Korean Air to Order 100 Archer Midnight Air Taxis

Flag carrier bets on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft with exclusive partnership.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 09:00 AM ET

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Archer Aviation and Korean Air signed an agreement that could see the Korean flag carrier purchase up to 100 Midnight air taxis. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

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Korean Air has partnered with Archer Aviation to purchase up to 100 Midnight eVTOL air taxis and exclusively introduce air taxi operations in South Korea, signifying a major international expansion for Archer.
Archer's Midnight eVTOL, designed for quiet and efficient urban air travel, is being rolled out globally through various partnerships and a "Launch Edition" program, with initial international passenger operations anticipated by 2026 pending certification.
The eVTOL market faces intense competition from rivals like Joby Aviation, with both companies currently navigating the critical challenge of aircraft certification before widespread commercial service, despite international efforts to harmonize regulatory standards.

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Korean Air is the latest airline to jump on the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi bandwagon.

California-based eVTOL developer Archer Aviation on Monday announced that the South Korean flag carrier plans to purchase up to 100 Midnight air taxis. Under an exclusive partnership, Korean Air will work with Archer to establish the foundation for Midnight operations “across multiple applications and use cases, starting with government applications,” according to a news release.