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A publication by Van Nuys Airport produced three times per year. >
July 2019 |
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in this issue of flight tracks |
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> Aviation Careers Education Summer Program Concludes
> VNAA President Named NATA Chair
> Thirty-four Operators Awarded Friendly Flier Award
> Airport Manager Receives Award from NATA
> VNY Trains for Emergencies |
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> Clay Lacy Opens New Maintenance Facility
> Friends of VNY Raises $2,000 for Mid Valley Y
> Airport Manager Speaks to Girls Academy
> Aviation Career Day Draws 1,200 Students
> Airport Briefs
> Calendar |
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A MESSAGE FROM THE AIRPORT MANAGER
As summer progresses, I am pleased to report that VNY continues to set the gold standard for safety, security, sustainability and service thanks to the ongoing efforts of the entire airport community.
Working in close collaboration with airport tenants, users and operators, VNY has steadily reduced the number of annual vehicle-pedestrian deviations against the national trend, with zero incidents involving a person or vehicle in 2018. While we are proud of this excellent record, we must remain vigilant in preventing unauthorized access to aircraft movement areas. [more]
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AVIATION CAREERS EDUCATION SUMMER PROGRAM CONCLUDES
Each year Van Nuys Airport hosts two week-long Aviation Careers Education (ACE) Academies to expose students to the world of aviation and the countless employment opportunities. VNY just completed this year's middle school ACE Academy with 22 students and 18 high school students.
Haley Lopez from Sun Valley Magnet School said, "This program was a life changing experience for me. It opened my eyes to the real world of aviation and I made so many connections."
This summer favorite gave the students a behind the scene look at VNY, Southwest Airlines, LAPD Flight Operations, Aerospace Corporation, Air Hollywood and more.
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VNAA PRESIDENT NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
Van Nuys Airport congratulates Curt Castagna, Van Nuys Airport Association President and President and Chief Executive Officer of Aerolease/Aeroplex on his new role as Chairman of the National Air Transportation Association.
Curt will be serving with Clive Lowe, the Senior vice president of Business Development for Atlantic Aviation (Arlington, VA) who was appointed as Vice Chair.
We look forward to working with the new team.
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THIRTY-FOUR OPERATORS AWARDED FRIENDLY FLIER AWARD
In June, 34 aviation companies were awarded Friendly Flier Awards at a luncheon held in their honor at the Airtel Plaza Hotel. 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. [more]
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AIRPORT MANAGER RECEIVES AWARD
FROM NATA
Van Nuys Airport Manager, Flora Margheritis, received the 2018 National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Airport Executive Partnership Award given annually to recognize an airport manager for his or her outstanding efforts in fostering relationships between aviation businesses and airport operators. [more]
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VAN NUYS AIRPORT TRAINS FOR EMERGENCIES
VNY continues to build awareness and preparedness through ongoing emergency management training and exercise programs. So far in 2019, VNY has held four exercises with the most recent on Tuesday, June 18 when VNY hosted a Trunk Top Training disaster exercise at LAFD Air Operations, Fire Station 114. [more]
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VAN NUYS AIRPORT MANAGER FLORA MARGHERITIS SHARES AVIATION EXPERIENCE WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS
HNTB Corporation and the Los Angeles Board of Public Works recently completed an aviation experience module with the Los Angeles Unified School District’s first all-girls secondary school – the Girls Academic Leadership Academy. [more]
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CLAY LACY AVIATION OPENS NEW MAINTENANCE FACILITY
In February, Clay Lacy Aviation opened a new 24/7 aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for its FAA Part 145 repair station at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles. This facility provides light and heavy maintenance and repair services, avionics and cabin entertainment upgrades and installations, interior design, modifications and refurbishing, and 24/7 AOG support for the southwestern U.S. [more]
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST RAISES MONEY FOR MID VALLEY Y
Van Nuys Airport’s Team LAWA hosted their 6th annual pancake breakfast to raise funds for the Mid Valley Family YMCA’s youth programs. Held at the Van Nuys Airport fire station, the day featured endless pancakes, tours of Fire Station 114, activities for the kids and a display of classic cars. This event is one of the many ways Van Nuys Airport employees, friends, family, and tenants volunteer their time for the community. This year’s event raised over $2,000 for the Mid Valley Family YMCA and is a community and VNY favorite. [more]
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14th Annual Aviation Career Day Draws 1,200 Students
On May 2, VNY hosted over 1,200 students from 24 L.A. area schools at the 14th annual Aviation Career Day held at The Park VNY. Co-hosted by Councilmember Nury Martinez and The Valley Economic Alliance, the event featured more than 41 exhibitors, 17 static aircraft displays and talks by industry experts. Students also received VNY airfield tours. [more]
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#iLoveVNY
We LOVE to see your photos featuring Van Nuys Airport! No matter where you share, be sure to tag your best shots with #iLoveVNY for a chance to be featured! Thanks for helping us build an amazing collection of VNY memories.
Thank you Mona & Shawn (mooney_airventure) for this photo.
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1 Did you know the Airtel Plaza Hotel celebrated 36 years in business this month? It is a great place to stay for a weekend or just have lunch.
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2 Did you know there is a golf course just south of the airport which is owned by the airport? It is open to the public from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
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QUICKLINK | Stay connected with us
- Airport Police Dispatch: 818.442.0911
- Airport Operations: 818.442.6506
- Public & Community Relations: 818.442.6526
- Community Response Line (Noise): 800.560.0010
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Citizens Advisory Council
First Monday of the month
Friends of VNY
Second Thursday of every other month
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Board of Airport Commissioners
First and Third Thursday at LAWA Headquarters
Van Nuys Airport Association
First Tuesday of every other month |
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August
No Events
September
No Events
October
October 6 - Encino Family Festival
October 20 - Sherman Oaks Street Fair
TBD - The Valley Economic Alliance Career Fair & Health Expo
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November
November 2 - Greater San Fernando Valley Clean-up Day
TBD - Councilwoman Nury Martinez' Heath Fair
December
December 3 - Annual Citizens Advisory Council & Friends of VNY Appreciation Dinner |
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ABOUT VAN NUYS AIRPORT
VNY is one of two airports owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a self-supporting branch of the City of Los Angeles, governed by a seven-member Board of Airport Commissioners who are appointed by the mayor and approved by the Los Angeles City Council. One of the world's busiest general aviation airports, VNY serves as a valued San Fernando Valley resource, providing ongoing leadership in general aviation, business and community service. Dedicated to non-commercial air travel, VNY had over 260,000 operations in 2018. More than 100 businesses are located on the 730-acre airport, including four major fixed-base operators and numerous aviation service companies. Annually, the airport contributes approximately $2 billion to the Southern California economy and supports over 10,000 jobs.
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request.
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