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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Today through January 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES, Ca: Travelers using Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) should expect overnight traffic disruptions and shuttle stop closures through January 11 as airport officials demolish a pedestrian bridge connecting Terminal 5 and Parking Structure 5. READ MORE...
VNY News
Security Breach at VNY Airport
VAN NUYS, Ca: A suspect breached the L.A. Flight Academy on the airport’s west side—stealing a plane and crashing into a hangar. READ MORE...
Residents Allege Double Standard, Ethics Concerns in Advisory Council Appointments
Los Angeles, CA — San Fernando Valley residents have circulated a community letter to City Councilmembers and local media over several days, opposing reductions in community representation...
Hotel Closure Leaves Airport Authority in Turbulence
Los Angeles, CA — In a surprising move, the Airtel Plaza Hotel and Conference Center has announced it will permanently close its doors on October 12, 2025—a decision that reportedly blindsided Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) on Friday.
VNY CAC Joins City Notification System
Los Angeles, CA — The City of Los Angeles operates the Early Notification System (ENS), which keeps residents and interested parties informed about government activities.
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National News
150 Aircraft in Venezuela Raid
Washington — U.S.A operation executed overnight brings headlines today as a military ship reportedly transports Venezuelan President and his wife to New York. READ MORE...
TSA Reminds Holiday Travelers - Bring your REAL ID
Washington — Travelers flying out of Los Angeles this holiday season should prepare for both heavy crowds and heavy rains. The TSA published a press release today reminding travelers of REAL ID requirements.
FAA to Reduce Flights at 40 Airports
Washington — Air travelers could face cancellations starting Friday as the FAA begins reducing flight capacity at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports. Locally, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ontario International (ONT) are included on the list; Burbank Airport (BUR) is not.
Plane Crash in Coral Springs, FL Claims Two Lives
Coral Springs, FL — The City of Coral Springs confirmed Nov. 10 that local emergency responders answered a call at 10:19 a.m. after a twin engine Beechcraft King Air B100 crashed info a pond behind a home ...
Louisville Inferno: Cargo Plane Crash Kills Seven
Louisville, Ky — A cargo plane, Flight 2976, crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, killing seven, according to city and state official.
Regional News
ONT Airport Wins Honor
Ontario, CA — Ontario International Airport (ONT) has charted a striking turnaround since separating from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) in 2016.
Archer's Airport: The Plan, The People, the Future of Local Air Travel
Hawthorne, CA — The Hawthorne City Council voted 5–0 on Wednesday during its regular public meeting to approve consent on the master lease assignment for Hawthorne Municipal Airport, clearing the way for Archer Aviation Inc. to take operational control of the facility.
Double Jets, Double Play: The Two-Plane Strategy World Series Clincher
Los Angeles, CA — When the Dodgers secured their latest championship in Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2025...
Urban Air Mobility at the Olympics: Evaluating Feasibility of Air Taxis for LA28
Los Angeles, CA — The Los Angeles City Council approved motion CF 25-1181 on October 7, 2025, envisioning the integration of air taxis into the city’s transportation network ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
City Council Backs Federal Legislation as Residents Call for Local Action
Los Angeles, CA — Amid growing public pressure to address the impacts of general aviation, the Los Angeles City Council has endorsed H.R. 5202, the Aircraft Noise Reduction Act.