Companies · United States
Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR), whose August 10, 2026 results were datelined Santa Clara, is developing the Midnight electric air taxi. On May 7, 2026 Archer said the UAE GCAA had moved Midnight into a restricted type certificate program. That is a program, not an issued certificate. Midnight is planned to enter service in Abu Dhabi with Abu Dhabi Aviation, and Archer gave no date. On August 10, 2026 Archer announced a deal to acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid. Archer says the transaction remains subject to closing conditions. The same release says July piloted flights between Salinas and Monterey were a step toward eIPP operations later in 2026, which is a target.
- Status
- Active
- Updated
- Where the source places it
- Santa Clara, California
Vehicles
- Midnight Certifying
Certificates
| Vehicle | Document | Standing | Date | What the source says | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Restricted type certificate |
In a program, not issued |
Archer says the GCAA moved Midnight into a restricted type certificate program on May 7, 2026. WAM reported the same transition. Neither release says the restricted type certificate has been issued. |
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Design organisation approval (not a type certificate) |
In a program, not issued |
Archer says the May 2026 GCAA phase includes initiating a design organisation approval and a production organisation approval. The release does not say either approval has been issued. A design or production approval is not a type certificate. |
Funding and orders
| Date | Kind | Parties | Amount | What the source says | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Merger or acquisition Conditional |
Archer Aviation Wisk Aero (Boeing; Archer deal pending) Gen 6Boeing (seller of Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid) |
Not stated for the Wisk purchase price |
Archer said on August 10, 2026 that it had agreed to acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid, and that Boeing would take a stake in Archer. Archer says the transaction remains subject to agreed closing conditions. It is not a completed acquisition and not an aircraft order. Wisk's May 4, 2026 release still described Wisk as a wholly owned Boeing subsidiary. |