Archer Aviation's new eVTOL, the Midnight, completed its first successful transition flight last week. It's the company's second to achieve the feat.
aircraft just completed its first successful hover-to-horizontal flight transition a mere seven months after making its maiden flight, according to New Atlas. The aircraft reached flying speeds of over 100 mph during the exercise..Mustangs, Miatas, and Packards: Here’s What to Expect at the World’s Longest Running Concours This YearA transition flight is a huge step in the development process of any eVTOL. It’s the point when the aircraft finally proves that it can do what it is meant to do.
“Midnight is believed to be one of the largest eVTOL aircraft ever to achieve transition and one of the first that is purpose-built to carry enough passengers to be able to operate a successful air taxi business,” Archer’s chief engineer, Dr. Geoff Bower, said in a statement. “I’m extremely proud of Archer’s team as we have now achieved this milestone with two generations of full-scale aircraft.”
Archer now intends to begin flying simulated commercial routes in the coming months before moving on to piloted tests later this year. The company has previously said it was targeting 2025 for a full-scale launch. It’s unclear if that remains the case, but Archer continues to pursue all the necessary certifications for its eVTOL.Bryan Hood is a digital staff writer at Robb Report.
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