Archer Aviation granted FAA approval to operate commercially

Archer Aviation has received its part 135 air carrier & operator certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on June 5, 2024. This certificate allows Archer to begin operating aircraft commercially to refine its systems and procedures in advance of launching its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft Midnight into service. Midnight is still awaiting its type certification from the US regulator. Archer Aviation said in a statement: “Receiving the part 135 certificate signals that Archer Air has developed, and demonstrated to the FAA its adherence to, the necessary policies and procedures to begin operating aircraft commercially in accordance