Archer and AEG Partner for First Downtown LA Vertiport

Archer Aviation and AEG have announced a partnership to develop the first vertiport in downtown Los Angeles at the L.A. LIVE entertainment complex, marking a significant step in the company's plan to launch an electric air taxi network ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The multiyear agreement, revealed on August 24, 2026, designates Archer as the exclusive air taxi provider for the four-million-square-foot district, which is adjacent to Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The proposed vertiport would serve as a key node in Archer's broader Los Angeles network, which already includes planned locations near SoFi Stadium, the University of Southern California, and Hollywood Burbank Airport. Hawthorne Airport is expected to function as the central operating hub for the network. The project aims to provide a new transportation option for the millions of visitors who attend events at L.A. LIVE, which hosts the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Kings, and Los Angeles Sparks, as well as venues like the Peacock Theater, The Novo, and the GRAMMY Museum.

Archer plans to use its Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for the service. The...