Archer Aviation Inc. is an aerospace company headquartered in California that designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company focuses on creating sustainable urban air mobility solutions intended to operate as air taxis in congested cities. Its flagship production aircraft, Midnight, is designed to carry four passengers and a pilot on short-distance flights with minimal charge time between trips. Archer is working toward commercialization and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, with plans to launch initial air taxi routes in major urban centers such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and the United Arab Emirates. The company has established strategic partnerships with major industry players, including United Airlines and Stellantis, to support its manufacturing and operational goals.
