A quarterly publication of Van Nuys Airport    >     JANUARY 2018
 
 
 
 
 
in this issue of flight tracks
> Gault Holiday Celebration
> VNY Hurricane Relief
> Airport Businesses Go Green
> Vinny Makes a Debut
> Bud Carson Receives ATSI Award
> Remembering Lynda Levitan
GREETINGS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

We are excited to maximize airport potential this coming year. In 2018, VNY is looking toward substantial capital improvements and new opportunities.  [ more from our airport manager + ]
VNY CELEBRATES WITH LOCAL SCHOOL
On December 14, 2017, Santa and his crew surprised nearly 400 students at Gault Street Elementary School. [ holiday celebration + ]
HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS TAKE FLIGHT
In late 2017, VNY and businesses around the airfield hosted a relief drive to benefit victims of hurricane-affected areas[ take off + ]
AIRPORT BUSINESSES ARE GOING GREEN
Businesses are going green at Van Nuys Airport, and are being certified in the City of Los Angeles Green Business Program.
VINNY DEBUTS AT LOCAL FESTIVALS
Thousands of people from all over the San Fernando Valley made their way to the busy street fairs in Encino and Sherman Oaks, where Vinny made special appearances. 
[ vinny + ]
BUD CARSON RECEIVES ATSI AWARD
VNY Airport Operations' Bud Carson was awarded the Airport Training & Safety Institute (ATSI) Level 1 Digicast Award. [ ATSI + ]
REMEMBERING LYNDA LEVITAN
Van Nuys Airport remembers Lynda Levitan, a friend and supporter of the airport and her community. [ remembering lynda + ]
 #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.
Here are a few of our recent favorites from our friends corsair_aviation, p38rm and markrussellphoto!
VNY AIRPORT BRIEFS

1  The improvement projects slated for Taxiways Alpha and Bravo are set to mobilize at the end of 2018 with prelimiary work beginning Q1 of 2019

2  The redevelopment of the Jet Aviation facilities has cleared its environmental assessment and has been approved by the Board of Airport Commissioners

3  VNY will be attending the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference at Long Beach Airport February 6th-9th, 2018

4  Final construction within The Park VNY is scheduled to be completed by Q4 of 2018

5  VNY will celebrate 90 years of aviation in December of 2018

QUICKLINK  |  Stay connected with us
- Airport Police Dispatch: 310.646.4268
- Airport Operations: 818.442.6512
- Public & Community Relations: 818.442.6526
- Community Response Line (Noise): 800.560.0010

CALENDAR & EVENTS
Citizens' Advisory Council
First Tuesday of the month
 
Friends of VNY
Second Thursday of the month
Board of Airport Commissioners
Bi-weekly at LAWA Headquarters
 
Van Nuys Airport Association
First Tuesday of every other month
February
NBAA S&D Conference - 2/6-2/9/18
VNY Job Shadow Day - 2/22/18
Children's Burn Foundation Tour - 4/24/18
March
Economic Alliance Tech X Expo
- 3/16/18

April
Friends of VNY Meeting - 4/12/18
YMCA Healthy Kids Day - 4/21/18
Aviation Career Day - 4/27/18
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 busies 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 230,000 operations in 2017. More than 100 businesses are located on the 730-acre airport, including four major fixed-base operatos and numerous aviation service companies. Annually, the airport contributes approximately $2 billion to the Southern California economy and supports over 10,000 jobs.
 
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