Archer Aviation Secures Hawthorne Airport for $126M, Paving Way for LA Air Taxi Network and 2028 Olympic Debut

In a significant move set to reshape urban air mobility in Southern California, air taxi developer Archer Aviation has acquired Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR), also known as Jack Northrop Field, for $126 million. The historic Los Angeles-area airport will transform into a crucial operational hub for Archer Aviation Hawthorne’s planned air taxi network and serve…

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Government Shutdown Triggers LAX Ground Stop, Highlighting National Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis

The Air Traffic Control Crisis: Staffing Shortages Cripple LAX Operations Amid Federal Shutdown A severe Air Traffic Control Crisis, fueled by critical staffing shortages within the air traffic control system, led to a temporary ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Sunday morning, October 26, 2025, disrupting flights and stranding thousands of passengers….

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LAX Faces Flight Halt Amid Critical Air Traffic Controller Shortage Fueled by Government Shutdown

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) experienced significant operational disruptions on Saturday, October 26, 2025, when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground stop due to a critical shortage of air traffic controllers. This critical LAX flight halt, a direct consequence of the ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown, triggered widespread flight delays affecting thousands of…

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