VNY News

Jun 02 2000, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT MANAGER RECEIVES FAA AWARD

(Van Nuys, CA)- Van Nuys Airport Manager Selena B. Birk will receive an award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for her work in overseeing a state-of-the-art security identification badging system at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recognizing the importance of that contribution to the aviation industry and recommending it to other airports nationwide, the FAA will present her with a certificate of appreciation at the Board of Airport Commissioners’ regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at 10 a.m.

May 22 2000, 12:00 AM

FLYAWAY BUS SERVICE OFFERS TRAVEL TIPS FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

(Van Nuys, CA)- With Memorial Day weekend as the traditional kick-off for summer travel and activity, an increased number of passengers is expected to use the FlyAway bus service as a low-cost, convenient transportation option from the San Fernando Valley to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

May 16 2000, 12:00 AM

BIGGER, BETTER AND SOONER…VAN NUYS AIRPORT’S AVIATION EXPO 2000 HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

(Van Nuys, CA)- The Van Nuys Airport Aviation Expo, slated for the weekend of June 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature a NASA astronaut appearance and aerobatics by the most impressive lineup of aerial performers in the show’s 38-year history.

May 09 2000, 12:00 AM

AVIATION EXPO FEATURES STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST WINNING STUDENT AND CLASS GET PRIVATE LUNCHEON WITH NASA ASTRONAUT HONOREE

(Van Nuys, CA)- School-age students in the San Fernando Valley and adjacent valley communities will soon have the opportunity to express themselves on the question of what they would choose to take from the past on a trip to the future. It’s all part of an essay contest open to students in conjunction with Van Nuys Airport Aviation Expo 2000.

Mar 28 2000, 12:00 AM

JOB SHADOW DAY AT VAN NUYS AIRPORT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

(Van Nuys, CA)- Students from the Airlines Occupations class of James Monroe High School will participate in Job Shadow Day on Wednesday, March 29, for an inside look at the many jobs and types of businesses that flourish at Van Nuys Airport, the world’s busiest general aviation airport. The program is in conjunction with "Groundhog Job Shadow Day 2000" sponsored by Junior Achievement of Southern California.

Mar 07 2000, 12:00 AM

FLYAWAY BUS TERMINAL PROJECT MOVES FORWARD

(Los Angeles, California – March 7, 2000) Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners has awarded a contract to Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall, Los Angeles, to provide design and construction administration support services to improve the Van Nuys FlyAway Bus Terminal at Van Nuys Airport. The FlyAway provides convenient, 24-hour, daily, inexpensive park-and-ride bus service between Van Nuys and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Feb 01 2000, 12:00 AM

BIGGER, BETTER AND SOONER…MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR VAN NUYS AIRPORT’S AVIATION EXPO 2000 IN JUNE

The Van Nuys Airport Aviation Expo, slated for June 24 and 25, will showcase the most impressive lineup of aerial performers ever in the show’s 37-year history.

An estimated 300,000 spectators are expected to attend the free weekend air show, scheduled about a month earlier than usual, to enjoy all-day flying demonstrations and displays of some of the world’s most celebrated military and vintage aircraft.

VNY News Release