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NTSB Chair's Warning Highlights Burbank (Van Nuys) Airspace Safety Concerns
Washington, D.C.: Concerns about safety in the airspace surrounding Hollywood Burbank and Van Nuys airports intensified after National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy disclosed that commercial airlines had warned her directly about collision risks in the Burbank area. Homendy made the remarks during a press exchange at a break in a January 27, 2026 NTSB public hearing.
“I keep hearing of other areas of the airspace where there is concern,” Homendy said. “Burbank is one where commercial airlines have called me to say, ‘the next mid-air collision is going to be at Burbank and nobody at FAA is paying attention to us.’” READ MORE
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. READ MORE...
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. READ MORE...
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, the headlines roared with talk of clutch swings, thrilling double-plays, and clubhouse celebrations. But another story took flight long before the first pitch- READ MORE...
Urban Air Mobility at 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.