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Lt. Gen. (Ret) Scott Howell Joins Archer Defense’s Advisory Board to Advance Next-Gen Military Program
This week Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE : ACHR) added Lieutenant General (Ret) Scott Howell to its Advisory Board to help guide its newly formed Archer Defense business unit.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · January 22, 2025
Archer Completes Construction of High-Volume Manufacturing Facility
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE : ACHR) announced today that earlier this week it received the certificate of occupancy for its high-volume manufacturing facility, ARC, which is connected to the Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia. Archer is now working to complete the tooling load-in for the initial manufacturing line at this facility. Production is planned to begin in early 2025, with the goal of ramping to a rate of two aircraft per month by the end of the year.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · December 19, 2024
Archer Announces Strategic Partnership With Anduril to Develop Hybrid VTOL Military Aircraft; Raises An Additional $430M
Today, Anduril and Archer (NYSEACHR) announced an exclusive partnership to jointly develop a hybrid VTOL aircraft for critical defense applications targeting a potential program of record from the DOD.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · December 12, 2024
Abu Dhabi and Archer Announce Agreement With Cross-Industry Stakeholders To Launch First Commercial Electric Air Taxi Flights
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) today announced that it has entered into a multi-party collaboration agreement with key UAE and Abu Dhabi entities to advance the establishment of electric air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · December 6, 2024
Archer Hires UAE Leader From Abu Dhabi Executive Office and GCAA in Support of Plan to Commence In-country Service as Soon as Late Next Year
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced Dr. Talib Alhinai as its UAE Lead. Dr. Alhinai, who currently serves on the Board of Directors for the GCAA, the UAE’s aviation regulator, will be responsible for spearheading the planned launch of Archer’s electric air taxis in the region.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · November 12, 2024
Archer Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results, Demonstrating Manufacturing, Certification and Commercial Launch Momentum
Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSEACHR) today announced operating and financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The Company issued a shareholder letter (LINK) discussing those results, as well as its fourth quarter 2024 estimates.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · November 7, 2024
Japan Airlines’ and Sumitomo Corporation’s Joint Venture Company, Soracle, Announces Agreement Including Intended Purchase Of Up To $500M of Electric Aircraft From Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) and Soracle Corporation (Soracle), a joint venture newly established by Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, signed agreements focused on bringing advanced air mobility (AAM) services to Japan.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · November 7, 2024
Archer Applauds FAA’s Final Rules for Operating eVTOL Aircraft
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) today provided commentary on the much anticipated FAA release of the final powered-lift Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) which is the key operational piece of the regulatory puzzle for Archer and the rest of the industry to be able to firm up their plans for safely commercializing eVTOL in the U.S. The SFAR comes ahead of schedule, incorporates key feedback from across the industry, and is yet another signal of the U.S. leading the way in commercializing eVTOL aircraft.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · October 24, 2024
Archer To Report Third Quarter 2024 Operating Update and Financial Results on November 7, 2024
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) will report its third quarter 2024 operating update and financial results after market close on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The company will host a conference call and corresponding live webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its operating update and financial results.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · October 17, 2024
Archer Surpasses 400 Test Flights This Year, Achieving Company Milestone Four Months Ahead Of Schedule
Today Archer Aviation announced that it has completed 402 test flights so far this year, surpassing the 400 test flight goal it set for 2024 approximately four months ahead of schedule.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · September 3, 2024
Archer Closes PIPE As Part Of $230M In Capital Raised Since End Of Q2, Giving It One Of The Strongest Liquidity Positions In Its Industry
Archer Aviation this week announced that it has now closed on $220M of this $230M of additional capital raised since the end of Q2, with $10M remaining in the form of a committed investment from Stellantis that remains subject to shareholder approval which is expected to occur later this year.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · August 22, 2024
Archer Delivers First Midnight Aircraft To The United States Air Force
Archer Aviation Inc. announced today it has delivered its first Midnight aircraft to the USAF to evaluate as part of its AFWERX Agility Prime contract valued at up to $142M*.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · August 15, 2024
