Archer to Install Electric Air Taxi Hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Vertiports will connect the two cities with estimated 30-minute flights, a fraction of the two hours it can take to drive between them during peak traffic.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 02:54 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation is accelerating plans to launch its Midnight eVTOL air taxi service in the United Arab Emirates as early as 2025, intending for it to be its first international market.
The company has expanded its partnership with Falcon Aviation to establish a vertiport network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, aiming to create a 30-minute air taxi route between the two major cities.
Supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Archer plans to offer a faster, quieter, and more affordable alternative to traditional ground transport for inter-city commutes.
Despite an exclusive agreement signed by competitor Joby Aviation in Dubai, Archer's CEO expresses confidence in their ability to operate in the region, leveraging their Abu Dhabi hub.

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Archer Aviation, manufacturer of the Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi, is stepping up its plans for service in the United Arab Emirates as soon as next year.

The company on Monday expanded its partnership with Emirati aviation services provider Falcon Aviation to build a vertiport network for eVTOL air taxi operations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the two largest cities in the UAE. San Jose, California-based Archer expects the UAE to be its first international launch market.