Archer Midnight Air Taxi Heads to Japan in $500M Deal
Soracle, a joint venture between Japan Airlines and Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo, has the right to purchase as many as 100 electric air taxis.
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Air Force Receives First Archer Midnight Air Taxi
The military is intrigued by the aircraft’s mix of vertical takeoff and landing capability and low noise.
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Completes First Transition Flight
Midnight achieved speeds greater than 100 mph on the remotely controlled flight before reverting to vertical mode for landing.
FAA Issues Final Airworthiness Criteria for Archer Midnight Air Taxi
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturer Archer Aviation achieves a critical regulatory milestone, laying the foundation for type certification of its aircraft.
Archer Completes Battery Pack Drop Test for Midnight Air Taxi
The evaluation is designed to verify the pack can withstand the impact of a crash from 50 feet, which could cause the battery to leak, catch fire, or explode similar to a fuel tank.
Midnight Electric Air Taxi Completes First Phase of Flight Test Campaign
The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design from Archer Aviation is making ‘rapid progress’ in development, the manufacturer said.
Archer’s Midnight Electric Air Taxi Completes Inaugural Test Flight
Archer is eyeing “for-credit” testing with the FAA next year ahead of Midnight’s commercial launch, expected in 2025.
Air Force Awards Archer $142 Million Contract for Midnight eVTOL
The Air Force’s AFWERX division will deploy up to six aircraft for personnel transport, logistics support, rescue operations, and more.
Archer Aviation Plans First Flight of Midnight eVTOL
The firm recently completed the final assembly of its first Midnight aircraft.
Archer Aviation Reveals Midnight Production eVTOL
Company plans to have FAA certification by late 2024 and launch service the next year.