Future Flight Global Announces Planned Purchase of up to 116 Archer Midnight Aircraft Worth up to $580M
Archer Aviation Inc. and Future Flight Global (FFG) today announced an agreement focused on the deployment of electric vertical take off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) services across top global markets.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2024
Archer Announces Key Terms Of Contract Manufacturing Relationship With Stellantis–Representing Up To ~$400M To Help Scale Midnight Production To 650 Aircraft Annually–Secures $230M In Additional Equity Capital From Strategic & Institutional Investors
Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSEACHR) today announced operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. The Company issued a shareholder letter discussing those results, as well as its third quarter 2024 estimates. The shareholder letter may be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website here.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · August 8, 2024
Archer Unveils Planned Los Angeles Air Taxi Network Ahead Of Major Worldwide Sporting Events
Archer Aviation Inc. announced today plans to launch a Los Angeles air mobility network—seeking to change how Southern California residents and visitors commute, travel and spend their free time.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · August 8, 2024
Archer Aviation Showcases Midnight Aircraft In Atlanta As It Nears Completion Of Its High-Volume Manufacturing Facility In Covington, Georgia
Today Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) provided an update on the construction progress of its high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA, reaffirming an expected 2024 completion date.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · July 31, 2024
Archer to Report Second Quarter 2024 Operating Update and Financial Results on August 8, 2024
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) will report its second quarter 2024 operating update and financial results after market close on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The company will host a conference call and corresponding live webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its operating update and financial results.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · July 22, 2024
California’s Alternative Energy And Advanced Transportation Financing Authority Grants Archer Industry Leading Award For Ramp Of Its Electric Powertrain Facility
Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today that on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 it received approval from CAEATFA for its ~$117M project covering the planned expansion of its advanced manufacturing facilities in the State of California, including the ramp of its advanced electric powertrain facility as it readies for commercialization. The CAEATFA sales and use tax exclusion is expected to result in ~$10M in benefit to Archer over the next few years.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · July 17, 2024
Southwest Airlines Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Archer Aviation to Develop Operational Concepts for Air Taxi Network
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · July 12, 2024
Stellantis Invests Additional $55 Million In Archer Following Recent Flight Test Milestone
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced Archer has received an additional $55 million investment from Stellantis under the companies’ strategic funding agreement following the achievement of its transition flight test milestone last month.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · July 2, 2024
Archer Announces Landmark Infrastructure Deal With Signature Aviation; Gains Access to Largest Network of Private Aviation Terminals in the World
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Signature Aviation, the world's largest network of private aviation terminals, today announced the signing of an MOU focused on electrifying Signature’s industry-leading network of over 200 airport terminals, giving Archer access to takeoff and landing sites in major metropolitan areas across the U.S. and globally, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, and Texas. The MOU identifies day-one opportunities for launching Archer’s air taxi service in key United Airlines hubs at Newark International (EWR) and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) Airports.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · June 17, 2024
Archer Completes Midnight’s Transition Flight
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced that on June 8th its Midnight aircraft successfully completed transition flying at a speed of 100+ mph. Archer has now achieved transition with two different full-scale eVTOL aircraft. Transition is well known in the industry as a very difficult milestone few companies have reached. At ~6,500 lbs, Midnight is believed to be one of the largest eVTOL aircraft to complete transition, which is critical to being able to carry commercially viable passenger payloads.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · June 12, 2024
Archer Receives FAA Certification to Begin Operating Commercial Airline
