Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
One of Los Angeles’ first air taxis was unveiled Monday as developers prepare to launch an all-electric flight network in time for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Archer Aviation and venue developer AEG announced plans to build LA’s first vertiport, a dedicated hub where drone-like aircraft will pick up and drop off passengers. The companies aim to connect key locations across the region, including SoFi Stadium, the University of Southern California and Hollywood Burbank Airport, using the recently acquired Hawthorne Airport as a central operational hub.
"The goal of Archer's planned L.A. network is to enable people to move across the city in just 10 to 20 minutes, turning commutes that can take an hour or more on the ground into short all-electric flights," Archer and AEG said in a joint statement.
The electric aircraft can hold four passengers and features a range of 100 miles.
Before commercial service can begin, the Federal Aviation Administration must approve the aircraft for flight. If approved, the network could significantly alter transit options for residents and visitors during the 2028 Summer Games.
One of Los Angeles’ first air taxis was unveiled Monday as developers prepare to launch an all-electric flight network in time for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Archer Aviation and venue developer AEG announced plans to build LA’s first vertiport, a dedicated hub where drone-like aircraft will pick up and drop off passengers. The companies aim to connect key locations across the region, including SoFi Stadium, the University of Southern California and Hollywood Burbank Airport, using the recently acquired Hawthorne Airport as a central operational hub.
"The goal of Archer's planned L.A. network is to enable people to move across the city in just 10 to 20 minutes, turning commutes that can take an hour or more on the ground into short all-electric flights," Archer and AEG said in a joint statement.
The electric aircraft can hold four passengers and features a range of 100 miles.
Before commercial service can begin, the Federal Aviation Administration must approve the aircraft for flight. If approved, the network could significantly alter transit options for residents and visitors during the 2028 Summer Games.
