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Archer's eVTOL Midnight Soars to 7,000 Feet Record

10/2/2025

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Archer Aviation Soars

Archer Aviation's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Midnight set a record by reaching 7,000 feet.
Midnight carries a pilot and passengers for urban, lower-altitude use.
Public display flights are planned for Oct 4-5 at the California International Air Show in Salinas.
Archer aims to obtain FAA certification and to commercialize operations in the UAE.

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Archer Aviation Soars

Archer Aviation's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Midnight set a record by reaching 7,000 feet.
Midnight carries a pilot and passengers for urban, lower-altitude use.
Public display flights are planned for Oct 4-5 at the California International Air Show in Salinas.
Archer aims to obtain FAA certification and to commercialize operations in the UAE.

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