Air taxis to shuttle fans during 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

eVTOL aircraft to offer spectators a lift above the city's traffic gridlock

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Balaram Menon (Senior Web Editor)
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Air taxis to shuttle fans during 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
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Spectators at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles could soar above the city's notorious traffic, as organisers have enlisted Archer Aviation to provide an air taxi service during the event.

The California-based company will deploy its fleet of ‘Midnight’ electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to shuttle fans and VIPs between key Olympic venues. Each flight is expected to last between 10 to 20 minutes and will be priced similarly to a premium Uber ride.

The proposed network of ‘vertiports’ includes key sites such as SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, LAX, Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Orange County. SoFi and the Coliseum are scheduled to host the opening and closing ceremonies.

Archer’s eVTOL aircraft is engineered with redundant, fault-tolerant systems, including 12 individual motors and propellers, ensuring continued operation even in the event of a component failure. This high level of safety enables the company to aim for FAA certification standards on par with those of commercial airliners.

Manufacturing is underway at Archer’s facilities in San Jose, California, and Covington, Georgia.

A similar flying taxi debut was planned for the 2024 Paris Olympics, but certification delays grounded those plans before takeoff.

Balaram Menon
Balaram MenonSenior Web Editor
Balaram brings more than two decades of experience in the media industry, combining sharp editorial judgment with a deep understanding of digital news dynamics. Since 2004, he has been a core member of the gulfnews.com digital team, playing a key role in shaping its identity. Passionate about current affairs, politics, cricket, entertainment, and viral content, Balaram thrives on stories that spark conversation. His strength lies in adapting to the fast-changing news landscape and curating compelling content that resonates with readers.
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