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced its subsidiary, Archer Air, has received its Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This certificate allows Archer to begin operating aircraft commercially to refine its systems and procedures in advance of launching Midnight into service for airlines like United Airlines when it receives Midnight’s Type Certification. Receiving the Part 135 certificate signals that Archer Air has developed, and demonstrated to the FAA its adherence to, the necessary policies and procedures to begin operating aircraft commercially in accordance with the stringent safety and operational standards set forth by the FAA. Today’s achievement is another key step that demonstrates Archer’s work with the FAA continues to gain momentum as Archer is now one of two air taxi manufacturers in the world to have announced receipt of a Part 135 certificate from the FAA.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · June 5, 2024
KakaoMobility Selects Archer Aviation As Its eVTOL Partner And Will Fund Archer’s Korean Commercialization Efforts; Together They Will Conduct Public Flight Demonstrations As Part Of Korea’s Grand Challenge As Soon As Q4’2024
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in eVTOL aircraft, and KakaoMobility, Korea’s leading mobility as a service (MaaS) platform service company, signed an agreement to partner for joint participation in the K-UAM Grand Challenge and covers the planned purchase by KakaoMobility of up to 50 of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft worth up to an approximate value of $250M, including pre-delivery payments.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · May 30, 2024
Archer Achieves Significant Regulatory Milestone; FAA Issues Final Airworthiness Criteria For Its Midnight Aircraft
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced the FAA issued for public inspection the final airworthiness criteria for Archer’s Midnight aircraft. This significant regulatory milestone provides the solidified path for Archer to achieve Type Certification for Midnight. Archer is one of two companies in the world to achieve this certification progress with the FAA for an eVTOL aircraft.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · May 23, 2024
Archer Aviation Partners With Etihad Aviation Training For eVTOL Pilot Training Operations Based In Abu Dhabi
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with Etihad Training that lays the groundwork for a partnership to recruit and train prospective pilots for Archer’s Midnight aircraft in Abu Dhabi to fly aircraft across the UAE. The MOU was announced at the start of the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Archer is showcasing its Midnight aircraft for the first time in the country.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · May 20, 2024
Archer Announces First Quarter 2024 Results; Flight Testing Accelerates As Midnight Closes In On Transition Milestone & Midnight’s Key Systems Pass Rigorous Testing
Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSEACHR) today announced operating and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Company issued a shareholder letter discussing those results, as well as its second quarter 2024 estimates. The shareholder letter may be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website here.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · May 9, 2024
Archer Completes Installation Of High-Volume Battery Pack Manufacturing Line
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it has completed the build out of its high-volume battery pack manufacturing line. This facility is housed at Archer’s Integrated Test Lab and Manufacturing Facilities in San Jose, CA and will have the throughput necessary to support the planned high volume aircraft production ramp at Archer’s manufacturing facility in Georgia that remains on track to be completed later this year.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · May 8, 2024
Archer Aviation Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) today announced that members of its management team are scheduled to participate in upcoming investor conferences.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · May 7, 2024
Archer Signs Framework Agreement For Multi-Hundred-Million Dollars To Accelerate Commercial Air Taxi Operations Across UAE
Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced the signing of a framework agreement in Abu Dhabi today at the DRIFTx mobility event, held at the Yas Marina Circuit showcasing the latest in advanced urban mobility, driving discussions, collaboration, and innovation across the sector. This agreement covers multi-hundred-million dollar investments to accelerate Archer’s planned commercial air taxi operations in the UAE, slated to launch as soon as next year, including in-country manufacturing, operations and training across the region. This comprehensive agreement positions Abu Dhabi as one of the world’s leaders in promoting urban air mobility, with plans to commence air taxi operations with Archer’s Midnight aircraft as soon as next year.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · April 25, 2024
Archer To Report First Quarter 2024 Operating Update and Financial Results on May 9, 2024
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) will report its first quarter 2024 operating update and financial results after market close on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The company will host a conference call and corresponding live webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its operating update and financial results.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · April 22, 2024
Archer Opens D.C. Office; Adds Key Policy, Government, and Regulatory Affairs Leaders Under Former FAA Chief as It Prepares for Commercial Launch
