Archer Unveils Planned Los Angeles Air Taxi Network Ahead Of Major Worldwide Sporting Events
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Archer plans to launch the network in
Los Angeles to replace one-to-two-hour drives with 10-20 minute electric flights -
Archer’s planned network includes take-off and landing locations at
Los Angeles International Airport ,University of Southern California ,Orange County ,Santa Monica , Hollywood Burbank,Long Beach andVan Nuys -
Archer is also coordinating with the
Los Angeles Rams andHollywood Park , the 300-acre district centered aroundSoFi Stadium , for a potential exclusive vertiport in the area - Archer’s goal is to begin its LA network operations by as early as 2026
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Image above depicts simulated Archer air taxi operations over
The goal is for passengers to be able to go to a nearby vertiport, or vertical take-off and landing location, and then fly 10-20 minutes in Archer’s Midnight aircraft to their destination of choice within the network—saving hours versus sitting in traffic.
Archer’s planned network includes vertiports at key locations such as
As part of its network planning, Archer is coordinating with the
The
“This is a big moment for Archer. Establishing our LA network ahead of the global events that are coming to the region over the next four years is a milestone that will put Midnight on display for the whole world to see,” said
Midnight, Archer’s piloted, four-passenger electric aircraft, will play a crucial role in this network. Midnight is designed to offer passengers a sustainable, low-noise, and safe alternative to ground transportation:
- Travels at speeds up to 150 mph, turning hour-long ground commutes into minutes in the air
- Designed for back-to-back flights of 20-50 miles with minimal charge time in between
- 100x quieter than a helicopter at cruising altitudes
- Redundant systems across the aircraft allowing Archer to target similar levels of safety as commercial airliners
- Designed to carry a pilot, up to four passengers and carry-on luggage
Governor
“We are excited about the opportunity to bring Archer’s game-changing technology to
This announcement complements Archer’s planned network in the
About Archer
Archer is a leader in the electrification of aviation. We are designing and developing the key enabling technologies and aircraft that are necessary to power the next great transportation revolution. Our goal is for our proprietary technology to deliver unprecedented connectivity to the people and places across the most congested cities in the world. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward looking statements regarding Archer’s future business plans and goals, including statements regarding its aircraft performance, air taxi network buildout, including the entry into definitive agreements with respect to Archer’s planned partnerships, and the timing of Archer’s development, commercialization, and certification of its eVTOL aircraft. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors. The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted are more fully detailed in Archer’s filings with the
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