Archer Aviation has this week received it’s Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator Certificate, enabling themselves to begin operating as a commercial airline.
This is a major milestone, as the manufacturer continues to work on getting it’s Midnight aircraft certified.
Without further ado, let’s get into it…
Archer & Part 135 Approval: What Does It Mean?
The Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator Certificate has been given to Archer Aviation‘s subsidiary, Archer Air.
This allows the company to begin operating aircraft commercially to refine it’s systems and procedures for the Midnight aircraft.
Furthermore, this achievement comes following the receival of the Part 145 certificate, which is maintenance and repair related.
When the Midnight is certified, United Airlines will be the first recipient of this aircraft type.
The Midnight will be used to replace 60-90 minute car commutes with 10-20 minute electric air taxis.
United Airlines Will Be The First Focus Point…
Commenting on the milestone with United Airlines representatives was Adam Goldstein, Founder and CEO of Archer:
“We are honored to receive the Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator Certificate from the FAA, which is another important stepping stone on the way to commencing commercial air taxi operations with our Midnight aircraft”.
“This milestone reflects our team’s unwavering dedication to safety and operational excellence as we stand up one of the world’s first electric air taxi services for communities across the U.S. with a safe, sustainable and low noise transportation solution.”
Adding to this was Mike Leskinen, United’s Chief Financial Officer:
“The pace of progress and innovation that Archer has achieved over the last few years is nothing short of impressive and today marks another key milestone in their journey to bring safe, sustainable, and low noise air taxi services to market”.
“United Airlines extends our congratulations to Archer’s team on receiving their Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator Certificate.”
“Together, we look forward to shaping the future of air transportation and delivering unparalleled flying experiences to United passengers.”
Overall…
In conclusion, this is a major step for Archer Aviation as they near certification of the Midnight aircraft.
Furthermore, once such certification has been received, this will begin a new transformative journey for commuters.
Looking ahead, all eyes will be to certification day, and to see how United Airlines will utilize this aircraft further.
But for now, another milestone hit by the manufacturer: Onwards to certification!
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