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The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles could mark the first time in history that electric air taxis are part of the official transportation plan. Organizers say it\u2019s a move that could change how people get around L.A.\u2014not just during the Games, but long after.<\/p>\n

San Jos\u00e9\u2013based startup Archer Aviation is leading the charge. According to the Los Angeles Times<\/span><\/a>, the company aims to deploy a fleet of battery-powered aircraft designed to shuttle passengers through the skies above some of the city\u2019s most traffic-clogged corridors.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe want to transform the way people get around Los Angeles and leave a legacy that shapes the future of transportation in America,” Archer Aviation Founder and CEO Adam Goldstein said in a statement. \u201cThere\u2019s no better time to do that than during the LA28 Games.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The aircraft\u2014dubbed \u201cMidnight\u201d\u2014is fully electric, carries up to four passengers plus a pilot, and is designed for short urban hops, not long-distance travel. Archer says the aircraft is quieter than a helicopter and generates zero emissions at the point of use.<\/p>\n

Nikhil Goel, the company\u2019s chief commercial officer, told Axios<\/span><\/a> that Archer plans to build vertiports (basically mini-airports for vertical takeoff and landing) at major Olympic sites, including SoFi Stadium and the L.A. Coliseum\u2014along with hubs at nearby airports.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe plan to make a meaningful dent in some of the transport woes L.A. is going to face,” Goel said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

While fans and VIPs are expected to be the first passengers, the taxis could also play a role in security and emergency operations during the Games, according to Archer. The company also believes the vehicles will help cut down on traffic and carbon emissions.<\/p>\n

But there’s still a major hurdle: the Federal Aviation Administration hasn\u2019t cleared the vehicles for commercial use yet. Archer isn\u2019t the only player trying to get airborne in time\u2014California-based rival Joby Aviation is also racing to launch its own air taxi service in L.A.<\/p>\n

Still, if the FAA signs off, this could be one of the most futuristic Olympic moments yet. Think Blade Runner\u2014minus the smog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles could mark the first time in history that electric air taxis are part of the official transportation plan. Organizers say it\u2019s a move that could change how people get around L.A.\u2014not just during the Games, but long after. San Jos\u00e9\u2013based startup Archer Aviation is leading the charge. 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