Archer and ITA Airways Explore Electric Air-Taxi Links in Italy

Archer Aviation and ITA Airways signed an agreement to explore a potential air-taxi transport system in Italy. The companies plan to assess possible links between airports, city centers and other destinations, along with ways the service could fit into ITA Airways’ customer journey and network.

Key details

• The agreement was reported as signed on October 30, 2026.
• Archer says its Midnight aircraft could connect Fiumicino Airport with central Rome in under 10 minutes. That figure is a projected travel time, not an operating service.

Archer says its Midnight aircraft could fly between Fiumicino Airport and central Rome in under 10 minutes.

Why it matters

The proposed work would examine how an electric air-taxi service might connect with airline travel in Italy, including journeys between Rome’s airport and the city center. The companies are still assessing options rather than describing a finalized network.

What happens next

Archer and ITA Airways will continue exploring possible routes and ways to integrate air taxis with the airline’s network. Which Italian destinations could benefit most from an air-taxi connection?