Archer Aviation and AEG have signed a multi-year agreement to develop a vertiport at L.A. LIVE, creating Downtown Los Angeles’ first vertical take-off and landing site for electric air taxis.
The deal makes Archer the exclusive air taxi partner for the four-million-square-foot sports and entertainment district. Fans, artists, and visitors will be able to use Archer’s Midnight aircraft to reach and leave L.A. LIVE, cutting commutes that can take more than an hour to 10 to 20 minutes.
The district includes:
- Peacock Theater
- The Novo
- Regal L.A. LIVE cinemas
- GRAMMY Museum
It sits adjacent to the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, which is owned by AEG.
Archer has previously announced network plans that include SoFi Stadium, USC, and Hollywood Burbank. The collaboration supports Archer’s preparation for the LA28 Games as the Official Air Taxi Provider of LA28 and Team USA.
Nick Baker, President and Chief Operating Officer, AEG Global Partnerships, said:
“We are thrilled to pursue this endeavor with Archer to enhance the fan experience around the major sports and live-entertainment events we host. This is an ambitious project and exactly the kind of forward-thinking collaboration that blends infrastructure and technology in service of our fans, visitors, and the broader community around major sports and live-entertainment events hosted at L.A. LIVE.”
