Aviation News – Archer Aviation and Korean Air have partnered to adapt Archer’s Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for military applications, anticipating strong interest from South Korea’s defense procurement agency. The collaboration seeks to convert the proven commercial airframe into a versatile platform for defense forces seeking rapid, low-emission tactical mobility. ​Under the agreement confirmed in August 2026, Korean Air will oversee local aircraft modifications, military system integration, and flight operations tailored to South Korean defense standards.

Aviation News – Archer Aviation has officially launched its nationwide "No Roads" flight tour in Northern California to demonstrate city-to-city electric air taxi routes, accelerating operational readiness for its commercial role at the LA28 Olympic Games and the White House’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The initiative comes directly on the heels of a massive flight test campaign. In August alone, Archer logged more than 70 successful test flights, capped off by a historic piloted roundtrip flight connecting Salinas Municipal Airport and Monterey Regional Airport.