Archer Launches Twin Military, Civil Hybrid VTOL Programs

Archer Halo

Halo is the civil/commercial variant of Archer's hybrid vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) aircraft.

Credit: Archer Aviation
FARNBOROUGH—Archer Aviation's decision to launch two autonomous hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft—Halo for commercial applications and Thunder for military missions—reflects its belief that a major new dual-use market is emerging, Chief Technology Officer Tom Muniz says. The...
Angus Batey

Angus Batey has been contributing to various titles within the Aviation Week Network since 2009, reporting on topics ranging from defense and space to business aviation, advanced air mobility and cybersecurity.

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