Archer

Archer Aviation develops all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company is publicly listed on the NYSE under the ticker ACHR. It is working towards urban air transportation networks in cities worldwide, with the stated aim of reducing congestion and providing sustainable aerial transport.

The company's aircraft, Midnight, is an all-electric eVTOL designed to carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise. The engineering work spans eVTOL aircraft design, electric propulsion, aerospace engineering and high-volume aircraft manufacturing. Archer is pursuing certification with the Federal Aviation Administration, and is building manufacturing capacity intended to support commercial launch.

Archer's remit extends across several industry verticals: urban air mobility and air taxi services, aerospace, sustainable transportation, commercial aviation, and defense and military aviation. The company has partnerships with Stellantis, United Airlines and the U.S. military, alongside work in automotive manufacturing through its partnership with Stellantis.

Technical priorities at the company include minimal-noise aircraft design, regulatory and safety work associated with FAA certification, and the scale-up of production ahead of commercial operations.