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TRANSITION FLIGHT | Midnight has completed transition flight at a speed of 100+ MPH – taking off vertically, accelerating until it transitions from thrust-borne to wing-borne flight, cruising on the wing and then landing again vertically. Here are the key highlights from this milestone: ✈️ At ~6,500 lbs, Midnight is believed to be one of the largest eVTOL aircraft to complete transition, which is critical to being able to carry commercially viable passenger payloads 2️⃣ Archer has now achieved transition with two different full-scale eVTOL aircraft which is well known in the industry as a very difficult milestone few companies have reached 💨 Midnight’s flight test program will now continue its progress with plans to fly simulated commercial routes to demonstrate the aircraft’s operational readiness, executing high-rate flight operations, testing additional flight maneuvers that will be used in commercial settings along with continuing to expand its speed and endurance flight envelope Watch the full, uncut video of the flight here: https://lnkd.in/gUVWu2QQ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g7PjbkHQ

Southwest Airlines ❤️ Archer Archer is teaming up with Southwest to explore developing operational plans for air taxi networks with the initial focus on California airports where Southwest operates. We aim to achieve faster door-to-door trips in California by integrating our eVTOL aircraft with Southwest’s flight network! Learn more about this exciting new collaboration: https://lnkd.in/gZqBcRBV

Taking flight into the future.

“Midnight is believed to be one of the largest eVTOL aircraft ever to achieve transition and one of the first that is purpose-built to carry enough passengers to be able to operate a successful air taxi business," says Geoffrey Bower, Chief of Engineering. Read the Robb Report's coverage of Midnight's transition flight, bringing us one step closer to commercialization while becoming Archer's second full-scale eVTOL to achieve this accomplishment. https://lnkd.in/gwXqZ5EB

Cutting-edge innovation. Made in America. Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸

Last week, we partnered with National Business Aviation Association to host members of Congress, their staff and stakeholders on Capitol Hill to celebrate the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act. This act marks a significant milestone in driving Advanced Air Mobility, fostering innovation and the growth of sustainable aviation. We extend our gratitude to NBAA and our co-sponsor Joby Aviation for an excellent event as we embrace the future of aviation together.

We recently unveiled our plans for a San Francisco Bay Area air taxi network, featuring 5 key locations strategically placed around the Bay to enhance regional connectivity - South San Francisco, Napa, San Jose, Oakland and Livermore. Our partnership with Kilroy Realty Corporation is central to this vision, as we plan to collaborate closely on launching a Sea Portal mobility hub at Kilroy’s Oyster Point South San Francisco development. This hub will be a crucial element of our Bay Area network, improving accessibility for all and revolutionizing travel in the area, as highlighted by our Chief of Growth & Infrastructure Bryan Bernhard in this NBC News interview. https://lnkd.in/gr6vf78F

✅ Midnight has achieved transition flight! Next steps... 💨 Continuing to expand Midnight's speed and endurance flight envelope 🗺️ Execute commercial flight plans to demonstrate the aircraft’s operational readiness Watch the full, uncut version of the transition flight here: https://lnkd.in/gENUj7RW

Why sit in traffic when you can fly above it? Take a look at the Archer App where we're taking the ridesharing experience from the road to the sky ✈️📲 With recent approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate our own airline, we're excited to offer a glimpse at the Archer mobile booking app we're developing to help provide a world-class passenger experience that inspires. Key features include: 🎫 Effortless Flight Booking 🛫 Real-Time Flight Tracking 🧳 Convenient Access to Traveler Details