Flying taxis in Los Angeles
Archer Aviation plans to use the fleet of EVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicles, which will transport passengers between selected points of the city and the Olympic arenas. Flights are expected to last from 10 to 20 minutes and be available via the application – As in the case of Uber. Cost the journey is to be comparable to premium services in applications transport.
They were to fly in Paris
The BBC reminds that flying taxis were planned during the previous games. “They planned their debut at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 but they were not certified on time by the European Aviation Safety Agency, “we read. Archer Aviation He counts on obtaining the certification of the American Federal Aviation Administration this year.
Revolution in transport?
Pilot Model of flying taxi “Midnight”, equipped with 12 enginesis to generate less noise and CO2 emissions than a traditional helicopter. The idea can change the way you get around the crowded Los Angeles And – as emphasized by the president of Archer Aviation Adam Goldstein – “Leave the heritage he will shape The future of transport in America” – There is no better time for this than the Olympic Games in 2028 – he added.
They will take four people
The flying taxi “Midnight” can take to four people. The city of Los Angeles, which for the third time will be the host of the Games announced that in 2028 Car traffic will be limiteddespite the resignation from plans to expand public transport. BBC emphasizes that Safety and regulations turned out to be a big obstacle For companies trying to launch flying taxis. As we read, despite the failures and delays, many still believe that they can be the future of transport.
See also: A prototype of flying taxi from Airbus. More in the text “Airbus's flying taxi took its virgin flight. It will be a way to avoid traffic jams”.
Sources: IAR, BBC