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) air taxi prototype, a significant milestone in the eVTOL industry.
The company achieved this first flight remarkably fast, within six months of unveiling the Maker's design, and plans to launch an aerial ridesharing service by late 2024.
Archer is a key player in the emerging eVTOL market, aiming to develop environmentally friendly intra-city travel, and has secured strategic partnerships, notably with United Airlines, to advance its goals.
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.
