Archer sets ambitious plans for production ramp up

More than 50 per cent of Archer's suppliers for the Midnight eVTOL, based on cost, have been selected. The firm expects to certify the aircraft in 2024 and to produce 250 units in 2025.

Archer has released details of its plans to ramp up production of its anticipated Midnight production model. The firm expects to certify Midnight in 2024 and to produce 250 units in 2025.

This production rate will increase to 2,000 vehicles annually or 167 per month with plans to produce 500 units in 2026 and 650 units in 2027.

“We are in the process of developing the infrastructure necessary to manufacture Midnight reliably, at scale, and in a cost effective manner. We continue to expand our portfolio of foundational suppliers that will provide us with critical components for Midnight,” the company says.

“We now have more than 50 per cent of our suppliers for our bill-of-materials selected, based on cost, with that being made up of global leaders in the design, development and manufacturing of aircraft components. We are excited by the significant progress we've made in securing world-class suppliers for Midnight that will support us in meeting our key design and operational specifications that will deliver on our mission and business objectives,” the company adds.