Archer, Etihad Partner to Train Air Taxi Pilots in UAE

Archer and Etihad Aviation Training, a subsidiary of UAE flag carrier Etihad Airways, will recruit and train pilots to fly the manufacturer’s flagship Midnight.

Jack Daleo

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 04:05 PM ET

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An image depicts the potential design for Archer’s pilot uniform. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation partnered with Etihad Aviation Training to recruit and train pilots for its Midnight eVTOL air taxi service, aiming to launch in the UAE in 2025.
Etihad Aviation Training will install a Midnight flight simulator and develop pilot training curricula in collaboration with the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority.
This pilot training is a critical step in Archer's comprehensive UAE strategy, which includes establishing an international headquarters, engineering center, and manufacturing facilities, supported by significant local investments and partnerships.

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturer Archer Aviation on Monday added a crucial dimension to its plans for service in the United Arab Emirates, which it expects to launch in 2025.

At the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Archer announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Aviation Training, a subsidiary of UAE flag carrier Etihad Airways, to recruit and train the initial cohort of pilots that will fly its flagship Midnight eVTOL air taxi nationwide.