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Australian firm introduces patented modular vertipad to address FAA safety concerns and battery fire risks Skyportz, a global leader in vertiport design and research, has announced that it will offer free access to its patented modular vertipad design to U.S. companies participating in the White House’s new eVTOL pilot initiative. The offer is intended to […]
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Market Reaction: eVTOL Stocks Surge President Trump’s recently signed executive order, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” has energized the urban air mobility sector, sending the stocks of major eVTOL companies such as Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Eve Holding, Blade Air Mobility, and others sharply higher in the days following its release. The order’s clear intent is […]
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Los Angeles air taxi network aims to reduce travel time with 10-20 minute electric flights across Southern California by 2026 Archer Aviation Inc. has announced plans to establish an air mobility network in Los Angeles, aiming to transform the way residents and visitors commute and travel in Southern California. The network is designed to significantly […]
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Revolutionizing Urban Travel: Collaborative Effort to Integrate eVTOL Aircraft into California’s Airport Operations Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks utilizing Archer’s eVTOL aircraft at California airports where Southwest operates. Archer Aviation, a leading manufacturer […]
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Strategic Funding to Accelerate eVTOL Aircraft Production Stellantis N.V. and Archer Aviation Inc. have announced a significant $55 million investment from Stellantis, under the companies’ strategic funding agreement. This follows the achievement of Archer’s transition flight test milestone last month and adds to Stellantis’ prior $39 million in open market purchases of Archer stock earlier […]
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Don’t miss the latest edition of the new drone industry podcast from DRONELIFE, Weekly Wings! The current news and big Issues, from the pilot perspective. In this episode, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff dive into the latest advancements and challenges in the drone industry. Join us as we kick off with a fascinating […]
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Progressing Towards Certification: Archer Aviation’s Successful Safety Tests Archer Aviation Inc., a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has completed a series of battery pack drop tests, an important requirement in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification process. Conducted at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) lab, these tests evaluated the […]
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With a fresh $8.3 million stock purchase, automotive titan Stellantis renews faith in Archer’s innovative Midnight aircraft, marking a significant step toward the 2025 retail launch. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb American VTOL developer Archer Aviation recently announced that automotive giant Stellantis purchased over $8.3 million in stock, showcasing the potential of their […]
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Archer Aviation’s Midnight Aircraft Completes Phase 1 of Flight Test Program in Three Months Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a prominent player in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft sector, has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of Phase 1 in the flight test program for its Midnight aircraft. Drawing from […]
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Archer Aviation Partners with NASA to Advance Air Mobility Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leading innovator in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today a significant partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The collaboration, established under the NASA Space Act Agreement, aims to ensure U.S. leadership in the next […]
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