“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”
Category Archives: Archer Aviation
Archer Completes Acquisition, Moves to Acquire JetCenter LA
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”
Elon Musk Shares His View on Air Taxi Noise and Safety
They’re “like a giant beehive of noisy bees.” This is Musk in 2022, so maybe the technology and noise control have greatly improved. https://youtube.com/shorts/j8E9CKmt8ZU?si=wRBXFe1lWq_M2RFQ
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”
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”
Hawthorne Quiet Skies 