Archer Aviation Inc. announced that its Midnight aircraft has successfully completed its longest piloted flight to date. The aircraft flew approximately 55 miles in 31 minutes, reaching speeds over 126 mph. This accomplishment is a significant milestone in Archer's program, highlighting the progress toward FAA certification and future commercialization in the UAE. The results were observed at Archer's flight test facility in Salinas, California, in front of United Airlines' CFO, Mike Leskinen, who has been a strong supporter of sustainable aviation. The successful flight is part of Archer's ongoing efforts to expand the aircraft's speed and duration capabilities, mapping out early commercial operations.
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