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 Aviation and ITA Airways are collaborating to integrate all-electric aircraft into existing transportation infrastructure for rapid airport-to-city transit.
In July, Archer announced ZEE to deliver a unified aviation intelligence platform built on ADS-B, ATC communication, maps, aircraft state, terrain and weather data.
Piloted Midnight flights between Salinas and Monterey demonstrate fast intercity air taxi operations ahead of the White House’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
Archer Aviation, BETA Technologies, and Macquarie Capital established America's Consortium for Electric Skyways to develop standardized charging infrastructure for electric aircraft.
Archer Aviation and Starlink integrate low-Earth-orbit satellite connectivity into the Midnight eVTOL platform to support urban air mobility operations and future autonomous systems.