Archer reaches 100 percent FAA acceptance of Midnight Means of Compliance

Feb 26, 2026 · Regulatory · Archer Aviation · Aerial

Archer achieved full FAA acceptance of Midnight's Means of Compliance.

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  • 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 commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows.

Archer Aviation develops the Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air mobility and defence-adjacent programs.