Archer Aviation, BETA, and Macquarie Capital have launched America’s Consortium for Electric Skyways (ACES). The group aims to electrify up to 250 air taxi sites at major US airports and metropolitan areas within the next decade.
The consortium is currently focused on expanding interoperable charging infrastructure in Texas. The project targets airports and fixed-base operators, promoting a shared model where multiple companies utilize the same charging hardware instead of proprietary systems.
ACES is working with the Texas Department of Transportation and the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. These efforts support the deployment of Advanced Air Mobility vehicles and the development of regional flight networks.
The initiative includes plans for test flights connecting the Texas Triangle, which encompasses Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, along with rural communities. Archer and BETA intend to conduct electric air taxi test flights in the state in the coming months.
