News archive: Archer Aviation | Airframer

12 August

Archer acquires Boeing’s autonomy and UAS units

The agreement combines Wisk's autonomous flight technology, SkyGrid's air traffic management systems and Insitu's uncrewed aircraft into Archer's ZEE platform.

4 August

ReleaseBETA Technologies and EXIM Bank announce intent to expand financing agreement for up to $1 billion to fuel U.S. aerospace manufacturing growth

22 July

ReleaseIntroducing Halo: Archer's commercial variant of dual-use autonomous VTOL aircraft platform developed with Anduril

20 July

ReleaseAnduril and Archer unveil jointly-developed autonomous VTOL platform for commercial and defence applications

21 May

If the prototype phase proves successful, the MOD aims to field an operational version of the system by 2030.

Army gives Apache drone wingman programme £10m backing

Autonomous systems are being developed to support Apache crews with reconnaissance and electronic warfare missions without direct pilot control.

15 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace to support next phase of UK MOD's Project NYX with Anduril UK

11 May

ReleaseArcher announces first quarter 2026 results, highlighting record FAA certification progress with initial US operations expected in 2026

7 May

ReleaseUAE regulator and Archer move to streamlined approach for certifying Midnight in the UAE

2 March

ReleaseArcher announces fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, US and UAE air taxi pilot programs on-track for 2026

27 February

ReleaseIndustry-first: Archer to bring Starlink onboard Midnight air taxis

26 February

The location where Archer’s UK engineering hub will be located in Bristol

Archer selects Bristol for UK engineering hub

The hub will support advanced commercial and defence engineering programmes, strengthening collaboration with Anduril UK and GKN on British Army and Ministry of Defence initiatives.

8 January

ReleaseArcher to build next wave of aviation AI technology with NVIDIA IGX Thor

15 December

ReleaseArcher announces plans for UK engineering hub, hires veteran British eVTOL engineering leader

9 December

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Anduril UK sign partnership to lead UK’s future UAV capabilities

1 December

ReleaseArcher and Karem Aircraft announce exclusive collaboration to utilize military-grade rotor technology on Archer’s next-generation dual-use VTOL aircraft

20 November

Archer’s electric powertrain will be integrated into Anduril’s Omen autonomous air vehicle (AAV).

Archer expands into defence with powertrain for Omen

An initial 50-unit order from the UAE for the Omen platform has created early demand for Archer’s electric propulsion system beyond its Midnight aircraft.

13 November

ReleaseArcher's Midnight showcases in-country eVTOL flight test campaign in UAE as part of its commercial Launch Edition program

16 October

Archer says the purchase will help the U.S. maintain leadership in eVTOL technology.

Archer boosts eVTOL progress with €18m Lilium patent acquisition

The transaction marks a major consolidation in advanced air mobility and is expected to accelerate U.S. progress in ducted fan and electric flight technology.

22 September

ReleaseArcher’s Midnight flight test program reaches record heights

21 August

Four test pilots are now regularly flying Midnight.

Archer Midnight covers 55 miles in longest piloted flight to date

The eVTOL aircraft covered its longest distance yet as Archer’s testing progresses towards certification and planned commercial operations in the United States and UAE.

11 August

ReleaseArcher announces second quarter results, highlighting manufacturing ramp of Midnight aircraft ahead of early commercial deployments

10 July

Midnight takes flight over Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen Executive Airport.

Archer completes Midnight test flight in Abu Dhabi

The sortie served as a data-gathering milestone to progress airworthiness approvals in both UAE and U.S. regulatory environments.

17 June

ReleaseArcher joins Transportation Secretary and acting FAA Administrator to announce five-country alliance to streamline certification process for eVTOL aircraft globally

16 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Archer announce expanded collaboration for manufacture of key airframe components in the UK

12 June

ReleaseArcher raises $850M following White House Executive Order to accelerate U.S. eVTOL rollout, cementing its industry-leading liquidity position of approximately $2B

5 June

Archer’s Midnight aircraft during a recent flight showcasing piloted operations.

