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Archer wins FAA certificate to begin piloted Midnight eVTOL operations in Los Angeles

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Archer Aviation says the FAA has issued a Market Survey Special Airworthiness Certificate for its Midnight electric aircraft, clearing the way for piloted operations in Los Angeles in the coming weeks. The milestone allows the company to begin flights under the certificate; the article also reports Archer’s third-quarter results.

Discovered 2026-11-13T03:55:36.686382-08:00 | 2026-11-13T03:55:36.686382-08:00

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  • The FAA certificate moves Midnight from development toward piloted operations in Los Angeles, an important step in Archer’s effort to demonstrate the aircraft in a real-world setting.
  • The article links the regulatory milestone with Archer’s third-quarter results, giving a snapshot of certification progress alongside the company’s financial performance.

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