25 February 2021
United Airlines has reveals its plans to buy up to 200 small electric air taxis from start-up Archer to help customers in urban areas get to the airport
United Airlines has said it will buy up to 200 small electric air taxis from start-up Archer to help customers in urban areas get to the airport.
The airline has said it will help the electric aircraft start-up develop an aircraft capable of helicopter-style vertical take-offs and landings.
Archer hopes to deliver its first aircraft in 2024.
Archer’s aircraft are designed to fly under battery power for up to 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph.
United estimated the air taxis could shuttle people from Hollywood to Los Angeles International Airport at about half the carbon emissions per passenger.
