Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL earned a Part 135 air carrier certificate in October 2024 - the first major regulatory milestone for electric vertical flight in the U.S.
VectorArcher Aviation's Midnight is the most credibly positioned eVTOL air taxi in the U.S., backed by United Airlines and a certified FAA certification pathway.
VectorArcher Aviation's Midnight eVTOL has logged thousands of test flights and secured a 100-aircraft United Airlines order - here's what the specs and certification math actually show.
VectorArcher Aviation's Midnight has real flight hours and a real FAA certification track, but three separate approvals still separate a flying prototype from a fare-paying passenger.
VectorArcher Aviation has earned the FAA's first-ever Part 135 air carrier certificate for an eVTOL aircraft, a historic regulatory milestone that still requires a separate Type Certificate before paying passengers can board.
VectorArcher Aviation's Midnight eVTOL is navigating the most complex FAA certification process ever attempted for a small electric commercial aircraft - and the outcome will shape the entire industry.
VectorArcher Aviation's Midnight eVTOL completed a piloted round-trip demonstration flight between Salinas and Hollister airports as part of its active FAA certification program.
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TowerArcher Aviation's Midnight eVTOL has secured a conditional purchase agreement for up to 200 aircraft from United Airlines, the most substantive airline commitment in the eVTOL industry.
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