Overview
- Archer formed Archer Aviation UK Limited to build an engineering hub in South West England and said Vertical Aerospace’s director of engineering, Limhi Somerville, will join in early 2026.
- The company deepened U.K. defense ties through work with Anduril and GKN Aerospace on Project NYX under the British Army’s Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform program, with additional opportunities to be explored at GKN’s Isle of Wight facility.
- Midnight remains uncertified by the FAA, though Archer points to a multi‑regulator agreement that could enable swift validation by the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority once U.S. approval is achieved.
- Archer continues manufacturing scale‑up in Covington, Georgia, backed by Stellantis plans to invest up to $400 million through 2030 to support production of about 650 aircraft per year.
- Commercial groundwork includes United’s order for up to 200 aircraft, “Launch Edition” customers in the UAE, Ethiopia, and Indonesia, and a $126 million acquisition of Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Los Angeles for network development.