By Dhiyanesh Ravichandran on Wednesday, 04 September 2024
Category: E-Mobility

Archer conducts 400+ test flights of its electric aircrafts in last 8 months

Archer Aviation, one of the most-promising company in the field of electrification of aviation at present, has claimed to have completed 402 test flights in its battery-electric 'Midnight' aircraft so far this year, surpassing the target of 400 test flight set for this year, about four months ahead of schedule.

Adam Goldstein, CEO and founder of Archer, commented on the achievement, "When we first set our goal for 400 flights this year it was viewed as aggressive, but here we are in August already knocking it out. I'm proud of the Archer flight test team and the supporting groups that made it happen."

The California-based firm is ramping-up its flight test operations in advance of for-credit flight testing with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Each flight produces critical data that Archer's teams use to evaluate and refine aircraft loads, vibrations, performance and handling qualities.

More specifically, the Archer flight test team have focused on five key areas of testing as following: 


It is to be noted that Archer recently delivered its first aircraft to the United States Air Force (USAF) last month. The company has also secured its Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator certificate from the FAA that allows it to begin operating aircraft commercially to refine its systems and procedures. 

Archer Aviation is collaborating with Southwest Airlines and United Airlines​ in this regard, along with its planned aviation network in Los Angeles to further the commercialization of its electric aircraft. 

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