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Archer formalizes agreements in UAE as it looks to become the first to fly commercial eVTOLs in the region

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eVTOL developer Archer Aviation has solidified an existing partnership in the Abu Dhabi region of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Today, the company announced a new multi-party collaboration agreement with key UAE and Abu Dhabi entities in order to establish evTOL air taxi operations in that area of the Middle East.

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Archer Aviation signs landmark deal to operate eVTOL air taxis out of airports around the US

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This agreement enables access to key hubs for United Airlines and a network of private airport terminals in the US to operate commercial air taxi rides using eVTOLs. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Archer Aviation receives FAA certification to begin commercial air taxi operations

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The eVTOL air taxi manufacturer has received Part 135 certification from the FAA – a vital certificate to begin commercial flights – and Archer is now one of two air taxi companies worldwide to confirm the receipt of one. In the fall of 2023, Archer announced plans to launch eVTOL air taxi services across the United Arab Emirates.

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Southwest Airlines signs MoU to develop an eVTOL air taxi network with Archer Aviation

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Southwest Airlines is the latest major airline to explore the possibility of eVTOL air taxi travel and has chosen Archer Aviation’s technology to help get it there. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a network of electric air taxi operations across multiple airports, beginning in California.

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Archer Aviation signs a joint venture with Soracle to bring eVTOL air taxi services to Japan

Baua Electric

Japan is quickly becoming a hub for eVTOL and air taxi technology. This morning, Archer Aviation announced it is the latest sustainable aviation developer to sign a deal in the region and implement aerial taxi transportation, beginning with Soracle Corporation’s purchase of up to 100 Midnight eVTOL aircraft.

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Joby completes pre-production eVTOL testing, segues into production prototype flight certification

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Joby Aviation ($JOBY) currently operates as one of the more prominent and promising electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi developers in its growing segment of advanced air mobility (AAM). FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Archer hits new eVTOL milestone, completing a transition flight that topped 100 mph [Video]

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The company has established several new partnerships in the US and around the world to commercialize its technology for air taxi rides and cargo transport. For example, Archer plans to launch eVTOL air taxi services in the United Arab Emirates and India.

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