Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation is an aerospace company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company describes its mission as advancing the benefits of sustainable air mobility, with the goal of creating the world’s first electric airline that moves people through cities quickly, safely, sustainably, and cost-effectively.

Archer states that it is a vertically integrated airline company that is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft capable of carrying passengers with minimal noise. The company’s team is based in San Jose, California, according to its careers board.

Archer’s core product is the Midnight aircraft, which is designed for short passenger trips. The company is publicly traded and was founded in 2018 by Adam Goldstein and Brett Adcock.

Archer has attracted investment from Stellantis, United Airlines, Boeing, and ARK Invest. It has also announced plans for an electric air taxi route between O’Hare International Airport and Vertiport Chicago with United Airlines, which has ordered 200 aircraft.

Archer’s stated focus is on building an integrated business that spans aircraft design, manufacturing, and operations, rather than only supplying aircraft hardware.

The company has also faced securities fraud allegations and is under investigation, as reported in an industry careers roundup.