VNY News

Nov 01 2004, 12:00 AM

BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS ADVANCES VNY MASTER PLAN PROCESS

(VAN NUYS, California – November 1, 2004) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) today voted to transmit to the Department of City Planning a new alternative for analysis and incorporation into the Van Nuys Airport (VNY) Master Plan.

Aug 05 2004, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT LAUNCHES ANNUAL WEEKLONG AVIATION PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(Van Nuys, CA)- Fifteen San Fernando Valley high school students from 12 local high schools will participate in a free weeklong motivational program designed to provide a basic understanding of aviation careers and airport operations. Known as the ACE (Aviation Career Education) Academy and modeled after a similar program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the program is kicking off Aug. 9 - 13 and will be offered every summer at Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

Jun 30 2004, 12:00 AM

LAX EXPECTS MORE THAN 800,000 TRAVELERS OVER THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND PASSENGERS REMINDED NOT TO BRING FIREWORKS TO THE AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – June 30, 2004) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials are expecting more than 800,000 travelers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend beginning Friday, July 2, and extending through Monday, July 5. This would be an increase of approximately 12 percent over last year's comparable July 4th holiday period.

Jun 10 2004, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE SALUTES AIR SUPPORT AND RESCUE MARKS GROUNDBREAKING OF NEW VAN NUYS AIR OPERATIONS FACILITY

(Van Nuys, CA – June 10, 2004) - Van Nuys Airport (VNY) will host a free community open house on Saturday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring public service and vintage aircraft displays, airfield bus tours, educational exhibits and local entertainment.

Nov 25 2003, 12:00 AM

FLYAWAY BUS SERVICE OFFERS THANKSGIVING WEEKEND TRAVEL TIPS FACILITY PARKING REDUCED DUE TO IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONSTRUCTION

(Van Nuys, CA)- With Thanksgiving weekend kicking off the holiday travel season, travelers planning to use the Van Nuys FlyAway bus service as a convenient transportation option from the San Fernando Valley to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are encouraged to make drop-off arrangements instead of parking at the facility’s lot.

Oct 07 2003, 12:00 AM

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR VAN NUYS AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California - October 7, 2003) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded AMD Construction Group, Inc., Orange, Calif., a contract for residential soundproofing in Van Nuys. The $1,06700.00 contract will cover sound-insulation modifications on 62 multi-family residences located within the noise-impacted area near Van Nuys Airport.

Oct 01 2003, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT OFFERS NEW SPEAKERS BUREAU TO LOCAL COMMUNITY

(Van Nuys, CA)- Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is launching a community speakers bureau, offering speaking engagements by aviation and airport professionals on a large variety of aviation-related topics.

Sep 23 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS CONTINUES ENFORCEMENT OF VAN NUYS AIRPORT NOISE REGULATIONS

(Van Nuys, CA) - Demonstrating their commitment to aggressively enforce noise restrictions at Van Nuys Airport (VNY), the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) directed the City Attorney to file a lawsuit against a jet charter business accused of repeated noise violations.

Aug 27 2003, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS FLYAWAY OFFERS LABOR DAY TIPS FOR VALLEY TRAVELERS

(Van Nuys, CA)- Labor Day travelers planning to use the Van Nuys FlyAway bus service as a convenient transportation option from the San Fernando Valley to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are encouraged to make drop-off arrangements instead of parking at the facility’s lot. Parking capacity at the terminal has been reduced by over 50 percent because of an ongoing project to improve the terminal.

Jul 07 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS TAKE ACTION TO BAN REPEATED NOISE VIOLATOR AT VAN NUYS AIRPORT

(Van Nuys, CA) - The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today decided the City of Los Angeles will take legal action to ban a jet operator accused of repeated noise violations at Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

Jun 26 2003, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT AVIATION EXPO PROCEEDS RAISE RECORD $101K FOR NONPROFITS DONATIONS TO BENEFIT MANY SAN FERNANDO VALLEY YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

(Van Nuys, CA)- Van Nuys Airport's Aviation Expo 2003 raised a record $101,000 for local nonprofit youth and service organizations, shattering amounts generated in previous years. In unusually mild temperatures, more than 385,000 aviation enthusiasts turned out for the two-day celebration last weekend, making it the most attended aviation event in the airport's 40-year history of air shows.

May 20 2003, 12:00 AM

FLYAWAY PARKING GREATLY REDUCED DURING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TRAVEL TIPS DURING CONSTRUCTION

(Van Nuys, CA)- Construction of an improved FlyAway Bus Terminal, which began last month, has temporarily reduced parking capacity at the facility by more than 50 percent. As a result, the main parking lot located at the northeast corner of Woodley Avenue and Saticoy Street is full almost daily.

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