Inside Archer's Vertical Takeoff Strategy

  • Archer's Midnight aircraft is entering pilot production, with first deliveries to Abu Dhabi in H2 2025 and U.S. service expected in 2026. FAA-type certification remains the key milestone, with Archer targeting approval by late 2025 to unlock commercial passenger flights. The company's dual-track model includes a defense-grade hybrid VTOL under development with Anduril, targeting high-margin government contracts.