Korean Air and Archer Aviation today announced the signing of an agreement to commercialize Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft in Korea, “across multiple applications and use cases, starting with government applications,” said the companies in a press release. “As part of the relationship, the parties plan for Korean Air to purchase up to 100 Midnight aircraft.”
“This partnership aims to accelerate the introduction of differentiated aircraft capabilities in the near term while laying the foundation for the broad adoption of Archer’s aircraft in Korea across multiple end markets and use cases.”
Archer has been making significant flight test progress with its Midnight aircraft as part of a series of aircraft performance flight tests, reported the company. It recently showcased its Midnight aircraft for an estimated 50,000 onlookers at the California International Airshow. Prior to that, Archer’s Midnight aircraft completed a series of performance test flights, including its longest and highest altitude piloted flights, flying approximately 55 miles in 31 minutes and flying at an altitude of 10,000 feet.
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