Los Angeles air taxi network aims to reduce travel time with 10-20 minute electric flights across Southern California by 2026 Archer Aviation Inc. has announced plans to establish an air mobility network in Los Angeles, aiming to transform the way residents and visitors commute and travel in Southern California. The network is designed to significantly reduce travel time, … [Read more...] about Archer Aviation Unveils Plans for Los Angeles Air Taxi Network
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Skyportz Secures Orders for Over 1,000 Vertipads After Farnborough Airshow
Innovative Modular Vertipad Design Garners Strong Interest from Air Taxi Industry Skyportz has secured more orders for more than 1,000 units for its new modular vertipad solution, following its release at the Farnborough International Airshow last month. The innovative design aims to support the growing air taxi industry by addressing key concerns such as passenger safety, … [Read more...] about Skyportz Secures Orders for Over 1,000 Vertipads After Farnborough Airshow
FAA Approves First Category 2 Drone for Flying Over People
AVSS PRS-M3DT Parachute Enables DJI Dock 2 Flights Without Waivers The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the first Category 2 drone for operations over people. Commercial drone operators using the DJI Dock 2 equipped with the AVSS PRS-M3DT drone parachute can now fly over people without needing to submit an FAA 107.39 flight over people waiver. Aerial … [Read more...] about FAA Approves First Category 2 Drone for Flying Over People
Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation Partner to Develop Electric Air Taxi Network in California
Revolutionizing Urban Travel: Collaborative Effort to Integrate eVTOL Aircraft into California’s Airport Operations Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks utilizing Archer’s eVTOL aircraft at California airports where Southwest operates. … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation Partner to Develop Electric Air Taxi Network in California
Stellantis Boosts Investment in Archer Aviation by $55 Million
Strategic Funding to Accelerate eVTOL Aircraft Production Stellantis N.V. and Archer Aviation Inc. have announced a significant $55 million investment from Stellantis, under the companies’ strategic funding agreement. This follows the achievement of Archer's transition flight test milestone last month and adds to Stellantis’ prior $39 million in open market purchases of Archer … [Read more...] about Stellantis Boosts Investment in Archer Aviation by $55 Million