Summary:
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Southwest Airlines has partnered with Archer Aviation to develop an on-demand eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) service in California using Archer’s Midnight aircraft.
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The service will access 14 California airports, offering trips that normally take 60-90 minutes by car in just 10-20 minutes via air taxi.
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Archer, backed by United Airlines and Stellantis, plans to launch the service by the end of 2025 after receiving necessary FAA certification.
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