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Nov 01 2024, 06:38 PM

LAX UNVEILS NEW MURAL IN TERMINAL 4: EVERYDAY TRANSCENDENCE BY ALLISON KUNATH

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has introduced a new mural titled Everyday Transcendence by artist Allison Kunath, located in Terminal 4’s concourse. The 226-foot-wide artwork showcases bold sunburst patterns and over 60 colors transitioning from cool blues to warm hues, symbolizing movement and human connection. This installation, part of LAX’s Terminal 4 renovations, aims to enrich the passenger experience with a moment of reflection and gratitude. The mural is now on display for ticketed passengers.

Oct 25 2024, 06:38 PM

2000+ LAUSD AND LOCAL STUDENTS ATTEND AVIATION CAREER DAYS AT LAX AND VAN NUYS AIRPORT

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recently held two Aviation Career Days at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY), in partnership with several business and community partners, providing a unique opportunity for students from Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and other local schools to explore careers in the aviation industry.

Oct 18 2024, 11:45 PM

HIRELAX APPRENTICESHIP READINESS PROGRAM CELEBRATES 500 GRADUATES

With the graduation of its 22nd cohort, the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program has now trained over 500 local residents for skilled careers in construction. This program plays a key role in supporting Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects while providing life-changing opportunities for underrepresented communities in Los Angeles.

Oct 09 2024, 02:00 PM

INNOVATIVE RELOCATION OF MIDFIELD SATELLITE CONCOURSE SOUTH TERMINAL SEGMENTS NOW UNDERWAY AT LAX

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has begun the process of relocating all nine segments of the Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South project from the offsite construction location to the airfield at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Today marked the successful delivery of the project’s third segment to the project site, which is located south of the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Sep 26 2024, 07:02 PM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS REMOVES FOREVER CHEMICALS FROM ONE OF THE LARGEST AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTING RESPONSE FLEETS IN THE US

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is nearing completion of a pioneering project to remove firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its entire fleet of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). This initiative will make LAWA among the first airport operators in California to transition to fluorine-free foam (F3) and positions it as a leader in environmental stewardship and firefighter safety.

Sep 24 2024, 08:03 PM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS CELEBRATES LAX VOLUNTEERS

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) celebrated more than 100 volunteers who assist guests at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at its annual recognition dinner. The event recognized volunteers for the important role they serve in helping guests navigate one of the world's busiest airports.

Sep 19 2024, 08:54 PM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS, UNIBAIL-RODAMCO-WESTFIELD, AND DELTA AIR LINES CELEBRATE LOCAL, MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION AT LAX TERMINAL 3

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports and Delta Air Lines, celebrated the local and minority businesses powering the latest dining and retail offerings at the new Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including local brands Alfred, Fat Sal's, Homeboy, Native by Nyesha and Yakumi.

Aug 22 2024, 08:54 PM

"LAX PRESENTS" PERFORMANCE SERIES ANNOUNCES ARTIST LINEUP FOR SUMMER & FALL 2024 SEASON

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is proud to announce its Summer & Fall 2024 season of LAX Presents, a multi-cultural and experimental performance series for guests to enjoy at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). In partnership with DUBLAB and Rum & Humble, performances are staged in Terminals 1 and 7. This season's program runs from July through December and premiered in Terminal 7 with Christopher Rountree and M.A. Tiesenga of Wild Up, a Los Angeles-based contemporary classical and pop music ensemble, and in Terminal 1 with Sameer Gupta.

Aug 21 2024, 09:34 PM

LAX RECEIVES FINAL CARS FOR AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER TRAIN

The final 4 Automated People Mover (APM) train cars arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), bringing the total number on site to 44. The first cars arrived in summer 2022 and the remaining cars have since been steadily making the cross-country journey from the manufacturer in Pittsburgh, PA. The new cars will join the rest of the fleet in testing on the APM’s elevated guideway, as the design-build team at LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) continues progress toward the project completion date of December 8, 2025.

Aug 15 2024, 11:56 PM

LAWA RECOGNIZES WINNERS OF 2023 LAX FLY QUIETER PROGRAM FOR EFFORTS TO REDUCE AIRCRAFT NOISE

Today, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recognized nine airlines operating at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as part of the LAX Fly Quieter program at today's special meeting of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners. The program recognizes efforts to reduce aircraft noise through voluntary operational and technical measures, as well as community engagement.

Jul 19 2024, 10:00 AM

LAWA Recognizes 21 Jet Operations For Noise Reduction Efforts As Part Of Van Nuys Airport Fly Friendly Program

(Los Angeles) Yesterday, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) formally recognized 21 jet operators as part of the Fly Friendly Program at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as part of a special meeting of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners.

Jul 18 2024, 10:00 PM

LAX TRAIN EXPECTED TO BEGIN SERVICE JANUARY 2026

(Los Angeles) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved an agreement that sets a construction completion date of December 8, 2025, for Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Automated People Mover (APM) train. The train will begin full operations in January 2026. It will be available to ticketed passengers, their guests and airport employees for free, and is expected to carry 30 million passengers a year, resulting in an estimated 42 million fewer vehicle miles annually.