AEG and Archer Aviation Partner on L.A. LIVE Vertiport for Air Taxi Network
AEG and Archer Aviation are partnering to develop a vertiport at L.A. LIVE. This collaboration aims to expand Archer's planned air taxi network in Los Angeles, with a focus on operations leading up to the LA28 Games.
Los Angeles, CA, August 24, 2026 —
AEG, a global leader in sports and entertainment, and Archer Aviation Inc., an electric aviation company, have announced a partnership to develop a vertiport at L.A. LIVE, AEG’s sports and entertainment district in downtown Los Angeles.
This collaboration is set to enhance Archer’s proposed air taxi network within the Los Angeles area. The development is anticipated to play a role in operations leading up to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The new vertiport will be situated at L.A. LIVE, a location that hosts numerous high-profile events and attracts a significant number of visitors. The strategic placement is intended to facilitate the integration of Archer’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into the city’s transportation landscape.
Archer Aviation is focused on bringing sustainable and fast air travel options to urban environments. The company’s eVTOL aircraft are designed to carry passengers in and out of the city, reducing travel times compared to traditional ground transportation.
The partnership between AEG and Archer signifies a step towards realizing the potential of urban air mobility in a major metropolitan area. Further details regarding the specific timeline for development and operational commencement were not immediately available.
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