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News Published on 5/13/2024
Archer completes installation of high-volume battery pack manufacturing line

“Automotive-style” line has the capability of producing up to 15,000 battery packs — complete with composite enclosures and cylindrical cells — per year to keep up with eVTOL aircraft production goals.

News Published on 5/8/2024
NIAR adds flight test facility for eVTOL aircraft testing

In addition to providing a controlled environment for conducting restrained eVTOL aircraft operation, NIAR provides material development and other testing options.

News Published on 4/1/2024
Stellantis increases strategic shareholding in Archer Aviation

Stellantis signals its continued confidence and partnership in the eVTOL company with the purchase of nearly 8.3 million shares.

News Published on 4/8/2024
Archer successfully completes multiple battery pack drop tests for Midnight aircraft

Proprietary battery pack design integrated into a composite battery enclosure passed extreme impact scenario simulations, setting the stage for upcoming for-credit testing with the FAA.

News Published on 2/9/2024
Three conforming, piloted Midnight aircraft are under construction

Component assembly of Archer Aviations’ eVTOL aircraft, to be used in FAA “for credit” testing, is well underway, with final assembly on track to begin in the coming weeks.

News Published on 2/12/2024
FAA grants Archer Part 145 certification

The eVTOL aircraft company is now authorized to perform specialized aircraft repair services on crucial aircraft components.

News Published on 1/23/2024
Archer, NASA sign agreement for eVTOL, space battery cells R&D

This initial project under the Space Act Agreement is focused on studying and developing high-performance battery cells, as well as performing safety testing, to achieve purpose-built solutions for electric aircraft.  

News Published on 10/19/2023
Archer to establish international presence in UAE

An agreement with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office will see Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft service operating in the UAE by 2026, as well as establishment of an international facility and headquarters.

News Published on 10/26/2023
Archer achieves flight test program milestone as Midnight aircraft takes flight

The milestone builds on 4 years of flight testing, including 2 years of full-scale flight testing of Archer’s Maker aircraft.

News Published on 2/2/2024
Midnight eVTOL aircraft completes Phase 1 flight testing

Advancing through a third of the program in just three months, Archer continues to make rapid progress toward planned full wing-borne transition flight in Phase 2.

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