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Archer Aviation is advancing plans to launch electric air taxi services connecting Manhattan with major New York City area airports, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty, potentially reducing travel times between Manhattan and these airports to as little as five to fifteen minutes. The company is developing a network of vertiports using existing heliports, and has partnered with United Airlines and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to facilitate integration with airport operations. These eVTOL aircraft, designed to be environmentally friendly and quieter than traditional helicopters, could offer a high-end rideshare pricing model to appeal to a broad audience. The project faces significant regulatory hurdles, primarily awaiting Federal Aviation Administration certification, but infrastructure development is underway, including the transformation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport into a dedicated vertiport. New York City could become the first U.S. city to launch commercial eVTOL operations, aligning with broader efforts to modernize urban transportation and reduce environmental impact.