Archer Aviation has filed multiple applications with US city partners to launch air taxi operations under a new federal electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) scheme, with Washington setting out a pathway for advanced air mobility (AAM) to enter commercial service.
The applications are under the White House's eVTOL Integration Pilot Programme (eIPP) and coincides with the US Department of Transportation's release of its AAM National Strategy.
“We have a bold strategy to unlock the future of our skies and unleash this next chapter of aviation safely and efficiently," said US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. "Advanced air mobility vehicles will benefit the American people—transforming how the flying public travels, how first responders jump into action and communities access healthcare, how businesses deliver goods, and how we defend our nation.”
The strategy set out the framework for safely integrating eVTOL aircraft into national airspace and transitioning the sector from flight testing to limited commercial operations.
“Through our close work with the Administration, DOT, FAA and other federal agencies, we now have the clearest path to market this industry has ever had,” said Archer CEO and founder Adam Goldstein. "The focus now is execution—building, deploying and flying these aircraft here in the United States."
Archer's proposals cover cities across the states of California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and New York. The proposals focus on building operational foundations. This includes local operations teams, upgrades to infrastructure such as vertiports, and coordination with public safety and emergency response agencies.
Archer said its application with the City of Huntington Beach in California is exclusive to the company, which will support its plans for early operations in the LA region. Archer was named the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic Games.
