UK-based Vertical Aviation is taking on Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation in New York after announcing plans for its own electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft network in the US's largest city. Collaborating with Bristow Group and Skyports Infrastructure, Vertical Aerospace plans to deliver electric air travel routes in and out of Manhattan and connect airports with key New York sites.
Korean Air is showcasing its expanding aerospace capabilities at Drone Show Korea 2026, Asia's largest drone exhibition. The airline will present artificial intelligence-powered unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced air mobility technologies, alongside organizations from 23 countries.
Archer Aviation has announced a powertrain supply agreement with defense contractor Anduril Industries and UAE defense group EDGE at the Dubai Airshow, marking the first time the company is commercializing its proprietary electric propulsion system independently. The deal will power Omen, an autonomous air vehicle being co-developed for defense and security missions, with the UAE committing to an initial order of 50 systems.
Archer Aviation has teamed up with Saudi-based operators to launch electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) test flights in Saudi Arabia while also evaluating the overall ecosystem readiness. Archer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Helicopter Company, Red Sea Global, and will combine to create a 'sandbox framework' to validate and accelerate next-generation Advanced Air Mobility testing.
Archer Aviation filed a patent infringement lawsuit against rival eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace, alleging that Vertical's Valo aircraft copies protected elements of Archer's Midnight design. The complaint was filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on February 23, 2026.
Archer Aviation has signed a deal with Serbia to become the official air mobility provider for EXPO 2027, an international specialized exhibition in Belgrade. Archer's Midnight eVTOL will be showcased at the event, and the Serbian government may purchase up to 25 units of this aircraft type.
Archer Aviation has launched a new UK subsidiary and recruited Vertical Aerospace's Director of Engineering Limhi Somerville. The move aims to build a team in South West England and support the development of eVTOL aircraft.
Archer Aviation announces ambitious plans to establish an electric air taxi network across South Florida, connecting Miami, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale. The initiative includes partnerships with Related Ross and Dragon Global for vertiport development, plus reconfigured helipad operations at Hard Rock Stadium and Apogee Golf Club.
Archer Aviation has partnered with NVIDIA to integrate the IGX Thor platform into its eVTOL operations. This advanced software uses Artificial Intelligence to assess operational circumstances, facilitating pilot tasks and smoothing operations in crowded airspaces.
Archer Aviation has signed agreements to acquire Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Southern California for $126 million, positioning the site as both an operations base for its planned Los Angeles air-taxi network and a testbed for artificial-intelligence-based aviation technologies. According to AeroTime, Archer plans to use the airport as a development and demonstration site for AI-powered air-traffic and ground-operations management systems designed with airline and technology partners.