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.

The LA28 organizing committee has partnered with Archer Aviation as the official air taxi provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA with the aim of creating areas around the region where VIPs and fans can take mini-helicopters to and from key venues.