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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”

Hawthorne could be one of the first eIPP sites

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”

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”