Aviation News Daily reports, “Archer Aviation and Korean Air have partnered to adapt Archer’s Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for military applications, anticipating strong interest from South Korea’s defense procurement agency. The collaboration seeks to convert the proven commercial airframe into a versatile platform for defense forces seeking rapid, low-emission tactical mobility.”
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Archer’s Midnight Demonstrates Regional Flight Capability in California
Vertical Mag reports, “Archer Aviation has announced the completion of a piloted roundtrip journey with its all-electric Midnight aircraft on July 30, departing from Salinas Municipal Airport and landing at Monterey Regional Airport before making the return flight.”
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Archer Partners with NVIDIA for AI-assisted Operations
Aerotime reports, “Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) developer Archer Aviation has selected the NVIDIA IGX Thor platform to support its future operations. This advanced software platform uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help pilots and operators assess the operational circumstances and take the right decisions in safety-critical environments. NVIDIA’s IGX Thor is the most powerful safety-capable AI computing module currently offered by the technology giant.”
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Archer Performs Longest Piloted Flight of its Midnight Aircraft
Electrive reports, “Archer Aviation, the California-based electric aircraft company, has just announced the longest piloted flight of its Midnight aircraft. The Midnight flew 55 miles (88km) in 31 minutes at >126mph (202.8km/h). On this test flight, the fully electric Midnight used a conventional takeoff and landing method; however, the aircraft itself is also capable of vertical takeoff and landing, thanks to articulated rotors which can serve either purpose depending on need.”
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Archer Performs Battery Pack Drop Test for Midnight Air Taxi
Flying Magazine reports, “Air taxi manufacturer Archer Aviation has reached what it says is a crucial milestone in its test campaign—one that could prove valuable as it pursues type certification for its flagship Midnight aircraft. The company on Friday said it successfully completed a series of drop tests on Midnight’s battery packs, an evaluation it will need to complete again during for-credit testing with the FAA.”
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