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, which lines up well with the next Summer Olympics. In addition to serving as the exclusive partner for the Olympics and Team USA,

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.

The aircraft still aren't commercially approved but could offer a way around Los Angeles' notoriously poor traffic.