Archer Aviation

Imagine, if you will, jetting across urban canyons not in the cramped belly of a conventional aircraft, but within the whisper-quiet confines of an electrical chariot that rises straight into the heavens. This vision, verging on the magical, comes courtesy of Archer Aviation Inc., a sorcerer among mere mortals in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft sector. Operating with a clarity of purpose, they've set their sights on transforming urban air mobility into something not only practical but enchantingly green. From their lair in San Jose, California, Archer Aviation is sketching the future of city travel in silent strokes of innovation.

A Chronicle of Ascent: The Saga of Archer Aviation Inc.

Conceived in the imaginations of Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein on October 16, 2018, Archer Aviation wasted no time in establishing itself as a force to be reckoned with in the eVTOL space. Akin to their own craft, they've virtually soared from the get-go. They initiated their quest alongside the brainiacs at University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering - tapping into a network of old allies to envisage the first outlines of their dream aircraft. Perched within the academic groves of Gainesville, Florida, Archer's research hub stands as a testament to its founders' determination, fueled by their founding fervor.

'Midnight' Takes Flight: The Flagship of Archer's Fleet

In a realm where names evoke ideas and intentions, "Midnight" emerges as Archer's celestial champion. It carries within its sleek, near-silent form the capacity for four souls embarking on aerial journeys upwards of 20 miles. Poised to defy the skies by 2025 after surmounting the twin challenges of flight testing and FAA certification, Midnight aspires to redefine velocity with speeds reaching 150 mph. Yet, it is its pledge of tranquility, a vow to glide quieter than any traditional helicopter, that promises to rewrite the narrative of urban soundscapes.

An Odyssey of Achievements and Alliances

United Airlines Embarks Joining the Quest

The saga of Archer Aviation takes a momentous turn with United Airlines stepping into the tale. The commitment to procure up to 200 Midnight aircraft paints not just a partnership but a powerful endorsement from the ørealm of commercial aviation. Envisioned to navigate between airports and urban cores, this alliance marks a turning point on the map towards high-density air taxi circuits Stateside.

The FAA Seal of Approval

June 5, 2024, becomes a landmark date in Archer's chronicles as the FAA bestows upon them Part 135 Air Operator and Air Certificate. This accolade, far from mere parchment, signals their readiness to commercialize eVTOLs for an urban audience, bridging skyward paths above congested city byways.

Stellantis: Forging the Midnight in Covington

Across the seas, in Covington, Georgia, Stellantis rises as a critical ally, their shared mission crystallizing around the creation of Midnight. In these facilities, conceived for prodigious output, that Archer's vision begins morphing into a tangible fleet, ready to embolden the night sky.

Adventures Abroad: Soracle, UAE, and Japan Inclusion

Yet, the Earth, vast in its expanse, offers boundless horizons. Archer reaches beyond American confines, betting on the vast skies of the UAE and Japan. Their liaison with Soracle marks a stride into transcendent possibilities, preluding the eventual ingress of up to 100 Midnight aeons to serve as Japanese succors.

Archer Defense: Guardians of Tomorrow

However, our tale wouldn’t be complete without a nod to Archer Defense, another chapter wherein Joe Pantalone rallies formidable vertical lift crafts for martial purposes. Far from constraining their spellcraft to civil terrains, their aspirations encompass arbalests bound for battles, signifying Archer's unwavering resolve to soar across a spectrum of skies.