Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen is reportedly set to join eVTOL manufacturer Archer Aviation this summer. [Courtesy: CNW Group/WestJet]
Key Takeaways:
Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen is expected to join eVTOL manufacturer Archer Aviation after his departure, a move anticipated to significantly aid Archer's certification efforts for its Midnight air taxi due to Nolen's regulatory expertise.
Archer Aviation is rapidly advancing its Midnight eVTOL aircraft, having completed final assembly and planning flight tests this summer, with an aim for FAA certification by late 2024.
The company plans to launch air taxi services with United Airlines in Chicago by 2025, leveraging partnerships and broader industry support from forthcoming FAA advanced air mobility initiatives.
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Archer Aviation has been a major beneficiary of acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen’s leadership on modern aviation technology, like the company’s air taxis.
But Nolen, who is departing the agency this summer, may soon take that relationship to new heights.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
