Archer Unveils Vision for New York Air Taxi Network, Including Routes Between Manhattan and Nearby Airports in Partnership with United Airlines
Archer (NYSE: ACHR) has unveiled plans for a New York City air taxi network in partnership with United Airlines, aiming to transform regional transportation. The network will connect Manhattan with nearby airports using Archer's Midnight aircraft, reducing typical 1-2 hour drives to 5-15 minute flights.
The Midnight, a piloted electric air taxi, can carry four passengers and features 12 engines and propellers for redundancy. Archer plans to utilize existing aviation infrastructure, including airports and helipads, to establish vertiports. The company received its FAA Part 135 Air Carrier and Operator Certificate in June 2024 and is working toward Type Certification.
The initiative involves collaboration with infrastructure partners including Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation, Skyports/GroupeADP, Modern Aviation, and Air Pegasus. United Airlines has already placed an order for a fleet of Midnight aircraft and remains a long-term investor in Archer.
Archer (NYSE: ACHR) ha presentato un progetto per una rete di taxi aerei a New York City in collaborazione con United Airlines, con l'obiettivo di rivoluzionare il trasporto regionale. La rete collegherà Manhattan agli aeroporti vicini utilizzando il Midnight di Archer, riducendo i tradizionali spostamenti in auto di 1-2 ore a voli di 5-15 minuti.
Il Midnight, un taxi aereo elettrico con pilota, può trasportare quattro passeggeri e dispone di 12 motori e eliche per garantire ridondanza. Archer intende sfruttare le infrastrutture aeronautiche esistenti, inclusi aeroporti e eliporti, per creare vertiporti. L'azienda ha ottenuto il certificato FAA Part 135 Air Carrier and Operator a giugno 2024 e sta lavorando per la certificazione di tipo.
L'iniziativa prevede la collaborazione con partner infrastrutturali come Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation, Skyports/GroupeADP, Modern Aviation e Air Pegasus. United Airlines ha già ordinato una flotta di Midnight ed è un investitore a lungo termine in Archer.
Archer (NYSE: ACHR) ha presentado planes para una red de taxis aéreos en la ciudad de Nueva York en asociación con United Airlines, con el objetivo de transformar el transporte regional. La red conectará Manhattan con aeropuertos cercanos utilizando el Midnight de Archer, reduciendo los viajes típicos de 1-2 horas en auto a vuelos de 5-15 minutos.
El Midnight, un taxi aéreo eléctrico pilotado, puede transportar cuatro pasajeros y cuenta con 12 motores y hélices para redundancia. Archer planea utilizar la infraestructura aeronáutica existente, incluidos aeropuertos y helipuertos, para establecer vertipuertos. La compañía recibió su certificado FAA Parte 135 para transportista aéreo y operador en junio de 2024 y trabaja para obtener la certificación de tipo.
La iniciativa implica colaboración con socios de infraestructura como Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation, Skyports/GroupeADP, Modern Aviation y Air Pegasus. United Airlines ya ha realizado un pedido de una flota de Midnight y sigue siendo un inversor a largo plazo en Archer.
Archer (NYSE: ACHR)는 United Airlines와 협력하여 뉴욕시 에어택시 네트워크 계획을 발표했으며, 지역 교통을 혁신하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 네트워크는 아처의 Midnight 항공기를 사용해 맨해튼과 인근 공항을 연결하며, 일반적으로 1~2시간 걸리는 자동차 이동을 5~15분 비행으로 단축합니다.
Midnight은 조종사가 탑승하는 전기 에어택시로, 4명의 승객을 태울 수 있으며 12개의 엔진과 프로펠러로 이중 안전성을 갖추고 있습니다. 아처는 기존의 항공 인프라(공항 및 헬리패드)를 활용해 버티포트를 구축할 계획입니다. 회사는 2024년 6월 FAA Part 135 항공운송사업자 및 운영자 인증을 받았으며, 유형 인증을 진행 중입니다.
이번 사업은 Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation, Skyports/GroupeADP, Modern Aviation, Air Pegasus 등 인프라 파트너들과 협력합니다. United Airlines는 이미 Midnight 항공기 함대 주문을 완료했으며, 아처에 장기 투자자로 남아 있습니다.
