Archer

Five-way agreement between the American regulator and its counterparts in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. aims to harmonize standards.

Manufacturer secures its largest raise to date following a White House commitment to help the industry grow.

Mid-level model boosts performance while maintaining trainer-like simplicity.

Agreement sets expectations for Archer’s regional partners, including operators, maintenance providers, and state-backed entities, to launch service as soon as next year.

The military is intrigued by the aircraft’s mix of vertical takeoff and landing capability and low noise.

The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer could sell as many as 116 Midnight air taxis to Future Flight Global.

The manufacturer also has plans to fly in New York, Chicago, and the San Francisco Bay Area in partnership with United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

The airline signed an agreement with the manufacturer that will see the partners develop air taxi routes connecting Southwest terminals in California.

The manufacturer and realtor are joining forces to build an air taxi ecosystem including South San Francisco, Napa, San Jose, Oakland, and Livermore.

The company is one of two electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturers to receive the approval, the other being Joby Aviation.