Archer’s Midnight Showcases In-Country eVTOL Flight Test Campaign in UAE as Part of Its Commercial Launch Edition Program

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Abu Dhabi, UAE — November 14, 2025 — Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leading developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced the successful completion of an in-country eVTOL flight test campaign, showcasing Midnight’s full eVTOL flight envelope – including vertical takeoff, transition, and wingborne flight – in the UAE’s local operating environment and over desert areas. The campaign marks a major step forward in the implementation of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vision, developed under the supervision of the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). In connection with this progress, Archer has now begun receiving payments under its definitive agreement with Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) related to its Launch Edition program.

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Oct
15
2025

Archer Wins Competitive Bid Process To Acquire Lilium's Patent Portfolio

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada (NBAA 2025) – October 15, 2025 – Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leading developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced that it has won the competitive bid process to acquire Lilium GmbH’s portfolio of ~300 advanced air mobility patent assets for €18M, including patents relating to key innovations in high-voltage systems, battery management, advanced aircraft design, flight controls, electric engines, propellers, and ducted fans.

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Sep
12
2025

Archer Advances Plans For Air Taxi Trial Participation Under White House eVTOL Pilot Program With U.S. Airlines and Cities

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Washington, DC, September 12, 2025 - Today, Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) announced it is aiming to participate in the White House’s newly established eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) alongside U.S. airlines, including United Airlines, and interested cities. This is the first federal initiative designed specifically to accelerate real world electric air taxi operations in the U.S.

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Apr
25
2025

Archer Secures Design Approval For UAE’s First Hybrid Heliport, Paving The Way For Commercial Air Taxi Service In Abu Dhabi

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - April 23, 2025 – The General Civil Aviation Agency (GCAA) has approved the design for the planned transformation of an Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal helipad into a hybrid heliport for both helicopter and eVTOL aircraft operations.

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