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Abu Dhabi Aviation Will be First Archer eVTOL Aircraft Operator in the UAE

Business aviation services group will receive a ‘Launch Edition’ Midnight eVTOL aircraft this summer

Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft — Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft is designed to carry up to four passengers plus one pilot on rapid back-to-back flights of 20 to 50 miles. © Archer Aviation

By Hanneke Weitering • Science & Technology Editor

February 28, 2025

Helicopter operator Abu Dhabi Aviation will be the launch customer for Archer Aviation’s four-passenger Midnight eVTOL aircraft in the UAE, where the U.S.-based manufacturer aims to begin delivering aircraft this year under its new “Launch Edition” commercialization program. Archer announced the partnership with Abu Dhabi Aviation and the Launch Edition program on Thursday before releasing its fourth-quarter and year-end financial results for 2024.

The partners formalized their agreement by signing a memorandum of understanding during a ceremony at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office last week, but did not specify how many aircraft it covers. They said that "a passenger flight" could be conducted before the end of the year.

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