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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Archer Aviation is accelerating its plan to launch Midnight eVTOL air taxi services in the United Arab Emirates as early as 2025, aiming for the UAE to be its first international market.
The company has expanded partnerships with Falcon Aviation and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to develop a vertiport network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including plans for the first eVTOL route between these two major cities to significantly cut commute times.
Archer intends to offer a quieter, safer, and more affordable alternative to traditional transport, and remains confident in its ability to operate successfully in the competitive UAE urban air mobility market despite rivals like Joby Aviation.

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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.