Archer CEO: the Trump administration is a ‘dream scenario’ for any entrepreneur
CEO of Archer Aviation, Adam Goldstein, is arguably the most widely recognized and discussed electric vehicle takeoff and…
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Archer Aviation Inc. is a publicly traded company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Key facts
- Founded: October 16, 2018, by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein.
- Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA.
- Key Aircraft: The “Maker” a two-passenger fully electric aircraft with 12 electric propellers, capable of speeds up to 150 miles per hour (240 km/h) and a range of up to 60 miles (97 km).
- Major Partner: United Airlines, which has ordered 200 Archer electric aircrafts.
- First Flight: December 2021.
Archer and AEG plan downtown Los Angeles vertiport at L.A. LIVE
Archer Aviation and AEG announced on August 24, 2026, that they will develop a vertiport at L.A. LIVE,…
Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid
Archer Aviation has agreed to acquire three of Boeing’s autonomy and uncrewed systems subsidiaries, Wisk Aero, Insitu and…
Archer and Anduril unveil jointly-developed autonomous hybrid dual-use VTOL
Advanced air mobility developer Archer and defense technology firm Anduril unveiled a jointly-developed autonomous, dual-use hybrid-electric VTOL platform…
Five aviation rivalries that define competition in the modern era
Although aviation happens to be one of the most welcoming industries with collaborations, an integral part of what…
Archer countersues Joby, alleges undisclosed China ties
Archer Aviation has escalated its legal fight with Joby Aviation, accusing its rival of concealing extensive ties to…
Archer sues Vertical Aerospace over Valo eVTOL design
Archer Aviation filed a patent infringement lawsuit against rival eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace, alleging that Vertical’s newly unveiled…
Archer CCO on working with Anduril, UAE launch and 2028 Summer Olympics
In the race to become the first commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operator at scale, Archer…
Archer signs deal with Serbia to become Belgrade EXPO 2027 eVTOL provider
Advanced air mobility developer Archer Aviation has signed a deal with the Serbian government to become the official…
UK’s Vertical takes on Archer and Joby in New York with rival eVTOL network
UK-based Vertical Aerospace is taking on Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation in New York after announcing rival plans…
Archer partners with NVIDIA on integrated AI-assisted flight operations tech
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) developer Archer Aviation has selected the NVIDIA IGX Thor platform to support its future…
Archer recruits Vertical’s Director of Engineering, sets up new UK subsidiary
Archer Aviation has recruited the services of a long-standing Vertical Aerospace employee, as the US electric vehicle takeoff…
Archer sets out Miami eVTOL network plans, signs for military-grade rotor tech
Archer Aviation has set out its plans for an electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft network in Miami, connecting major…
Archer says Omen powertrain business deal is first of many
Archer Aviation is seeking to turn the electric powertrain developed for its Midnight air taxi into a full-fledged…
Archer teams up with Saudi operators to launch eVTOL test flights in KSA
Archer Aviation has teamed up with Saudi-based operators to launch electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) test flights…
Archer to buy California airport for $126M to serve as LA air-taxi hub
Archer Aviation has signed agreements to acquire control of Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) in Southern California for $126 million in cash, positioning the site…
Archer Aviation buys Lilium patent portfolio for $21M
Archer Aviation announced on October 15, 2025, that it has won a competitive bid to acquire approximately 300…
Archer flies Midnight eVTOL at record altitude in preparation for urban flight
Archer Aviation has successfully flown its electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft Midnight at its highest ever…