Airlines
Korean Air Partners With eVTOL Aircraft Developer Archer
Agreement could extend to orders for up to 100 of the four-passenger Midnight aircraft
Archer Aviation and Korean Air
Executives from eVTOL aircraft developer Archer Aviation and Korean Air signed a partnership agreement in South Korea's capital Seoul on October 20.

Korean Air plans to operate up to 100 of Archer Aviation’s four-passenger Midnight eVTOL aircraft and has begun a partnership with the manufacturer to launch commercial services. Under an agreement announced on October 20, the companies said they are now exploring multiple use cases for the vehicle, which could includes government applications.

According to Archer, the partnership covers an exclusive arrangement through which Korean Air will only work with Archer on plans for eVTOL air services. In October 2023, Korean Air signed a strategic partnership with Hyundai-backed Supernal, but it remains unclear what progress it is making with its plans for an eVTOL aircraft. Joby Aviation and Eve Air Mobility also have Korean partnerships in place.

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