Electric Air Taxis Coming
Archer and AEG Plan Downtown LA Vertiport Ahead of 2028 Olympic Games
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Midnight electric aircraft can reach speeds of up to 150 mph, enabling 10–20 minute urban hops while designed to share airspace with helicopters and small planes.
The Midnight aircraft is all-electric with zero emissions, aligning with the project’s sustainability goals.
Archer has been named the Official Air Taxi Provider for LA28 and Team USA, elevating its role in the 2028 Games ecosystem.
The planned Archer network in the Los Angeles area expands beyond downtown, with stops targeted for Orange County, Santa Monica, Long Beach and Van Nuys in addition to SoFi Stadium, USC and Hawthorne.
The deal includes coordination with the Los Angeles Rams and Hollywood Park to pursue a potential exclusive vertiport at L.A. Live.
Archer Aviation and sports giant AEG are building downtown Los Angeles' first vertiport at L.A. Live, partnering to launch electric air-taxi service ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games The Sporting Tribune. The deal makes Archer the exclusive air taxi provider for the entertainment campus and anchors a broader regional network planned across the Los Angeles area.
Archer's all-electric Midnight aircraft will ferry passengers between downtown and future stops at SoFi Stadium, USC, Hollywood Burbank, and Hawthorne Airport OC Register. The planes reach 150 mph and complete typical trips in 10 to 20 minutes, eliminating hours of ground traffic for Olympic visitors and everyday travelers alike.
Zero-Emission Aircraft Ready for Urban Skies
Archer's Midnight is an all-electric aircraft designed to share airspace with helicopters and small planes The Sporting Tribune. It produces zero emissions, aligning with Los Angeles' sustainability goals for the 2028 Games. The plane reaches speeds of 150 mph and handles 10 to 20 minute city hops with zero fuel costs.
The Midnight aircraft marks a shift toward cleaner urban transportation. Unlike gas-powered helicopters, Archer's jets create no emissions Daily Bulletin. This technology positions L.A. as a global leader in green innovation during the Olympics.
L.A. Live Becomes Hub for Olympic Visitors
L.A. Live, home to Crypto.com Arena and the downtown sports district, will serve as the central vertiport for Archer's regional network OC Register. AEG selected the location to handle the anticipated flood of Olympic visitors and games attendees. Initial feasibility studies covering airspace, power, and community impact are complete.
The vertiport will connect downtown to outlying venues across the region Daily Breeze. Planned stops include Orange County, Santa Monica, Long Beach, and Van Nuys. This network transforms how people move to Olympic events and venues throughout greater Los Angeles.
Archer Named Official Air Taxi for LA28
Archer Aviation has earned the title of Official Air Taxi Provider for LA28 and Team USA San Bernardino Sun. The designation elevates the company's role in the Olympic ecosystem and signals city confidence in the technology. Archer recently acquired Hawthorne Airport to accelerate its regional expansion.
The partnership shows how the 2028 Games are driving innovation in urban transportation The Sporting Tribune. Rather than building new roads, Los Angeles is turning to the sky. Work now focuses on operations and guest experience for the Games.
Regional Network Expands Beyond Downtown
The L.A. Live vertiport is just the first node in Archer's planned network across southern California OC Register. The company is coordinating with venues including the Los Angeles Rams and Hollywood Park on additional locations. SoFi Stadium and USC are early targets for vertiport development.
Archer's expanded footprint positions the company to move thousands of Olympic guests and everyday riders Daily Bulletin. The network reduces ground travel time into central L.A. by hours. As feasibility work completes, operations planning will accelerate the rollout before 2028.
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