Archer Aviation, based in San Jose, California, is developing Midnight, a piloted electric air taxi. Stellantis is its contract manufacturer and an equity investor, and Abu Dhabi Aviation is its first launch customer.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Airlines and operators planning air taxi launches |
From Archer Aviation's own website.
What stands out
- Manufacturing partnership with Stellantis
- Early commercial route in the UAE
Worth knowing
- Not yet carrying paying passengers
- Still completing FAA certification
How it ranks
Archer Aviation is ranked 3rd of 10 in Best eVTOL Companies (Lister Score 94.6).
#3 in Best eVTOL Companies · Lister Score 94.6
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority moved Midnight into its Restricted Type Certificate programme on 7 May 2026..
| Rank | Best eVTOL Companies | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joby Aviation | 97.1 |
| 2 | EHang | 95.8 |
| 3 | Archer Aviation | 94.6 |
| 4 | Beta Technologies | 93.3 |
| 5 | Wisk Aero | 92.0 |
| 6 | Eve Air Mobility | 90.6 |
| 7 | Vertical Aerospace | 89.3 |
| 8 | AutoFlight | 87.9 |
| 9 | Aridge (XPeng AeroHT) | 86.4 |
| 10 | Volocopter | 85.0 |
Frequently asked questions
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Archer Aviation is ranked 3rd of 10 in Best eVTOL Companies (Lister Score 94.6).
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