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Archer and AEG Announce Plan for Vertiport at L.A. LIVE

The exclusive multiyear deal would showcase Archer’s four-seat Midnight eVTOL for quick downtown trips before the 2028 Olympics with key certifications and permits still unresolved.

In a rendition, a Midnight air taxi from Archer Aviation heads to Crypto.com Arena.
Archer's Midnight on display
Archer Aviation Midnight eVTOL electric air taxi in downtown Los Angeles
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Overview

  • The companies announced the partnership on Aug. 24 to develop a vertiport at the four-million-square-foot L.A. LIVE complex and named Archer the site’s exclusive air-taxi partner.
  • Archer and AEG have completed an initial feasibility study that examined land use, local airspace, power capacity, and potential community impacts and are now working on operational plans and the passenger experience.
  • Archer displayed a Midnight aircraft in Team USA livery at L.A. LIVE but the model remains uncertified by the FAA and no U.S. eVTOL has yet received a type certificate.
  • The planned facility is expected to use BETA Technologies charging hardware through the ACES consortium, which highlights the need for high-power charging and local grid upgrades to support frequent flights.
  • The project is pitched as a downtown showcase for the LA28 Games but still lacks disclosed financing, construction timelines, and confirmed city or federal approvals, creating clear risks for community disruption, permitting delays, and the company’s Olympic timetable.