Archer flight at 7,000 feet altitude

At 7,000 feet Altitude, Archer Aviation Aims to New Heights

Salinas, CA — September 22, 2025 — Archer Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) has achieved a new performance benchmark for its Midnight eVTOL aircraft, completing a record altitude flight of 7,000 feet as part of its ongoing envelope expansion testing. Taking off from its Salinas test facility, the Midnight’s latest test flight signals important momentum toward…

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Archer’s Midnight 55‑Mile Piloted Flight is its longest ever

United in Support for eVTOLS In a stride that brings urban air mobility closer to reality, Archer Aviation has achieved its longest-ever piloted flight for its Midnight eVTOL aircraft—covering roughly 55 miles in just 31 minutes, reaching speeds over 126 mph. The test, held at Archer’s flight test facility in Salinas, California, showcased not just impressive…

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Archer Goes All-In on Defense: Two Strategic Acquisitions Signal Big Military eVTOL Ambitions

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is sharpening its edge in the defense aviation race with two strategic acquisitions aimed at fast-tracking development of its hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for military applications. Following last year’s splashy partnership with Anduril Industries, Archer is now layering in critical technology, talent, and manufacturing muscle—all to meet rising global demand for next-gen…

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The UK’s visionary investment in eVTOL and drones: Why Anduril and Archer want a foothold in British skies 🇬🇧

Anduril Industries UK announced on May 19th 2025 that it will lead a team of industry heavyweights including Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR), UK-based Skyports Drone Services, and Canadian-based AtkinsRéalis to develop dual use civil and military air transport for the UK using Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft. Cargo, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations,…

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Why Archer chose Palantir to integrate AI from the ground up into the sky

eVTOL manufacturer Archer Aviation plans to capitalize on the products developed by Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) in order to streamline and increase efficiency at its two manufacturing plants, one known as “ARC” in Covington, Georgia, and the “Integrated Test Lab and Manufacturing Facilities” in San Jose, California. It is expected that the Covington, GA…

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