Archer and ITA Airways form partnership

Archer Aviation and ITA Airways have announced a partnership to develop an electric air taxi network in major Italian cities. The project is based on the Midnight, an electric aircraft designed for vertical takeoff and landing.

Electric air taxi aims to improve urban transport

The goal is to create a network of electric aerial mobility services that could connect airports, urban centers, and other key locations. One possible route is between Rome-Fiumicino Airport and the city center, which could be completed in under ten minutes by air, compared to about an hour by car.

ITA Airways will integrate air taxi services

Joerg Eberhart, CEO of ITA Airways, said the partnership is a step toward evaluating how electric air taxis could complement the airline's existing services. ITA Airways will focus on integrating the service into passengers' travel plans rather than operating the flights directly.

Midnight aircraft designed for short flights

The Midnight is an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft intended for short, local trips. It is designed to replace road journeys that take 60 to 90 minutes with flights of 10 to 20 minutes. These are the company's commercial goals, not current service capabilities in Italy.

Archer tests the Midnight in California

Archer Aviation has tested the Midnight in San Francisco, making short trips between Oakland and the Marina district. These tests are part of the certification process in the United States. The Italian partnership is about preparing for future operations, not launching services immediately.

ITA Airways joins Archer's global network

ITA Airways is the first European airline to join Archer's network of airline partners. For Archer, the partnership expands its marketing efforts into Europe, while for ITA Airways, it explores new ways to support passengers' travel needs. Operational details and service dates remain to be finalized.