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Noida to Gurugram in 27 Mins: IndiGo's Parent Company & Archer Aviation Launching 'Midnight' Air Taxi
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News18•24-09-2026, 19:00
Noida to Gurugram in 27 Mins: IndiGo's Parent Company & Archer Aviation Launching 'Midnight' Air Taxi
- •Delhi-NCR commuters to get relief from traffic jams with upcoming 'electric air taxi' service.
- •InterGlobe Enterprises (IndiGo's parent) and Archer Aviation are partnering to launch this high-tech service.
- •Travel time from Noida to Gurugram will reduce from 2.5 hours to just 27-30 minutes.
- •The service will use Archer Aviation's 'Midnight' eVTOL aircraft, capable of vertical take-off and landing.
- •Target launch by 2026, with 200 aircraft planned for Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
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The proposed air taxi service aims to cover the distance between Noida and Gurugram in just 27 to 30 minutes, significantly reducing the current road travel time of up to two and a half hours during peak traffic hours.
InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of IndiGo, is partnering with the American company Archer Aviation to bring the Midnight eVTOL electric air taxi service to India.
The Midnight aircraft is a fully electric vehicle capable of vertical take-off and landing like a helicopter, eliminating the need for a long runway. It features custom-designed propeller technology for lower noise levels and has seating capacity for a pilot and four passengers.
