Archer Aviation’s autonomous, two-seater demonstrator aircraft completed its first hover test on December 16, according to the California-based company. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
Archer Aviation successfully completed the first hover flight of its Maker electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype on December 16, a major milestone in the development of its air taxi.
The company plans to expand testing and unveil a four-seat production prototype next year, with the goal of launching an aerial ridesharing service by late 2024, potentially starting in Miami and Los Angeles.
Archer has secured a provisional $1 billion deal with United Airlines for its aircraft and is partnering with Reef to develop vertiport infrastructure, positioning itself in the competitive urban air mobility market.
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR)announced Monday it’s the latest electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturer to successfully get a prototype aircraft off the ground.
The aircraft—dubbed Maker—flew at Archer’s California testing facility on December 16 after months of development and preparation.
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Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
