Aimed at solving traffic woes in megacities, California-based Archer Aviation, a five-year-old company pioneering vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) technology, is developing the Midnight.
This futuristic electric air taxi boasts a range of 100 miles on a single charge, allowing for comfortable commutes at speeds of 150 mph.
With a sleek design and impressive capabilities, the Midnight has garnered significant interest, including over 100 pre-orders. Major airlines like United Airlines are eager to integrate the Midnight into their fleets, envisioning air taxi services in congested cities by 2025.
Taking off and landing vertically, or VTOL for short, is a revolutionary aircraft design poised for takeoff in both the commercial and consumer spheres. With the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aiming to finalize regulations by 2025, the future of urban transportation is about to get a lift.
Archer, a company at the forefront of VTOL development, has teamed up with automotive giant Stellantis to create the Midnight. This collaboration leverages Stellantis’ manufacturing prowess with Archer’s innovative engineering, with the shared goal of producing a safe and reliable VTOL aircraft.
While initial flights will likely include pilots for monitoring purposes, the Midnight is expected to boast autonomous capabilities, paving the way for a new era of transportation.
