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TRANSITION FLIGHT | Midnight has completed transition flight at a speed of 100+ MPH – taking off vertically, accelerating until it transitions from thrust-borne to wing-borne flight, cruising on the wing and then landing again vertically. Here are the key highlights from this milestone: ?? At ~6,500 lbs, Midnight is believed to be one of the largest eVTOL aircraft to complete transition, which is critical to being able to carry commercially viable passenger payloads 2?? Archer has now achieved transition with two different full-scale eVTOL aircraft which is well known in the industry as a very difficult milestone few companies have reached ?? Midnight’s flight test program will now continue its progress with plans to fly simulated commercial routes to demonstrate the aircraft’s operational readiness, executing high-rate flight operations, testing additional flight maneuvers that will be used in commercial settings along with continuing to expand its speed and endurance flight envelope Watch the full, uncut video of the flight here: https://lnkd.in/gUVWu2QQ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g7PjbkHQ

Another great quarter in the books at Archer—super proud of the team's progress. A few key highlights below.

We just announced our Q3’24 results, here are the key highlights: ??Building Production Aircraft | With our high-volume manufacturing facility set for completion in the coming weeks, our focus going into 2025 is on building piloted, type-design aircraft for use in testing and early commercial deployment. We plan to load in manufacturing equipment over the coming months so that production can begin at this facility in early 2025 with the goal to ramp to a rate of two aircraft per month by the end of the year. ?? Commercial Launch | This quarter we established a consortium led by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to launch commercial air taxi services in the UAE as early as Q4’25. The consortium has made significant progress in establishing the regulatory pathway, infrastructure and flight operations plans necessary to enable our market entry. ?? Certification Momentum | Since the Federal Aviation Administration finalized Midnight’s airworthiness criteria in May, we are now nearing completion of Phase 3 of the FAA’s type certification process while continuing to rapidly advance Phase 4, the final phase to secure type certification ????Japan Market Entry | In September, we entered into an agreement with Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation’s joint venture, Soracle, that includes a planned purchase of up to $500M of aircraft with the goal of bringing air taxi service to some of the most congested cities in Japan. Read our shareholder letter: https://lnkd.in/gc4JdK6e

???? Midnight in Japan We've reached an agreement with Japan Airlines’ and Sumitomo Corporation’s joint venture company, Soracle, for the intended purchase of up to $500M of electric aircraft. https://lnkd.in/gGx-6gJY

POV: You’re Scott Manley taking the Midnight flight simulator for a spin...

What's Archer's take on the Federal Aviation Administration's Powered-Lift SFAR? Adam Goldstein & former FAA Administrator Billy Nolen, FRAeS dig in.

??? Thrilled to be hiring for an incredibly exciting role here at Archer! I am looking for a tenured leader to take on a special project, working directly with me and the senior team. This is a rare opportunity to make a direct impact and shape the future with us. ?? Based in the San Francisco Bay Area ??? Aviation or engineering background required ?? Extensive travel involved ?? Outstanding project management skills are a must If this sounds like you or someone you know, I'd love to connect -- send me a DM.

Our nightmare fuel: traffic

There's a strong business case for air taxis. The technology is already here. We've built an aircraft to deliver on the business case. The Federal Aviation Administration now has all the regulatory pieces in place for our industry. Now, you're seeing us shift from R&D to the commercialization phase as we gear up to bring these incredible aircraft to market. Thanks to the All-In Podcast crew - Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David O. Sacks and David Friedberg - for having me, JoeBen Bevirt and Brian Yutko on stage at the All In Summit for a great talk on the business side of the industry. Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/gBU9XkFq

???????????? ???????????????? ??????’?? ?????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ?????????? ???????????????? After an initial review of the comprehensive final ruling, it’s clear the regulations laid out in the Federal Aviation Administration's SFAR align strongly with our planned approach to commercial operations, pilot training and Midnight's operational capabilities providing us with a more definitive path to commercialization. The SFAR comes ahead of schedule, incorporates key feedback from across the industry, and is yet another signal of the U.S. leading the way in commercializing eVTOL aircraft. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghHXFEiW Image: Former FAA Administrator and current Archer Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer, Billy Nolen, FRAeS, shakes hands with current FAA Administrator, Michael Whitaker, shortly after the final powered-lift SFAR is signed.