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's Maker eVTOL prototype successfully completed its first hover flight on December 16, marking a significant milestone in the development of urban air mobility.
The company achieved this rapid progress within six months of the Maker's design concept unveiling and plans to launch an aerial ridesharing service by late 2024.
Archer is expanding its testing program and production plans, supported by strategic partnerships with United Airlines and Reef, to advance its market entry and infrastructure development.
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.
