Archer Nabs World Cup, Super Bowl Partnerships

Air taxi maker is developing a Los Angeles network for its electric aircraft, which could land there as soon as next year.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 02:42 PM ET

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Archer plans to build a Los Angeles air taxi network for its all-electric Midnight. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

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Archer Aviation has secured exclusive air taxi partnerships for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2027 Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles, adding to its role for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The company aims to establish an electric air taxi network in LA for these major events, planning to use its four-passenger Midnight eVTOL for transport by the 2028 Olympics, though earlier events will focus on community engagement rather than passenger flights.
Despite ambitious timelines, Archer's Midnight eVTOL faces significant development and regulatory hurdles, including completing essential flight maneuvers and obtaining FAA type certification, with commercial service realistically projected for mid-2028.
The broader eVTOL industry is gaining momentum with new FAA guidelines and pilot programs, such as the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, aimed at establishing operational standards and facilitating future deployments.

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Within months of being named the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, electric aircraft developer Archer Aviation has secured partnerships with two more global sporting events—FIFA World Cup in 2026 and Super Bowl LXI in 2027.

The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), which leads the host committees for both events in LA, on Tuesday named Archer its exclusive air taxi partner. The company will be an official host city supporter for the World Cup and official host committee partner for Super Bowl LXI.