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A Good Summary of the Debates Over Air Taxi Safety, Noise, and AI Testing

“The stakes are high for Los Angeles. If Archer can navigate regulatory hurdles, refine AI safety protocols, and implement effective noise mitigation, Hawthorne could become a model for urban air mobility hubs worldwide. If not, it risks becoming a flashpoint in the debate over how and where AI‑powered aviation should take off.” – Charles Mitchell,Continue reading “A Good Summary of the Debates Over Air Taxi Safety, Noise, and AI Testing”

12 Voluntary Steps Local Airports Have Taken to Control Noise, But Hawthorne Didn’t

Airports across the LA Basin implemented dozens of noise control programs that do not require FAA approval. The Hawthorne City Council created the Hawthorne Airport Community Roundtable to  “find ways to reduce and mitigate noise impacts.” That was seven years ago, what happened? Similar noise control programs have already been implemented by Santa Monica, Torrance,Continue reading “12 Voluntary Steps Local Airports Have Taken to Control Noise, But Hawthorne Didn’t”

Dec 9th City of Hawthorne Public Hearing During City Council Meeting

Hawthorne residents are welcome to file a speaker card at the start of the Dec 9th Hawthorne City Council meeting to talk about the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Hawthorne Airport Hangars Project. The project appears to be the demolition and reconstruction of multiple Hawthorne Airport hangers, including the hangers along 120th Street. NOTICEContinue reading “Dec 9th City of Hawthorne Public Hearing During City Council Meeting”

Dec. 11th Zoom Meeting: Introducing Archer Aviation to the Surrounding Communities

Purpose: Meet the new managers of Hawthorne Airport. Archer is an innovative, new air taxi coming to Los Angeles. Hosted by: Paulette C. Francis Councilmember City of GardenaFeatured speaker: George Kivork, Archer AviationOrganized by: Hawthorne Quiet Skies Register >

Too Low, Too Loud, Too Much Pollution: Residents Near Hawthorne Airport Need Help

Residents surrounding Hawthorne Airport deserve better. After eight years of effort working with the City of Hawthorne and Hawthorne Airport LLC on noise, nighttime operations, and pollution concerns, the situation is only getting worse. Noise complaints are widespread across the seven communities surrounding the airport and we are out of patience. The City and airportContinue reading “Too Low, Too Loud, Too Much Pollution: Residents Near Hawthorne Airport Need Help”

How Quiet Are They? 2024 Test Videos Measure Sound from Archer and Joby’s Air Taxis

The recording will start at the test flight for Archer’s Midnight, their latest model. YouTuber “EVTOL Research” recorded test flights along with a decibel meter to take a look at the noise generated by eVTOL air taxis. Please note: these are early prototypes and test flights. Unknown what the noise readings will be when theseContinue reading “How Quiet Are They? 2024 Test Videos Measure Sound from Archer and Joby’s Air Taxis”

7 Principles of Urban Air Mobility by the World Economic Forum

Developed by the World Economic Forum and endorsed by the City of LA’s Department of Transportation. “Noise disturbances should be measured and mitigated by a community first approach to vehicle design, infrastructure siting and route planning. Community noise acceptance metrics should be co-created with stakeholders, including city planners, community associations, vehicle manufacturers, service providers andContinue reading “7 Principles of Urban Air Mobility by the World Economic Forum”

City of Hawthorne Clarifies Airport Change is a Lease Not a Purchase

From the City of Hawthorne… HAWTHORNE, Calif., November 12, 2025 – The City of Hawthorne proudly announces a major step forward in advancing economic development and transportation innovation through a new partnership at the Hawthorne Municipal Airport. The City Council is set to approve a new assignment of the Master Ground Lease and authorize the CityContinue reading “City of Hawthorne Clarifies Airport Change is a Lease Not a Purchase”