California-based Archer Aviation has started construction of its "high-volume manufacturing facility project" in Covington, Georgia.
The approximately 350,000 square-foot facility will be adjacent to Covington Municipal Airport and will be capable of producing up to 650 aircraft per year, according to the company, an eVTOL [electric vertical take-off and landing] aircraft manufacturer.
"This type of high-volume manufacturing facility is believed to be a first for the eVTOL industry. The Covington facility will be capable of being expanded by an additional 800,000 square feet, which is estimated to support long-term production targets of up to 2,300 aircraft per year," said Archer, which is collaborating with Stellantis, the owner of Maserati and Jeep, on the production of eVTOL air taxis.
“We are thrilled to be taking this next important step as we work closely with Stellantis to ramp up our high-volume manufacturing capabilities at this new facility in Covington,” said Adam Goldstein, Archer’s founder and chief executive.
"We are thrilled by the support the State of Georgia and Newton County are providing to this first of its kind facility in such an exciting new industry," Goldstein added.