VNY News

Dec 12 2002, 12:00 AM

SANTA SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER BY FLYING TO LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(Van Nuys, CA)- More than 500 students at Van Nuys' Gault Street Elementary School are in store for a special treat today when Santa flies in by helicopter to extend holiday greetings to the children. The event, an annual celebration sponsored by Van Nuys Airport's Adopt-A-School program, begins at 9:45 a.m. and features holiday gifts, live entertainment and some very recognizable mascots.

Dec 10 2002, 12:00 AM

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

WHAT:

Santa will fly in by helicopter to Gault Street Elementary School in Van Nuys, spreading holiday cheer to more than 500 children and handing out Van Nuys Airport mugs, school supplies and assorted holiday treats to all participating students. A lively ground crew featuring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck will be part of the festivities. Prior to Santa's arrival, entertainment will include authentic North American Indian dances by the Eagle Spirit Dancers. The entire celebration is courtesy of Van Nuys Airport's Adopt-A-School program, with funding contributed by the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, a nonprofit woman pilot's organization.Excellent opportunity for holiday visuals.

Oct 09 2002, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT RE-OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE COMMUNITY AFTER 9/11 OPEN HOUSE SLATED FOR OCT. 19 FEATURES AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS, GUIDED AIRPORT TOURS AND MORE

(Van Nuys, CA)- Mayor Jim Hahn and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) continue their commitment to the community by re-opening the doors for a free community open house at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sep 06 2002, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE GEARING UP FOR OCTOBER

(Van Nuys, CA)- Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will host a free community open house at Van Nuys Airport on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Guided airfield bus tours, tenant and vintage aircraft displays, and educational exhibits will be among the event's main attractions.

Aug 20 2002, 12:00 AM

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING IN VAN NUYS

(Van Nuys, California - August 20, 2002) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded AMD Construction Group, Inc., City of Orange, a contract for residential soundproofing in Van Nuys. The $472,450 contract will cover sound-insulation modifications on 30 single and multi-family residences located in the noise-impacted area around Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles Council Districts 6 and 12.

Dec 04 2001, 12:00 AM

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING IN VAN NUYS

Van Nuys, California - December 4, 2001) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners tonight awarded AMD Construction Group, Inc. of Orange a contract for residential soundproofing in Van Nuys. The $1,100,450 contract will cover sound-insulation modifications on 69 single- and multi-family residences located in the noise-impacted area around Van Nuys Airport and in the City of Los Angeles Council Districts 2, 3 and 12.

Oct 17 2001, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT’S CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL RELOCATES MEETINGS MEETING SET FOR NEW LOCATION ON NOVEMBER 6

(Van Nuys, Calif.)- A new location for monthly meetings of the Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) will be in effect for the CAC’s next regular meeting on November 6, 2001. The new site is located at Odens Hall in North Hills’ James Monroe High School and will replace the former location at the Van Nuys Airtel Plaza Hotel.

Aug 27 2001, 12:00 AM

U.S. DISTRICT COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF VAN NUYS AIRPORT NOISE RESTRICTION

(Los Angeles, CA - August 27, 2001) A U.S. District Court judge today upheld a noise restriction at Van Nuys Airport significantly limiting the number of Stage 2 jet aircraft that can be based at the airport.

Aug 07 2001, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT’S AVIATION EXPO RATED #1 AIRPORT SPECIAL EVENT IN NORTH AMERICA

(Van Nuys, CA)- Van Nuys Airport’s Aviation Expo 2001, sponsored by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), recently received a first-place award in the 2001 Excellence in Marketing/ Communications Contest by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) in Washington, D.C., the nation’s leading airport association.

Jul 19 2001, 12:00 AM

BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS APPROVES VAN NUYS AIRPORT PART 150 STUDY

(Los Angeles, California -- July 19, 2001) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) today approved a Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study aimed at gaining federal funding for noise mitigation programs at Van Nuys Airport (VNY), including a $15-million residential soundproofing program.

Jun 28 2001, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT AVIATION EXPO PROCEEDS RAISE RECORD $95K FOR NONPROFITS DONATIONS TO BENEFIT SAN FERNANDO VALLEY YOUTH

Van Nuys, CA- Van Nuys Airport's annual Aviation Expo raised a record-breaking $95,000 for local nonprofit youth and service organizations, which is up $10,000 from the previous year's event. More than 325,000 aviation enthusiasts turned out for the two-day air show last weekend, featuring static displays and flyovers of celebrated military and vintage aircraft.

Jun 04 2001, 12:00 AM

EXCITEMENT IN THE AIR AND ON THE GROUND AT VAN NUYS AIRPORT’S AVIATION EXPO 2001

(Van Nuys, CA)- The Van Nuys Airport Aviation Expo 2001, slated for the weekend of June 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature some exciting new attractions, including all-day flyovers, live musical entertainment and a first-time display of World War II's rare B-29 Superfortress and B-24 Liberator.

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