Archer Aviation Timeline

Events

• 2026-07-20 - Product Launch - Anduril and Archer unveil Thunder autonomous attack rotorcraft - Thunder combines a series hybrid-electric powertrain with dual optimum-speed tiltrotors for runway-independent vertical lift and wingborne cruise. The Group 5 aircraft is designed for armed reconnaissance, modular strike payloads and autonomous teaming with… - source: anduril.com
• 2026-07-15 - Product Launch - Archer launches Zee aviation foundation model - Zee covers ADS-B, air-traffic-control communications, aircraft state, maps, terrain and weather data. The proprietary pipeline includes a global network of more than 6,000 ADS-B receivers. The model can run on-device or on servers; airline… - source: investors.archer.com
• 2026-02-26 - Regulatory - Archer reaches 100 percent FAA acceptance of Midnight Means of Compliance - Means of Compliance defines how Archer will show Midnight meets airworthiness requirements. The milestone cleared Archer to finalize remaining certification plans and move toward TIA activity. The approval supports Archer's path toward fielded use in… - source: investors.archer.com
• 2025-06-12 - Regulatory - Archer Aviation Raises $850M Following White House eVTOL Executive Order - • Archer Aviation raised $850 million through a registered direct offering of 85 million shares at $10 per share. • This funding followed a White House Executive Order by President Trump to implement an eVTOL Integration Pilot Program in the United States. •… - source: investors.archer.com
• 2025-06-02 - Demonstration - Archer Showcases Piloted Midnight Flight in Test Program - • Archer Aviation conducted a piloted flight of its Midnight aircraft at its flight test facility in Salinas, California. • The flight involved a conventional takeoff and landing, reaching speeds up to 125 mph and an altitude over 1,500 feet. • Chief Test… - source: investors.archer.com
• 2025-03-27 - Commercial Order - Ethiopian Airlines signs Archer Launch Edition agreement - Ethiopian Airlines became Archer's second Launch Edition customer. The agreement targeted early Midnight operations and market development in Ethiopia. - source: investors.archer.com
• 2025-02-27 - Commercial Order - Abu Dhabi Aviation becomes first Archer Launch Edition customer - The Launch Edition program covered an initial Midnight fleet for Abu Dhabi operations. Archer planned to provide pilots, technicians, and engineers to support the early operational ramp. - source: investors.archer.com
• 2024-12-19 - Facility Opening - Archer completes construction of ARC manufacturing facility - The facility received its certificate of occupancy and began tooling load-in. The initial line was planned to start production in early 2025 and ramp toward two aircraft per month by year-end. The facility supports Archer's capacity for unmanned aircraft… - source: investors.archer.com
• 2024-12-12 - Partnership - Archer and Anduril partner on hybrid VTOL military aircraft - The partnership launched Archer Defense as Archer expanded into defense aircraft programs. Archer also raised $430 million in additional equity capital alongside the defense-aircraft announcement. - source: investors.archer.com
• 2024-08-15 - Deployment - Archer delivers first Midnight aircraft to U.S. Air Force - The delivery followed Department of Defense acceptance of Midnight's military airworthiness assessment. The USAF evaluation covered simulated medical evacuation, cargo, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. The deployment places Archer's… - source: investors.archer.com
• 2024-08-13 - Market Signal - Future Flight Global plans purchase of up to 116 Archer Midnight aircraft - The planned purchase was valued at up to $580 million. The agreement supported planned eVTOL operations in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. - source: investors.archer.com
• 2024-08-08 - Market Signal - Archer unveils planned Los Angeles air taxi network - The planned network included locations around LAX, USC, Orange County, Santa Monica, Burbank, Long Beach, and Van Nuys. Archer coordinated with the Los Angeles Rams and Hollywood Park on potential vertiport access. - source: investors.archer.com
• 2024-07-12 - Partnership - Southwest and Archer sign California air taxi network MOU - The collaboration targeted electric air taxi networks around California airports served by Southwest. The work covered operating concepts for Archer eVTOL aircraft and surrounding airport communities. - source: investors.archer.com
• 2024-06-12 - Demonstration - Archer completes Midnight transition flight - Midnight flew through transition at speeds above 100 mph. The milestone demonstrated vertical takeoff, wingborne flight, and transition on Archer's production-intent aircraft. - source: investors.archer.com
• 2024-06-05 - Regulatory - Archer receives FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate - The certificate allowed Archer to begin commercial aircraft operations before Midnight type certification. Archer paired the Part 135 certificate with its Part 145 repair-station certificate for future air taxi operations. - source: investors.archer.com
• 2024-02-26 - Partnership - Archer signs UAE framework agreement with ADIO - The agreement covered multi-hundred-million-dollar investment support for Archer's UAE launch plans. The collaboration included in-country manufacturing and operational enablement for Midnight aircraft. - source: investors.archer.com