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Archer Aviation Steps Up eVTOL Push With LA Airport Purchase and New Flight Milestones

Regulatory approval is still the key barrier to commercial flights.

Overview

  • Archer bought Los Angeles’ Hawthorne Airport for $126 million to anchor a planned regional air taxi network near LAX.
  • The company says it has been selected as the exclusive air taxi provider for the LA 2028 Summer Olympics, setting up a public showcase.
  • Recent piloted Midnight tests included a 55-mile flight averaging about 126 mph and additional flights surpassing 10,000 feet in altitude.
  • Archer began flying Midnight in Abu Dhabi with partner Abu Dhabi Aviation and added Korean Air to its roster of collaborators.
  • The company remains prerevenue with no 2025 sales expected, reporting Q3 operating expenses of $174.8 million and a $129.9 million net loss, while citing more than $2 billion in liquidity.