van Nuys Airport’s Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy, a weeklong motivational program designed to provide an understanding of career opportunities and operations at both Van Nuys and Los Angeles International Airports. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at airport facilities and meet employees from a wide variety of trade and professional occupations as they tour Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and visit the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control tower, helicopter facilities and aviation companies specializing in corporate flight operations.

Apr 14 2005, 12:00 AM

WORLD-FAMOUS AIRCRAFT, LIVE BANDS HIGHLIGHT VAN NUYS AIRPORT’S ROCKIN’ AIRFEST 2005

(Van Nuys, CA)- Van Nuys Airport (VNY) invites the public to the free Rockin’ AirFest 2005 on Sunday, May 15, 2005, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, saluting the Bob Hope Hollywood USO at LAX, will feature displays of world-famous aircraft on national tour, plus live bands playing music from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and beyond. There will also be a special preview show at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2005.

Dec 17 2004, 12:00 AM

NEW VAN NUYS FLYAWAY BUS FACILITY OPENS

(Van Nuys, CA)- Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials and Los Angeles City Councilmember Tony Cárdenas today dedicated a new $34-million Van Nuys FlyAway bus facility, providing low-cost, nonstop transportation between the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles International Airport. Enhancements to the facility include additional parking, more convenient passenger drop-off, a modern terminal building and new landscaping.

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