United Airlines partners with Archer Aviation to launch electric air taxi service in Chicago.
United Airlines is set to launch the first electric air taxi route in Chicago in collaboration with Archer Aviation using Archer’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Passengers will be able to travel on Archer’s Midnight aircraft from O’Hare International Airport to Vertiport Chicago in about 10 minutes. The eVTOL is powered by six battery packs and engineered for up to 150 mph speeds, and operates at “pricing that is competitive with ground-based ride share.” United Airlines has made a series of investments and partnerships in zero-emission technology to achieve its goal of going 100% green by 2050.