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Archer Aviation Midnight

IndustryPassenger & eVTOL

A four-passenger electric air taxi built for short-haul urban routes with minimal ground noise, selected as the official air taxi for the 2028 LA Olympics.

Key Specs

  • 4 passengers + 1 pilot, cruise speed ~150 mph
  • 12 propellers (6 tilting, 6 fixed), 6 independent battery packs
  • Max payload over 1,000 lb; ~45 dB ground noise (~1,000x quieter than a helicopter)
  • Completed FAA Phase 3 certification, now in Phase 4
  • Selected as official air taxi provider for the 2028 LA Olympic and Paralympic Games