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Electric air taxis are almost here — and they could be more affordable than you think

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Electric air taxis are "no longer science fiction, but it's becoming science fact," says Archer Aviation CEO Nikhil Goel .

The company is working with United Airlines and Southwest Airlines to make electric air travel a reality.

The first operating air taxis will be seen flying in Abu Dhabi , thanks to a partnership with the United Arab Emirates .

Archer announced an additional $430 million in funding and a partnership with Anduril to develop a "next-generation aircraft for defense applications" Archer has worked in the eVTOL space for over 10 years .

"I'm just so excited about what the next several years are going to bring in American cities and all over the world," Goel said.

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