Overview
- Serbia and Archer formalized the partnership at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with President Aleksandar Vučić present and Finance Minister Siniša Mali signing for the government.
- Archer was designated the official air taxi partner for EXPO 2027 Belgrade, which Serbia intends to use to showcase advanced air mobility.
- The agreement gives Serbia an option to purchase up to 25 Midnight eVTOL aircraft, establishing a potential initial fleet for deployment.
- Archer and the Serbian government opened a strategic dialogue on local industrialization, including rare‑earth magnets and critical battery minerals.
- The company says it is advancing Midnight flight testing and certification and expanding international partnerships, while analysts note that demonstrating the aircraft’s full flight envelope is the key near‑term milestone.