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today key strategic hires to bolster its government relations efforts and a Washington D.C. office opening. Former FAA Administrator and current Archer executive, Billy Nolen, is now Archer’s Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer leading Archer’s government affairs efforts and Melissa McCaffrey joined the team to lead its efforts at the U.S. state and local levels. Lynda Tran, former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Director of Public Engagement at the U.S. Department of Transportation, has also joined in an advisory capacity.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · April 18, 2024
Archer Successfully Completes Multiple Battery Pack Drop Tests; One of the Most Challenging Tests It Is Set to Face as Part of the FAA’s Type Certification Program
Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft, today announced the successful completion of rigorous battery pack drop testing conducted at a National Institute for Aviation Research lab. This marks a significant milestone in the development of the company’s proprietary electric propulsion system for its Midnight aircraft in what is seen as one of the most difficult tests to pass for an eVTOL aircraft, putting Archer in a strong position to successfully complete this same test in upcoming for-credit testing with the FAA.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · March 28, 2024
Archer and Falcon Aviation to Jointly Develop Vertiport Network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the Launch of Flying Car Operations in UAE as Soon as 2025
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric flying cars, announced today that Falcon Aviation, a prominent Aviation Services Operator in the UAE, has been selected as their vertiport infrastructure partner for critical locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This collaboration marks a significant step towards launching Archer's Midnight flying car with Falcon Aviation in the UAE and across the MENA region as soon as 2025.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · March 11, 2024
Archer to Present at 2024 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) Chief Commercial Officer, Nikhil Goel, will present at the 2024 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 12, at 2:50 PM ET.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · March 8, 2024
Archer Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results; Now In Final Phase of Midnight’s Certification Program as it Readies for Launch in 2025
Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSEACHR) today announced operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The Company issued a shareholder letter discussing those results, as well as its first quarter 2024 estimates. The shareholder letter may be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website here.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · February 26, 2024
Archer Receives Part 145 Certification From the Federal Aviation Administration
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today that it received its Part 145 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Under FAA regulations, Archer is now authorized to perform specialized aircraft repair services while maintaining the highest levels of safety and compliance, a key requirement for operating a commercial aviation business. Today’s certification reinforced Archer’s close collaboration with the FAA and reinforced its progress on the path toward commercial flight operations.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · February 8, 2024
Archer Announces Three Conforming, Piloted Aircraft Are Now Under Construction; Aircraft Will Be Used In FAA “For Credit” Testing
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) announced today that they are well underway in constructing the Company’s first three conforming Midnight aircraft, with the first aircraft set to begin final assembly in the coming weeks. Archer’s initial fleet of piloted aircraft will begin piloted flight testing later this year, and subsequently be used in “for credit” flight testing with the FAA as the company progresses towards commercialization.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · February 7, 2024
Archer To Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Operating Update and Financial Results on February 26, 2024
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) will report its fourth quarter and full year 2023 operating update and financial results after market close on Monday, February 26, 2024. The company will host a conference call and corresponding live webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its operating update and financial results.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · February 5, 2024
Archer’s Midnight Aircraft Successfully Completes Phase 1 of Flight Test Program as Company Continues to Advance Towards FAA Certification
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today that the company’s Midnight aircraft has hit another key milestone with completion of Phase 1 of its flight test program. Utilizing learnings from the previous four years of flight testing, Archer’s Midnight aircraft finished the flight test phase in approximately three months, which is significantly faster than Archer’s full-scale prototype aircraft - Maker. Additionally, Midnight’s battery system has recently been upgraded to include some of the first high voltage battery packs off of Archer’s manufacturing line at its San Jose, California facilities, a significant step as the company pushes towards being production-ready. With these advancements, Midnight remains firmly on track to complete its first full wing-borne transition flight and begin piloted “for credit” testing with the FAA later this year.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · January 31, 2024
