Archer Aviation to Operate Electric Air Taxis in Los Angeles by 2026 Written 9 August 2024

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Archer Aviation showed off a mockup of its production aircraft Midnight during a Nov. 16 open house. It's pictured here on the tarmac at Palo Alto Airport in California. Credit: Archer Aviation; Aerospace America

Flying Magazine reports, “Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Archer Aviation is adding a third major U.S. city to its planned air taxi network in partnership with United Airlines. The company on Thursday announced it intends to launch a city center-to-airport network in Los Angeles by 2026, building on its plans to fly in New York City and Chicago. The service is meant to replace one-to-two-hour drives by car with more direct aerial routes while remaining cost competitive with ground-based rideshare options such as Uber and Lyft.”
Full Story (Flying Magazine)