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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA selected eight state and local proposals for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), partnering with manufacturers such as Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby. Limited cargo and passenger eVTOL operations under these pilots are expected to begin by summer 2026.

2026-03-09T13:23:57.755497-07:00

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White House selects Joby and Wisk for DOT/FAA Advanced Air Mobility pilot programme across 26 states

2026-03-09T17:51:26.574890-07:00

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Archer files counterclaim accusing Joby of defrauding U.S. government and hiding China ties in eVTOL contract dispute

2026-03-09T23:39:14.763056-07:00

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Why Joby, Archer and Beta’s FAA certification is taking so long

2026-03-16T11:19:05.554857-07:00

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United CEO publicly doubts eVTOL airport‑shuttle model, flags concern over Archer tie‑up United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby publicly questioned the commercial viability of eVTOLs as airport shuttles and signalled concern about United's partnership with Archer Aviation. His remarks introduce fresh uncertainty about carriers' willingness to underwrite near‑term urban air mobility launch models and partnerships.

2026-03-24T10:38:46.953442-07:00

United CEO publicly doubts eVTOL airport‑shuttle model, flags concern over Archer tie‑up

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Why Joby, Archer and Beta’s FAA certification is taking so long Joby, Archer and Beta are locked in an extended FAA certification slog as regulators and manufacturers reconcile novel eVTOL designs with legacy certification frameworks. The mismatch between new technology and longstanding bureaucracy is elongating approval timelines, forcing developers to grind through complex means‑of‑compliance work before commercial operations.

2026-03-16T11:19:05.554857-07:00

Why Joby, Archer and Beta’s FAA certification is taking so long

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Archer files counterclaim accusing Joby of defrauding U.S. government and hiding China ties in eVTOL contract dispute Archer Aviation filed a counterclaim accusing rival Joby Aviation of defrauding the U.S. government and hiding close ties to China — including Chinese supply‑chain links — to gain an unfair competitive advantage in a U.S. eVTOL contract dispute. The filing escalates an already intensifying legal battle between the two air‑taxi developers.

2026-03-09T23:39:14.763056-07:00

Archer files counterclaim accusing Joby of defrauding U.S. government and hiding China ties in eVTOL contract dispute

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White House selects Joby and Wisk for DOT/FAA Advanced Air Mobility pilot programme across 26 states The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA, backed by the White House, selected Joby Aviation and Wisk Aero (with Texas) to lead Advanced Air Mobility pilot programmes integrating piloted eVTOLs and autonomous air taxis into the national airspace. Regulators approved trials across 26 states to advance operations and safety.

2026-03-09T17:51:26.574890-07:00

White House selects Joby and Wisk for DOT/FAA Advanced Air Mobility pilot programme across 26 states

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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA selected eight state and local proposals for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), partnering with manufacturers such as Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby. Limited cargo and passenger eVTOL operations under these pilots are expected to begin by summer 2026.

2026-03-09T13:23:57.755497-07:00

DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

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Archer joins White House air‑taxi pilot to ready Midnight for H2 2026 operations in Florida, New York and Texas Archer has joined the White House’s federal air‑taxi pilot program and will work with partners in Florida, New York and Texas to prepare for early commercial operations of its Midnight eVTOL as soon as the second half of 2026. The move focuses on regulatory trials, local site readiness and operational integration.

2026-03-09T13:23:56.802157-07:00

Archer joins White House air‑taxi pilot to ready Midnight for H2 2026 operations in Florida, New York and Texas

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Archer, with partners in Florida, New York and Texas, joins White House air‑taxi pilot program to prepare for early Midnight ops in H2 2026

2026-03-09T13:23:56.802157-07:00

Archer, with partners in Flori

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Archer posts Q4/FY2025 results: roughly $2.0B liquidity, $188.9M net loss Archer Aviation reported fourth-quarter and full‑year 2025 results, ending the year with about $2.0 billion of liquidity and registering a net loss of $188.9 million. Founder‑CEO Adam Goldstein issued a shareholder letter summarizing operational highlights and the company's cash position.

2026-03-03T05:51:31.350654-08:00

Archer posts Q4/FY2025 results: roughly $2.0B liquidity, $188.9M net loss

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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

White House selects Joby and Wisk for DOT/FAA Advanced Air Mobility pilot programme across 26 states

Archer files counterclaim accusing Joby of defrauding U.S. government and hiding China ties in eVTOL contract dispute

Why Joby, Archer and Beta’s FAA certification is taking so long

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