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Archer Aviation signs deal to launch its eVTOL air taxi service across the United Arab Emirates

Electrek

A mere few months after receiving FAA certification to begin eVTOL test flights in the US, Archer Aviation has found its first international launch partner for all-electric air taxi services in the United Arab Emirates.

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Joby Aviation to launch eVTOL air taxi rides in UAE, granted six years of exclusive operations in Dubai

Electrek

eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has signed a definitive agreement with the government of Dubai to begin air taxi operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), sweetened by the exclusive rights to aerial operations in the country’s capital for six years.

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Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL takes flight ahead of air taxi operations in 2025

Electrek

Less than ten days after announcing an agreement to implement air taxi operations in the United Arab Emirates, eVTOL developer Archer Aviation has finally taken its Midnight Aircraft to the skies. Following its first flight, Archer can begin the process of certification to begin commercial air taxi operations.

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Archer Aviation signs a joint venture with Soracle to bring eVTOL air taxi services to Japan

Baua Electric

Japan is quickly becoming a hub for eVTOL and air taxi technology. This morning, Archer Aviation announced it is the latest sustainable aviation developer to sign a deal in the region and implement aerial taxi transportation, beginning with Soracle Corporation’s purchase of up to 100 Midnight eVTOL aircraft.

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Southwest Airlines signs MoU to develop an eVTOL air taxi network with Archer Aviation

Baua Electric

Southwest Airlines is the latest major airline to explore the possibility of eVTOL air taxi travel and has chosen Archer Aviation’s technology to help get it there. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a network of electric air taxi operations across multiple airports, beginning in California.

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Archer Aviation signs landmark deal to operate eVTOL air taxis out of airports around the US

Baua Electric

This agreement enables access to key hubs for United Airlines and a network of private airport terminals in the US to operate commercial air taxi rides using eVTOLs. The post Archer Aviation signs landmark deal to operate eVTOL air taxis out of airports around the US appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Archer Aviation receives FAA certification to begin commercial air taxi operations

Baua Electric

The eVTOL air taxi manufacturer has received Part 135 certification from the FAA – a vital certificate to begin commercial flights – and Archer is now one of two air taxi companies worldwide to confirm the receipt of one. In the fall of 2023, Archer announced plans to launch eVTOL air taxi services across the United Arab Emirates.

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