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Archer Aviation bets on air taxis to/from New York airports

Midnight hybrid tilt-rotor network ready, in collaboration with United Airlines

American startup Archer Aviation and United Airlines unveiled plans for an air taxi network in New York on Thursday, April 17, which could allow travellers to reach local airports by air in just 5 to 15 minutes, saving time and avoiding city traffic.The air taxi from Archer Aviation is called Midnight and can carry four passengers in addition to the pilot. Thanks to its fully electric propulsion and...

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Civil aviationUSA: FAA gives green light to Archer air taxis

Now we are waiting for the "Midnight" to obtain flight certification

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted permission to the American company Archer Aviation to start commercial operations using air taxis, announced the company. It is the second manufacturer... more

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