Aviation News – Archer Aviation reported its third-quarter 2026 financial and operational results, highlighted by a Special Airworthiness Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration and strategic expansion into defense and Formula 1 integration.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued Midnight’s Market Survey Special Airworthiness Certificate, unlocking upcoming flight operations in Los Angeles as part of the Department of Transportation’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program and the LA28 Games. Concurrently, the acquisition of Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu, and SkyGrid businesses nears completion, positioning Archer as a diversified aerospace and defense platform. The company also initiated testing for the turboshaft engine powering its Halo/Thunder hybrid autonomous VTOL platform in partnership with Anduril, remaining on track for full-scale flight testing next year. Furthermore, Archer established a multi-year partnership with Formula 1 to explore eVTOL air taxi integration at Grand Prix events.
Financially, Archer reported strong third-quarter results with Adjusted EBITDA matching guidance alongside a robust liquidity position of $1.4 billion. These developments underscore rapid commercial momentum as the company transitions toward carrying passengers and scaling multi-sector operations.
Archer emphasizes that these milestones validate the commercial readiness of its electric aircraft technology. Company leadership notes that bridging urban air mobility with defense applications and major global events establishes a strong foundation for long-term growth and market leadership.
