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Archer Aviation Earns Fresh Funding from Bitter Rival Turned Ally

Archer finally got a monkey off its back, settling its litigation with Wisk Aero and turning its former foe into a key collaborator.

Archer Midnight eVTOL
Archer also received FAA approval to begin test flights for its Midnight eVTOL. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Archer Aviation and Wisk Aero (a Boeing subsidiary) have settled their multi-year trade secrets lawsuit and are now collaborating, with Wisk becoming the exclusive provider of autonomy technology for Archer's Midnight eVTOL.
  • Archer secured a significant $215 million investment from partners like Stellantis, United Airlines, Boeing, and ARK Investment Management, boosting its valuation to $1.1 billion.
  • The FAA has granted approval for initial test flights of Archer's Midnight eVTOL, keeping the company on track for type design flight testing in 2024 and a commercial launch by 2025.
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Two electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturers that have been at each other’s throats for years have decided to make nice.

Archer Aviation and rival Wisk Aero, the eVTOL subsidiary of aviation giant Boeing, jointly announced an agreement to settle a bitter, yearslong trade secrets dispute on undisclosed terms. Archer will issue warrants to Wisk for up to 13.2 million shares as part of the settlement.

Jack Daleo

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.

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