Archer Aviation, the pioneering company set to introduce flying taxi services in the UAE next year, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia. The agreement, signed at the Dubai Airshow 2025, involves collaboration with The Helicopter Company (THC), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism projects like The Red Sea and Amaala. The partnership aims to develop, test, and potentially integrate Archer’s Midnight eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft into RSG’s operations. The initial phase will focus on creating a structured sandbox environment to conduct real-world test flights, assessing aircraft performance, operational feasibility, regulatory compliance, passenger acceptance, and ecosystem readiness. Additionally, the collaboration will explore advanced aerial technologies, long-term strategic partnerships for large-scale deployment, and regional innovation in next-generation aviation systems. Upon completing the sandbox program, the parties will evaluate the results and consider further steps to scale eVTOL services. Archer’s CEO, Adam Goldstein, expressed enthusiasm about transforming travel within Saudi Arabia and setting a regional benchmark for aviation. THC’s CEO, Captain Arnaud Martinez, highlighted eVTOL’s potential as the future of urban transportation, while RSG’s CEO, John Pagano, emphasized the alignment of eVTOL integration with their vision for regenerative tourism.