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Olympic Air Taxi Sets Record Flight

Olympic Air Taxi Sets Record Flight
Source: interestingengineering
Author: Interesting Engineering
Published: 8/20/2025

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Archer Aviation’s electric air taxi, named Midnight, recently achieved a record-setting flight during testing in California. This milestone demonstrates significant progress in the vehicle’s performance and reliability as the company advances toward obtaining FAA certification. The successful test flight is a critical step in Archer’s preparation to deploy its air taxi service for the 2026 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The company aims to provide innovative urban air mobility solutions during the event, highlighting the potential for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to transform transportation in congested cities.

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