Archer Aviation and NASA Sign Space Act Agreement To Collaborate on Mission-Critical eVTOL Aircraft Technologies
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it has signed a Space Act Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The collaboration will kick off with an initial project focused on studying high-performance battery cells and safety testing targeted for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and space applications.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · January 22, 2024
Archer Continues Attracting Top Talent From Across Aviation Industry; Hires Two Leaders From Wheels Up and Delta Air Lines to Support Its Entry Into Service in 2025
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced two key hires who bring decades of additional aviation experience to the company. Long-time private aviation executive, Miles Rogers, has joined Archer as its Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing, and Sterling Gerdes has joined Archer as its Product Lead for Vertiport Experiences. Rogers, who brings twenty years of experience at private aviation companies, including NetJets and most recently as the Chief Strategy Officer at Delta Air Lines-backed Wheels Up, will lead and oversee Archer’s global marketing efforts. Sterling Gerdes comes to Archer after spending over seven years at Delta Air Lines focused on bringing new products to customers including overseeing its early Advanced Air Mobility strategy. Their combined experience and skills will be integral to Archer’s commercialization efforts as the company readies for its Midnight electric air taxi’s planned entry into service in 2025.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2024
Atlantic Aviation and Archer Aviation Align to Pursue Development of Electric Aircraft Infrastructure Across LA, Northern California, South Florida, and NYC Regions
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Atlantic Aviation, a leading fixed-base operator (FBO) network and aviation services provider, today announced the recent signing of an MOU focused on establishing sites for electric aircraft operations in the LA and New York City metropolitan areas, along with Northern California and South Florida.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2024
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Wins Transportation Design of the Year Award
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced its Midnight aircraft has been recognized by the MUSE Design Awards as the “Transportation Design of the Year”. The MUSE Design Awards celebrates and honors the world's best in design and innovation.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · December 21, 2023
Archer Aviation and Air Chateau International Announce Air Chateau International’s Planned Purchase of up to 100 Midnight Aircraft Worth up to $500M
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Air Chateau International DWC LLC, one of the leading private aviation operators in the UAE, today at the Dubai Air Show 2023 signed an MOU covering a planned purchase by Air Chateau of up to 100 of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft with an approximate value of $500M and providing for an initial non-refundable, pre-delivery payment of $1M by December 31, 2023. Air Chateau plans to own and operate the Midnight aircraft in the region. The two companies will now work to formalize the definitive agreements covering the planned purchase over the coming months, with $4 million of additional pre-delivery payments contemplated to be paid following signing.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · November 16, 2023
Archer Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results
Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSEACHR) today announced operating and financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · November 9, 2023
InterGlobe Enterprises and Archer Aviation Announce Plans to Launch All-Electric Air Taxi Service Across India in 2026
InterGlobe Enterprises, India’s foremost travel and hospitality conglomerate and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the goal of partnering to launch and operate an all-electric air taxi service in India, subject to appropriate regulatory approvals and clearances.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · November 9, 2023
Archer Aviation and BETA Technologies Collaborate to Accelerate the Adoption of an Interoperable Charging System Across the Electric Aviation Industry
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company developing electric aircraft and charging systems, have announced an industry-first agreement to accelerate the roll out of an interoperable fast-charging system across the electric aircraft industry.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · November 7, 2023
Archer Is Set To Debut It’s Midnight Electric Air Taxi At The Dubai Air Show
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today its Midnight aircraft will make its Middle Eastern debut at the Dubai Air Show from November 13-17 as the featured aircraft in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Pavilion. Additionally, Archer founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein, is set to deliver a keynote address as part of the show’s opening ceremony unveiling Archer’s plans to bring electric air taxis to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2026. Archer will also have a presence in Mubadala Investment Company’s booth, reflecting the two companies’ long-standing relationship.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · November 6, 2023
Archer Achieves Key Flight Test Program Milestone As Midnight Takes Flight
