Archer NYC Air Taxi Service
Archer's all-electric air taxi — dubbed Midnight — is nearing FAA Type Certification. Once received, they plan on building out an air taxi network in partnership with United Airlines that would dramatically reduce commute times from Manhattan to JFK, LaGuardia, and other nearby airports. The network is designed to leverage existing helipads, and each Midnight aircraft can carry up to four passengers plus the pilot, with less noise and more safety than traditional helicopters. In addition to New York City, the company is also developing networks in Dubai, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, places where a ~$200 ticket for a 10-minute ride might be preferable to a $70 cab ride that takes an hour or more.