Business Wire·Oct 19, 2026, 8:00 AM ET

Archer Completes Historic Electric Air Taxi Flights Over San Francisco Bay

Archer's all-electric Midnight air taxi completed the Northern California leg of its "No Roads" tour with multiple piloted flights around the San Francisco Bay.
The flight path included stops in Hollister, San Martin, San Jose, Mountain View, and Hayward before concluding at Oakland International Airport.
These operations demonstrated Midnight's ability to integrate seamlessly into complex urban airspace surrounding three major airports: San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.
A specific flight from Oakland International Airport to San Francisco's Marina District took approximately 10 minutes, compared to over an hour by car.
During the three-day multi-city journey, Midnight reached top speeds of 131 mph, flew over 200 miles, and visited seven cities.
The aircraft showcased key benefits including low noise levels, zero operating emissions, and the ability to bypass highway traffic.
Archer plans to extend the tour to Los Angeles next as part of preparations for the White House's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
This tour follows previous milestones, including demonstrations at the 2026 California International Airshow and earlier flights between Salinas, Monterey, and Hollister.
Archer aims to transform urban travel by replacing 60–90 minute ground commutes with rapid, all-electric flights.