By 2028, Los Angeles will be buzzing with Olympic fever. Athletes are sprinting, fans are cheering, and traffic is… well, non-existent? That’s the dream LA28 organizers are chasing, and they’ve enlisted Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft to make it happen. Announced on May 15, 2025, Archer has snagged an exclusive deal to be the Official Air Taxi Provider for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as Team USA. Buckle up—this is urban mobility with a gold-medal twist.
Los Angeles, a city where a 5-mile drive can feel like a cross-country trek, is expecting 15 million visitors for the 2028 Games. LA28’s bold “no-car” vision aims to keep the freeways clear, and Archer’s electric air taxis are the futuristic answer. These four-passenger Midnight eVTOLs—think helicopters that trade deafening rotors for 12 whisper-quiet, tilting propellers—promise to zip VIPs, athletes, and fans between venues like SoFi Stadium and the LA Memorial Coliseum in as little as 10 minutes. Forget bumper-to-bumper; this is point-to-point travel with a view.
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Archer’s Midnight isn’t just a pretty fuselage. It’s a hybrid beast that takes off vertically like a chopper, then cruises like a plane, powered by electric motors that produce less noise and zero emissions compared to traditional helicopters. With redundant, fault-tolerant systems, Archer’s aiming for FAA certification at commercial airline safety levels. The planned network includes “vertiports” at key spots—LAX, Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Olympic hubs—laying the groundwork for a post-Games air mobility revolution.
Imagine hopping into a sleek, Team USA-branded air taxi, Olympic Rings gleaming on the side, and soaring over LA’s sprawl for the price of a high-end Uber ride. Archer’s CEO, Adam Goldstein, sees this as a big deal, not just for the Olympics but for how people travel in America. Besides carrying important people and fans, the Midnight air taxi could help with emergency services and security, adding a practical edge to the sci-fi flair. With NBCUniversal featuring Archer during the 2028 Olympic broadcasts, these air taxis will likely grab a lot of attention.
At LA28, we’re building a platform for constant innovation and creativity, which is why we’ve partnered with forward-thinking companies like Archer. Our vision is to fundamentally reimagine the Olympic and Paralympic Games experience, and this partnership represents an incredible opportunity to deliver something unprecedented, showcasing the very best of what Los Angeles has to offer on the world stage,” said Casey Wasserman, LA28 Chairperson and President.
