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California company plans air taxi network in North Texas

Natalie Chandler

Archer aircraft. — Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images

California-based Archer Aviation has announced plans for an air taxi network linking airports in Dallas, Austin and Houston to business hubs.

Why it matters: The company says its all-electric aircraft could replace 60- to 90-minute drives with 10- to 20-minute flights, offering travelers a way to bypass traffic.

Zoom in: The planned network in North Texas will connect airports — DFW Airport, Love Field, Addison Airport, Arlington Municipal Airport, Meacham International Airport and Fort Worth Alliance Airport — with major business hubs like the Dallas Star in Frisco Station.

What's next: Archer, which has not announced launch dates or ticket prices, plans to operate in Texas through a federal electric aircraft pilot program. The company has also struck a deal with Boeing.

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