Archer Aviation Inc. is an aerospace company specializing in the design and development of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air mobility. Headquartered in the San Jose/Santa Clara area of California, Archer focuses on creating short-range electric air taxis intended to move people quickly over congested metropolitan routes, such as links between city centers and major airports. The company’s core product portfolio centers on all-electric aircraft configured for piloted operations with multiple passengers, optimized for frequent, short-distance flights in dense urban environments. These aircraft are designed to operate with significantly reduced noise and emissions compared with conventional helicopters, addressing emerging demands for cleaner and quieter transport solutions. Archer Aviation plays a prominent role in the advanced air mobility market by integrating aircraft engineering, testing, certification-related work and planned manufacturing, supported by collaborations with established aerospace suppliers and mobility partners. Its technologies target service providers seeking to offer rapid, app-like air taxi services that complement existing ground and air transport networks, helping reduce travel times across crowded cities.