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United Unveils Plans for eVTOL Aircraft Airport Shuttle Rides
United Airlines and its partner Mesa Airlines have provisionally agreed to buy up to 200 of Archer Aviation's four-passenger, all-electric eVTOL aircraft.
United Airlines wants to use Archer Aviation's eVTOL aircraft to carry passengers to and from airports from 2024. (Image: Archer Aviation)
United Airlines wants to use Archer Aviation's eVTOL aircraft to carry passengers to and from airports from 2024. (Image: Archer Aviation)

United Airlines on Wednesday said it plans to use eVTOL aircraft to carry up to four passengers to and from its major hub airports. In a joint announcement with its regional partner Mesa Airlines, the carrier said it intends to acquire up to 200 of Archer Aviation's all-electric model, which the California startup expects to gain certification and enter service in 2024.