Archer Aviation has said it plans on launching its first commercial air taxi service in 2026, but it doesn’t expect to be “at scale” until 2028. That’s lines up with the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be in Los Angeles.

Archer Aviation has been selected as the "official air taxi provider" for the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028, the company said Thursday. Why it matters: The nominally "no-car" Olympics are the biggest possible showcase for the future of urban air mobility.

Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) announced on Thursday that the company was selected as the Official Air Taxi Provider of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. Through the exclusive partnership,