The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has transitioned Archer’s Midnight aircraft into a Restricted Type Certificate (RTC) program, advancing the aircraft’s regulatory route toward entry into service in the UAE. The move signals further UAE readiness for eVTOL operations and certification progress under a streamlined approach.
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