UPDATE (10-15-25): First JSX ATR 42-600 (test?) flight at SMO on 10-15-25. (See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r81I88dLjRk)
UPDATE (10-14-25 12:00 PM): Public Written Comment submitted to Santa Monica City Council (see written comment) asserts City will be in violation of the 2017 Consent Decree if it allows JSX to operate at SMO without safety clearance from FAA and LAWA (operator of LAX and VNY, see LAWA letter).
UPDATE (10-07-25 11:55PM): Initial Community Petition letters with 100+ signatories (within first 2 days) sent to City of Santa Monica and FAA as more signatories continue to be added.
UPDATE (09-30-25 6:15AM): SM City Council discussed this matter privately in closed session today 09-30-25 (Item 5b).
UPDATE (10-14-25 12:00 PM): Public Written Comment submitted to Santa Monica City Council (see written comment) asserts City will be in violation of the 2017 Consent Decree if it allows JSX to operate at SMO without safety clearance from FAA and LAWA (operator of LAX and VNY, see LAWA letter).
UPDATE (10-07-25 11:55PM): Initial Community Petition letters with 100+ signatories (within first 2 days) sent to City of Santa Monica and FAA as more signatories continue to be added.
UPDATE (09-30-25 6:15AM): SM City Council discussed this matter privately in closed session today 09-30-25 (Item 5b).
October 2025
Safety First JetSuiteX !
JSX is Dangerously Fast-Tracking a New Commercial Air Service Over Your Community
JSX is rolling out a new luxury commercial air service at Santa Monica Airport in November 2025! SMO has never had commercial air service operations, and JSX has never operated an aircraft this size and scale. JSX will fly big commercial aircraft (ATR 42-600) that will be the largest aircraft ever to use SMO's shortened 3500 ft runway. If you are are located in Santa Monica or the Westside of Los Angeles, you can expect to be affected.
How is JSX bypassing safety, security, and environmental regulations and processes?
The community is calling for full due diligence and a public process, including an independent FAA Safety Review and a full Environmental Impact Report to address safety and environmental risks.
We need your help, so please read below to learn more!
Note: Aviation industry organizations have expressed serious concerns about JetSuiteX's operations. Letters to the Department of Transportation were filed by Los Angeles World Airports (LAX and VNY), San Diego International Airport (SAN), American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Air Line Pilots Association, Allied Pilots Association, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, Association of Professional Flight Attendants, Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, Transport Workers Union of America . Read their letters here.
JSX is rolling out a new luxury commercial air service at Santa Monica Airport in November 2025! SMO has never had commercial air service operations, and JSX has never operated an aircraft this size and scale. JSX will fly big commercial aircraft (ATR 42-600) that will be the largest aircraft ever to use SMO's shortened 3500 ft runway. If you are are located in Santa Monica or the Westside of Los Angeles, you can expect to be affected.
How is JSX bypassing safety, security, and environmental regulations and processes?
- No City Council Review
- No Public Review
- No Environmental or Safety Review
The community is calling for full due diligence and a public process, including an independent FAA Safety Review and a full Environmental Impact Report to address safety and environmental risks.
We need your help, so please read below to learn more!
Note: Aviation industry organizations have expressed serious concerns about JetSuiteX's operations. Letters to the Department of Transportation were filed by Los Angeles World Airports (LAX and VNY), San Diego International Airport (SAN), American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Air Line Pilots Association, Allied Pilots Association, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, Association of Professional Flight Attendants, Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, Transport Workers Union of America . Read their letters here.
CLICK the video below to see the first (test?) flight of the JSX ATR 42-600 at Santa Monica Airport on October 15, 2025.
CLICK the video below to see the first (test?) flight of the JSX ATR 42-600 at Santa Monica Airport on October 15, 2025.
Take Action Now - Sign the Petition Letters
PETITION 1: Demand a Public Hearing with City Hall.
We want to hear from City Hall about what and why this is happening so quickly.
Isn’t the airport closing on December 31, 2028? Why is JSX recklessly starting a new commercial service at SMO with only 36 months until closing? How will safety be ensured? How will noise be mitigated? How will the airport closure be ensured?
