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 eVTOL aircraft on December 16, demonstrating rapid progress in its development timeline.
The company aims to launch an aerial ridesharing service by late 2024, targeting initial markets like Miami and potentially Los Angeles for intra-city travel.
Archer has formed strategic partnerships, including a provisional $1 billion deal with United Airlines, to aid in certification, maintenance, and market launches.
The Maker eVTOL, designed for 130 knots and a 60-mile range, positions Archer among other leading manufacturers in the emerging urban air mobility sector.
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.
