Anduril and Archer partner to develop hybrid VTOL defense aircraft
Anduril Industries and Archer Aviation have announced a partnership to develop a next-generation hybrid-propulsion, vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) aircraft specifically…
Archer Aviation
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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 deal with Japan Airlines startup includes plans for 100 eVTOL purchase
A new agreement between electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Archer Aviation and a Japan Airlines startup…
Archer surpasses 400 test flight goal for 2024 four months ahead of schedule
Archer Aviation has announced that it has completed 402 test flights so far in 2024, surpassing its goal…
Archer closes $230 million round from United, Stellantis and other investors
US advanced air mobility developer Archer Aviation has announced the closing of a $230 Private Investment in Public…
Archer delivers first Midnight eVTOL aircraft to US Air Force for evaluation
Archer Aviation has delivered its first electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for evaluation by the United…
Archer secures $580 million order for 116 Midnight eVTOLs
Archer Aviation announced on August 13, 2024, that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Future…
Archer plans Los Angeles eVTOL network to supersede one-to-two-hour drives
Archer Aviation has laid out its plans for an electric vehicle takeoff and landing network (eVTOL) aircraft network…
Archer nears completion of eVTOL mega-facility, 400 test flight target for 2024
Archer Aviation is nearing completion of its brand-new electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturing facility in Covington,…
Archer praises Stellantis’ ‘unrivaled’ commitment after $55M of extra funding
Archers Aviation and its long-term collaborator Stellantis have announced an additional $55 million of funding for the development…
Joby and Archer disclose additional details of commercial eVTOL roll out plans
Two leading eVTOL developers, Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, have announced significant milestones in their path to commercial…
Archer signs deal with Signature securing eVTOL flight access in key US cities
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft completes first-ever transition flight: video
Archer Aviation’s electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft Midnight has completed its first-ever transition flight, successfully moving…
Archer becomes only second eVTOL developer to secure key FAA certification
The electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer, Archer Aviation, has announced that its subsidiary, Archer Air, has…
Archer and KakaoMobility sign partnership, deal includes up to 50 eVTOL aircraft
Archer Aviation and KakaoMobility have signed a partnership agreement that includes the planned purchase of up to 50…
Archer’s CCO, Nikhil Goel, shares Saudi, UAE eVTOL rollout plans: video
The Middle East is shaping up to become, most likely, the first region of the World that will…
Archer Aviation given FAA’s airworthiness criteria for Midnight eVTOL aircraft
In a major milestone, Archer Aviation has received the final airworthiness criteria for its electric vehicle takeoff and…
Archer Aviation partners with Etihad for eVTOL pilot training in Abu Dhabi
Archer Aviation, one of the companies leading the global charge towards the certification and introduction of electric vertical…
Archer Aviation to launch eVTOL vertiport network to connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Archer Aviation has formed a partnership with the flight service…