As the G20 meets maybe now is a good time to find reasons to be cheerful
5th November 2012
Archer Aviation has delivered its first Midnight aircraft to the United Sates Air Force to evaluate as part of its AFWERX Agility Prime contract valued at up to $142 million.
Last month the US Department of Defense (DOD) accepted the military airworthiness assessment of Archer’s Midnight aircraft. The Midnight aircraft has vertical take-off and landing capabilities, proprietary electric powertrain and a low noise profile.
“This delivery represents a pivotal moment not only for Archer but for the future of military aviation,"" said Adam Goldstein, CEO of Archer Aviation.
He added: ""Together, our goal is to prove Midnight’s potential and ensure the United States continues to lead the way with the world’s most advanced technology.""
The delivery comes after the U.S. Department of Defense accepted Midnight’s military airworthiness assessment, a critical approval that confirms Midnight’s readiness for flight testing by AFWERX.