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today that its flight test program hit another key milestone as the company’s Midnight aircraft took flight. This milestone builds on Archer’s four years of flight testing, including two years of full-scale flight testing with Maker.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · October 25, 2023
Securities Lawsuit Against Archer Is Dismissed
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, announced today that the plaintiff in the federal securities lawsuit filed against Archer on September 21, 2023 (Cenderelli v. Archer Aviation, Inc.) has chosen to voluntarily dismiss the case. The plaintiff’s dismissal comes shortly after Archer filed its motion to dismiss the case on October 13, 2023.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · October 24, 2023
Archer & Abu Dhabi Investment Office Announce Plan to Launch Archer’s All-Electric Air Taxi Service Across the UAE
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with ADIO pursuant to which the parties intend to work together to make Abu Dhabi its first international launch partner, with plans to commence air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi in 2026. As part of this strategic initiative, ADIO plans to support Archer with incentives for establishing its first international headquarters and manufacturing facilities in the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) Cluster in Abu Dhabi.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · October 16, 2023
Archer Closes Previously-Announced Financing and Development Agreements to Complete World’s Highest-Volume eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing Facility
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced that it has closed agreements with Synovus Bank and Evans General Contractors, LLC for the financing and development of its high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia. Construction is already underway on the first phase of the Covington facility build out of approximately 350,000 square feet to support production of up to 650 aircraft per year, which would make it the world’s largest eVTOL aircraft manufacturing facility by volume.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · October 11, 2023
Archer Receives First U.S. Air Force Payment On Landmark Contracts Valued At Up To $142 Million
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today that the U.S. Air Force has provided the company with its first installment of nearly $1M on their recently announced contracts valued at up to $142 million. The initial payment is expected to be the first of many payments made to Archer by the U.S. Air Force and signals the ongoing advancement of the partnership from signature to execution as the AFWERX Agility Prime program works diligently with Archer to assess the transformational potential of the vertical flight market and eVTOL technologies for DoD purposes.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · October 4, 2023
Archer To Take Center Stage At U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Upcoming Global Aerospace Summit in Washington, D.C. – Showcasing eVTOL Aircraft Industry’s Progress Towards Commercialization In 2025
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today that its Midnight aircraft and key executives, Adam Goldstein, Archer’s founder and CEO, and Billy Nolen, Archer’s Chief Safety Officer, will take center stage at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Aerospace Summit at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. on September 12-13, 2023. The two leaders will discuss Archer and the larger eVTOL aircraft industry’s progress toward the goal of beginning commercial operations in 2025 and reaching scaled operations by 2028.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · August 30, 2023
After Archer Recently Received FAA Certificate Necessary To Begin Flying Midnight, It Continues Hitting Key Certification Milestones On Schedule As FAA Starts To Approve Midnight’s Certification Plans
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced that its Midnight eVTOL aircraft has continued hitting key certification milestones on schedule, with the FAA recently starting to approve Archer’s certification plans for its Midnight production aircraft and recently issuing its first Midnight aircraft a Special Airworthiness Certificate allowing it to begin flight test operations. These milestone achievements pave the way for Archer to start “for credit” testing of piloted Midnight aircraft, which is expected in early 2024. Archer’s focus on realistic innovation and strategically sourcing many of the key components used in Midnight from leading aerospace suppliers positions the company to accelerate its momentum in the race to be the first to bring eVTOL aircraft to market in the U.S.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · August 16, 2023
Archer Closing Oversubscribed PIPE as Part of $215M Investment Round Led by Stellantis; ARK & United Are Two Key Investors in the PIPE Signifying Intersection of Innovative Financial Institutions & Traditional Aerospace Investing in Disruptive Tech
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced that the PIPE portion of its larger $215M investment round led by Stellantis announced last Thursday is positioned to close today. ARK and United Airlines were two of the largest investors in the PIPE signifying the intersection of innovative financial institutions and traditional aerospace investing in disruptive technologies.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · August 14, 2023
