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Air-Taxi Service Coming to Chicago in 2025
United Airlines and Archer Aviation Inc. announced plans Thursday to launch the first air-taxi route in Chicago, between O’Hare International Airport and Vertiport Chicago. Reportedly North America’s largest vertical aircraft takeoff and landing facility, Vertiport Chicago is located in the Illinois Medical District near the Loop.
With service slated to begin in 2025, passengers will be able to travel to and from O’Hare via Archer’s Midnight aircraft in approximately 10 minutes. A similar trip by car can take upwards of an hour or more during rush hour traffic.
The early launch routes will focus on airport-to-city-center transportation service, or “trunk” routes. Next will come building out “branch” routes to connect to surrounding communities.
“Both Archer and United are committed to decarbonizing air travel and leveraging innovative technologies to deliver on the promise of the electrification of the aviation industry,” said Michael Leskinen, president of United Airlines Ventures.
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