Archer Aviation recently unveiled its Midnight production aircraft. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has issued new airworthiness criteria for public comment on Archer Aviation’s “Midnight” air taxi, classifying it as a powered-lift vehicle with characteristics of both rotorcraft and airplanes.
Archer's "Midnight" eVTOL recently achieved its first full transition flight and aims for FAA certification by late 2024, with plans to produce 250 aircraft in 2025.
This regulatory progress highlights broader advancements in the eVTOL sector, with companies like Joby Aviation already achieving similar milestones and AIR also announcing significant flight test successes.
The eVTOL aircraft recently made its first transition between vertical takeoff, powered-lift, and fully wingborne forward flight within 12 months after its first hovering flight, according to Archer.
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Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.
