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Archer Bringing Electric Air Taxis to Los Angeles by 2026

The manufacturer also has plans to fly in New York, Chicago, and the San Francisco Bay Area in partnership with United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

Thursday, August 08, 2024 at 04:11 PM ET

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Archer Aviation’s flagship Midnight air taxi could hit the skies over Los Angeles as soon as 2026. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation is expanding its eVTOL air taxi network to Los Angeles by 2026, marking it as the third major U.S. city alongside New York City and Chicago, in partnership with United Airlines.
The service, using Archer's Midnight air taxi, aims to replace long car commutes with 10-20 minute, cost-competitive aerial routes connecting city centers and airports.
Archer is developing a network of vertiports and charging infrastructure, supported by partnerships with United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Signature Aviation, the FAA, and California state officials.

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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.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.