Archer (NYSE : ACHR) a dévoilé un projet de réseau de taxis aériens à New York en partenariat avec United Airlines, visant à transformer le transport régional. Le réseau reliera Manhattan aux aéroports voisins en utilisant l'appareil Midnight d'Archer, réduisant les trajets habituels de 1 à 2 heures en voiture à des vols de 5 à 15 minutes.
Le Midnight, un taxi aérien électrique piloté, peut transporter quatre passagers et est équipé de 12 moteurs et hélices pour assurer la redondance. Archer prévoit d'utiliser les infrastructures aéronautiques existantes, y compris les aéroports et héliports, pour créer des vertiports. La société a obtenu son certificat FAA Part 135 Air Carrier and Operator en juin 2024 et travaille à la certification de type.
Cette initiative implique une collaboration avec des partenaires d'infrastructure tels qu'Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation, Skyports/GroupeADP, Modern Aviation et Air Pegasus. United Airlines a déjà passé commande d'une flotte de Midnight et reste un investisseur à long terme dans Archer.
Archer (NYSE: ACHR) hat Pläne für ein Lufttaxi-Netzwerk in New York City in Partnerschaft mit United Airlines vorgestellt, das den regionalen Verkehr revolutionieren soll. Das Netzwerk wird Manhattan mit nahegelegenen Flughäfen verbinden und dabei Archers Midnight-Flugzeug einsetzen, wodurch typische 1-2-stündige Autofahrten auf 5-15-minütige Flüge verkürzt werden.
Der Midnight, ein elektrisch angetriebenes Lufttaxi mit Pilot, kann vier Passagiere befördern und verfügt über 12 Motoren und Propeller zur Redundanz. Archer plant, bestehende Luftfahrtinfrastruktur, einschließlich Flughäfen und Hubschrauberlandeplätze, für die Einrichtung von Vertiports zu nutzen. Das Unternehmen erhielt im Juni 2024 sein FAA Part 135 Air Carrier and Operator Certificate und arbeitet an der Typenzulassung.
Das Projekt umfasst eine Zusammenarbeit mit Infrastrukturpartnern wie Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation, Skyports/GroupeADP, Modern Aviation und Air Pegasus. United Airlines hat bereits eine Flotte von Midnight-Flugzeugen bestellt und ist langfristiger Investor bei Archer.
- Partnership with United Airlines, including fleet order commitment
- FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate already obtained
- Multiple established infrastructure partnerships for network development
- Access to high-volume market (150 million annual passengers across three major airports)
- Domestic manufacturing capabilities in two locations
- Still pending FAA Type Certification for Midnight aircraft
- Requires significant infrastructure development and regulatory approvals
- Faces competition from existing transportation options and potential market entrants
Insights
Archer's NYC air taxi network represents strategic market entry backed by United Airlines, targeting congested routes with existing infrastructure, but faces certification and timeline uncertainties.
Archer's NYC air taxi network announcement represents a strategic market selection for its Midnight aircraft. New York presents an ideal urban air mobility environment with three major airports serving
United Airlines' continued backing provides three critical advantages: fleet orders securing future revenue, operational expertise for air-ground integration, and potential passenger channeling from their mainline service. This creates a potentially compelling intermodal transportation solution that could differentiate United's premium passenger experience.
Regulatory progress is evident with Archer's June 2024 Part 135 Air Carrier certification, but commercial operations remain contingent on achieving FAA Type Certification for the Midnight aircraft itself – the critical path milestone with no guaranteed timeline. The strategy of utilizing existing aviation infrastructure (helipads and airports) appears pragmatic from both regulatory and capital efficiency perspectives.
This announcement follows similar networks planned for San Francisco and Los Angeles, suggesting a methodical targeting of major congestion-prone metropolitan areas with strong airport connectivity needs. While the vision is compelling, the execution timeline, pricing strategy, and ultimate consumer adoption remain the key variables for investors to monitor. The expressed support from local authorities including the Port Authority and NYC Economic Development represents a positive signal for regulatory pathway development.
Archer's NYC air mobility concept addresses critical transport pain points but faces significant regulatory, infrastructure, and adoption hurdles before commercial viability.