Midnight enters piloted flight test phase to prove CTOL capability

The company's hybrid configuration showed reliable CTOL performance during its latest crewed flight while pre-certification data gathering continues.

19 May

ReleaseAnduril Industries UK and Archer, supported by Skyports Drone Services and AtkinsRéalis, team up to test dual-use EVTOL cargo aircraft in UK market

27 March

The Kona freighter will be built in the U.S. and is the first of its kind in the world.

Natilus to build Kona freighters at first U.S. facility

A site selection process is under way for a 250,000 square foot plant with future plans to expand Horizon production in second phase.

13 March

ReleaseArcher and Palantir to build the AI foundation for the future of next-gen aviation technologies

11 February

ReleaseArcher raises $300m from leading institutional investors to accelerate hybrid aircraft platform development as defense opportunities look stronger than expected

19 December

ReleaseArcher completes construction of high-volume manufacturing facility

16 December

ReleaseMolicel's commitment to aerospace-grade quality recognized with AS9100

12 December

ReleaseArcher announces strategic partnership with Anduril to develop hybrid VTOL military aircraft; raises an additional $430m

2 December

ReleaseVertex Solutions and Archer Aviation complete cutting-edge mixed reality flight simulator for eVTOL pilot training

5 September

Archer’s Midnight aircraft has completed over 400 test flights.

Archer beats target with 400 test flights this year

Most recently, the Archer flight test team has focused on five key testing areas: Transition flights, high-rate operations, advancing landing profiles, enhancing acoustic measurement and optimising control laws.

15 August

Archer’s high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA.

Archer ramps up manufacturing with Stellantis investment

Stellantis will fund up to $370m of the anticipated manufacturing labour costs necessary to support Archer’s planned manufacturing ramp to 650 aircraft annually.

15 August

ReleaseArcher delivers first Midnight aircraft to the United States Air Force

7 August

A recent photo of construction progress on Archer’s high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA adjacent to the Covington Municipal Airport.

Archer nears completion of its manufacturing facility in Georgia

Once complete, this facility will be nearly 400,000 sq.ft and will support planned production of up to 650 aircraft annually, which would make it one of the largest factories by volume in the aviation industry.

17 July

ReleaseCalifornia’s Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority grants Archer industry leading award for ramp of its electric powertrain facility

3 July

Image of Archer's Midnight electric air taxi flying during a recent flight test.

Stellantis invests $55m more in Archer following flight test milestone

Archer remains on track to complete construction of its high-volume manufacturing facility in Georgia later this year. This first phase is a facility designed to support production of up to 650 aircraft annually.

12 June

ReleaseArcher completes Midnight’s transition flight, Midnight is Archer’s second full-scale eVTOL aircraft to achieve this milestone

23 May

ReleaseArcher achieves significant regulatory milestone; FAA issues final airworthiness criteria for its Midnight aircraft

15 May

The high-volume battery pack manufacturing line will enable Archer to scale battery pack production to meet output from its aircraft manufacturing facility.

Archer completes high-volume battery pack manufacturing line

The battery pack manufacturing line was built to be an 'automotive style' line designed for high-volume production. The final phase will see it producing up to 15,000 battery packs per year.

28 March

ReleaseArcher 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

18 March

ReleaseStellantis signals its continued confidence in Archer by further increasing its strategic shareholding in the company

15 February

The aircraft will begin piloted flight testing later this year.

Archer has conforming, piloted aircraft under construction

Three aircraft will have components and systems that conform to the intended type design, enabling "for credit" flight testing with the FAA after the completion of the company's flight testing phase.

31 January

ReleaseArcher's Midnight aircraft successfully completes phase 1 of flight test program as company continues to advance towards FAA certification

22 January

ReleaseArcher Aviation and NASA sign Space Act Agreement to collaborate on mission-critical eVTOL aircraft technologies

21 December

ReleaseArcher's Midnight eVTOL aircraft wins Transportation Design of the Year award

12 November

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