Archer Accelerates Path to Market: Secures $215M Investment From Stellantis, Boeing, United Airlines, ARK Invest and Others; FAA Issues Archer Certificate to Begin Flying Midnight; On Track to Complete First Ever eVTOL Aircraft Customer Delivery
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. In tandem with earnings, Archer made a series of announcements that reinforce its path to FAA certification and commercial operations in 2025. Archer has landed a $215 million equity investment from industry leaders Stellantis, Boeing and United Airlines, as well as other financial institutions, including ARK Invest, increasing the company’s total funding to over $1.1 billion to date, received FAA approval to begin flying its Midnight eVTOL aircraft, and reached an agreement with Boeing and Wisk to enter into an autonomous flight collaboration and settle litigation between the companies. Additionally, Archer announced that it is on track to complete what it believes will be the first ever eVTOL aircraft delivery to a customer as part of its recently announced contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD). These announcements come on the heels of the FAA Administrator leaving to join Archer and the DoD awarding Archer the largest total contract value of any eVTOL company.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · August 10, 2023
Archer Announces Time Change for Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Call from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM PT
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) today announced that it has changed the time of its second quarter 2023 earnings conference call and corresponding live webcast from 2:00 PM PT (5:00 PM ET) to 3:00 PM PT (6:00 PM ET) on the same date. The access information has not changed and is as follows:
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · August 10, 2023
United States Marine Corps Visits Archer Indicating Growing Interest In Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Across The U.S. Military
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced that this past Friday it showcased its Midnight eVTOL aircraft to a group of leaders from the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). The visit from the USMC comes on the heels of Archer’s announcement last week of its industry leading deal with the U.S. Air Force valued at up to $142M. The visit is an indication of the growing interest in Archer’s Midnight aircraft across the U.S. military.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · August 7, 2023
Archer To Report Second Quarter 2023 Operating Update and Financial Results on August 10, 2023
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) will report its second quarter 2023 operating update and financial results after market close on Thursday, August 10, 2023. The company will host a conference call and corresponding live webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its operating update and financial results.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · July 31, 2023
U.S. Air Force and Archer Enter Into Contracts Worth Up to $142 Million Representing Landmark Investment In eVTOL Technology by U.S. Military
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced that it has significantly expanded its partnership with the DoD by signing new contracts with the U.S. Air Force with a total value of up to $142 million. The new contracts signal the U.S. military's recognition of the transformative potential Archer’s innovative eVTOL aircraft brings to our country’s Armed Forces. This new execution phase of the partnership includes the delivery of up to six of Archer’s Midnight aircraft to the Air Force, the sharing of additional flight test data and certification related test reports, pilot training, and the development of maintenance and repair operations. As a result of these contracts, Archer will create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · July 31, 2023
Archer Hires Uber Elevate Co-Founder, Nikhil Goel, As Chief Commercial Officer To Capture Strong U.S. And Global Demand For Archer’s eVTOL Aircraft As It Prepares To Bring Midnight To Market in 2025
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) today announced Nikhil Goel has joined as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer. Goel will lead the execution of Archer’s global commercialization efforts as the company prepares to bring Midnight to market in 2025 in the U.S. in partnership with United Airlines. Goel brings deep industry expertise to Archer after co-founding Uber Elevate, Uber’s air taxi division, and jointly authoring the Uber Elevate white paper that is widely credited with establishing the vision for the commercial eVTOL aircraft industry.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · July 20, 2023
Archer Hosts President Biden’s Federal AAM Interagency Working Group at Flight Test Facility; Showcases Live Flight Test, Demonstrates Growing Readiness For Commercialization In 2025
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) proudly hosted the Federal AAM Interagency Working Group at its flight test facility recently. The delegation of federal stakeholders featured more than 70 representatives from the DOT, White House, FAA, NASA, FCC, DOD, NTIA, and other agencies who met with over 20 Archer executives. As part of the visit, the attendees witnessed a live flight test, viewed Archer’s Midnight aircraft and learned more about Archer’s approach to aircraft design, safety and certification.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · July 3, 2023
Safran and Archer Collaboration Produces Cutting-Edge Avionics Technology For Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Aircraft
