Archer Aviation today announced it has partnered with cities across the U.S. to submit multiple applications to launch initial air taxi operations under the White House’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Established via President Trump’s “Unleashing Drone Dominance” Executive Order, the eIPP is designed to accelerate adoption of electric air taxis in major cities across the country by creating operational pathways for US eVTOL companies.
“Archer’s applications focus on establishing the foundation required for long-term electric air taxi services in select U.S. cities,” said the company in a press release. “This includes building local operations teams, developing or upgrading infrastructure to support eVTOL flights and coordinating closely with public safety and emergency response agencies. These applications to the eIPP are proposed public-private partnerships with cities across California, Texas, Florida, Georgia and New York.
“Archer’s application with the City of Huntington Beach, California is exclusive, meaning it is the only air taxi OEM that is a part of that application. This bid supports Archer’s plans for early air taxi operations in and around Los Angeles as part of its role as the Official Air Taxi Provider of the 2028 Olympic Games.
Archer’s applications come as its founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein, joined the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and other industry leaders in Washington, D.C. as the DOT unveiled the nation’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Strategy, which lays out the framework for integrating eVTOL aircraft into the national airspace, continued Archer. The National AAM Strategy outlines a coordinated roadmap to safely integrate electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into the national airspace, aligning certification, operations, infrastructure and early deployment to enable American companies to move from flight testing into early commercial operations.
The National AAM Strategy and its accompanying action plan outline 40 recommendations to support early operations and advance President Trump’s America First agenda, including strengthening domestic manufacturing, creating high-skilled jobs and reinforcing U.S. leadership in next-generation aviation.
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