Air taxi service plans eVTOL rides from all three NYC airports

Archer Aviation, partnering with United Airlines, is planning to launch an air taxi service that could really shake up how you get around. 

While the exact pricing hasn't been revealed yet, it's worth noting that a one-way helicopter ride from Manhattan to JFK on Blade typically costs around $265 per seat. As for when you can expect to hop on an Archer air taxi in NYC, that's still up in the air, but Archer has stated its aircraft will make its commercial debut in Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.

So, what makes Midnight so special? For starters, it's all-electric, with a range of up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph. Midnight is designed to take off and land vertically like a helicopter but then transition into forward flight like a plane.

The aircraft is designed with 12 engines and propellers, providing redundancy for safety and aiming to match commercial airliner standards. With less noise and no emissions compared to traditional helicopters, Midnight is a quieter and greener alternative for urban air mobility.

To make this vision a reality, Archer plans to use preexisting aviation infrastructure, working with partners like Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation and Skyports/GroupeADP to develop and electrify vertiports at airports and helipads across the region. It's also collaborating with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York City Economic Development Corporation to ensure the service integrates smoothly into the city's existing transportation network.

Before you can book your first Archer air taxi, Midnight needs to obtain type certification from the FAA, which means the aircraft meets all the design and safety standards. The company has previously received Parts 135 and 145 certification for on-demand services and specialized repair.

So, what does this all mean for New York? Archer and United's air taxi plan is still in the early stages, but the potential is definitely there to really shake up how we think about getting around the city. If they can pull it off, those dreaded commutes could become a thing of the past, replaced by quick, emissions-free flights above the gridlock.

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