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Electric aviation and urban air mobility are reshaping the transportation landscape, and Archer Aviation (ACHR) is soaring to new heights with its latest strategic move.
The company has inked a deal with Ethiopian Airlines under its “Launch Edition” program, valued at up to $30 million, setting the stage to deploy an initial fleet of its innovative Midnight eVTOL aircraft. This partnership is pivotal as Archer prepares for its expected FAA certification and an international fleet launch later this year. Despite the excitement, shares plunged more than 7% on the following day, reflecting investor caution amid market volatility. Yet, the commercial collaboration underscores Archer’s ambition to transform urban travel with a greener, faster alternative to traditional transport.