VNY News Release

Hollywood Burbank Airport and Van Nuys Airport to hold the fifth meeting of the Southern San Fernando Valley Airplane Noise Task Force. The Task Force, made up of 13 members, includes elected representatives and their staff from communities that are or may be affected by aircraft procedural and operational changes related to aircraft noise in the Southern San Fernando Valley. The group is addressing noise concerns for aircraft using both airports. A meeting agenda can be found here.

BURBANK, Calif., Sept.12, 2019 – The Southern San Fernando Valley Airplane Noise Task Force (Task Force) held its second meeting last evening at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel Convention Center.

BURBANK, Calif., August 29, 2019 – The Southern San Fernando Valley Airplane Noise Task Force (Task Force) – a group formed to address community concerns regarding aircraft noise resulting from aircraft departing from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) – held its first of up to six meetings yesterday evening. The inaugural meeting laid out the ground rules to ensure a collegial and respectful environment, explained the process for public comments, and voted to elect the Task Force officers and adopt the bylaws.

WHAT: Hollywood Burbank Airport and Van Nuys Airport to hold the first meeting of the Southern San Fernando Valley Airplane Noise Task Force. The Task Force, made up to 13 members, includes elected representatives and their staff from communities that are or may be affected by aircraft procedural and operational changes related to aircraft noise in the Southern San Fernando Valley. The group will address increased noise concerns for aircraft using both airports.

(VAN NUYS, CA) At an awards luncheon held at the Airtel Plaza Hotel today, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) honored 36 general aviation companies with Friendly Flyer Awards. The awards honor the companies’ outstanding compliance with established noise abatement regulations and achieving 99 percent or greater compliance with all voluntary noise abatement programs at VNY during the 2018 calendar year.

(Van Nuys, California – May 1, 2017) Students from area high school and middle schools will get the chance to spend a week of their summer vacation visiting many locations around greater Los Angeles to explore the world of aviation. During the free, week long Aviation Careers Education (ACE) Academy hosted by Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

participated in the annual Aviation Careers Education (ACE) Academy hosted by Van Nuys Airport (VNY). This week long program gave middle school students an in-depth look into the world of aviation including career options and tips.

Students learned about career opportunities in the field of aviation and about VNY’s rich history.