Twenty-Five Aviation Companies Awarded for Outstanding Compliance with Van Nuys Airport’s Fly Friendly Standards
(Van Nuys, California – June 4, 2014) Earlier this week, 25 general aviation companies received Friendly Flyer Awards for achieving outstanding compliance with the Van Nuys Airport’s (VNY) Fly Friendly Program for calendar year 2013. Winners of the second annual Friendly Flyer Award were recognized at the Board of Airport Commissioners meeting held at Van Nuys City Hall.
VNY is committed to being a good neighbor and continues to require stricter standards for the voluntary noise abatement measures. The voluntary Fly Friendly/Quiet Departure Program for jet aircraft was established in 1994 to address the community’s concerns regarding jet aircraft noise in neighboring areas. LAWA created the annual "Friendly Flyer" award to acknowledge those jet operators who complied with all noise abatement policies and procedures and achieved the highest level of success in adhering to the Fly Friendly/Quiet Departure Program. "We are proud of the award recipients. The Fly Friendly program encourages aviation businesses to be responsible neighbors." said Van Nuys Airport Manager, Jess Romo.
The award winners were determined using the following criteria:
• At least 60 southbound jet departures during the calendar year
• No violations of noise ordinances:
o Noise Abatement & Curfew Regulation (Ordinance Nos. 155727 and 171889)o
Non-Additional Rule (Ordinance No.173215)o
Noisier Jet Phase Out (Ordinance No. 181106)• 99% or greater compliance with voluntary No Early Turn and the Fly Friendly/Quiet Departure Programs
2013 Friendly Flyer Award Repeat Winners:
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Airbar, LLC |
NetJets |
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Clay Lacy Aviation |
Space Exploration Technologies |
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Dreamline Aviation, LLC |
Travel Management Company, Ltd |
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Flexjet |
Tutor-Saliba Corporation |
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Flight Options |
TWC Aviation |
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Glenbrook Capital Logistics, LLC |
West Coast Charters, LLC |
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JetSuite |
XOJET, Inc. |
2013 Friendly Flyer Award First-Time Winners:
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Air Lease Corporation |
Oakmont Corporation |
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Aviation Consultants, Inc. |
Raspberry Consulting, LLC |
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AVJET Corporation |
Silver Air |
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Blue Sky 45, LLC |
Trans-Exec Air Service, Inc. |
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Executive Jet Management, Inc. |
Worldwide Jet Charter, LLC |
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Mid America Jet, Inc. |
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About Van Nuys Airport:
VNY is one of three 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 noncommercial air travel, VNY had over 270,000 operations in 2013. 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 $1.3 billion to the Southern California economy and supports over 12,000 jobs. In addition, VNY provides programs to benefit local residents, along with educational initiatives and aviation-related career and training opportunities. For more information, visit www.lawa.org/vny, follow us at Facebook.com/VNYOfficial or Twitter.com/VanNuysAirport.
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