Archer Delivers First Midnight Plane to U.S. Air Force Page 1

Archer delivered Midnight to the United States Air Force (USAF) for evaluation as part of Archer’s AFWERX Agility Prime contract worth up to $142 million* (Photo: Business Wire)

The delivery comes after the U.S. Department of Defense accepted Midnight’s Military Airworthiness Assessment, a critical approval that confirms Midnight’s readiness for flight testing by AFWERX. This allows AFWERX to conduct government-directed testing of the aircraft for the U.S. Air Force and validate operational and military-specific mission concepts.

A team of USAF personnel worked with Archer’s flight test team to ramp up operations with Midnight at Salinas. Together, these teams flew simulated medical evacuation, cargo, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance flights.

“This delivery is a pivotal moment not only for Archer, but for the future of military aviation,” said Adam Goldstein, CEO of Archer Aviation. “Together, our goal is to prove Midnight’s potential and ensure the United States remains at the forefront of the world’s most advanced technology.”

“Archer’s Midnight aircraft has the potential to significantly enhance our operational capabilities,” said Col. Elliott Leigh, AFWERX director and chief commercialization officer for the Department of the Air Force. “We look forward to continuing our collaboration with our industry partners as we explore ways this advanced aircraft can contribute to the mission.”

Thanks to its vertical take-off and landing capabilities, patented electric powertrain and low noise levels, Archer’s Midnight aircraft is ideally suited for military aviation operations.

Archer’s Midnight aircraft is expected to provide a much safer, more cost-effective and quieter alternative to existing internal combustion engine options. As such, it promises to improve rapid response, agility and operational effectiveness across a wide range of mission profiles.

*The contract value “up to” is subject to meeting certain conditions as defined in the contracts.

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Archer is a leader in the electrification of aviation. We design and develop the key technologies and aircraft needed to power the next great transportation revolution. Our goal is for our patented technology to deliver unprecedented connectivity to the people and places in the world’s most congested cities. For more information, visit www.archer.com.