Archer Says Its Electric Air Taxi 'Waymo Moment' Is Coming in 2026
Summary
Archer Aviation plans to launch its electric air taxi service called Midnight in 2026. The company is part of a government program that allows real passenger flights before full official certification is complete.Key Facts
- Archer was selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA to join the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
- This program lets Archer operate passenger flights in Florida, New York, and Texas starting later this year.
- Archer’s air taxi, called Midnight, is an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
- The company finished Phase 3 of the FAA’s four-phase Type Certification process in April 2024.
- Archer is working on Phase 4, which involves formal testing to prove the aircraft meets safety rules.
- Archer manages operations at Hawthorne Airport in Los Angeles to support its planned air taxi network.
- Archer is the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- The CEO compares the rollout of their air taxis to the introduction of Waymo’s self-driving cars, aiming for public acceptance through real-world use.
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