PETITION 2: Demand a Safety Review by the FAA.
We want all safety and security risks examined to ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
An informal complaint will be submitted to the FAA to help protect the community by demanding: (a) full documented evaluation of safety and security risks; and (b) compliance with all applicable safety, security, and environmental regulations. This should be done before JSX begins commercial operations.
PETITION 3: Demand an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
We want noise and pollution impacts thoroughly studied, documented, and mitigated.
An independent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be done to assess and mitigate the environmental impacts caused by JSX. To address our community concerns, the EIR must provide a formal and comprehensive analysis to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
We want to hear from City Hall about what and why this is happening so quickly.
Isn’t the airport closing on December 31, 2028? Why is JSX recklessly starting a new commercial service at SMO with only 36 months until closing? How will safety be ensured? How will noise be mitigated? How will the airport closure be ensured?
PETITION 2: Demand a Safety Review by the FAA.
We want all safety and security risks examined to ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
An informal complaint will be submitted to the FAA to help protect the community by demanding: (a) full documented evaluation of safety and security risks; and (b) compliance with all applicable safety, security, and environmental regulations. This should be done before JSX begins commercial operations.
PETITION 3: Demand an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
We want noise and pollution impacts thoroughly studied, documented, and mitigated.
An independent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be done to assess and mitigate the environmental impacts caused by JSX. To address our community concerns, the EIR must provide a formal and comprehensive analysis to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
View Our 3 PETITION Letters
View Petition Letter 1: Demand a Public Hearing
View Petition Letter 2: Demand a Safety Review
View Petition Letter 3: Demand an EIR
Download OUR 3 pETITION Letters
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Signatories of Our 3 pETITION Letters
Initial Signatories to the 3 Demand Petition Letters as of October 15, 2025
Other Ways to Help
ACTION A: Email City Leaders Now.
Send a direct personal message to Santa Monica City Council and City Manager.
Santa Monica City Manager: [email protected], [email protected]
Santa Monica City Council: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
ACTION B: Boycott JetSuiteX and JetBlue.
We won't support companies until they respect our community.
JetSuiteX and JetBlue must demonstrate their commitment to proper process and due diligence. We will boycott their businesses until they get off the dangerous and reckless fast-track rollout of their new commercial air service. We want a commitment they will leave before the scheduled airport closure on December 31, 2028. Download one of our signs and make it visible in your neighborhood. Snap a photo and share it on social media.
CLICK HERE to Download the "Boycott JSX and JetBlue" Sign.
ACTION C: Share with Friends and Neighbors.
Tell your friends and neighbors about what's happening.
Send a direct personal message to Santa Monica City Council and City Manager.
Santa Monica City Manager: [email protected], [email protected]
Santa Monica City Council: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
ACTION B: Boycott JetSuiteX and JetBlue.
We won't support companies until they respect our community.
JetSuiteX and JetBlue must demonstrate their commitment to proper process and due diligence. We will boycott their businesses until they get off the dangerous and reckless fast-track rollout of their new commercial air service. We want a commitment they will leave before the scheduled airport closure on December 31, 2028. Download one of our signs and make it visible in your neighborhood. Snap a photo and share it on social media.
CLICK HERE to Download the "Boycott JSX and JetBlue" Sign.
ACTION C: Share with Friends and Neighbors.
Tell your friends and neighbors about what's happening.
- Pass our flyer to anyone you know by downloading and printing this PDF. (Link coming soon!)
- Join an organization in our network (NoJets, Airport2Park, Friends of Sunset Park, SMOfuture, etc.)
- Share our JSX banner on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, etc.). (Link to social banner)
Download: SOCIAL MEDIA BANNER
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Download: 3ft X 4ft BOYCOTT SIGN
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Resources
See other resources including the SMO Airport Diagram and USDOT Aviation Noise Map for Los Angeles.
CLICK HERE to see other information resources related to JetSuiteX
CLICK HERE to see other information resources related to JetSuiteX
