Archer Aviation, established in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, is an aerospace company specializing in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Their mission is to revolutionize urban mobility by creating sustainable, safe, and cost-effective air transportation solutions. Archer's flagship aircraft, Midnight, is designed for urban air mobility, aiming to reduce traffic congestion in cities. The company has formed strategic partnerships with industry leaders and is actively working towards FAA certification to commence commercial operations. Archer's commitment to innovation and sustainability positions it at the forefront of the emerging urban air mobility market.
Milestone marks latest step in envelope expansion testing as the eVTOL aircraft proves range, speed, and readiness for upcoming FAA certification and global commercialization.
Archer acquires Overair patents and Mission Critical Composites assets to accelerate autonomous VTOL military aircraft development and meet growing allied defense demand.
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL completed flight testing in Abu Dhabi, assessing VTOL performance under UAE conditions ahead of regional commercial deployment.
Archer and PT. Industri Ketahanan Nasional (IKN) signed an agreement covering plans to deploy an initial fleet of Midnight aircraft in Indonesia under Archer’s Launch Edition program.
Archer Aviation began piloted tests of its Midnight aircraft, validating VTOL/CTOL capabilities, flight performance, and safety to support U.S. and UAE certification efforts.
In this program phase, Archer is testing Midnight's piloted conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) capabilities, which require increased robustness in landing gear design and related components.
Anduril UK, Archer, Skyports, and AtkinsRéalis unite to test dual-use eVTOL aircraft, advancing BVLOS operations and supporting UK civil and defence aviation growth.