CBS News
Gio Insignares
12 November 2025
While traffic is always at the top of minds for commuters in Southern California, gridlock concerns have grown with major events like the Olympics coming to Los Angeles.
One aviation company is offering a way to ease the congestion with air taxis.
Archer Aviation signed a $126 million deal to take over the master lease at Hawthorne Municipal Airport and transform it into the hub of its new urban air taxi network.
Archer Aviation also said it reached a deal to be the official air taxi partner of the LA Olympics and Paralympic Games, as well as Team USA. They plan to fly VIPs, fans and staff between key venues such as SoFi Stadium and the Kia Forum.
The company plans to use electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, known as eVTOLS, that can carry up to four passengers and a pilot.
