Archer Aviation

The latest developments in advanced air mobility and business aviation.

Archer Aviation and AEG plan to develop a vertiport at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, adding a prominent new node to Archer’s planned Los Angeles-area air taxi network ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Archer sees defense, autonomy and AI as building blocks of a broader aerospace business that can support its longer-term air taxi ambitions.

Archer CEO says the Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid acquisitions transform the air taxi developer into a diversified A&D company.

Archer Aviation plans to acquire Boeing subsidiaries Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid in a deal that gives the eVTOL developer a major position in autonomous flight, uncrewed aircraft and airspace management technology.

Divisions between the U.S. and Europe on certifying commercial eVTOL air taxis, and the safety levels demanded have been codified in new guidance issued by the FAA.

Archer unveils AI platform ZEE, predicting aircraft movements to enhance airport safety and efficiency, with testing underway at Hawthorne Airport.

Archer Aviation completes piloted Midnight flight between Salinas and Monterey, showcasing eVTOL readiness for future operations under the eIPP.

Archer unveils hybrid autonomous VTOL programs targeting defense and civil markets, leveraging Midnight technology and Anduril partnership.

Archer, Beta and Macquarie launch ACES to build 250 electric aircraft charging sites by 2030 focusing on major US metropolitan areas.

South Korea released safety and pilot training standards for its 2028 urban air mobility launch to reduce foreign expertise reliance.

The UAE's drive to lead in AAM continues with Abu Dhabi-based Lodd Autonomous launching the certification program for its Hili hybrid-electric uncrewed cargo aircraft.

A judge allowed the core of Joby Aviation’s trade secret lawsuit against Archer Aviation and former Joby employee George Kivork to move forward, while dismissing Archer’s counterclaims in their entirety but allowing the company to revise and refile them.

Joby Aviation moves to dismiss Archer's claims about Chinese operations and tariff classifications in ongoing eVTOL legal battle.

Zuri progresses hybrid tiltrotor demonstrator testing for regional air mobility applications.

One theme united the first-quarter analyst calls by the publicly traded electric air taxi startups: the defense market.

Archer says it is pursuing a restricted type certificate for its Midnight eVTOL in the UAE that could enable operations in Abu Dhabi ahead of full FAA certification.

The United Arab Emirates’ General Civil Aviation Authority and Archer Aviation have agreed to move approval for the Midnight eVTOL to a restricted type certificate program.

Hyundai partners with KAI to develop eVTOL aircraft, refocusing on advanced air mobility after restructuring Supernal and pausing its S-A2 air taxi program.

New York-based nonprofit group NUAIR is positioning Central New York as a near-term proving ground for advanced air mobility.

Fixed-base operators (FBO) are beginning to position their networks for electric aircraft, part of a bet that early advanced air mobility (AAM) operations will emerge from existing airport infrastructure.

ITC investigates Joby over alleged patent infringement of Chinese-sourced eVTOL components following Archer complaint.

Vertical Aerospace has secured a conditional financing package worth up to $850 million, providing the U.K.-based eVTOL developer with a potential lifeline.

Greenpoint Technologies delivered a VVIP BBJ 787-9 interior completion to a client, who remains unidentified.

Gulf airlines continue to face heavy disruption, while U.S. carriers deal with a fuel cost surge and must compete against largely hedged European airlines.