San Jose-based Archer Aviation expects to begin U.S. operations of its Midnight air taxi this year, following hundreds of test flights at its facility in Salinas, California. The company has signed deals with Nvidia for AI technology that can provide pilot assistance and, eventually, autonomous operation, and with SpaceX’s Starlink for satellite connectivity. In line with its California roots, Archer has also been selected as the official air taxi provider of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games,