What Happened
Paving Way for Piloted Operations in Los Angeles
Archer Aviation has announced that its Midnight aircraft has received a Market Survey Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA, paving the way for piloted operations in Los Angeles. The company is preparing to carry passengers in the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program and at the LA28 Olympic Games. Archer also reported its third-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of $5.1 million and a net loss of $274.6 million. The update came as the company nears the close of its acquisition of Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu, and SkyGrid businesses, with Boeing set to become its largest shareholder. This development was reported by an unknown source.