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iSpyVNY - Nov. 17, 2025 - 7 AM
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted its emergency order restricting operations at 40 major U.S. airports, effective 9 AM PST today. The order, imposed November 12 during staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown, has been rescinded ahead of the Thanksgiving travel period.
TRENDING NEWS
Hawthorne City Council clears way for Archer Aviation Inc. to take operational control of Hawthorne Airport. eVOTL air taxis planned to time with 2028 Olympics. Regional destinations include Rams Village at Warner Center, Signature Aviation at Van Nuys Airport and Atlantic Aviation at Burbank Airport...
VNY News
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
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
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 Immediate 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.