Archer's NYC air taxi strategy smartly targets one of urban transportation's most persistent pain points: airport access. With Manhattan-to-airport ground transportation regularly exceeding 60-120 minutes during peak periods, the 5-15 minute flight proposition represents a compelling time-saving value. The approach of leveraging existing aviation assets rather than attempting to build entirely new infrastructure demonstrates pragmatism in accelerating potential deployment.
The infrastructure partnership strategy with established players like Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation, and Skyports/GroupeADP indicates a focus on practical implementation rather than just conceptual planning. This collaboration with experienced aviation infrastructure operators will be crucial for addressing the complex logistics of passenger processing, charging infrastructure, and maintenance facilities.
However, several critical challenges remain unaddressed. The Midnight aircraft's redundant systems (12 engines and propellers) suggest design prioritization of safety, but noise profile management will be especially crucial in density-sensitive Manhattan. While portrayed as quieter than helicopters, the precise community noise impact remains to be demonstrated in urban settings.
The regulatory path forward involves multiple stakeholders beyond just FAA certification, including local zoning, environmental reviews, and community acceptance. While support from the Port Authority and NYCEDC represents positive initial backing, the complex stakeholder landscape of NYC will require extensive navigation before operational reality.
The ultimate consumer proposition – including pricing strategy, booking interface, security protocols, and total door-to-door experience – will determine whether this solution can achieve meaningful transportation system impact versus remaining a niche premium service.
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Archer’s vision of an air taxi network in NYC would connect
Manhattan with nearby airports using its Midnight aircraft, allowing customers to replace one-to-two-hour drives with flights that take 5-15 minutes, potentially saving hours versus sitting in traffic - The network would be designed to include vertiports at existing aviation assets around the region, including both airports and NYC helipads
Archer’s Planned New York City Network
Archer’s goal is to enable passengers to travel from
Midnight is Archer’s piloted electric air taxi designed to carry up to four passengers while producing less noise and emissions than a traditional helicopter. Midnight is built with redundant systems across the aircraft—including 12 total engines and propellers—allowing Archer to target similar levels of safety as commercial airliners. Archer is building Midnight in America at manufacturing facilities in
Archer will look to utilize existing aviation properties around the region, with a goal of establishing vertiports associated with airports and helipads in the area.
Archer is continuing to work with the FAA to seek Type Certification of its Midnight aircraft. Once Type Certification is received, Archer and its operating partners plan to safely and seamlessly integrate Midnight into service, beginning with major airports like those in the
Under this concept of operations, passengers would book Archer flights as a complement to traditional airline travel, reducing door-to-door travel times. United previously placed an order for a fleet of Archer’s Midnight aircraft and has remained a long-time investor in the company.
Archer is working closely with existing infrastructure partners, including Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation and Skyports/GroupeADP, as well as new partners Modern Aviation and Air Pegasus, to develop and electrify aviation assets in this proposed network.
Archer previously announced air taxi networks in
Adam Goldstein, CEO and Founder of Archer, said, “The New York region is home to three of the world’s preeminent airports, serving upwards of 150 million passengers annually. But the drive from
“At United, our focus is on driving innovation, reimagining the future of air travel and enhancing the customer experience every step of the journey,” said Andrew Chang, Head of United Airlines Ventures. “Our strategic collaboration with Archer will be key to our efforts to build and optimize the infrastructure – such as real estate development, air space management, and safety and security protocols – necessary to bring advanced air mobility to our customers.”
“The Port Authority is excited to help explore the possibility of a new wave of air mobility in the
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This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Archer’s business plans and expectations, including statements regarding Archer’s aircraft performance, the pace at which Archer intends to develop, certify, manufacture and commercialize its aircraft, its plans with respect to its partnership with United, entry into definitive agreements with respect to Archer’s planned partnerships, estimated time savings, planned fulfillment of aircraft fleet contract, UAM network buildout, and business opportunities. Midnight has not yet been approved by the FAA for passenger service. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors. The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted are more fully detailed in Archer’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is or will be available at www.sec.gov. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that Archer believes to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. Archer undertakes no obligation to update these statements as a result of new information or future events.
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