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.
Archer and Palantir plan to work in parallel to develop software for the next-gen of critical aviation systems, including air traffic control, movement control and route planning.
Archer’s 400,000 square foot aircraft manufacturing facility in Covington, GA, is set to produce 650 eVTOL aircraft annually by 2030, with Stellantis contributing expertise to scale clean mobility innovations.
Archer Aviation partners with UAE aviation leaders to launch the first commercial electric air taxi service in Abu Dhabi, aiming to establish the UAE as a hub for eVTOL innovation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
With its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, proprietary electric powertrain and low noise profile, Archer's Midnight aircraft is well-suited for military aviation operations.
This collaboration lays the foundation for integrated electric air taxi networks that would support California airports and the surrounding communities that Southwest serves.
Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced that on June 8th its Midnight aircraft successfully completed transition flying at a speed of 100+ mph. Archer has now achieved transition with two different full-scale eVTOL aircraft.
This collaboration marks a significant step towards launching Archer's Midnight flying car with Falcon Aviation in the UAE and across the MENA region as soon as 2025.