From Flying magazine…. “Adam Goldstein said Archer is “hopeful” that Hawthorne will be selected for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP)—a three-year initiative to study the operational potential and safety of electric aircraft. He predicted eIPP flights would begin next summer, which could allow Archer to conduct more testing in urban settings. “Once you get…certainContinue reading “Hawthorne could be one of the first eIPP sites”
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Hawthorne Mayor Alex Vargas Welcomes Archer to Hawthorne Airport
Statement from Hawthorne Quiet Skies about Archer Aviation
November 9, 2025 Update 11/11/25 – A representative from Archer Aviation reached out to us and provided an overview of their plans. They promised to conduct future meetings in partnership with us. As leaders of the Hawthorne Quiet Skies residents association we are shocked by Archer Aviation’s claim they have purchased Hawthorne Airport and didContinue reading “Statement from Hawthorne Quiet Skies about Archer Aviation”
Archer Aviation Acquires Hawthorne Airport
Archer CEO Adam Goldstein’s comments on Hawthorne Airport X post: “Hawthorne Airport is already a profitable enterprise. For Archer, it will become even more: the blueprint for a new class of urban aviation hubs around the world. We envision Hawthorne as LA’s Grand Central Station for air taxis, the centerpiece of our Southern California network,Continue reading “Archer Aviation Acquires Hawthorne Airport”
Skyryse expands Southern California campus with new facility at Hawthorne Airport
The new Hawthorne facility represents a significant milestone in Skyryse’s journey toward the certification of Skyryse One™, the company’s flagship aircraft. This site will serve as Skyryse’s Part 145 Installation and Repair Center, playing a crucial role in the ongoing development, installation, and maintenance of Skyryse’s systems. Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world’s firstContinue reading “Skyryse expands Southern California campus with new facility at Hawthorne Airport”
Advanced Air Announces Hangers Available for Lease
From Advanced Air… Advanced Air, LLC Unveils Final Phase of Hangar Development Plans at Jet Center LA at Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR) Advanced Air, LLC is thrilled to announce the final phase of hangar development at Jet Center Los Angeles at Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR), offering limited opportunities for aviation owners and investors. Scheduled forContinue reading “Advanced Air Announces Hangers Available for Lease”
New FAA Reauthorization Bill Would Prohibit Removing 100LL From Airports
From AV Web… “George Braly of General Aviation Modifications Inc., the only U.S. company with an FAA-approved 100-octane fuel, said the bill will “almost certainly stop dead” early efforts to develop an unleaded market in California and other parts of the West. “Our position on the bill is that if it’s adopted into law, itContinue reading “New FAA Reauthorization Bill Would Prohibit Removing 100LL From Airports”
Join Our Next Virtual Meeting on July 22 – Share Your Opinion of Hawthorne Airport Noise and Pollution
Neighborhood Virtual Meeting by Hawthorne Quiet Skies Saturday, July229:30 – 10:30 a.m. Register free https://bit.ly/2023-airport-noise Featuring neighbors from Hawthorne, Gardena, West Athens, Redondo Beach and more discussing on-going noise and pollution from the Hawthorne Airport. Plus, we’ll suggest ways you can provide your input to the FAA.
As private jet traffic increases at Van Nuys Airport, locals fume
“I feel like we’re living in a war zone, they come in so incessantly. Coming in, taking off, coming in, taking off. It’s out of control,” says Gutierrez-Hedges. The school is beneath the flight path from Van Nuys Airport, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. …Since the pandemic, it’s gotten busier as more wealthyContinue reading “As private jet traffic increases at Van Nuys Airport, locals fume”
FAA Seeks Input On Why Air Traffic Annoys Neighbors
From Chicago’s Journal & Topics “The old standard for tracking noise impacts was the Schultz Curve, developed 40 years ago, which tends to consider the irritations from airport noise rise slowly in a shallow curve. It predicted that at 50 DNL hardly anyone was bothered by noise, and by the time noise reached 70 DNL,Continue reading “FAA Seeks Input On Why Air Traffic Annoys Neighbors”
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