Archer Aviation and Korean Air have signed an agreement to commercialise Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft in Korea across a number of applications and use cases – starting with government applications.
The business relationship, which was officiated on 20 October, will also see Korean Air to purchase up to 100 Midnight aircraft.
The collaboration aims to position Korea at the forefront of advanced aviation by leveraging Archer’s technology with Korean Air’s aircraft operation experience, as well as its maintenance expertise within the Republic of Korea.
Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer, said:Korean Air’s expertise in aerospace and their comprehensive strategic vision for the future make them the ideal partner for Archer. We are excited to introduce Midnight alongside them in one of the world’s largest aerospace markets.
Archer recently completes a series of aircraft performance flight tests with its Midnight eVTOL unit, showcasing its operational potential for around 50,000 onlookers at the California International Airshow.
Jin Kyu Lim, SVP and Head of Korean Air’s Aerospace Business, said:This partnership with Archer will accelerate Korea’s leadership in next-generation air mobility.
By combining Archer’s industry-leading eVTOL technology with Korean Air’s five decades of aerospace MRO and manufacturing expertise and strong commitment to innovation, we aim to lay the foundation for the next generation of air mobility in the Republic of Korea.
