Archer Plans Three Texas Air Taxi Networks

Archer Aviation plans electric air-taxi networks in Austin, Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth, aimed at the Texas Triangle’s more than 20 million residents. Its piloted, four-seat Midnight aircraft could connect airports with business districts and spots such as Galveston and the Circuit of the Americas. On those links, flights of about 10 to 20 minutes could replace some 60- to 90-minute drives. Proposed North Texas routes include DFW, Love Field and other regional airports. Local transportation funding supports electric-aircraft charging infrastructure at several airports. Archer has discussed demonstrations or testing in Texas next year. Commercial service depends on pending regulatory approval for Midnight. The Texas push follows Archer’s recent California flight tour. Contested: No outlet disputes the network plans, the 10-to-20 versus 60-to-90 minute comparison, the population figure, the charging funding, or the approval condition. Next: testing may come next year; commercial launch stays unresolved until regulators clear Midnight.