Archer Prepares To Launch Midnight Demo Flights In LA

Midnight electric air taxi prototypes in final assembly

Additional Midnight electric air taxi prototypes are in final assembly for flight testing.

Credit: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation has relocated a prototype Midnight electric air taxi to Los Angeles as it works toward a planned service launch during the 2028 Olympic Games to be hosted by the city. Based at Hawthorne Airport, acquired by Archer in late 2025, the prototype has received market survey special...
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