ASSEMBLYMEMBER TED LIEU
53RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
For Immediate Release: February 12, 2008
Contact: David Ford
Phone: (916) 319-2053

Assemblyman Lieu Commends Use of Continuous Descent at LAX, but has Concerns

Assemblyman Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) issued the following response to the FAA announcement regarding the use of continuous descent approach on approximately 250 arriving flights at Los Angeles International Airport:

"I was glad to hear that the FAA and LAX have instituted the use of continuous descent approach on about 250 arriving flights at the airport. With the expected reduction of 30 percent in air and noise pollution, this practice is a commendable and welcomed change.

This will make the surrounding communities in my district a safer and better place to live. I hope the FAA continues to utilize this method on additional flights.

This is a great first step, however it does not release the FAA from what I believe is their obligation to expand regional airport use and implement immediate short term measures to make air travel safer. I look forward to working with the FAA and LAX to resolve these issues."