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Archer Commits to Launching eVTOL Air Taxi Services in Los Angeles
The aircraft developer is joining the Urban Air Mobility Partnership established in December 2020 by Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti.
Archer eVTOL aircraft
Archer intends to start operating its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft in commercial service from 2024, starting in Los Angles. (Image: Archer)

California-based Archer today committed to launching commercial services in Los Angeles with its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft by 2024. To prepare the way for those services, the start-up is joining the Urban Air Mobility Partnership formed in December 2020 by Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti.

The public-private partnership is being led by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and Urban Movement Labs, which is aiming to engage with the city’s residents about options for integrating so-called urban air mobility services with existing transportation infrastructure. Archer, which two weeks ago announced a $1.1 billion share flotation with the Atlas Crest Investment Corp. and a provisional order for up to 200 of its aircraft from United Airlines, has committed to supporting the city in its public education program.