Paris Air Show - Safran Electronics & Defense and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) today shared details of their ongoing collaboration on cutting-edge avionics technology, which kicked off back in 2021. This collaboration is focused on delivering groundbreaking solutions to Archer that utilizes Safran Electronics & Defense’s industry-leading components that have a proven track record of safety and performance. The two companies have initially focused their development and testing on Safran Electronics & Defense’s ultra-compact avionics platform (UCAP) flight control computer (FCC) and SkyNaute navigation system, which are both used in Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · June 21, 2023
Stellantis, Archer Move Partnership from ‘Concept Phase’ to ‘Execution Phase’
PARIS AIR SHOW - Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) and Stellantis N.V. today announced progress in their strategic manufacturing partnership at the 2023 Paris Air Show. With construction now well underway on the world’s first high-volume eVTOL aircraft manufacturing facility located on an approximately 100-acre campus in Covington, Georgia, Stellantis recently increased its strategic shareholding through a series of purchases of Archer stock in the open market.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · June 19, 2023
Stellantis and Archer Host European Debut of Midnight eVTOL Aircraft at 2023 Paris Air Show
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) and Stellantis N.V. will attend the 54th edition of the 2023 Paris Air Show, starting June 19, 2023, to share progress toward scaling manufacturing of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft as Archer prepares for planned commercialization in 2025.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · June 9, 2023
Archer Announces First Quarter 2023 Results
Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSEACHR) today announced operating and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · May 11, 2023
Archer Rolls Out First Midnight Aircraft; Prepares for Flight Test
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it has now completed the final assembly of its first Midnight aircraft. With final assembly and initial testing complete, last week the aircraft was shipped from Archer’s Palo Alto facility to its flight test facility in Salinas, California and reassembled. Archer will now take this aircraft through a series of ground tests leading up to its planned first flight this summer. The Midnight aircraft has recently garnered significant attention from the U.S. Department of Defense given its payload capabilities.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · May 11, 2023
Archer Aviation Forms Government Services Advisory Board to Support Planned Expansion of its Existing Relationship With the U.S. Department of Defense
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) today announced the formation of a Government Services Advisory Board to support Archer’s planned expansion of its existing relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”). Over the last few years, Archer has completed several projects with the DoD and has several still underway. As Archer’s Midnight aircraft progresses toward commercialization, it is garnering significant interest from the Department of Defense as a result of its performance specifications, including Midnight’s payload of ~1,000 lbs.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · May 10, 2023
Archer To Report First Quarter 2023 Operating Update and Financial Results on May 11, 2023
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) will report its first quarter 2023 operating update and financial results after market close on Thursday, May 11, 2023. The company will host a conference call and corresponding live webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its operating update and financial results.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · April 20, 2023
United Airlines and Archer Announce First Commercial Electric Air Taxi Route in Chicago
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · March 23, 2023
Archer Confirms the Silicon Valley Bank Receivership Has No Impact on Its Business or Operations
Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSEACHR), following-up on the joint statement from the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC regarding their commitment to protect all depositors at SVB, confirms it currently maintains only a small amount of cash with SVB, in the single digit millions of U.S. dollars, representing less than 2% of the Company’s total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. Accordingly, the SVB receivership is not expected to have any impact on its business or operations.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · March 13, 2023
Archer Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSEACHR) today announced operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · March 9, 2023
After Unveiling Its Production Aircraft, Midnight, Last November Archer Nears Completion of Its First Build
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSEACHR) today announced that it is nearing completion of the final assembly of its first Midnight, the production aircraft it unveiled last November. All major aerostructures (i.e., wing, tail, and fuselage) have been built and mated together and the company reported it has also installed a significant portion of the wiring, electronics, actuators and other systems. Archer is currently targeting to begin flight testing of this aircraft in mid-2023. This aircraft will be used to enable company testing in advance of “for credit” certification testing.
By Archer Aviation · Via Business Wire · March 9, 2023