Electric Air Taxi Manufacturer Archer Aviation Opens D.C. Office

With a new headquarters and growing policy, government, and regulatory affairs team, Archer is stepping up its presence on Capitol Hill.

Jack Daleo

Friday, April 19, 2024 at 03:32 PM ET

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Archer’s flagship Midnight air taxi will be on display at its Washington, D.C., office. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation has established a new Washington, D.C. office, strategically located near the FAA and DOT, to enhance its presence on Capitol Hill and showcase its Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
The company restructured its regulatory leadership, with Billy Nolen transitioning to Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer and two experienced hires joining, to accelerate its regulatory and certification processes.
These strategic moves aim to streamline Archer's path to FAA type certification and facilitate the planned launch of its eVTOL air taxi service in major U.S. cities as early as next year.

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturer Archer Aviation is stepping up its presence on Capitol Hill.

The company on Thursday announced the opening of a new Washington, D.C., office and added two new members to its policy, government, and regulatory affairs leadership team. The office, near the FAA and Department of Transportation (DOT) headquarters, will include a display area where Archer will showcase Midnight, its flagship, four-passenger aircraft.