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Archer Aviation Receives Part 145 Repair Station Certificate From FAA

The company is now authorized to perform certain maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for its flagship aircraft.

Thursday, February 08, 2024 at 04:44 PM ET

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Archer Aviation’s Midnight electric air taxi, which the manufacturer intends to fly in 2025, is designed for a pilot and up to four passengers. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation achieved a significant milestone by receiving FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification, enabling it to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for its Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
This certification is seen as a "major vote of confidence" from the FAA, crucial for Archer's path to commercial operations and ensuring adherence to strict safety standards.
Competitor Joby Aviation also announced receiving the same certification, positioning both as the first eVTOL manufacturers authorized for MRO operations.
Archer plans to launch its Midnight air taxi service in 2025 in partnership with United Airlines, operating out of major city airports and aiming to provide a safe, sustainable, and cost-competitive urban air mobility solution.

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Archer Aviation has achieved another crucial milestone in its path to type certification for its Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi.

The manufacturer on Thursday announced it received Part 145 Repair Station certification from the FAA, opening the door for select maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services in the short term and expanded MRO operations down the line.

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.