VNY News Release
VNY
Aug 29 2019, 01:00:00 AM
Hollywood Burbank Airport and Van Nuys Airport Host Inaugural Joint Noise Task Force Meeting
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.
VNY
Aug 27 2019, 01:00:00 AM
Hollywood Burbank Airport and Van Nuys Airport to Host First Joint Noise Task Force Meeting
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.
VNY
Jun 13 2019, 01:00:00 AM
WINNERS OF VAN NUYS AIRPORT FRIENDLY FLYER AWARDS HONORED
(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.
VNY
Jan 18 2019, 06:15:00 AM
Van Nuys Airport Is First General Aviation Airport to Offer Commercially Available Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuels
(Van Nuys, CA) Yesterday, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) hosted “Business Jets Fuel Green: A Step Toward Sustainability,” a daylong event devoted to the use and awareness of sustainable alternative jet fuels (SAJF), which include the latest formulations of jet fuel that come from renewable and sustainable sources. Los Angeles City Councilmember Nury Martinez and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) executives, including LAWA Chief Executive Officer Deborah Flint, joined a consortium of general aviation and business aviation advocates to promote the use of SAJF as part of a shared commitment to combating climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from jet fuel.
VNY
Aug 03 2017, 01:00:00 PM
VAN NUYS AIRPORT BECOMES THE ONLY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT TO HOLD CARBON ACCREDITATION LEVEL 2 FROM AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL
Van Nuys Airport Becomes the Only General Aviation Airport to Hold Carbon Accreditation Level 2 from Airports Council International
VNY
Jul 06 2017, 01:00:00 PM
FLYING FRIENDLY AT VAN NUYS AIRPORT
VAN NUYS, CA – June 28, 2017 – Thirty-five general aviation companies received Friendly Flyer Awards at the fifth annual Friendly Flyer Awards Ceremony. Companies were recognized for their compliance with Van Nuys Airport’s (VNY) Fly Friendly Program in 2016.
VNY
May 01 2017, 01:00:00 PM
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES SOAR AT VAN NUYS AIRPORT’S AVIATION CAMP
(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)
VNY
Nov 30 2016, 04:00:00 PM
VAN NUYS AIRPORT GENERATES JOBS AND A ROBUST $2 BILLION TO THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY AND L.A. AREA ECONOMY
(Van Nuys, California – December 1, 2016) - A new report released today by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) reaffirms that Van Nuys Airport (VNY) continues to be a major economic engine for the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area. The latest study finds that VNY contributed more than $2 billion in business activity to the L.A. county economy in fiscal year 2015.
VNY
Aug 12 2015, 05:00:00 PM
NEW U.S. CUSTOMS FACILITY AT VAN NUYS AIRPORT IS ON FAST TRACK TO OPERATIONAL SUCCESS
(Van Nuys, Calif. – Aug. 13, 2015) Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Signature Flight Support hosted an open house to celebrate the grand opening of the new 1,528 square-foot U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility. Since its opening on May 21, 2015, more than 75 international flights have been successfully cleared, providing direct benefits for business travelers, the local economy, and reducing airspace congestion in Southern California.
VNY
Jun 02 2015, 05:00:00 PM
STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WEEK-LONG AVIATION ACADEMY
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.
VNY
May 28 2015, 05:00:00 PM
NEW U.S. CUSTOMS FACILITY AT VAN NUYS AIRPORT A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP SUCCESS STORY
Return of clearance services for arriving international flights comes at no cost to the federal government thanks to collaboration among aircraft operators, airport management and government officials.
(Van Nuys, Calif. – May 29, 2015) Van Nuys Airport (VNY) announces the successful launch of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) services for arriving international flights that will benefit business travelers, fuel the local economy and reduce airspace congestion in the Southern California region.
VNY
May 21 2015, 05:00:00 PM
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(Van Nuys Airport, California – May 21, 2015) Selected students from high school and middle schools will spend a week of their summer vacation traveling Los Angeles County to explore the world of aviation. During the free, week long Aviation Careers Education (ACE) Academy hosted by Van Nuys Airport (VNY), students will receive a first-hand look at aviation related career opportunities, as well as tips for entering the industry.