Archer Plans Sale of 200 Electric Air Taxis to Partner in India, Eyeing 2026 Launch

The eVTOL manufacturer and new partner InterGlobe will initially offer air taxi services in the Indian cities of Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, November 09, 2023 at 05:10 AM ET

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A digital rendering depicts a simulated flight of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL air taxi over Connaught Place in Delhi, India. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation has partnered with InterGlobe to launch electric air taxi services in India by 2026, with InterGlobe committing to purchase up to 200 Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
The service aims to alleviate India's severe urban congestion, offering significantly reduced travel times in major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi, making it cost-competitive with ground-based rideshare apps.
India is considered a prime market for urban air mobility (UAM) due to its large population and traffic challenges, with government support and other eVTOL firms also entering the space.

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The future of rideshare services in India—which is notorious for its congested, heavily trafficked streets—may be up in the air…literally.

San Jose, California-based Archer Aviation, the maker of the Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, on Thursday revealed plans to bring electric air taxi services to India in partnership with InterGlobe, one of the country’s largest travel conglomerates. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the partners includes an arrangement to finance InterGlobe’s purchase of up to 200 Midnight air taxis.